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Alcohol Impaired Driving Facts
Risk Factors and Priority Populations
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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