National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

South Central RegionalAlcohol Summit

Kenneth CopelandRegional Programs Manager

817-978-0120

Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the United States for 2002, by Age GroupUnited States for 2002, by Age Group

2003 South Central Region2003 South Central RegionPersons Killed in CrashesPersons Killed in Crashes

Sources FARS, NASS GESSources FARS, NASS GES

Total AR %Arkansas 637 254 41

Louisiana 894 406 45

New Mexico 439 198 45

Oklahoma 668 255 38

Texas 3,675 1,709 47

Year %Change 2002 2003

Total Killed 6,423 6,313 -1

Alcohol Related Deaths

2,864 2,822 +1

South Central RegionSouth Central RegionPersons Killed in CrashesPersons Killed in Crashes

Sources: FARS, NASS GESSources: FARS, NASS GES

High Visibility Enforcement

NHTSA PriorityNHTSA PriorityNHTSA PriorityNHTSA Priority

Supported by:Community OutreachEarned & Paid MediaOperation Blue Talon

Crackdown DatesCrackdown Dates

August 19th – September 5thAugust 19th – September 5th

Sustained Enforcement Required !!!

NHTSA PriorityNHTSA PriorityNHTSA PriorityNHTSA Priority

Prosecutors&DWI Courts

NHTSA National SupportNHTSA National Support

National Paid Media Crackdown Coordination Data Research & Evaluation – Texas Project National website Safe Communities Coordinator IACP Chiefs Challenge

www.stopimpaireddriving.org

NHTSA Regional SupportNHTSA Regional Support Coordination with SHOS – Blue Talon Alcohol Coordinator Law Enforcement Liaison Diversity Outreach Liaison Media Specialist Spanish speaking Program Manager Data Specialist Regional website Judicial Liaison Training

NHTSA’s South Central Regional NHTSA’s South Central Regional Alcohol Alcohol

CoordinatorCoordinator

Kenneth Copeland

(817) 978-0120

kenneth.copeland@nhtsa.dot.gov