Also note that millions more are injured rather than killed every year, making the dangers far higher than the death statistics indicate.
And brain injury is particularly prevalent:
In a previous analysis of injuries among drivers admitted to Maryland hospitals following car crashes, it was noted that 37.7% incurred a TBI (Dischinger, 1999).
From Causes and Outcomes of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Analysis of Ciren Data
Also note that millions more are injured rather than killed every year, making the dangers far higher than the death statistics indicate.
And brain injury is particularly prevalent:
From Causes and Outcomes of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Analysis of Ciren Data