Drunk Driving Statistics Part 17

Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.

Safety belt usage was up 14 percentage points in 2007 in states with primary laws than in states without (87 percent to 73 percent). Glassbrenner, Donna. “Safety Belt Use in 2007 - Overall Results.” DOT HS 810 841. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007. http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/announce/810_841.pdf

When light-truck occupants, use seat belts they reduce the risk of fatal injury by 60 percent and moderate-to-critical injury by 65 percent. Research has found that lap/shoulder seat belts, if used, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent and the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50 percent. . National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Occupant Protection”. DOT 810 807. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810807.PDF