Rush Is Wrong (!)

For the last few days, Limbaugh has found a way to rant about "killer cars" which are a result of Federal regulations.  The regs in question have to do with fuel economy; it is Rush's contention that in order to gain fuel economy, manufacturers have made cars out of plastic and aluminum rather than steel (true) and as a result, highway deaths have increased.

False.

Rush may be deaf, but he isn't blind.  He can read the chart provided at this link.

Highway deaths have decreased (absolute numbers) since 1960.  They have decreased when measured against miles traveled, and they have decreased as a % of population.

Step up to the plate and admit it, Rush.  You're wrong on this one.