Thanks UAL Traveler, I was not even aware that there are different, less strikt regulation for commuter operations.

And yes, you are right, it's safer to go from A to B by plane than with a car. However, I had a bad feeling flying with American Eagle from Naples to MIA: over the Everglades, during a thunderstorm! In such a moment you better belive that all the nice statistics are right (and better don't know that you are flying "only on Part 135").