For every vehicle crash, there are numerous factors contributing to its severity. In 2008, 37,261 people were killed in an estimated 5.81 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes. While fatal crashes are not the most prevalent, they are the most consequential from a safety standpoint, making it vital to understand factors common to fatal incidents. This report examines factors that contribute to fatal crashes involving a motor vehicle (e.g., car, truck, or bus). Accident level data was obtained from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) database for 2004-2008.


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    Title :

    Factors Involved in Fatal Vehicle Crashes. Technical Report


    Contributors:
    J. Guarino (author) / A. Champaneri (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English