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AAA report cites high cost of crashes

According to an in-depth report from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the yearly societal cost of car crashes is a staggering $164.2 billion - almost two-and-a-half times greater than the $67.6 billion price tag for traffic congestion nationwide. The situation presents an opportunity for collision repairers to step-up efforts aimed at educating motorists about the value of safe driving.

"Most Americans will be surprised to learn that motor vehicle crashes cost more than the congestion they face on their daily commute," says Robert Darbelnet, AAA s president and CEO.

The landmark study "Crashes vs. Congestion: What s the Cost to Society?" was conducted for AAA by Cambridge ...

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