When looking at the statistics on the number of accidents, it's important to consider where each accident occurred. In some cases, accidents don't happen on public rails. So I would recommend not just looking at one piece of data, because you have to understand the whole context around it.
Furthermore, our country is very large, and the safety issues and implications differ from one region to the next. It's also important to take into account the climate and where accidents occur. There are places in the country where accidents are more likely to occur.