This report summarizes the results of a study conducted by Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) on the identification of the determinants of motor vehicle fatalities and fatality trends in Illinois. The study was based on available data and a series of descriptive and statistical analyses. Through a review of literature, four groups of factors were identified as those that influence fatalities. These included: (1) Driver factors -- In this group, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level, speed, seatbelt use and fatigue were listed as those factors that can directly be controlled to reduce fatalities; whereas, age, gender, driving hours, day/night driving and weekend/weekday driving are those that may not be directly controlled. (2) Vehicle factors -- Vehicle factors that can be controlled include safety equipment, car defects and airbag deployment. Those that cannot be directly controlled are vehicle type and size. (3) Highway/Environment factors -- In this category, factors that can be controlled are posted speed, roadside safety devices, geometric design of highway, median and feeder ramps. Those that cannot be directly controlled are weather and urban/rural highway use. (4) Demographics -- Under this group, the level of law enforcement and emergency medical service (EMS) availability are those factors that can be controlled; whereas, type of area (rural vs. urban), change in travel patterns, VMT and socioeconomic composition are factors that may not be directly controlled.


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    Title :

    Determinants of Motor Vehicle Fatalities and Fatality Rates in Illinois


    Contributors:
    J. Mohammadi (author) / C. J. Khisty (author) / C. Ayvalik (author) / S. Patil (author)

    Publication date :

    2002


    Size :

    147 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English