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November 11, 1948
The Hardin Tribune Herald
Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana
What is this article about?
The National Safety Council reports that in 1947, two people were killed and 200 injured in accidents across the US every 10 minutes, with deaths occurring every 5 minutes on average and injuries every 3 seconds.
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Two Killed In U. S.
Every 10 Minutes
Safety Council Says
Ever try looking at your watch for 10 minutes straight? Go ahead and try it sometime—and remember this: While those 10 minutes tick off, chances are that two persons will be killed and 200 injured somewhere in the United States, according to the 1948 edition of "Accident Facts," statistical yearbook of the National Safety council.
One accidental death occurred on the average of every five minutes in 1947, and one accidental injury every three seconds. There was a motor vehicle death for every 16 minutes and a home accident death for every 15 minutes. Every 27 seconds there was a motor vehicle injury, and every six seconds an injury in the home throughout the entire year.
Every 10 Minutes
Safety Council Says
Ever try looking at your watch for 10 minutes straight? Go ahead and try it sometime—and remember this: While those 10 minutes tick off, chances are that two persons will be killed and 200 injured somewhere in the United States, according to the 1948 edition of "Accident Facts," statistical yearbook of the National Safety council.
One accidental death occurred on the average of every five minutes in 1947, and one accidental injury every three seconds. There was a motor vehicle death for every 16 minutes and a home accident death for every 15 minutes. Every 27 seconds there was a motor vehicle injury, and every six seconds an injury in the home throughout the entire year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Accident Statistics
Safety Council
1947 Deaths
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Home Injuries
What entities or persons were involved?
National Safety Council
Where did it happen?
United States
Story Details
Key Persons
National Safety Council
Location
United States
Event Date
1947
Story Details
Statistical report from the National Safety Council's 1948 'Accident Facts' yearbook detailing accident frequencies in 1947: two deaths and 200 injuries every 10 minutes; one death every 5 minutes, one injury every 3 seconds; motor vehicle death every 16 minutes, home accident death every 15 minutes; motor vehicle injury every 27 seconds, home injury every 6 seconds.