Thinking Clearly

Study: Adult Use Marijuana Laws Do Not Adversely Impact Traffic Fatality Rates
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director 

... "Fatal accident rates have fallen significantly over the past two decades — during the same time that a majority of US states have legalized marijuana for either medical or social use. In 1996, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that there were an estimated 37,500 fatal car crashes on US roadways. This total fell to under 30,000 by 2014."

 

Fatal accident rates have fallen significantly over the past two decades — during the same time that a majority of US states have legalized marijuana for either medical or social use. In 1996, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that there were an estimated 37,500 fatal car crashes on US roadways. This total fell to under 30,000 by 2014.

Study: Adult Use Marijuana Laws Do Not Adversely Impact Traffic Fatality Rates

Study: Adult Use Marijuana Laws Do Not Adversely Impact Traffic Fatality Rates