Traffic Safety Facts and Preventive Measures Summary
Traffic injuries dominate accidental deaths with nearly 2 million yearly involved in fatal, injury, or property damage crashes. Alcohol factors in over half of fatals. 2,700 children die in crashes. 80 percent of nightly fatals drink. Costs reach $70.2 billion in 1988. Belts save lives but only 43 percent use them. speed up increases fatalities. improper driving causes 61.4 percent of crashes. Promote information programs and child instruction on safe walking and retroreflective gear.