The scene of a multivehicle pileup in Louisiana three years ago. National traffic safety officials say more than 35,000 people died on the nation's roads and highways last year, a 7.2 percent increase over the previous year. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption
Although Uber has repeatedly extolled drunken-driving reduction as a benefit of its service, a new study of data from across the U.S. finds ride-sharing apps have had no effect on alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Eric Risberg/AP hide caption
"Americans take their safety on the roadways for granted," says Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption
Marking novice drivers' cars doesn't help reduce crash rates when it comes to learner's permit holders, study finds. iStockphoto hide caption
A rural highway in southern Thailand photographed in 2013. Congestion and reckless driving are not uncommon on the country's roads and thoroughfares. Sumeth Panpetch/AP hide caption
Richard Meehan, 16, with his car at his home in Shelton, Conn in 2008. Researchers say tougher licensing laws have led to fewer fatal car crashes involving 16-year-old drivers. Bob Child/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption