motor vehicle traffic crash fatality counts and estimates
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Based onThe Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
andThe National Automotive Sampling System
General Estimates System (NASS GES)
Based onBased onThe Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
andandThe National Automotive Sampling SystemThe National Automotive Sampling System
General Estimates System (NASS GES)General Estimates System (NASS GES)
DOT HS 811 034 September 2008DOT HS 811 034 September 2008
Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatality Counts And Estimates of People Injured for 2007
Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatality Counts And Estimates of People Injured for 2007
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This presentation supersedes the presentation released in September 2008.
The data and statements relating to fatality rates are updated based on the latest available exposure data from the Federal Highway Administration.
Some edits were made to the following slides: 4, 9-10, 39-44, 58-62, 79, 84, 85, 94.
This report compares fatality counts and estimates of people injured resulting from motor vehicle traffic crashes occurring in 2007, with counts and estimates from final 2006 files. As usual, the final numbers reported are updated from the previously released annual file data; the 2006 final file shows an increase of 66 more fatalities.
Counts and estimates are based on Fatality Analysis Reporting System and NASS General Estimates System files, as indicated in the sources listed on page 4.
The fatality counts for 2007 will be finalized next year. Data from 2006 and prior years are final and will not be updated again.
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Since the fatality counts from FARS data are based on a census of fatal traffic crashes, the fatality data contained in the following tables is not subject to sampling variation.
However, the estimates of people injured from NASS GES data are based on a nationally representative sample of police-reported crashes and hence are subject to sampling errors.
The changes in people-injured data between 2006 and 2007 that are statistically significant (where applicable) are indicated in the respective tables with footnotes.
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Data SourcesData SourcesData Sources
• Crash Data♦ Fatality Analysis Reporting System
° 2006 (and prior years) Final File° 2007 Annual Report File
♦ NASS General Estimates System° 2007 (and prior years) Annual File
• Exposure Data ♦ Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT)
° Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)° 2007 and Prior Years – Annual Highway Statistics Publication
♦ Registered Vehicles° Based on NHTSA’s Projections, R.L.Polk and FHWA
♦ Population Estimates (based on 2000 Census)° Census Bureau
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2007 Annual Assessment- Contents -
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Slide 121………Young Drivers
Slide 100………Vehicle Compatibility
Slide 6………2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
Slide 112………Children and Youth
Slide 32………Comparison of 2007 Data to 2006 Data and Long-Term Trends
Slide 50………Fatalities and People Injured by Person Role and Vehicle Characteristics
Slide 97………Speeding
Slide 109………Nonoccupants
Slide 91………Large Trucks
Slide 80………Motorcycles
Slide 76………Rollovers
Slide 72………Seat Belts
Slide 64………Alcohol-Impaired Driving
Slide 63………Program Areas
Intersection-Related and Roadway Departure
Fatalities by State
Where Are the Declines?
Slide 127………
Slide 45………
Slide 24………
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2007 Annual Assessment
Highlights
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2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
In 2007 …
41,059 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes
a 3.9% decline from 2006lowest level since 1994largest decline since 1992 in terms of number and percentage
2,491,000 people were injureda 3.3% decline from 2006below 2.5 million for the first timedecline for the eighth year in a row
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People Killed and Injured In Traffic Crashes, by Year
People Killed and Injured In People Killed and Injured In Traffic Crashes, by YearTraffic Crashes, by Year
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20070
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
Fatalities People InjuredSource: FARS
41,05942,70840,716
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2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
Motor vehicle crash fatality rate declined to 1.36 per 100 million VMT
Motor vehicle crash injury rate declined to 82 per 100 million VMT
Exposure (VMT) increased by 0.5%
-3.5%8285Injury Rate/100M VMT
-4.2%1.361.42Fatality Rate/100M VMT
* FHWA Annual Highway Statistics Sources: FARS, FHWA
Year
+0.5%3,029,8223,014,371Vehicle Miles Traveled*
% Change20072006
Exposure Measure
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Fatality Rate Per 100 Million VMT, by Year
Fatality Rate Fatality Rate Per 100 Million VMT, by YearPer 100 Million VMT, by Year
Sources: FARS, FHWA
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89 91 93 95 97 99 01 03 05 07
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2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
Passenger vehicle occupant fatalities declined
Passenger car occupant fatalities dropped fifth year in a rowLight-truck occupant fatalities dropped for the secondconsecutive year
Nonoccupant fatalities declined
Motorcyclist fatalities increasedThe 10th year in a rowHighest number since 1975
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Fatalities by Person TypeFatalities by Person TypeFatalities by Person Type
Total2006: 42,7082007: 41,059
Difference: -1,649
Passenger VehicleOccupants
2006: 30,6862007: 28,933
Difference: -1,753
Motorcyclists2006: 4,8372007: 5,154
Difference: +317
Nonoccupants*2006: 5,7522007: 5,504
Difference: -248
Large-Truck, Bus, Other Vehicle Occupants**
2006: 1,4332007: 1,468
Difference: +35
Pedestrians2006: 4,7952007: 4,654
Difference: -141
Pedalcyclists2006: 7722007: 698
Difference: -74*Includes Other and Unknown nonoccupants **Includes occupants of unknown body types. Many of the unknown body types in 2007 will be
resolved in the final file.
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Occupants killed and injured in passenger vehicles declined for all vehicle types♦ Among occupants killed, largest decline was for
passenger cars – 7.8%♦ Among occupants injured, largest decline was for
passenger cars – 6.5% (statistically significant)
2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
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Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed and Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by
Type of Vehicle
Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed and Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed and Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by
Type of VehicleType of Vehicle
-4.7%***2,221,0002,331,000Occupants Injured*
-6.5%***1,379,0001,475,000Passenger Cars
-1.9%841,000857,000LTVs**
-2.2%175,000179,000Vans
-1.8%380,000387,000SUVs
-1.8%271,000276,000Pickup Trucks
-3.0%1,7601,815Vans
-2.4%4,8094,928SUVs
-2.7%5,8305,993Pickup Trucks
-5.7%28,93330,686Occupants Killed*
*Includes occupants of other/unknown LTVs Sources: FARS, GES**LTV (Light Trucks & Vans) = Pickup Truck, Van, Sport Utility Vehicle, and other/unknown LTVs ***Changes are statistically significant at the 0.05 level (95% confidence intervals)
Year
-2.7%12,41312,761LTVs**
-7.8%16,52017,925Passenger Cars
% Change20072006
Type of Vehicle
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Passenger vehicle occupants killed in rollover crashes declined by 5.1%
largest decline for passenger cars by 7.7%
2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
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Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed in Rollover Crashes, by Type of Vehicle
Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed in Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed in Rollover Crashes, by Type of VehicleRollover Crashes, by Type of Vehicle
Year
*Total Killed includes Occupants of Other Light Trucks Source: FARS
% Change20072006
Type of Vehicle
-5.1%10,19410,742Occupants Killed*
2,7362,842
5714,041
-3.8%-2.0%-6.2%-7.7%
2,8442,899
6094,376
Pickup TrucksSUVsVansPassenger Cars
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More than half (54%) of passenger vehicle occupants killed were unrestrained
2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
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46%55% 54%
45%
0%
15%
30%
45%
60%
2006 2007
Restraint Used* Restraint Not Used
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities (All Ages), by Restraint Use
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities (All Ages), by Restraint Use(All Ages), by Restraint Use
Occupant Fatalities – 30,686 Occupant Fatalities – 28,933
Occupant Fatalities whose restraint use was unknown were distributed proportionally to the known use categories.Restraint use was unknown for 8% of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in 2006 and 8% in 2007.
*Restraint Used = Use of any type of restraint, e.g., lap belt, lap/shoulder belt, child safety seat, etc. Source: FARS
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Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in crashes declined by 3.7%
2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities: Fatalities in crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider (operator) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or greater
-3.7%12,99813,491Fatalities
YearAlcohol-Impaired Driving
2007
Source: FARS
% Change2006
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The number of fatalities declined forchildren of all ages
Largest decline was for 4- to 7-year-olds by 15%
2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
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376413 442461
1,274 1,233
0
450
900
1,350
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
Children, Age 0–15, Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Age Group
Children, Age 0Children, Age 0––15, Killed in Motor 15, Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Age GroupVehicle Crashes, by Age Group
Source: FARS
0-3 Years 4-7 Years 8-15 Years
Declined by 10% Declined by 15%
Declined by 3.2%
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Fatal young driver crashes declined by 6.6%
The number of young drivers (age 16 to 20) killed declined by 8.8%
2007 Annual Assessment Highlights
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment HighlightsHighlights
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3,4073,108
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Young Drivers Killed
2006 2007
7,0126,552
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
Fatal Crashes Involving Young Drivers
2006 2007
Number of Crashes Involving Young Drivers (Age 16 to 20) and
Young Drivers Killed
Number of Crashes Involving Number of Crashes Involving Young Drivers (Age 16 to 20) and Young Drivers (Age 16 to 20) and
Young Drivers KilledYoung Drivers KilledDeclined by 6.6% Declined by 8.8%
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Where are the declines?Where are the declines?Where are the declines?
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A Macro Level Look At the Declines
A Macro Level Look A Macro Level Look At At the Declines the Declines
Person type (by role)MonthWeekend/WeekdayCrash type (single/multi)Age group
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Summary of Decrease In Fatalities
Summary of Decrease Summary of Decrease In FatalitiesIn Fatalities
• 1,649 overall decrease
Contributing to this decrease were:1,753 decline in passenger vehicle occupant fatalities♦ 1,405 decline in passenger cars♦ 348 in light trucks
248 decline in nonoccupant fatalities, including♦ 141 pedestrians♦ 74 pedalcyclists
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-1,753
-248
35
317
-2,000
-1,500
-1,000
-500
0
500
Passenger VehicleOccupants
Nonoccupants *Other and UnknownOccupants
Motorcyclists
Changes by Person type (by role)
Changes by Person type (by role)
* Include occupants of buses, large trucks, and other vehicles Source: FARS
All the declines were among passenger vehicle occupant and nonoccupant fatalities
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-1,649
-687
-380
-352
-230
Change by
Quarter
Change by
Month
YearMonth
-1,649-235-185-267-128-182-70
-118-87
-147+48-90
-188
3,2353,470December
3,6083,726June3,6313,718May3,3513,498April3,4243,376March2,8762,966February3,0283,216January
41,05942,708TOTAL
3,3223,507November3,5693,836October3,5623,690September3,6533,835August3,8003,870July
20072006
Changes by MonthChanges by MonthChanges by Month
More than 40% of the decline in fatalities occurred in the last quarter of the year
Source: FARS
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Changes by Weekend/WeekdayChanges by Weekend/WeekdayChanges by Weekend/Weekday
Total*2006: 42,7082007: 41,059
Difference: -1,649
Weekday2006: 24,2942007: 23,237
Difference: -1,057
Weekend2006: 18,3192007: 17,725
Difference: -594
Nearly two-thirds (65%)of the decline in fatalities occurred during weekdays
Weekday = 6 a.m. Monday thru 5:59 p.m. FridayWeekend = 6 p.m. Friday thru 5:59 a.m. Monday
* Includes Fatalities when Time of Day was Unknown
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Changes by Crash TypeChanges by Crash TypeChanges by Crash Type
Total2006: 42,7082007: 41,059
Difference: -1,649
Single-Vehicle Crashes2006: 24,1262007: 23,482
Difference: -644
Multivehicle Crashes 2006: 18,5822007: 17,577
Difference: -1,005
61 percent of the decline in fatalities was from multivehicle crashes
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Changes by Age GroupChanges by Age GroupChanges by Age Group
-3.8%-1784,5304,70821-24-5.7%-3235,3385,66116-20-3.2%-351,0441,07910-15-9.4%-494705195-9-12%-71508579<5
+19%+20128108Unknown
-3.9%-1,64941,05942,708Total
-1.9%-1135,9326,04565+-2.2%-924,1014,19355-64-1.7%-1066,1306,23645-54-4.9%-3136,0826,39535-44-5.4%-3896,7967,18525-34
20072006%
ChangeChangeYearAge Group
Source: FARS
Largest declines in fatality numbers were seen in the 25-34, 16-20, and 35-44 age groups
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Comparison of 2007 Data to 2006 Dataand
Long-Term Trends
Comparison of 2007 Data to 2006 DataComparison of 2007 Data to 2006 Dataand and
LongLong--Term TrendsTerm Trends
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2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
The number of fatal crashes and the number of people killed declined
The number of injury crashes and the number of people injured dropped
However, the number of nonfatal crashes increased slightly
Property-damage-only crashes also increased
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People Killed and Injured and Number of Crashes
People Killed and Injured and People Killed and Injured and Number of CrashesNumber of Crashes
+2.1%4,275,0004,189,000Property-Damage-OnlySources: FARS, NASS GES
Year
-2.0%1,711,0001,746,000Injury Crashes+0.9%5,987,0005,935,000Nonfatal Crashes-3.6%37,24838,648Fatal Crashes
-3.3%2,491,0002,575,000People Injured-3.9%41,05942,708People Killed
% Change20072006
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People Killed in Traffic Crashes, by Year
People Killed in Traffic People Killed in Traffic Crashes, by YearCrashes, by Year
0
8,000
16,000
24,000
32,000
40,000
48,000
56,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Source: FARS
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Nonfatal Crashes and People Injured, by Year
Nonfatal Crashes and Nonfatal Crashes and People Injured, by YearPeople Injured, by Year
0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
People Injured Nonfatal CrashesSource: NASS GES
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2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
The estimate of occupants injured (incapacitated) in crashes increased by 0.7%
38 percent decline from 1990 to 2007 among occupants injured (incapacitated) in crashes
+0.7%270,000268,000Incapacitated
YearOccupants Injured
2007
Source: NASS, GES
% Change2006
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Occupants Injured (Incapacitated) In Crashes, by Year
Occupants Injured (Incapacitated) Occupants Injured (Incapacitated) In Crashes, by YearIn Crashes, by Year
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Source: NASS GES
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2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
Measures of Exposure
Vehicle Miles Traveled increased by 0.5 %
Registered Vehicles andTotal U.S. Population Increased
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Exposure DataExposure DataExposure Data
+1.0%301,621,157298,754,819Population****FHWA Annual Highway Statistics
**FHWA Revised by NHTSA
***July 1 Census Bureau estimates, release date December 27, 2007
Vehicle Miles Traveled in Millions
Year
+1.7%255,747,983251,415,320Registered Vehicles**
+0.5%3,029,8223,014,371Vehicle Miles Traveled*
% Change20072006
Exposure Measure
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2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
Fatality and Injury rates declined
Fatalities per 100 million VMT declined by 4.2%Dropped below 1.40 for the first time
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Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality and Injury Rates
Motor Vehicle Crash Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality and Injury RatesFatality and Injury Rates
-4.2%826862/100K PopulationSources: FARS, NASS GES, FHWA, and Census Bureau
-4.9%9741,024/100K Registered Vehicles
-5.5%16.0516.99/100K Registered Vehicles
YearRate
82
13.61
1.36
2007
-3.5%85/100M VMTPeople Injured
-4.8%14.30/100K Population
-4.2%1.42/100M VMTPeople Killed
% Change2006
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Fatality Rate Per 100 Million VMT, by Year
Fatality Rate Fatality Rate Per 100 Million VMT, by YearPer 100 Million VMT, by Year
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Sources: FARS / FHWA VMT
1.36
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Injury Rate Per 100 Million VMT, by Year
Injury Rate Injury Rate Per 100 Million VMT, by YearPer 100 Million VMT, by Year
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Sources: NASS GES / FHWA VMT
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35 States and Puerto Rico had decreases in total number of fatalities
Largest absolute decreases:California: -266Arizona: -227Texas: -168
Highest percentage decreases:South Dakota, Vermont: -24%Wyoming: -23%Delaware: -21%
Fatalities by StateFatalities by StateFatalities by State
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14 States and the District of Columbia had increases in total number of fatalities
Largest absolute increases:North Carolina: +121Virginia: +65Wisconsin: +32
Highest percentage increases:District of Columbia: +19%Alaska: +14%North Carolina: +7.8%
Fatalities by StateFatalities by StateFatalities by State
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Number of People Killed in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by State
Number of People Killed in Motor Number of People Killed in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by StateVehicle Traffic Crashes, by State
-5.4%864913Kentucky +19%4437Dist of Columbia Source: FARS
-21%
-11%
+3.6%
-6.3%
-2.3%
-18%
+14%
-8.0%
% Change
Kansas
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois Idaho
Hawaii Georgia
Florida
State
468
439
902
1,254
267
161
1,693
3,357
2006
416
445
898
1,249
252
138
1,641
3,214
2007
-11%
+1.4%
-0.4%
-0.4%
-5.6%
-14%
-3.1%
-4.3%
% Change
117148Delaware
277311Connecticut
554535Colorado
3,9744,240California 650665Arkansas
1,0661,293Arizona 8474Alaska
1,1101,207Alabama
20072006State
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+1.5%1,2571,238Ohio +4.9%277264Montana Source: FARS
-9.5%
-3.0%
+2.0%
+0.2%
-2.8%
-5.8%
-2.7%
-0.2%
% Change
North Dakota
North Carolina
New York
New Mexico
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Nevada
Nebraska
State
111
1,554
1,454
484
771
127
431
269
2006
111
1,675
1,333
413
724
129
373
256
2007
0.0%
+7.8%
-8.3%
-15%
-6.1%
+1.6%
-13%
-4.8%
% Change
9921,096Missouri
884911Mississippi
504494Minnesota
1,0881,086Michigan
417429Massachusetts
614652Maryland
183188Maine
985987Louisiana
20072006State
Number of People Killed in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by State
Number of People Killed in Motor Number of People Killed in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by StateVehicle Traffic Crashes, by State
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-3.9%41,05942,708National-4.8%3,3633,531Texas -11%452509Puerto Rico
-5.8%
-24%
+2.0%
-15%
-2.2%
-4.8%
-1.4%
% Change
Wyoming
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Washington
Virginia
Vermont
Utah
State
195
724
410
633
962
87
287
2006
150
756
431
568
1,027
66
299
2007
-23%
+4.4%
+5.1%
-10%
+6.8%
-24%
+4.2%
% Change
1,2101,284Tennessee
146191South Dakota
1,0661,045South Carolina
6981Rhode Island
1,4911,525Pennsylvania
455478Oregon
754765Oklahoma
20072006State
Number of People Killed in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by State
Number of People Killed in Motor Number of People Killed in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by StateVehicle Traffic Crashes, by State
Source: FARS
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Fatalities and People Injured byPerson Role and Vehicle
Characteristics
Fatalities and People Injured byFatalities and People Injured byPerson Role and Vehicle Person Role and Vehicle
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
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Motor vehicle occupant fatalities declined by 5.3%
Nonoccupant fatalities declined by 4.3%
Motorcyclist fatalities increased by 6.6%
2007 Annual Assessment2007 Annual Assessment2007 Annual Assessment
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People Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Role
People Killed in Motor People Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by RoleVehicle Crashes, by Role
Year
-3.9%-1,64941,05942,708TOTAL
+6.6%+3175,1544,837Motorcyclists
-18%-33152185Other**-9.6%-74698772Pedalcyclists-2.9%-1414,6544,795Pedestrians
-4.3%-2485,5045,752Nonoccupants
-5.8%-5308,6579,187Passengers-5.2%-1,18421,64722,831Drivers
-5.3%-1,71830,40132,119Occupants*20072006
% ChangeChangeRole
*Includes unknown occupants of motor vehicles in transport. Source: FARS
**Includes occupants of motor vehicles not in transport and of nonmotor vehicle transport devices and unknown nonoccupants
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People Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Role
People Injured in Motor People Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by RoleVehicle Crashes, by Role
+17%**103,00088,000Motorcyclists
-2.3%43,00044,000Pedalcyclists+15%**70,00061,000Pedestrians
-3.3%2,491,0002,575,000TOTAL* Includes unknown occupants of motor vehicles in transport. Source: NASS GESTotals may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding. ** Changes are statistically significant at the 0.05 level (95% confidence intervals).*** Includes occupants of motor vehicles not in transport and of nonmotor vehicle transport devices and unknown nonoccupants
Year
+43%10,0007,000Other***
+11%124,000112,000Nonoccupants
-2.4%692,000709,000Passengers-5.7%**1,571,0001,666,000Drivers
-4.7%**2,264,0002,375,000Occupants*
% Change20072006
Role
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2007 Data Shows ...2007 Data Shows ...2007 Data Shows ...
Occupant fatalities in passenger cars declined by 7.8%
Occupant fatalities in LTVs declined by 2.7%decreased for all LTV types
Occupant fatalities in large trucks declinedslightly
Occupants injured declined for all vehicle types
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Occupants Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Type of Vehicle
Occupants Killed in Motor Vehicle Occupants Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Type of VehicleCrashes, by Type of Vehicle
+22%+25139114Medium Trucks-4.1%-28663691Heavy Trucks
-3.0%-551,7601,815Vans-2.4%-1194,8094,928SUVs-2.7%-1635,8305,993Pickup Trucks
-5.7%-1,75328,93330,686Passenger Vehicles
*LTV (Light Trucks & Vans) = Pickup Truck, Van, Sport Utility Vehicle, and other/unknown LTVs **Includes vehicle occupant fatalities in buses and other, e.g., farm equipment, construction equipment, etc., vehicle types. Excludes motorcyclists . Source: FARS
-11+49
-3
-348-1,405
Change
+9.3%576527Other Vehicles**
Year
-11%90101Unknown Vehicle Type
-0.4%802805Large Trucks
-2.7%12,41312,761LTVs*-7.8%16,52017,925Passenger Cars
% Change20072006
Type of Vehicle
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Occupants Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Type of Vehicle
Occupants Injured in Motor Vehicle Occupants Injured in Motor Vehicle Crashes, by Type of VehicleCrashes, by Type of Vehicle
-2.2%175,000179,000Vans
-1.8%380,000387,000SUVs
-1.8%271,000276,000Pickup Trucks
-4.7%*2,221,0002,331,000Passenger Vehicles
Totals may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding. Source: NASS GES* Changes are statistically significant at the 0.05 level (95% confidence intervals)** LTV = Pickup Truck, Van, Sport Utility Vehicle, and other/unknown LTVs*** Includes vehicle occupants injured in buses and other vehicle types. Excludes motorcyclists.
Year
-4.8%20,00021,000Other Vehicles***
0.0%23,00023,000Large Trucks
-1.9%841,000857,000LTVs**
-6.5%*1,379,0001,475,000Passenger Cars
% Change20072006
Type of Vehicle
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Passenger Vehicle OccupantFatalities, by Year
Passenger Vehicle OccupantPassenger Vehicle OccupantFatalities, by YearFatalities, by Year
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Source: FARS
58National Center for Statistics & Analysis
Updated February 13, 2009
2007 Annual Assessment Shows
2007 Annual Assessment 2007 Annual Assessment ShowsShows
In 2007, the number of registered vehicles increased for all types of passenger vehicles except vans
In 2007, among all types of passenger vehicles, SUVs had the largest increase (5.6%) in registrations
59National Center for Statistics & Analysis
Updated February 13, 2009
Registered Passenger Vehicles, by Vehicle Type
Registered Passenger Registered Passenger Vehicles, by Vehicle TypeVehicles, by Vehicle Type
+2.8%100,974,09498,213,587Light Trucks and Vans*
+1.6%41,315,99840,678,320Pickup Trucks*Includes Other Light Trucks Source: R.L.Polk
% Change20072006Type of Vehicle+1.6%238,747,447235,095,396Passenger Vehicles*
39,252,95419,364,667
137,773,353
+5.6%-0.7%
+0.7%
37,173,38319,491,830
136,881,809
SUVsVans
Passenger Cars
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Passenger Vehicle Registrations by Year
Passenger Vehicle Passenger Vehicle Registrations by YearRegistrations by Year
0
20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Reg
istra
tions
Passenger Cars Light Trucks*
*Light Trucks include SUVs, Vans, Pickup Trucks, and Other/Unknown Light Trucks Source: R.L. Polk
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Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rate,* by Type of Vehicle
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rate,* by Type of VehicleFatality Rate,* by Type of Vehicle
-4.2%14.1114.73Pickup Trucks-7.6%12.2513.26SUVs
-5.4%12.2912.99Light Trucks and Vans
% Change20072006Type of Vehicle
-7.1%12.1213.05All Passenger Vehicles**
9.09
11.99
-2.4%
-8.5%
9.31
13.10
Vans
Passenger Cars
*Rate per 100,000 Registered Vehicles **Includes Other Light Trucks Sources: FARS, R.L Polk
62National Center for Statistics & Analysis
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Sources: FARS, R.L. Polk
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rate,* by Type of Vehicle and Year
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rate,* by Type of Vehicle and YearRate,* by Type of Vehicle and Year
*Rate per 100,000 Registered Vehicles
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Rat
e
Passenger Cars Vans SUVs Pickups
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AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired DrivingImpaired DrivingSeat BeltsSeat BeltsRolloversRollovers
MotorcyclesMotorcyclesLarge TrucksLarge Trucks
SpeedingSpeedingVehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility
NonoccupantsNonoccupantsChildren and YouthChildren and Youth
Young DriversYoung DriversIntersectionIntersection--Related and Roadway DepartureRelated and Roadway Departure
Program AreasProgram AreasProgram Areas
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Alcohol-Impaired DrivingAlcoholAlcohol--Impaired DrivingImpaired Driving
32%
Percent of Total
32%
Percent of Total NumberNumber
-3.7%-49312,99813,491Fatalities
% ChangeChange20072006
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities (BAC .08+)
Fatalities in alcohol-impaired driving crashes declined by 3.7%
Definition: Drivers are considered to be alcohol-impaired when their blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) are .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. Thus, any fatality occurring in a crash involving a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher is considered to be an alcohol-impaired driving fatality. The term “driver” refers to the operator of any motor vehicle, including a motorcycle.
Source: FARS
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Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, by State
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving Impaired Driving Fatalities, by StateFatalities, by State
• 32 States had decreases in the number of fatalities in impaired-driving crashes where the driver BAC was .08 g/dL or higher
• 31 States and the District of Columbia had decreases in the number of fatalities in impaired-driving crashes where the driver BAC was .15 g/dL or higher
66National Center for Statistics & Analysis
Updated February 13, 2009
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, by State
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving Impaired Driving Fatalities, by StateFatalities, by State
Source: FARS
% Change from 2006-2007 by BAC Level2007 by BAC Level2006 by BAC Level
State
0.0%+1.5%-29%-12%-20%-9.7%-4.7%-2.3%-19%+40%-3.2%
.15+
300611
52967
121751130218
21243
.15+
300602
73384
13478813327015
251.15+
-5.0%170179Colorado
-3.9%890926Florida+15%1513District of Columbia+16%5043Delaware
-9.2%1,1551,272California-9.0%182200Arkansas-16%336399Arizona
-2.9%441454Georgia
-11%101113Connecticut
+58%3019Alaska+3.2%389377Alabama
.08+.08+.08+
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Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, by State
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving Impaired Driving Fatalities, by StateFatalities, by State
Source: FARS
% Change from 2006-2007 by BAC Level2007 by BAC Level2006 by BAC Level
State
-8.5%-7.1%+68%+1.3%+3.8%-13%
+1.4%-3.6%-7.9%-12%-21%
.15+
86105
47235136
7774
161278
5233
.15+
9411328
2321318873
1673025942
.15+
-8.8%114125Kansas
-5.3%179189Maryland+27%6652Maine-0.8%368371Louisiana
-11%106119Iowa-6.1%230245Indiana-2.7%434446Illinois
+1.4%146144Massachusetts
-2.8%210216Kentucky
-19%7086Idaho-25%4560Hawaii
.08+.08+.08+
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Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, by State
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving Impaired Driving Fatalities, by StateFatalities, by State
Source: FARS
% Change from 2006-2007 by BAC Level2007 by BAC Level2006 by BAC Level
State
-15%+4.1%-4.7%-27%-23%-3.5%+20%-9.5%-9.4%+13%-7.5%
.15+
232102122
22795584
220192117210
.15+
27398
12830
1025770
243212104227
.15+
+8.5%7771Nebraska
-2.2%133136New Mexico-8.7%199218New Jersey-26%3446New Hampshire
+1.9%106104Montana-12%338386Missouri-9.9%302335Mississippi
-11%384433New York
-18%118144Nevada
+6.0%158149Minnesota-9.0%305335Michigan
.08+.08+.08+
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Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, by State
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving Impaired Driving Fatalities, by StateFatalities, by State
Source: FARS
% Change from 2006-2007 by BAC Level2007 by BAC Level2006 by BAC Level
State
-7.0%-7.3%-35%+11%-28%-0.8%+0.9%+3.4%+6.6%+29%+11%
.15+
849253
34327
13356107153275
40325
.15+
91327352
29418
35910614825831
293.15+
+1.6%500492Pennsylvania
-5.8%390414Tennessee-33%4567South Dakota+11%463419South Carolina
+1.4%150148Oregon+10%219199Oklahoma+1.3%391386Ohio
-7.7%1,2921,400Texas
-17%2530Rhode Island
+26%5342North Dakota+16%487421North Carolina
.08+.08+.08+
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Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities, by State
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving Impaired Driving Fatalities, by StateFatalities, by State
Source: FARS
% Change from 2006-2007 by BAC Level2007 by BAC Level2006 by BAC Level
State
+1.2%-3.1%-25%
+2.2%+30%-14%+15%-50%-12%
.15+
868,698
36230
90129225
1030
.15+
858,977
4822569
1501962034
.15+
+2.0%313307Wisconsin
-3.7%12,99813,491National
+35%142105West Virginia-12%195221Washington+11%332298Virginia
+3.5%148143Puerto Rico
-22%4963Wyoming
-15%2226Vermont-3.8%5153Utah
.08+.08+.08+
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Alcohol-Impaired DrivingAlcoholAlcohol--Impaired DrivingImpaired Driving
For additional analysis, data, and information on alcoholFor additional analysis, data, and information on alcohol--impaired driving crashes impaired driving crashes and fatalities see the research noteand fatalities see the research note ““2007 Traffic Safety Annual Assessment 2007 Traffic Safety Annual Assessment ––
AlcoholAlcohol--Impaired Driving FatalitiesImpaired Driving Fatalities”” (DOT HS 811 016)(DOT HS 811 016) at: at: wwwwww--nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811016.PDFnrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811016.PDF
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More than half (54%) of the passenger vehicleoccupants killed were unrestrained
Almost two-thirds (63%) of the passenger vehicle occupants killed during the night wereunrestrained, compared to 45% during the day
Seat BeltsSeat BeltsSeat Belts
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Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities (All Ages), by Restraint Use*
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities (All Ages), Fatalities (All Ages), by Restraint Useby Restraint Use**
Night (6 p.m. – 5:59 a.m.)
37%5,32236%5,472Restraint Used**
Day (6 a.m. – 5:59 p.m.)
55%7,87454%8,194Restraint Used**
54%15,62755%16,926Restraint Not Used
45%6,34446%7,094Restraint Not Used
*Occupant Fatalities whose restraint use was unknown were distributed proportionally to the known use categories.Restraint use was unknown for 8% of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in 2006 and 2007.
** Restraint Used = Use of any type of restraint, e.g., lap belt, lap/shoulder belt, child safety seat, etc. Source: FARS
28,93330,686People Killed
63%9,14264%9,674Restraint Not Used
2007
13,306 46%45%13,760Restraint Used**
2006Year
Restraint Use
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Comparison of Percent Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle (PV) Occupant Fatalities During Daytime
And Daytime Seat Belt Use Rate
Comparison of Percent Unrestrained Passenger Comparison of Percent Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle (PV) Occupant Fatalities During Daytime Vehicle (PV) Occupant Fatalities During Daytime
And Daytime Seat Belt Use RateAnd Daytime Seat Belt Use Rate
58% 58%
65% 67%71% 73% 75%
79% 80% 82% 82%81%
61%61%
53% 54% 52% 50% 50% 47% 47% 47% 46% 45%
56%57%57% 55%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Perc
ent B
elt U
se R
ate
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Perc
ent U
nres
train
ed
Belt Rate Percent Unrestrained Daytime PV FatalitiesSource: NOPUS, FARS
75National Center for Statistics & Analysis
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0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Perc
ent o
f Tot
al F
atal
ities
Source: FARS
Percent of Total Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Who Were
Unrestrained, by Year
Percent of Total Passenger Vehicle Percent of Total Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Who Were Occupant Fatalities Who Were
Unrestrained, by YearUnrestrained, by Year
76National Center for Statistics & Analysis
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The number of passenger vehicle occupants killed in rollover crashes declined
declined for all passenger vehicle types
The number of passenger vehicle occupants injured in rollover crashes increased
Increased for all passenger vehicle types except vansdeclined for vans by 6.7%
RolloversRolloversRollovers
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Updated February 13, 2009
Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed and Injured in Rollover Crashes,
By Type of Vehicle
Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed and Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed and Injured in Rollover Crashes, Injured in Rollover Crashes,
By Type of VehicleBy Type of Vehicle
Year
+18%47,00040,000Pickup TrucksTotals for injured may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding.*Total Killed and Injured includes Occupants of Other Light Trucks Sources: FARS, NASS GES
% Change20072006
Type of Vehicle
-5.1%10,19410,742Occupants Killed*
+8.2%224,000207,000Occupants Injured*
73,00014,00088,000
2,7362,842
5714,041
+4.3%-6.7%+8.6%
-3.8%-2.0%-6.2%-7.7%
70,00015,00081,000
2,8442,899
6094,376
SUVsVansPassenger Cars
Pickup TrucksSUVsVansPassenger Cars
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0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Pass Cars Vans SUVs PickupsSource: FARS
Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed In Rollover Crashes, by Type of
Vehicle and Year
Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed In Rollover Crashes, by Type of In Rollover Crashes, by Type of
Vehicle and YearVehicle and Year
79National Center for Statistics & Analysis
Updated February 13, 2009
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rate* in Rollover Crashes,
By Type of Vehicle and Year
Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality Rate* in Rollover Crashes, Rate* in Rollover Crashes,
By Type of Vehicle and YearBy Type of Vehicle and Year
*Rate per 100,000 Registered Vehicles Sources: FARS, R.L. Polk
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Rat
e
Pass Cars Vans SUVs Pickups
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MotorcyclesMotorcyclesMotorcycles
Motorcyclist fatalities increased forthe 10th year in a row
Account for 13% of total fatalitiesHighest number since 1975
Previous highest in 1980 - 5,144
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Motorcyclists Killed, by YearMotorcyclists Killed, by YearMotorcyclists Killed, by Year
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89 91 93 95 97 99 01 03 05 07
Source: FARS
5,154
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Proportion of Total Fatalities, By Role and Year
Proportion of Total Fatalities, Proportion of Total Fatalities, By Role and YearBy Role and Year
94.5%
5.5%
Other Traffic Fatalities* Motorcyclist Fatalities
12.6%
87.4%
20071998
* Passenger Vehicle Occupants, Other occupants, and Nonoccupants
Motorcyclist fatalities increased to 12.6% of all motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities compared to 5.5% in 1998
Source: FARS
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Total vs. Motorcyclist Fatalities by Year, 1998-2007
Total vs. Motorcyclist Total vs. Motorcyclist Fatalities by Year, 1998Fatalities by Year, 1998--20072007
Source: FARS
Motorcyclist FatalitiesOverall Fatalities
12.6%+6.6%+3175,154-1,64941,059200711.3%+5.1%+2614,837-80242,708200610.5%+14%+5484,576+67443,5102005
9.4%+8.5%+3144,028-4842,83620048.7%+14%+4443,714-12142,88420037.6%+2.3%+733,270+80943,00520027.6%+10%+3003,197+25142,19620016.9%+17%+4142,897+22841,94520006.0%+8.2%+1892,483+21641,71719995.5%------2,294---41,5011998
Percent of Total
Fatalities
Percent Change
Change in FatalitiesFatalitiesChange
in TotalTotalYear
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Motorcyclist fatalities and motorcycle registrations have both been on the rise since 1997
However, in most of these years the rate of increase in motorcyclist fatalities has been higher than the rate of increase in motorcycle registrations (as reflected in the rate increase)
2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
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Motorcyclist Fatality Rates, by Year
Motorcyclist Motorcyclist Fatality Rates, by YearFatality Rates, by Year
72.2072.4273.4869.8369.1665.3565.2066.6659.8059.13/100K Registered Motorcycles
Calendar YearRate
34.23
3,270
2002
Source: FARS, FHWA
43.77
4,576
2005 20072006200420032001200019991998
/100M Motorcycle Miles Traveled
Motorcyclists Killed
37.8640.1439.7938.7833.1727.6723.4622.31
5,1544,8374,0283,7143,1972,8972,4832,294
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Motorcyclist fatalities increased for every age group
Larger increase in the 50-and-above age groupLargest percentage increase in the 60-69 age group, followed by the 70-and-older and 50-59 age groups
2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
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Motorcyclists Killed, by Age Group
Motorcyclists Killed, by Motorcyclists Killed, by Age GroupAge Group
+36%+9435225860-69
+16%+1911,3721,18150++10%+8593184650-59
+16%+12897770 and Older
+6.6%+3175,1544,837TotalSource: FARS
Year
+4
+56+31+25+10
Change
-------
+5.0%+3.1%+1.9%+4.2%
% Change
51Unknown
1,1651,10940-491,0391,00830-391,3251,30020-29
248238Under 2020072006
Age Group
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Motorcyclists Killed, by Age Group and Year
Motorcyclists Killed, by Motorcyclists Killed, by Age Group and YearAge Group and Year
0
700
1,400
2,100
2,800
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Age < 30 Age 30-39 Age 40 and older Source: FARS
89National Center for Statistics & Analysis
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About two-thirds (63%) of the fatally injured motorcyclists were not wearing helmets in States without universal helmet laws compared to 14% in States with universal helmet laws.
2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
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Fatally Injured Motorcyclists in States With Universal Helmet Laws vs. Without Universal Helmet Laws
Fatally Injured Motorcyclists in States Fatally Injured Motorcyclists in States With Universal Helmet Laws vs. With Universal Helmet Laws vs. Without Universal Helmet Laws Without Universal Helmet Laws
100%2,912100%2,686Total in States Without Universal Helmet Laws
100%2,242100%2,151Total in States With Universal Helmet Laws
14%30313%282Not Helmeted86%1,93987%1,869Helmeted
Not Helmeted
Helmeted
63%1,84865%1,747
37%1,06435%939
Total fatalities may not add due to rounding. Source: FARSMotorcyclist fatalities whose helmet use was unknown were distributed proportionally to the known use categories. Helmet use was unknown for 3% of motorcyclist fatalities in 2006 and 2% in 2007.
20072006Year
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The number of people killed in crashes involving large trucks declined by 4.4%
Truck occupant fatalities declined slightly
Fatalities in large-truck crashes declined for the second consecutive year
Large-truck occupants injured remained the sameLarge-truck occupants injured in single-vehicle crashes declinedLarge-truck occupants injured in multivehicle crashes increased
Large TrucksLarge TrucksLarge Trucks
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Persons Killed in Large-Truck Crashes, by Type
Persons Killed in LargePersons Killed in Large--Truck Truck Crashes, by TypeCrashes, by Type
-4.4%4,8085,027Total
Year
Source: FARS
-4.7%405425Nonoccupants
-5.2%3,6013,797Other Vehicle Occupants
-1.6%300305Multivehicle+0.4%502500Single-Vehicle
-0.4%802805Truck Occupants
% Change20072006
Type
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Persons Killed in Large-Truck Crashes, by Year
Persons Killed in LargePersons Killed in Large--Truck Truck Crashes, by YearCrashes, by Year
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Source: FARS
4,808
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Fatality Rate* in Large-Truck Crashes, by Year
Fatality Rate* in LargeFatality Rate* in Large--Truck Truck Crashes, by YearCrashes, by Year
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
*Per 100M Large Truck VMT. Sources: FARS, FHWA
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People Injured in Large-Truck Crashes, by Type
People Injured in LargePeople Injured in Large--Truck Truck Crashes, by TypeCrashes, by Type
-4.7%101,000106,000Total**Totals may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding. Source: NASS GES
Year
0.0%2,0002,000Nonoccupants
-7.4%75,00081,000Other Vehicle Occupants+8.3%13,00012,000Multivehicle-9.1%10,00011,000Single-Vehicle
0.0%23,00023,000Truck Occupants
% Change20072006
Type
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People Injured in Large-Truck Crashes, by Year
People Injured in LargePeople Injured in Large--Truck Truck Crashes, by YearCrashes, by Year
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Source: NASS GES
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SpeedingSpeedingSpeeding
Fatalities in speeding-related crashes declined by 4.2%
However, the percentage of speeding-related fatalities among overall fatalities remained unchanged from 2006
98National Center for Statistics & Analysis
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Speeding-Related Fatal Crashes And Fatalities, by Year
SpeedingSpeeding--Related Fatal Crashes Related Fatal Crashes And Fatalities, by YearAnd Fatalities, by Year
-3.7%-97725,58926,566Not Speeding
-3.7%-1,08028,01929,099Not Speeding32%32%Percent Speeding
-3.5%-42311,65912,082Speeding
31%31%Percent Speeding
-4.2%-56913,04013,609SpeedingFatalities
% ChangeChangeYear
20072006Fatal Crashes
Source: FARS
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Fatalities in Speeding-Related Crashes and Percent of Total
Fatalities, by Year
Fatalities in SpeedingFatalities in Speeding--Related Related Crashes and Percent of Total Crashes and Percent of Total
Fatalities, by Year Fatalities, by Year
0
4,500
9,000
13,500
18,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20070%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Fatalities Percent of Total Fatalities
Source: FARS
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Two-Vehicle CrashesBetween
Passenger Cars and LTVs
TwoTwo--Vehicle CrashesVehicle CrashesBetweenBetween
Passenger Cars and LTVsPassenger Cars and LTVs
Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility
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2007 Data Shows …2007 Data Shows 2007 Data Shows ……
The number of occupants killed and injured in two-vehicle crashes between a passenger car and an LTV (pickup truck, van, or SUV) declined
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Occupants Killed and Injured in Two-Vehicle Crashes Involving a
Passenger Car and an LTV*
Occupants Killed and Injured in Occupants Killed and Injured in TwoTwo--Vehicle Crashes Involving a Vehicle Crashes Involving a
Passenger Car and an LTV*Passenger Car and an LTV*
-6.2%258,000275,000-5.3%376,000397,000
Injury Crashes
Injured in PCInjured in LTV*
PC = Passenger Car*LTV = Pickup Truck, Van, and Sport Utility Vehicle Sources: FARS, NASS GES
Year
-6.9%9541,025Killed in LTV*-9.0%3,6233,980Killed in PC
Fatal Crashes
% Change20072006
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Occupants Killed in Two-Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by Year
Occupants Killed in TwoOccupants Killed in Two--Vehicle Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by YearAnd an LTV,* by Year
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Killed in PC Killed in LTV
*LTV = Pickup Truck, Van, and Sport Utility Vehicle Source: FARS
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Two-Vehicle Crashes Involvinga Passenger Car and an LTV*
continued…
TwoTwo--Vehicle Crashes InvolvingVehicle Crashes Involvinga Passenger Car and an LTV* a Passenger Car and an LTV*
continuedcontinued……
In head-on collisions, 3.6 times as many passenger car occupants were killed as LTV occupants.
When LTVs were struck in the side by a passenger cars, 1.6 times as many LTV occupants were killed as passenger car occupants.
When passenger cars was struck in the side by LTVs, 18 times as many passenger car occupants were killed as LTV occupants.
*Include Pickup Trucks, SUVs, and Vans
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Occupants Killed in Two-Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by Collision Type
Occupants Killed in TwoOccupants Killed in Two--Vehicle Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by Collision TypeAnd an LTV,* by Collision Type
-24%234306-27%146199
Passenger Car Front To LTV SideKilled in PCKilled in LTV
+24%9879-12%1,7211,956
LTV Front To Passenger Car SideKilled in PCKilled in LTVPC = Passenger Car*LTV = Light Trucks include Pickup Trucks, Vans, and Sport Utility Vehicles Source: FARS
Year
-2.0%384392Killed in LTV-1.3%1,3961,414Killed in PC
Head-On Collisions
% Change20072006
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Occupants Killed in Two-Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by Year
Occupants Killed in TwoOccupants Killed in Two--Vehicle Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by YearAnd an LTV,* by Year
*LTV = Pickup Truck, Van, and Sport Utility Vehicle Source: FARS
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Passenger Car LTV
Head-On Collisions
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Occupants Killed in Two-Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by Year
Occupants Killed in TwoOccupants Killed in Two--Vehicle Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by YearAnd an LTV,* by Year
*LTV = Pickup Truck, Van, and Sport Utility Vehicle Source: FARS
0
100
200
300
400
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Passenger Car LTV
Passenger Car Front To LTV in the Side
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0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Passenger Car LTV
Occupants Killed in Two-Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by Year
Occupants Killed in TwoOccupants Killed in Two--Vehicle Vehicle Crashes Involving a Passenger Car Crashes Involving a Passenger Car
And an LTV,* by YearAnd an LTV,* by Year
*LTV = Pickup Truck, Van, and Sport Utility Vehicle Source: FARS
LTV Front To Passenger Car in the Side
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Fatalities declined for all nonoccupantsLargest decline among pedalcyclists – 9.6%
Nonoccupants injured increased by 11%
NonoccupantsNonoccupantsNonoccupants
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Nonoccupants Killed or Injured, by Type
Nonoccupants Killed or Nonoccupants Killed or Injured, by TypeInjured, by Type
+43%10,0007,000Others **
+15%70,00061,000Pedestrians
-2.3%43,00044,000Pedalcyclists
+11%124,000112,000Nonoccupants Injured*
-4.3%5,5045,752Nonoccupants Killed
Year
-18%152185Others **
-9.6%698772Pedalcyclists
-2.9%4,6544,795Pedestrians
% Change20072006
Type
*Totals may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding. Sources: FARS, NASS GES**Includes occupants of motor vehicles not in transport and of non-motor-vehicle transport devices and unknown nonoccupants
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Pedestrians and Pedalcyclists Killed, by Year
Pedestrians and Pedalcyclists Pedestrians and Pedalcyclists Killed, by YearKilled, by Year
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Pedestrians PedalcyclistsSource: FARS
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Fatalities for children age 0–3 declinedOccupant fatalities declined by 12%
Children age 0-3 injured increased by 2.3%
Children and YouthChildren and YouthChildren and Youth
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Children Age 0-3Killed or Injured, by Role
Children Age 0Children Age 0--33Killed or Injured, by RoleKilled or Injured, by Role
+100%2,0001,000NonoccupantsSources: FARS, NASS GES
*Totals may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding.
Year
42,000
44,00089
324
4132007
0.0%42,000Occupants
+2.3%43,000Injured*-2.2%91Nonoccupants-12%370Occupants
-10%461Killed
% Change2006
Role
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0
200
400
600
800
1000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Occupants Nonoccupants
Source: FARS
Children Age 0-3 Killed, by Year and Role
Children Age 0Children Age 0--3 3 Killed, by Year and Role Killed, by Year and Role
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Fatalities for children age 4–7 declinedby 15%
Declined for both occupants and nonoccupants
Fatalities for children age 4–7 droppedbelow 400 for the first time
Children age 4–7 injured increased by 2.0%
Children and YouthChildren and YouthChildren and Youth
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Children Age 4-7Killed or Injured, by Role
Children Age 4Children Age 4--77Killed or Injured, by RoleKilled or Injured, by Role
0.0%5,0005,000NonoccupantsSources: FARS, NASS GES
Year
45,00050,000
101275376
2007
+2.3%44,000Occupants+2.0%49,000Injured
-21%128Nonoccupants-12%314Occupants-15%442Killed
% Change2006
Role
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0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Occupants Nonoccupants
Source: FARS
Children Age 4-7 Killed, by Year and Role
Children Age 4Children Age 4--7 Killed, by 7 Killed, by Year and Role Year and Role
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Fatalities in children and youth age 8–15 declined by 3.2%
Children and youth, age 8–15 injured in crashes declined by 8.1%
Children and YouthChildren and YouthChildren and Youth
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Children and Youth Age 8-15Killed or Injured, by Role
Children and Youth Age 8Children and Youth Age 8--1515Killed or Injured, by RoleKilled or Injured, by Role
+4.5%23,00022,000Nonoccupants*Totals may not add due to rounding. Percentages computed after rounding.**Change in occupants injured is statistically significant at the 0.05 level (95% confidence intervals)
Sources: FARS, NASS GES
Year
-10%**113,000126,000Occupants
-8.1%136,000148,000Injured*+1.7%298293Nonoccupants-4.7%935981Occupants-3.2%1,2331,274Killed
% Change20072006
Role
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0
300
600
900
1,200
1,500
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Occupants Nonoccupants
Source: FARS
Children and Youth Age 8-15 Killed, by Year and Role
Children and Youth Age 8Children and Youth Age 8--15 15 Killed, by Year and RoleKilled, by Year and Role
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Fatal young-driver crashes declined by 6.6%
Injury crashes also declined by 6.7%
Property damage only crashes increased
The number of young drivers (age 16–20) killed declined by 8.8%
Passengers and others killed in young-driver (16-20) crashes declined
Young DriversYoung DriversYoung Drivers
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Number of Crashes and People Killed in Crashes Involving Young
Drivers (Age 16-20)
Number of Crashes and People Number of Crashes and People Killed in Crashes Involving Young Killed in Crashes Involving Young
Drivers (Age 16Drivers (Age 16--20)20)
-9.1%2,2842,513Male-7.8%824894Female
-3.1%2,4372,516All Others
Year
-5.7%1,9672,086Passengers**
-8.8%3,1083,407Young DriversPeople Killed
+4.4%*1,037,000993,000PDO-6.7%*430,000461,000Injury-6.6%6,5527,012Fatal
Crashes
% Change20072006
Crashes andPersons Killed
**In vehicles with young drivers Sources: FARS, NASS GES*Change is statistically significant at the 0.05 level (95% confidence intervals)
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0500
1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Young Drivers Passengers* All Others
Source: FARS
People Killed in Crashes Involving Young Drivers (Age 16-20),
By Year and Role
People Killed in Crashes Involving People Killed in Crashes Involving Young Drivers (Age 16Young Drivers (Age 16--20), 20),
By Year and RoleBy Year and Role
*In vehicles with young drivers
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2007 Data Shows…2007 Data Shows2007 Data Shows……
After declining for four years in a row, fatalities increased among 16- to 20-year-old passengers of young drivers by 1.3%
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Passenger Fatalities in Vehicles with Young Drivers (Age 16-20)
Passenger Fatalities in Vehicles Passenger Fatalities in Vehicles withwith Young Drivers (Age 16Young Drivers (Age 16--20)20)
+40%75Unknown
Source: FARS
Year
-5.7%1,9672,086Total
-18%43352921 & Older+1.3%1,2041,18916-20-11%323363Under 16
% Change20072006
Passenger Age
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0200400600800
1,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002,000
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Under 16 16-20 21 & Older
Source: FARS
Passenger Fatalities in Vehicles Driven by 16- to 20-Year-Olds,
By Year and Age of Passenger
Passenger Fatalities in Vehicles Passenger Fatalities in Vehicles Driven by 16Driven by 16-- to 20to 20--YearYear--Olds, Olds,
By Year and Age of PassengerBy Year and Age of Passenger
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Intersection-Related and Roadway Departure
IntersectionIntersection--Related and Related and Roadway DepartureRoadway Departure
Intersection and intersection-related* fatalities declined by 2.2%
Roadway departure** fatalities declined by 3.3%
*A crash is intersection-related if the first harmful event occurs within the limits of an intersection or at an approach to or exit from an intersection only within a noninterchange area. ** A crash is considered a roadway departure crash if it is: • a single-vehicle crash occurring off the roadway OR • a multiple-vehicle crash where the manner of collision was head-on or a sideswipe in opposite direction.
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Intersection, Intersection-Related,and Roadway Departure
Fatalities, by Year
Intersection, IntersectionIntersection, Intersection--Related,Related,and Roadway Departure and Roadway Departure
Fatalities, by YearFatalities, by Year
*FHWA Definition Source: FARS
% ChangeChangeYear
20072006
-813
-193
-3.3%24,14724,960Roadway Departure**
-2.2%8,6578,850Intersection and Intersection-Related*
*A crash is intersection-related if the first harmful event occurs within the limits of an intersection or at an approach to or exit from an intersection only within a noninterchange area. ** A crash is considered a roadway departure crash if it is: • a single-vehicle crash occurring off the roadway OR • a multiple-vehicle crash where the manner of collision was head-on or a sideswipe in opposite direction.
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