How many people are killed annually in traffic collisions?

Answer:
An estimated 1.2 million people worldwide each year are killed in traffic accidents (not necessarily collisions.)
Further, in the United States, every 12 minutes, 1 person dies because of a car accident. Approximately 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions every year and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a total of 33,808 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2009.
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