Objective: To examine injuries sustained in noncombat motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) during Operation Iraqi Freedom by injury nature, site, and severity. Methods: 348 military personnel injured in noncombat MVAs were identified from clinical records completed near the point of injury. Results: On average, personnel suffered two injuries per incident. The most frequent mechanism of injury was non-collision due to loss of control. Overall, 16% were injured in a collision incident and 19% in a rollover incident. Rollovers were associated with more severe injuries. Drivers had a higher frequency of head/neck/face injuries, whereas gunners and pedestrians had higher rates of extremity injuries. Conclusions: This analysis provides a thorough overview of injuries incurred during nonbattle MVAs in the combat environment. Future research should combine injury data with accident reports to elucidate areas for improvements in vehicle safety.


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    Title :

    Injuries Sustained in Noncombat Motor Vehicle Accidents During Operation Iraqi Freedom


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2012


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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