Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics, 2000

NHTSA · 2000 · ROSA P / Illinois. Division of Traffic Safety

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This document, published by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety, presents a comprehensive statistical analysis of motor vehicle crashes in Illinois for the year 2000. The report aims to provide data for researchers, media, and safety advocates to support efforts in reducing traffic deaths and injuries through education and enforcement. It compiles data from law enforcement agencies, coroners, and the Secretary of State to detail crash frequencies, severity, and contributing factors across all public roadways. The report aggregates data from 460,172 reported crashes involving 9.54 million registered motor vehicles and 8.46 million licensed drivers. The analysis categorizes crashes by severity (fatal, injury, property damage), roadway type (urban vs. rural), time of day, light conditions, and vehicle type. Specific subsections examine crashes involving pedestrians, pedalcyclists, motorcycles, school buses, tractor-trailers, work zones, and deer. The data also includes historical trends from 1981 to 2000, county-level statistics, and demographic breakdowns of drivers and victims by age and gender. In 2000, 1,418 persons died in 1,274 fatal crashes, and 134,256 persons were injured. The total estimated economic cost of these crashes was $8.5 billion. Although vehicle miles traveled increased by 0.7 percent, the mileage death rate decreased by 3.3 percent compared to 1999. Urban roadways accounted for 62.0 percent of fatal crashes and 88.1 percent of total crashes. Alcohol was a significant factor, with 42.9 percent of fatally injured drivers who were tested having a positive Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC); this rate rose to 45.7 percent for drivers aged 15–24. Rear-end collisions caused the highest number of injuries (29.0 percent), while collisions with fixed objects accounted for the most fatalities (27.0 percent). Motorcycle fatalities increased by 22.3 percent, and work zone fatal crashes more than doubled compared to the previous year. Conversely, school bus crashes resulted in zero fatalities among school-age passengers. The findings highlight that while overall fatality rates declined, specific high-risk categories such as motorcycle and work zone crashes saw increases in fatalities. The data underscores the disproportionate impact of alcohol impairment on young drivers and the prevalence of crashes on urban roadways and during daylight hours. By providing detailed breakdowns of crash circumstances and costs, the report serves as a foundational resource for targeting highway safety programs, such as seat belt enforcement and DUI prevention, to mitigate the substantial human and economic toll of traffic crashes in Illinois.

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There were 1,418 traffic fatalities and 134,256 injuries in Illinois in 2000, with a total estimated crash cost of $8.5 billion.

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• incidence prevalence
• fatality injury trends
• demographic disparities
• comparative international

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• Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes