With a large share of the highway deaths happening after midnight, should taverns close earlier?

Can fuel economy be increased without causing more highway deaths?

There were six highway deaths in the state, and $1.5 million in crop damage.

We have been told it saves lives because in 1973, when the law was enacted, the number of highway deaths declined.

The number of highway deaths per 100 million vehicle miles actually rose in 1973.

That was the lowest number of highway deaths since 1962.

Of 41,967 highway deaths in 1997, large trucks accounted for 5,355; just 41 involved tour buses.

Critics say the move will lead to more highway deaths.

But others, like highway deaths from alcohol, reflect the deep values of our society.

And safety officials warned that higher speed limits were likely to lead to more highway deaths.