Highlights of the 2005 LA Trafic Records Data Repo

Highlights of the 2005 Louisiana Traffic Records Data Report: 

Highlights of the 2005 Louisiana Traffic Records Data Report Presented by: James E. Champagne Executive Director Louisiana Highway Safety Commission

Overview: 

Overview 872 Fatal Crashes (-1.6 % from 2004) 936 Persons Killed (-2.9 % from 2004) 49, 247 Injury Traffic Crashes (-1.7 % from 2004) 82, 502 Injuries in Traffic Crashes (-3.0 % from 2004) 107,391 Property-Damage-Only Crashes (-5.3 % from 2004)

Louisiana’s Fatality Rates: 

Louisiana’s Fatality Rates Louisiana's 2005 mileage fatality rate was 2.14 per 100 million miles traveled , a decrease of 3.98% from 2004. (2.23) Louisiana's 2005 fatality rate was 21.94 per 100,000 population, a decrease of 0.14% from 2004. (21.95) Louisiana's 2005 fatality rate was 33.92 per 100,000 licensed drivers, a decrease of 1.93% from 2004. (34.6)

Over 90% of driver fatalities involve one of these three factors:: 

Over 90% of driver fatalities involve one of these three factors: 60% 40% 54%

Not Wearing a Safety Belt Remains the Leading Cause of Death in Motor Vehicle Crashes: 

Not Wearing a Safety Belt Remains the Leading Cause of Death in Motor Vehicle Crashes 60% of drivers killed were not wearing a safety belt. 60% of passengers ages 5 and older who were killed were not wearing a safety belt. (a decrease of 9% from 2004) In rollover crashes 21% of drivers not wearing a seat belt were killed or severely injured 1.5% of drivers wearing a seat belt were killed or severely injured

Alcohol and Gender are Factor in Seatbelt Use: 

Alcohol and Gender are Factor in Seatbelt Use 41% of killed drivers without alcohol were not wearing a seat belt 68% of killed drivers with alcohol were not wearing a seat belt (Cars, PKUPs, Vans only)

Alcohol-Related Deaths in Traffic Crashes declined in 2005: 

Alcohol-Related Deaths in Traffic Crashes declined in 2005 In 2005, 400 (42%) of all traffic fatalities were estimated to be alcohol-related. a decrease of 51 fatalities (451 in 2004) a decrease of 3 percentage points from 2004 (45% to 42%)

Alcohol-Related Death by Role : 

Alcohol-Related Death by Role

# 3 Aggressive Driving: 

# 3 Aggressive Driving

Distractions: 

Distractions 7 persons were killed as a result of distractions involving cell phone use. 1,322 persons were injured as a result of distractions involving cell phone use

Motorcycle Fatalities: 

Motorcycle Fatalities Motorcycle fatalities decreased by 7.5% from 2004 to 2005 (80 to 74). Motorcycle injuries increased by .1% from 2004 to 2005 (1,496 to 1,497). There were 38 deaths per 1,000 motorcycle crashes in 2005 as compared to 41 per 1,000 crashes in 2004. Helmet use in motorcycle crashes increased from 50% in 2004 to 81% in 2005.

What Louisiana Crash Data Show: 

What Louisiana Crash Data Show Motorcycle rider fatalities increased after the repeal of the motorcycle helmet law Motorcycle rider fatalities decreased after the reinstatement of the motorcycle helmet law The risk of fatal injury in a crash doubles when motorcycle riders do not wear a helmet (6% versus 3%).

Motorcycle Summary: 

Motorcycle Summary Overall, there is a statistically significant difference between the death rate of motorcycle riders in crashes with and without helmets (2.7%). The difference increases to 5% when alcohol is involved. When no alcohol is involved the difference in death rates between wearing and not wearing a helmet is 0.9%. However, alcohol is a much larger contributing factor to the death rate than wearing a helmet (15.1% versus 2.7%).

Commercial Truck Crashes: 

Commercial Truck Crashes 2,223 crashes--a decline of 21% 96 fatal crashes--a decline of 9.4%

Pedestrian Fatalities: 

Pedestrian Fatalities 108 were killed as pedestrians which increased by 6.9% from 2004. Pedestrian fatalities make up 11.2% of all fatalities. 722 were seriously or fatally injured

Cost of Crashes are Still High for Louisiana : 

Cost of Crashes are Still High for Louisiana $5.97 billion dollars for the citizens of Louisiana This accounts for about 4.5% of personal income $2,103 for every licensed driver in Louisiana (based on 2.839 million licensed drivers Source: Cost estimates are based on a study conducted by NHTSA in 2000 “The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes” (DOT HS 809446).

NEEDED LEGISLATION: 

NEEDED LEGISLATION Driver License Point System Alcohol ignition locks for all those convicted of DWI No hardship provisions for those convicted of second DWI Drag racing – increase penalty No motorcycle endorsement before completion of a certified motorcycle safety course Prohibit the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle Ban radar detectors Require the use of safety restraints for all occupants of motor vehicles Prohibit the presence of persons under twenty-one years of age at certain drinking establkishments

Internet Site: 

Internet Site http://lhsc.lsu.edu