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Traffic Safety Facts
1. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for every age from 6 through 28 years old.
2. In fatal crashes, 73% of passenger car occupants who were totally ejected were killed. Safety belts are very effective in preventing total ejections: only 1% of the occupants reported to be using restraints were totally ejected, compared with 20% of the unrestrained occupants.
3. As of 1994, an estimated 308 children under age 5 were saved as a result of child restraint use.
4. About 2 in every 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
5. Nearly 50% of fatal crashes involve alcohol.
6. Having your headlights on can reduce accidents by as much as 20%.
7. Driving fatigue can sneak up on you. Never drive more than 100 miles at a time. Take regular breaks.
8. Preparing an emergency kit for your vehicle, including gloves, flashlight, batteries, flares, shovel, blanket, and first aid supplies can save a life.
Related Links
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses - deaths, injuries, and property damage - from crashes on the nation's highways.
National Highway Traffic Saftey Administration
The number of overall traffic fatalities reported in 2008 hit the lowest level since 1961 and fatalities in the first three months of 2009 continue to decrease. The fatality rate, which accounts for variables like fewer miles traveled, also reached the lowest level ever recorded.
The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads, through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children.
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads. It is a not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Our mission is to prevent injuries and violence, and reduce their consequences. We strive to help every American live his or her life to its fullest potential.
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