Samenvatting
During the years from 1926 to 1961, there was a steady decline in the number of deaths per vehicle mile. Still 48.000 deaths and nearly 5.000.000 injuries are caused by motor vehicles each year in the U.S.A. While the science of motor vehicle risk reduction is highly advanced, the politics of safety management must bear the responsibility. Suggestions for improvement are broadening control actions, cost effectiveness, public financing and research.