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2026-04-25 -Short Attention Span Theater-

What Are The Chances Of All These Scientists Dying, Killed, Or Going Missing?

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Posted by 746 2026-04-25 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1770 views ] Top

1 How dumb do they think we are?

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Auto fatalities

In **2024**, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that **39,345** people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the United States, marking a **3.8% decrease** from the 40,901 fatalities recorded in 2023. This figure represents the first time since 2020 that annual traffic deaths fell below 40,000, continuing a trend of quarterly declines that began in the second quarter of 2022.

Looking at the most recent full-year data from 2023, the **Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)** reported **40,901** total motor vehicle crash deaths, which corresponds to a rate of **12.2 deaths per 100,000 people** and **1.26 deaths per 100 million miles traveled**. The National Safety Council (NSC) also recorded **40,901** traffic deaths for 2023, while preliminary estimates for the first half of 2025 show a continued downward trend, with **17,140** fatalities projected for that six-month period.

Key factors influencing these statistics include:
* **Demographics**: Males have higher per capita crash death rates than females, with males aged 20–24 having the highest rates.
* **Contributing Behaviors**: Alcohol impairment, speeding, lack of seat belt use, and distracted driving remain primary causes of fatalities.
* **State Variations**: Fatality rates per 100,000 people ranged widely in 2023, from **4.9 in Massachusetts** to **24.9 in Mississippi**.
* **Vehicle Types**: In 2023, **59%** of fatalities were passenger vehicle occupants, **18%** were pedestrians, and **15%** were motorcyclists.

A few of them may have been affiliated with some STEM projects.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-25 00:47|| 2026-04-25 00:47|| Front Page Top

2

There some really semi-humorous suggested possibilities.

I'm waiting on the flood of MeMes to follow.

Posted by NN2N1 2026-04-25 06:18|| 2026-04-25 06:18|| Front Page Top

3 I haven't seen clusters of unassisted manned flight, well outside of Moscow.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-04-25 06:34|| 2026-04-25 06:34|| Front Page Top

4 They were picked up by a UFO flown by Bigfoot.
(Which, if you think about it, was the plot of the first Star Wars movie.)

Posted by ed in texas 2026-04-25 08:09|| 2026-04-25 08:09|| Front Page Top

5 As a conspiracy theory it has the advantage that the story line fits in very well with the kind of long-range hidden warfare the CCP is known for.

Posted by Winky Gremp9015 2026-04-25 09:26|| 2026-04-25 09:26|| Front Page Top

6 Deadline for missing scientists probe nears as congressman warns of sinister plot unfolding

Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-25 10:56|| 2026-04-25 10:56|| Front Page Top

7 Chilling video shows UFO-linked scientist revealing disturbing encounters, before her death, fueling questions over suicide ruling

Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-25 11:22|| 2026-04-25 11:22|| Front Page Top

8 40,000 highway deaths has been more or less consistent across my professional career. Increased safety Is balanced by increased travel.

Posted by Bobby 2026-04-25 14:52|| 2026-04-25 14:52|| Front Page Top

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