2007 Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report

NHTSA · 2007 · ROSA P / Nebraska. Dept. of Roads

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This document presents the 2007 Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report for the State of Nebraska, compiled by the Department of Roads. The report addresses the societal cost of motor vehicle crashes, estimated at over $2 billion annually, and evaluates progress toward the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) goal of reducing fatalities to 1.0 per hundred million vehicle miles traveled by 2011. The analysis is motivated by the need to identify trends in crash frequency, severity, and contributing factors to inform safety interventions, particularly regarding driver behavior and seat belt usage. The report analyzes data from 35,875 reportable crashes in 2007, defined as incidents involving death, injury, or property damage exceeding $1,000. The dataset includes 230 fatal crashes, 12,929 injury crashes, and 22,716 property-damage-only crashes. The methodology involves categorizing crashes by geographic location, roadway type, time, driver demographics, vehicle body style, and contributing circumstances such as alcohol involvement and restraint use. Comparative data from previous years, particularly 2006, and national statistics are used to contextualize trends. Key findings indicate that the 2007 death rate was 1.3 persons per 100 million vehicle miles, a reduction from 1.8 in 1998. Douglas County recorded the highest number of fatalities (39), while local roads had the highest crash rate per mile traveled, though interstates accounted for a disproportionate share of fatal crashes due to higher speeds. Drivers aged 15–24 were overrepresented in crashes, comprising 32.1% of all crashes and 30.9% of fatal crashes. Alcohol was involved in 34.4% of fatal crashes, with drivers aged 21–34 being the most prevalent group in alcohol-related incidents. Seat belt usage was observed at 79% statewide, yet only 32% of those who died and 49.8% of those with disabling injuries were belted. Motorcycle crashes reached a ten-year high of 503, correlating with a doubling of motorcycle registrations over the decade. The report concludes that while Nebraska is on track to meet its fatality reduction goals, complacency remains a significant barrier to safety. The data underscores that improper driving behavior is the primary cause of crashes, highlighting the critical importance of seat belt usage and addressing alcohol impairment. The findings support continued enforcement of safety laws and public awareness campaigns, emphasizing that individual driver responsibility is the most vital component of the state’s highway safety strategy.

Key finding

Nebraska recorded 256 traffic fatalities and 35,875 reportable crashes in 2007, with a fatality rate of 1.3 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

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• incidence prevalence
• fatality injury trends
• demographic disparities
• comparative international
• vru crash typology
• crash typology

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• Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes, observational prevalence