Traffic Safety Facts 1996
Contents
Introduction
FARS Operations
GES Operations
About This Report
Data Availability
1. 
Trends
2. Crashes
3. Vehicles
4. People
5. States
Appendix A. FARS Data Elements
Crash Level
Vehicle Level
Driver Level
Person Level
Appendix B. GES Data Elements
Crash Level
Vehicle/Driver Level
Person Level
Appendix C. Technical Note
Standard Errors
1996 GES Estimates and Standard Errors
Unknowns
Percent of Unknowns for 1996 GES Data Elements
Glossary
Index
Tables
Trends: General
1.Crashes by Crash Severity, 1988-1996
2.Persons Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates by Population, Licensed Drivers, Registered Vehicles, and Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1966-1996
3.Vehicles Involved in Crashes and Involvement Rates per Vehicle Miles of Travel and per Registered Vehicle by Vehicle Type and Crash Severity, 1975-1996
4.Persons Killed or Injured, by Person Type and Vehicle Type, 1975-1996
5.Drivers Involved in Crashes and Involvement Rates per Licensed Driver by Sex and Crash Severity, 1975-1996
Trends: Occupants
6.Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per Population by Age Group, 1975-1996
7.Passenger Car Occupants Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per Registered Vehicle and Vehicle Miles of Travel, 1975-1996
8.Light Truck Occupants Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per Registered Vehicle and Vehicle Miles of Travel, 1975-1996
9.Large Truck Occupants Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per Registered Vehicle and Vehicle Miles of Travel, 1975-1996
10.Motorcycle Occupants Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per Registered Vehicle and Vehicle Miles of Travel, 1975-1996
Trends: Large Truck Related
11.Persons Killed or Injured in Crashes Involving a Large Truck, by Person Type and Crash Type, 1975-1996
Trends: Nonmotorists
12.Nonmotorist Fatality and Injury Rates per Population by Age Group, 1975-1996
Trends: Alcohol
13.Persons Killed, by Highest Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in the Crash, 1982-1996
14.Persons Killed During Holiday Periods, by Alcohol Involvement, 1982-1996 33
15.Drivers in Fatal Crashes by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Time of Day, 1982-1996
16.Drivers in Fatal Crashes by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Sex, 1982-1996
17.Drivers in Fatal Crashes by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Vehicle Type, 1982-1996
18.Drivers in Fatal Crashes by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Age, 1982-1996
19.Drivers in Fatal Crashes by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Survival Status, 1982-1996
20.Pedestrians Killed, 14 Years and Older, by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), 1982-1996
Trends: Restraints
21.Drivers of Passenger Cars and Light Trucks in Crashes by Crash Severity and Restraint Use, 1975-1996
22.Occupants of Passenger Cars and Light Trucks Killed and Injured, by Restraint Use, 1975-1996
Crashes: Time
23.Crashes by Month and Crash Severity
24.Crashes by Time of Day, Day of Week, and Crash Severity
25.Crashes by Weather Condition, Light Condition, and Crash Severity
26.Fatal Crashes by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Response Times Designated Minutes and by Land Use
Crashes:Location
27.Crashes by Crash Type, Relation to Roadway, and Crash Severity
28.Crashes by Relation to Junction, Traffic Control Device, and Crash Severity
29.Crashes by Speed Limit, Crash Type, and Crash Severity
30.Fatal Crashes by Speed Limit and Land Use
31.Crashes by Number of Lanes, Trafficway Flow, and Crash Severity
Crashes:Circumstances
32.Crashes by First Harmful Event, Manner of Collision, and Crash Severity
33.Two-Vehicle Crashes by Vehicle Type and Crash Severity
Crashes: Alcohol
34.Crashes and Percent Alcohol Related by Time of Day, Crash Type, and Crash Severity
Vehicles: All Vehicles
35.Vehicles Involved in Crashes by Vehicle Type and Crash Severity
36.Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes by Body Type
37.Vehicles Involved in Crashes by Vehicle Type, Rollover Occurrence, and Crash Severity
38.Vehicles Involved in Crashes by Vehicle Type, Fire Occurrence, and Crash Severity
39.Vehicles Involved in Single- and Two-Vehicle Crashes by Vehicle Maneuver and Crash Severity
40.Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes by Roadway Function Class, Crash Type, and Hazardous Cargo
Vehicles: Passenger Cars
41.Passenger Cars Involved in Crashes by Most Harmful Event and Crash Severity
42.Passenger Cars Involved in Crashes by Initial Point of Impact, Crash Severity, and Crash Type
Vehicles: Light Trucks
43.Light Trucks Involved in Crashes by Most Harmful Event and Crash Severity
44.Light Trucks Involved in Crashes by Initial Point of Impact, Crash Severity, and Crash Type
Vehicles: Large Trucks
45.Large Trucks Involved in Crashes by Most Harmful Event and Crash Severity
46.Large Trucks Involved in Crashes by Initial Point of Impact, Crash Severity, and Crash Type
47.Large Trucks Involved in Crashes by Truck Type, Rollover Occurrence, and Crash Severity
48.Truck Tractors with Trailers Involved in Crashes by Number of Trailers, Jackknife Occurrence, and Crash Severity
Vehicles: Motorcycles
49.Motorcycles Involved in Crashes by Most Harmful Event and Crash Severity
50.Motorcycles Involved in Crashes by Initial Point of Impact, Crash Severity, and Crash Type
Vehicles: Buses
51.Buses Involved in Crashes by Most Harmful Event and Crash Severity
52.Buses Involved in Crashes by Initial Point of Impact, Crash Severity, and Crash Type
People: All Victims
53.Persons Killed or Injured, by Person Type and Injury Severity
54.Persons Killed or Injured, by Age and Injury Severity
55.Persons Killed or Injured, by Sex and Injury Severity
56.Persons Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per 100,000 Population by Age and Sex
57.Persons Killed in Construction/Maintenance Zones, by Roadway Function Class and Person Type
58.Persons Killed in Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles, by Person Type, Crash Type, and Vehicle Type
People: Drivers
59.Driver Involvement Rates per 100,000 Licensed Drivers by Age, Sex, and Crash Severity
60.Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes by Previous Driving Record and License Status
61.Related Factors for Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes
People:Occupants
62.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Vehicle Type, Person Type, and Injury Severity
63.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Sex and Vehicle Type
64.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Age and Vehicle Type
65.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Age, Person Type, and Sex
66.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Vehicle Type and Most Harmful Event
67.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Initial Point of Impact and Vehicle Type
68.Vehicle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Vehicle Type and Ejection
69.Occupants Killed or Injured in Two-Vehicle Crashes, by Vehicle Types Involved
70.Occupants Involved in Fatal Crashes and Occupant Fatalities, by Vehicle Body Type
71.Passenger Car Occupants Involved in Fatal Crashes and Occupants Killed, by Car Wheelbase Size
People: Alcohol
72.Persons Killed or Injured in Alcohol-Related Crashes, by Person Type and Injury Severity
73.Drivers Involved in Crashes by Age, Alcohol Involvement, and Crash Severity
74.Drivers Killed or Injured, by Time of Day, Day of Week, Age, Alcohol Involvement, and Crash Type
75.Drivers Killed in Crashes, by Age and Driver's Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
76.Drivers Involved in Crashes by Vehicle Type, Alcohol Involvement, and Crash Severity
77.Persons Killed, by Age and Highest Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in the Crash
78.Pedestrians Killed, by Pedestrian's and Driver's Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
People: Restraints
79.Drivers Involved in Crashes by Vehicle Type, Restraint Use, and Crash Severity 114
80.Passenger Car, Light Truck, and Large Truck Occupants Killed or Injured, by Age and Restraint Use
81.Passenger Car, Light Truck, or Large Truck Occupant Survivors of Fatal Crashes by Age and Restraint Use
82.Passenger Car Occupants Killed or Injured, by Seating Position and Restraint Use
83.Light Truck Occupants Killed or Injured, by Seating Position and Restraint Use
84.Passenger Car and Light Truck Occupants Killed and Injured, by Restraint Use and Type of Restraint
People: Motorcyclists
85.Motorcycle Occupants Killed or Injured, by Time of Day and Day of Week
86.Motorcyclists Killed, by Person Type and Helmet Use
87.Motorcycle Operators Involved in Fatal Crashes by Age and License Compliance
People: School Bus Related
88.Pedestrians Killed in School Bus Related Crashes, by Age and Striking Vehicle
89.Persons Killed or Injured in School Bus Related Crashes by Person Type
People: Pedestrians
90.Pedestrians Killed or Injured, by Age and Location
91.Pedestrians Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per 100,000 Population by Age and Sex
92.Pedestrians Killed or Injured, by Time of Day and Day of Week
93.Pedestrians Killed or Injured in Single-Vehicle Crashes, by Vehicle Type and Initial Point of Impact
94.Pedestrians Killed, by Related Factors
People: Pedalcyclists
95.Pedalcyclists Killed or Injured, by Age and Location
96.Pedalcyclists Killed or Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates per 100,000 Population by Age and Sex
97.Pedalcyclists Killed or Injured, by Time of Day and Day of Week
98.Pedalcyclists Killed or Injured in Single-Vehicle Crashes, by Vehicle Type and Initial Point of Impact
99.Pedalcyclists Killed, by Related Factors
States: Crashes
100.1996 Traffic Fatalities by State and Percent Change from 1996
101.Percent of Fatal Crashes by State and First Harmful Event
102.Percent of Fatal Crashes by State and Roadway Function Class
103.Persons Killed, Licensed Drivers, Registered Vehicles, Population, and Fatality Rates by State
States: All Victims
104.Persons Killed, by State and Person Type
105.Percent of Persons Killed, by State and Age Group
States: Occupants
106.Percent of Occupants Killed, by State and Vehicle Type
107.Passenger Car Occupants Killed, by State and Restraint Use
States: Pedestrians
108.1996 Ranking of State Pedestrian Fatality Rates
States: Alcohol
109.Persons Killed, by State and Highest Blood Alcohol Concentration in the Crash
110.Drivers in Fatal Crashes by State, Blood Alcohol Concentration, and Survival Status
States: Emergency Medical Services
111.Rural Fatal Crashes by State and Average Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Response Times
112.Urban Fatal Crashes by State and Average Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Response Times
States: City Rates
113.Persons Killed, Population, and Fatality Rates by City
States: Fatalities and Fatality Rates
114.Fatalities and Fatality Rates by State, 1975-1996
States: Laws
115.Child Passenger Protection Laws
116.Status of State Motorcycle Helmet Use Requirements
117.Impaired Driving High-Priority Legislation
118.Key Provisions of Safety Belt Use Laws
Figures
Trends
Fatal Crashes, 1975-1996
2.
Motor Vehicle Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1966-1996
3.Driver Involvement Rate per 100,000 Licensed Drivers 16 Years and Older, by Sex and Crash Severity, 1975-1996
4.Passenger Car Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1975-1996
5.Light Truck Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1975-1996
6.Large Truck Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1975-1996
7.Motorcycle Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1975-1996
8.Proportion of Persons Killed, by Highest Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in the Crash, 1982-1996
9.Proportion of Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes with BAC = 0.10+ by Vehicle Type, 1982-1996
10.Proportion of Drivers in Fatal Crashes with BAC = 0.10+ by Age, 1982-1996
Crashes
11.Average Fatal Crashes per Hour by Time of Day, Weekdays and Weekends
12.Percent of Fatal Crashes by Speed Limit and Land Use
13.Percent of Crashes Alcohol Related, by Time of Day and Crash Severity
Vehicles
14.Proportion of Vehicles Involved in Traffic Crashes
15.Percent Rollover Occurrence by Vehicle Type and Crash Severity
16.Percent of Vehicles in Crashes by Most Harmful Event and Vehicle Type
17.Percent of Vehicles in Crashes by Initial Point of Impact, Crash Type, and Vehicle Type
People
Percent of Persons Killed or Injured, by Age
19.Fatality and Injury Rates per 100,000 Population, by Age and Sex
20.Fatality and Injury Rates per 1,000 Crashes by First Harmful Event and Manner of Collision
21.Fatality and Injury Rates per 1,000 Crashes by Time of Day
22.Fatality and Injury Rates per 1,000 Crashes by Speed Limit
23.Driver Involvement Rates per 100,000 Licensed Drivers by Crash Severity, Age, and Sex
24.Percent of Driver Alcohol Involvement for Fatal and Injury Crashes
25.Alcohol Involvement (BAC 0.01) for Drivers Killed, by Driver Age, Crash Type, Time of Day, and Day of Week
26.Average Number of Motorcyclists Killed per Hour by Time of Day and Day of Week
27.Average Number of Pedestrians Killed per Hour by Time of Day and Day of Week States
28.1996 Traffic Fatalities by State and Percent Change from 1995
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