Statistically plane travel is safer.
by air.
air bags
As far as air travel being safer then travelling by car, in deaths per passenger-mile ... yes. almost any form of transportation is safer than going by car.
Yes
There are no good alternatives to air travel, nothing gets you there faster and safer.
Florence Nightingale.
Steamboat travel was considered one of the safer ways to travel to the West during the 19th century compared to overland routes, as it reduced exposure to bandits and harsh terrain. However, steamboats were not without risks; they faced potential boiler explosions, navigation hazards, and the threat of natural disasters. Overall, while steamboats offered a more controlled and relatively safer environment, they still carried inherent dangers.
People could travel farther and more frequently. Also, rail travel was safer
People could travel farther and more frequently. Also, rail travel was safer
People could travel farther and more frequently. Also, rail travel was safer
People could travel farther and more frequently. Also, rail travel was safer