motor vehicle traffic crash fatality counts and estimates

1National Center for Statistics & Analysis

Updated February 13, 2009

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)

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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



2007 Annual Assessment2007 Annual Assessment2007 Annual Assessment

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.




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.



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



2007 Annual Assessment- Contents -

2007 Annual Assessment2007 Annual Assessment-- Contents Contents --

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………



2007 Annual Assessment

Highlights

2007 Annual Assessment2007 Annual Assessment

HighlightsHighlights



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



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





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



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





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



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.



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)





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



Passenger vehicle occupants killed in rollover crashes declined by 5.1%

largest decline for passenger cars by 7.7%





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


2,7362,842

5714,041

-3.8%-2.0%-6.2%-7.7%

2,8442,899

6094,376

Pickup TrucksSUVsVansPassenger Cars



More than half (54%) of passenger vehicle occupants killed were unrestrained





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



Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in crashes declined by 3.7%



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



The number of fatalities declined forchildren of all ages

Largest decline was for 4- to 7-year-olds by 15%





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%



Fatal young driver crashes declined by 6.6%

The number of young drivers (age 16 to 20) killed declined by 8.8%





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%



Where are the declines?Where are the declines?Where are the declines?



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



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



-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



-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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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




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



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




Measures of Exposure

Vehicle Miles Traveled increased by 0.5 %

Registered Vehicles andTotal U.S. Population Increased



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




Fatality and Injury rates declined

Fatalities per 100 million VMT declined by 4.2%Dropped below 1.40 for the first time



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



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



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



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



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



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



+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





-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



Source: FARS



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



Motor vehicle occupant fatalities declined by 5.3%

Nonoccupant fatalities declined by 4.3%

Motorcyclist fatalities increased by 6.6%




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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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





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+





Source: FARS


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+





Source: FARS


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+





Source: FARS


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+





Source: FARS


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+



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



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



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


*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


2007

13,306 46%45%13,760Restraint Used**

2006Year

Restraint Use



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



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



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



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


+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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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)




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



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




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



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



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.




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



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



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



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



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



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



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



SpeedingSpeedingSpeeding

Fatalities in speeding-related crashes declined by 4.2%

However, the percentage of speeding-related fatalities among overall fatalities remained unchanged from 2006



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



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



Two-Vehicle CrashesBetween

Passenger Cars and LTVs

TwoTwo--Vehicle CrashesVehicle CrashesBetweenBetween

Passenger Cars and LTVsPassenger Cars and LTVs

Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle CompatibilityVehicle Compatibility




The number of occupants killed and injured in two-vehicle crashes between a passenger car and an LTV (pickup truck, van, or SUV) declined



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



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



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




And an LTV,* by Collision Type


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








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








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



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






LTV Front To Passenger Car in the Side



Fatalities declined for all nonoccupantsLargest decline among pedalcyclists – 9.6%

Nonoccupants injured increased by 11%

NonoccupantsNonoccupantsNonoccupants



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



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



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



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



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



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 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



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


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



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 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



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


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



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



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)



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



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%



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



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



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.



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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