2008 Traffic Safety Annual Assessment Highlights
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811172.pdf
Reports that the number of traffic fatalities was at the lowest level since 1961 and that there was a 9.7% decline in the number of people killed in traffic accidents from 41,259 in 2007 to 37,261 in 2008. Also provides details on types of accidents, use of seat belts, alcohol involvement, and data by state. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
