Factors potentially associated with reductions in alcohol-related traffic fatalities - 1990 and 1991

Article Abstract:

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that the US has exceeded the goal set by Healthy People 2000 to reduce the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities (ARTFs) to 8.5 per 100,000 people or less. In 1991, there were 19,900 ARTFs, which is the lowest death rate since statistics began accumulating in 1982. The decline was greatest in individuals aged 15 to 20. Declines were also greater during the day on urban roads, and were greatest in those with a blood alcohol concentration less than 0.10 grams per deciliter. These individuals may be social drinkers who are more likely to be responsible drinkers. NHTSA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to support local communities in their efforts to combat drunk driving. The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 will provide grants to local communities to assist in these efforts.

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Alcohol-related traffic fatalities involving children - United States, 1985-1996

Article Abstract:

The death rate among young children from automobile accidents involving alcohol has dropped, but much more effort is needed to prevent these deaths. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that of the 35,547 children younger than 15 who died in traffic automobile accidents between 1985-1996, about one-fourth were the victim of an alcohol-related crash. In 60% of the accidents, the child was a passenger in the car driven by a driver whose blood alcohol concentration was .10 or more.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Children, Motor vehicle drivers, Automobile drivers, Alcohol use

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