Illinois residents in rural areas are more likely to die in car crashes than their more urban counterparts, according to an analysis of federal data. The Reason Foundation analyzed the vehicle fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled from 2016 federal data. In Illinois, it found a rate of 1.06 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in rural areas. In urban areas, the rate was 0.72 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. While that’s a lower rate, Illinois’ urban fatality rate was in the middle of the pack nationally, but the state’s rural fatality rate was the 15th lowest in the nation. (The Center Square)