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76. Fatality data for Covid-19 and auto accidents in the U.S.

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 01:30 PM

Feb 2025

2020: 384,536 covid fatalities; 38,824 traffic fatalities
2021: 462,193 covid fatalities; 43,230 traffic fatalities
2022: 244,986 covid fatalities; 42,514 traffic fatalities
2023: 76,446 covid fatalities; 40,990 traffic fatalities

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382334/number-covid-deaths-us-by-year/
https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/2020-traffic-crash-data-fatalities
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-drops-10th-leading-cause-death-us
https://www.transportation.gov/NRSS/SafetyProblem#:~:text=In%202021%2C%2043%2C230%20people%20were,number%20of%20fatalities%20since%202005.&text=However%2C%20improvements%20began%20to%20show,through%202023%20and%20into%202024.

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PSA for those interested. Re: N95 masks. [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 2025 OP

Those are the ones I use. John Ludi Feb 2025 #1

I like them because: LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #3

Do they go around the head Old Crank Feb 2025 #63

Over the head nt 4dog Feb 2025 #67

An N95 mask is *always* fastened over the head, never around the ears Maru Kitteh Feb 2025 #110

Thanks! I use Amazon and don't care what anyone thinks about it! If they don't like it don't use it! Floyd R. Turbo Feb 2025 #2

My pleasure, Floyd. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #4

I use Amazon too. I don't have prime but I'm too cheap. Walleye Feb 2025 #28

😁 Floyd R. Turbo Feb 2025 #64

I save more than enough with shipping cost and the included video streaming to offset the annual fee. yellowdogintexas Feb 2025 #94

That sounds pretty good, I'll see how my budget settles down with my rent increase this year. I was pleased to be able Walleye Feb 2025 #97

We use Amazon. We live in a small town with limited stores. A Walmart that killed the little mom and pop business. usaf-vet Feb 2025 #47

Some of the reasons we like Amazon. Floyd R. Turbo Feb 2025 #65

I agree it works very well for me. I order cat food, which is heavy to bring up the stairs. Walleye Feb 2025 #71

I am with you Floyd. We all have to do what we have to in our individual lives. yellowdogintexas Feb 2025 #92

Me too, Floyd. I love both. Polly Hennessey Feb 2025 #101

🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Feb 2025 #112

I use Amazon and watch Prime. Like both. Polly Hennessey Feb 2025 #102

Good grief! I like them so much I answered twice. 🤓🙃 Polly Hennessey Feb 2025 #103

I ordered 100 N95 masks from Amazon. I buy a lot from Amazon Autumn Feb 2025 #5

Agreed. I used to be concerned about enviro impact of delivery. BUT RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #11

Our Walmart is 30 minutes away. And half the time what I bought there Autumn Feb 2025 #16

For me, Walmart is 5 mins away and Costco is at least 30mins away :( RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #23

Thanks. What do the numbers "1870+" RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #6

I'm not sure. I get the 9205+ as recommended to me by my retinal surgeon... LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #8

Googled and found this - very similar with minor design differences RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #19

Thank you. n/t LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #21

Very helpful, thanks. I'm seeing quite a difference in costs. Some already over $1/ea; $2 in small packs. nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2025 #44

Where do you see them listed for .20 each? Kaleva Feb 2025 #7

Here's a link: LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #10

Thanks! Kaleva Feb 2025 #13

My pleasure. n/t LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #14

Masks TnDem Feb 2025 #9

That's good. Congratulations. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #12

Same with seatbelts Kaleva Feb 2025 #17

Seatbelts TnDem Feb 2025 #20

Curious here: Why did you put quotes around the word Covid? LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #22

quotes TnDem Feb 2025 #29

Tell that to my brother. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #30

My sincere condolences. I lost 2 friends early on and I had it Bitbit Feb 2025 #36

I'm very sorry, Bitbit. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #37

About 45,000 deaths per year in the US from auto accidents. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #35

Stupid is as Stupid does bluestarone Feb 2025 #45

Uh. What kind of website gave you that tidbit? progressoid Feb 2025 #66

Fatality data for Covid-19 and auto accidents in the U.S. femmedem Feb 2025 #76

Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #79

Good lord. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #83

Are you Kellyanne Conway? MLAA Feb 2025 #84

re: dissent TnDem Feb 2025 #89

Not someone who commutes to work by mass transit but at work RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #81

Have you ever been saved by wearing a seatbelt? Kaleva Feb 2025 #25

Driving TnDem Feb 2025 #27

So, how many times has wearing a seatbelt saved you from death ? Kaleva Feb 2025 #31

seatbelt TnDem Feb 2025 #33

So the risk is incredibly low Kaleva Feb 2025 #48

comparison is flawed TnDem Feb 2025 #53

What percentage of drivers were killed in rollovers? Kaleva Feb 2025 #111

Could two? Lemons UK Feb 2025 #107

Just yesterday RainCaster Feb 2025 #46

Same with wearing a mask Kaleva Feb 2025 #49

I know that I got long covid last year RainCaster Feb 2025 #51

re: long covid TnDem Feb 2025 #54

That is some bad karma.... walkingman Feb 2025 #60

So everyone telling their stories Keepthesoulalive Feb 2025 #82

Same for me, and I really get tired of s*heads saying RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #88

Not wearing a seatbelt works well until it doesn't. MLAA Feb 2025 #77

It only takes once. defacto7 Feb 2025 #38

Same with masks Kaleva Feb 2025 #50

I got COVID at a truck stop in California's Central Valley. hunter Feb 2025 #34

Don't waste your time. Littlered Feb 2025 #68

I have two questions for you then: LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #98

How very odd dpibel Feb 2025 #100

Thank you. Littlered Feb 2025 #106

There is a theory that some people are immune to COVID. JanMichael Feb 2025 #72

re: miraculous TnDem Feb 2025 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Feb 2025 #80

There's multiple 3M Aura N95s, which model number specifically? sir pball Feb 2025 #15

Labeled as "9205+" Link below: LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #18

TY! nt sir pball Feb 2025 #24

You're welcome! n/t LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #26

Just ordered them... sir pball Feb 2025 #113

Bookmarked. Kaleva Feb 2025 #32

I'm cheap. multigraincracker Feb 2025 #39

Good job, multigraincracker! LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #40

At the beginning of covid when you couldn't find a mask anywhere CrispyQ Feb 2025 #58

this makes total sense to me. peacebuzzard Feb 2025 #41

Thanks, I'm a card carrying member of the better safe than sorry club. My order is on the way! MLAA Feb 2025 #42

Thank you! Nt Hope22 Feb 2025 #43

I like those N95 masks because they don't fog my glasses meow2u3 Feb 2025 #52

I just ordered some for that reason RandomNumbers Feb 2025 #86

Recommending Bona Fide Masks. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #55

That's where I get my masks, too. Sogo Feb 2025 #74

Yes! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #104

I still have a few from the CDC mountain grammy Feb 2025 #56

Ordered Kaleva Feb 2025 #57

Your post is an important reminder to be prepared. pandr32 Feb 2025 #59

Good reminder and I checked my box and they are even that model! BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #61

Project N95 no longer sells masks but they do describe recommended masks with links to vendors carrying them EverHopeful Feb 2025 #62

Last week I stocked up on ... aggiesal Feb 2025 #69

K&R orangecrush Feb 2025 #70

Envo AncientOfDays Feb 2025 #73

I have this one, and still use it occasionally. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #78

Thank you for the PSA, Lucky! Niagara Feb 2025 #85

I agree with you, Niagara. LuckyCharms Feb 2025 #95

I'm glad that you found your uncommon hinges for the kitchen remodel Niagara Feb 2025 #99

I haven't had a mask on in probably 3 or 4 years Mountainguy Feb 2025 #87

Well, that totally settles it, then dpibel Feb 2025 #108

Not trying to "settle" it for you Mountainguy Feb 2025 #109

Sometimes you have to use Amazon. Alliepoo Feb 2025 #90

Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #91

I use Outdoor Research masks Mosby Feb 2025 #93

Thank you Meowmee Feb 2025 #96

I still mask in public LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #105

I buy the N95 Aura direct from 3M Raftergirl Feb 2025 #114