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.
Injuries Sustained in Noncombat Motor Vehicle Accidents During Operation Iraqi Freedom
2012
7 pages
Report
No indication
English
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