Fatal Accident Reporting System 1982: an Overview of U.S. Traffic Fatal Accident and Fatality Data Collected in FARS for the Year 1982
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Summary
This report provides an overview of U.S. traffic fatal accident and fatality data collected by the Fatal Accident Reporting System (FARS) for the year 1982. The study analyzes national statistics, including total fatalities, accident types, vehicle involvement, and contributing factors such as alcohol use and safety belt usage. Key findings indicate that 43,721 people died in motor vehicle traffic accidents in 1982, representing an 11 percent decline from the previous year and the lowest fatality rate ever recorded at that time. The data reveal that alcohol was a factor in a majority of fatal crashes, particularly during late-night hours, while safety belt usage among fatally injured occupants remained extremely low. The report concludes by highlighting demographic and geographic trends in fatality reductions, noting greater declines among younger drivers and in north-central regions.
Key finding
In 1982, there were 43,721 traffic fatalities in the United States, marking an 11 percent decrease from 1981 and the lowest recorded fatality rate of 2.75 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
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Sample size: 43721
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Topics
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- fatality injury trends
- incidence prevalence
- comparative international
- demographic disparities
- crash typology
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- Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes, observational prevalence
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