Not too many people had the opportunity to commute on a dangerous highway and kill themselves...perhaps...saving a life that may have otherwise perished in an accident?
Let tale a look at how the other causes of deaths really dramatically dropped off, not the totals. If you are going to make such claims, you need to actually prove the numbers, not just make the claim...
So, let's see some stats! Go and make a spreadsheet of data verified by Lindell, and let's see it!