Actually, I believe the deaths per 100 millions miles traveled (the standard for comparisons) rate for interstates (limited access, divided) is way lower than for other US routes or state routes. And that tends to be the case all over the world. When you see a news story of some highway official spouting off about death rates being up, down or whatever, make them use that standard. The number of deaths this year could be up a bunch and it still be a good thing. Interstate deaths could be up by 50 percent and it would still be an improved rate if interstate miles driven was up 100 percent. Look at what they said, the real data and then figure out their agenda.