1997 Crash Injury Severity

 
   
 
   
   
     
 

Figure 2.03  Severity of Injuries as Reported by Police, 1997 (n=142,552)

 
   
 
   
     
   
   
     
 

Nearly 80% of all crash participants did not sustain any injury.  Fatal crashes represented 1% of all crashes, yet a fatal injury was sustained by 0.3% of all crash participants.  These facts indicate that individuals in the same crash have different injury experiences.  Many things influence injury patterns including seatbelt use, seat position, and vehicle safety equipment.

 
   
 
   
 
     
 

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