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Alcohol Impaired Driving Facts
Risk Factors for Increased Alcohol Consumption
Risk Factors for Alcohol Impaired Driving
Protective Factors
Marijuana and Driving Facts
Traffic Safety and Impaired Driving Facts
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Bicyclists and Pedestrians
- 687 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor
vehicles in 2000, 71% of whom were over the age of 16 and who
usually weren't at fault for their deaths. 1
- 35% of bicycle deaths occur at intersections. 1
- In 2002, 4,808 pedestrians were killed in traffic
crashes, and an additional 71,000 pedestrians were injured. 2
- Most pedestrian fatalities in 2002 occurred in
urban areas (71%), at non-intersection locations (78%), in normal
weather conditions (89%), and at night (65%). 2
- 36% of all pedestrians 16 years and older who were
killed in traffic crashes in 2002 were intoxicated. 3
What you can do:
- If either walking or biking, wear reflective gear
so drivers can see you.
- Be cautious in intersections, making sure to check
for people crossing against traffic signals.
- If someone is intoxicated, find them a sober ride
rather than let them walk home.
References:
1. US Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis
Reporting System. As cited in Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. A
compendium of Statistics from Various Sources. Retrieved on July
21, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.bhsi.org/stats.htm
2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Traffic Safety Facts 2002. Pedestrians. Retrieved on October 20,
2003 from the World Wide Web: http://nhtsa.dot.gov
3. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. Traffic Safety Facts 2002. Alcohol. Retrieved on
September 03, 2003 from the World Wide Web: http://nhtsa.dot.gov
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