2007 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts

NHTSA · 2008 · ROSA P / Virginia. Dept. of Motor Vehicles

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The *2007 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts* report, published by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, provides a comprehensive statistical overview of traffic safety in Virginia for the year 2007. The document serves as a resource for traffic safety professionals, aiming to identify problems, promote education, and support the resolution of highway safety issues. It aggregates data on crashes, fatalities, injuries, and contributing factors such as alcohol impairment and speeding, offering a detailed analysis of trends across the state’s counties, cities, and towns. The report utilizes police reports and medical examiner data to categorize crashes into fatal, personal injury, and property damage incidents. It defines specific metrics, such as crash rates per 100 million vehicle miles traveled and death rates per 1,000 licensed drivers. The analysis covers statewide totals, monthly distributions, hourly and daily patterns, and demographic breakdowns by age and gender. It also examines specific vehicle types, including automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks, as well as the role of safety restraints and defective vehicles. In 2007, Virginia recorded 145,405 reportable traffic crashes, a 4.14 percent decrease from 2006. However, fatalities rose to 1,026, a 6.76 percent increase, while injuries decreased to 68,822, a 6.17 percent drop. The death rate per 100 million vehicle miles increased to 1.25, up 5.04 percent from the previous year. Alcohol-related crashes accounted for 11,215 incidents, resulting in 378 deaths and 7,130 injuries. Notably, 30 teenagers aged 15–19 died in alcohol-related crashes. Speeding was a significant factor, with thousands of drivers exceeding speed limits or safe speeds at the time of crashes. Fatal crashes peaked between 10:00 P.M. and 11:59 P.M., with Saturday showing the highest number of fatal crashes (178). Motorcyclists and pedestrians represented vulnerable groups, with 126 motorcyclist and 88 pedestrian fatalities recorded. The findings highlight a concerning divergence between decreasing crash and injury counts and rising fatalities, suggesting that while fewer crashes occurred, those that did were more severe. The report underscores the persistent impact of alcohol impairment and speeding on traffic deaths. By providing granular data on geographic and temporal trends, the document supports targeted safety interventions and policy decisions aimed at reducing the human and economic costs of traffic crashes in Virginia.

Key finding

Virginia experienced 1,026 traffic fatalities and 68,822 injuries in 2007, with 378 deaths linked to alcohol involvement.

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• Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes