2001 West Virginia Crash Data

NHTSA · 2001 · ROSA P / West Virginia. Dept. of Transportation

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The 2001 West Virginia Crash Data Report, prepared by the West Virginia Division of Highways in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of traffic crashes occurring in West Virginia during the year 2001. The data is derived from Uniform Traffic Crash Reports submitted by state law enforcement agencies, including the West Virginia State Police, county sheriff’s departments, and municipal police. This report serves as a revised edition, incorporating changes to enhance the value of the information for users, though it advises caution when comparing these figures to data from reports prior to the year 2000 due to methodological revisions. The document organizes crash data into extensive categorical breakdowns to facilitate detailed analysis. It begins with statewide trends from 1997 to 2001, covering crash rates, injuries, and fatalities, alongside longer-term fatality trends dating back to 1982. General statistics detail crashes by highway classification, time of day, weather, lighting, and roadway conditions. The report further segments data by vehicle characteristics, such as body style, plate class, model year, and registration state, as well as driver demographics including age, gender, license state, and condition at the time of the crash. Specific attention is given to occupant protection usage, airbag deployment, and the severity of injuries relative to seating position and ejection status. Specialized sections analyze crashes involving specific vulnerable road users and vehicle types, including pedestrians, bicyclists, ATV riders, motorcyclists, and large vehicles. For each category, the report details demographic data, injury severity, helmet or occupant protection usage, and contributing circumstances. Additional focused analyses cover crashes in work zones and school zones, alcohol-related incidents, and collisions involving animals. Alcohol-related crash data includes economic loss estimates by county and city, while fatal crash statistics provide granular details on the most harmful events, vehicle damage extent, and driver actions. The significance of this report lies in its role as a foundational resource for traffic safety planning and policy development in West Virginia. By providing granular data on crash frequencies, injury severities, and contributing factors across diverse scenarios, the report enables transportation officials and researchers to identify high-risk conditions, evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions such as occupant protection laws, and target enforcement efforts. The inclusion of economic loss data for alcohol-related crashes highlights the broader societal impact of traffic incidents, supporting evidence-based strategies to reduce fatalities and injuries on the state’s roadways.

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• incidence prevalence
• demographic disparities
• vru crash typology
• crash typology
• fatality injury trends
• motorcycle crash typology

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• Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes