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> The risk of death in a vehicle far exceeds that of gun violence.

Per the CDC:

* Motor vehicle traffic deaths: 33,804

* Firearm deaths: 33,736

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/injury.htm

> If you're talking about injuries perpetrated by a stranger, that disparity grows more yet.

I'm not sure where to find this data, but it seems likely to me that most motor vehicle deaths are self-inflicted (if not intentionally). Of course, because motor vehicle deaths are much more often due to accident than intention, I suspect strangers are more commonly involved (the person who shoots you has a good chance of being someone who knows and dislikes you).



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