Facts at a Glance

Tires and Auto Safety

Number of tires on the road in America in 2007 on non-commercial vehicles (cars and light trucks, including SUVs): 960 million

Number of light vehicles and commercial tires shipped in 2007: 310 million

Vehicle miles traveled in 2007: 2.98 trillion

Highway fatalities in 2005: 43,400

Estimated annual number of highway fatalitites caused by under inflated tires: 660

Recommended frequency for visual inspection and inflation pressure check of all our tires and the spare: Once a month and before every long trip.

Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Rubber Manufacturers Assocation