Wearing a seat belt would have prevented fatal injuries for at least ________ of people killed in automobile crashes who were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45-50% and reduce the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50%. Therefore, it can be inferred that at least 60-70% of people killed in automobile crashes who were not wearing a seat belt could have prevented fatal injuries if they were wearing one.

Wearing a Seat Belt Would Have Prevented Fatal Injuries for at Least