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Ohio traffic death toll hits 13 year low in 1974
Ohio's 1974 traffic fatalities reached 1,862, the lowest in 13 years per the Ohio Department of Highway Safety. Causes include 55 mph speed limit and improved driving and road safety. The mileage death rate fell to 3.0 per 100 million vehicle miles. motorcycle, bicycle deaths declined. failures to yield and left of center remain causes.
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