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
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 16
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
Of the young drivers (15 to 20 years old) of passenger vehicles involved in fatal accidents who had been drinking in 2006, 65 percent were unrestrained. Of the young drivers who had been drinking and were killed in accidents, 77 percent were unrestrained. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Young Drivers”. DOT 810 817. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810817.PDF
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic accidents in 2006 over half (55 percent) were unrestrained. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2005: Occupant Protection”. DOT 810 807. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810807.PDF
Of the young drivers (15 to 20 years old) of passenger vehicles involved in fatal accidents who had been drinking in 2006, 65 percent were unrestrained. Of the young drivers who had been drinking and were killed in accidents, 77 percent were unrestrained. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Young Drivers”. DOT 810 817. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810817.PDF
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic accidents in 2006 over half (55 percent) were unrestrained. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2005: Occupant Protection”. DOT 810 807. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810807.PDF
Friday, March 27, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 15
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
The average age in 2007, at first alcohol use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 16.8 years, comparable to the corresponding 2006 approximate (16.6 years). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
In the year 2007, most (85.9 percent) of the 4.6 million past year alcohol initiates were younger than age 21 at the time of introduction. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
The average age in 2007, at first alcohol use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 16.8 years, comparable to the corresponding 2006 approximate (16.6 years). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
In the year 2007, most (85.9 percent) of the 4.6 million past year alcohol initiates were younger than age 21 at the time of introduction. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 15
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
The average age in 2007, at first alcohol use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 16.8 years, comparable to the corresponding 2006 approximate (16.6 years). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
In the year 2007, most (85.9 percent) of the 4.6 million past year alcohol initiates were younger than age 21 at the time of introduction. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
The average age in 2007, at first alcohol use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 16.8 years, comparable to the corresponding 2006 approximate (16.6 years). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
In the year 2007, most (85.9 percent) of the 4.6 million past year alcohol initiates were younger than age 21 at the time of introduction. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-34, DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.pdf
Monday, March 23, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 13
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
In the year 2007, 6,532 passenger vehicle occupants age 14 and younger were involved in fatal accidents. For those children where seat belt use was known, 25 percent were unrestrained; among those who were injured fatally, 45 percent seat belts were not in use. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Traffic Safety Facts 2007: Children.” DOT 810 987.Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810987.PDF
In the year 2006, 35 percent of passenger car occupants and 37 percent of light truck occupants involved in fatal accidents seat belts were not in use. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Overview.” DOT 810 809. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs /810809.PDF
In the year 2007, 6,532 passenger vehicle occupants age 14 and younger were involved in fatal accidents. For those children where seat belt use was known, 25 percent were unrestrained; among those who were injured fatally, 45 percent seat belts were not in use. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Traffic Safety Facts 2007: Children.” DOT 810 987.Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810987.PDF
In the year 2006, 35 percent of passenger car occupants and 37 percent of light truck occupants involved in fatal accidents seat belts were not in use. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Overview.” DOT 810 809. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs /810809.PDF
Friday, March 20, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 12
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
Seat belt use in 2007 was 82 percent and gain of one percent in 2008 to 83 percent. Safety Belt Use in 2008 - Overall Results.” DOT HS 811 036. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811036.PDF
It is estimated that safety belts saved 241,658 lives, from 1975 through 2007. In 2007, 15,147 lives were saved by using seat belts. However over 5,000 lives could have been saved if all passenger vehicle occupants over age 4 had been using safety belts. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Occupant Protection”. DOT 810 807. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810807.PDF
Seat belt use in 2007 was 82 percent and gain of one percent in 2008 to 83 percent. Safety Belt Use in 2008 - Overall Results.” DOT HS 811 036. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811036.PDF
It is estimated that safety belts saved 241,658 lives, from 1975 through 2007. In 2007, 15,147 lives were saved by using seat belts. However over 5,000 lives could have been saved if all passenger vehicle occupants over age 4 had been using safety belts. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Occupant Protection”. DOT 810 807. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810807.PDF
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 11
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
In 2005, 2,035 young people (aged 15-20) were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents, accounting for 33 percent of all traffic fatalities for that age group. NHTSA FARS data query, 2006.
In 2005, 1,789 people were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents involving underage drinking drivers. NHTSA FARS data query, 2006.
In 2005, 2,035 young people (aged 15-20) were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents, accounting for 33 percent of all traffic fatalities for that age group. NHTSA FARS data query, 2006.
In 2005, 1,789 people were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents involving underage drinking drivers. NHTSA FARS data query, 2006.
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