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Every day, EMS providers gather important patient and response data from traffic crashes throughout the country. EMS researchers, as well as local and state EMS systems, often use this data, but its usefulness can go well beyond the EMS community. Thanks to a new tool made possible by the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS), anyone can now […]
Most EMS providers are familiar with the lack of closure that comes from caring for a patient on the way to the emergency department, but not finding out the patient’s outcome after care is turned over to the hospital staff. This lack of follow-up can be frustrating and may also be a missed opportunity for […]
When driving a 15-passenger van, drivers should always take the following precautions: Rollover: Nearly 60% of fatalities in crashes involving 15-passenger vans were a result of the vehicles rolling over Maintenance: Fatal rollovers of 15-passenger vans are most likely to involve tire failure, since excessively worn or improperly inflated tires can lead to loss of […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is concerned that certain vehicles with defective airbags are not being repaired fast enough. According to a release, high-risk MY 2006 Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series trucks with defective Takata airbags are under a “do not drive” warning. The air bags must be replaced immediately.
90-day public comment period is open for Request for Information to improve pre-hospital trauma care. Each year, nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. die from traumatic injuries. The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) estimate as many as 20% of these deaths could have been prevented. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on […]
The modern highway system has experienced considerable changes since the interstate system and other limited access highways were first designed and constructed in the mid-1900s. Population movement outside of cities and the increased movement of passenger and freight traffic have led to increased congestion and necessitated new approaches for maintaining mobility. Mobility and capacity enhancements, […]
Motorcyclists Remain Over-represented in Traffic Deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that 4,990 people were killed on motorcycles in 2017. This number, based on preliminary data provided by State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs), represents a projected 5.6% decrease from 2016 – a difference of 296 lives. In spite of this reduction, […]
The 2018 National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization is May 21 – June 3, 2018 This Products for Enforcement Action Kit (PEAK) will help rally your officers and alert the public to prepare for maximum high-visibility seat belt enforcement in your community. Use these materials to create a safety campaign emphasizing the use of seat belts in your community. This […]
Bicyclists and pedestrian advocates say a new report on the steady increase in fatal hit-and-run crashes offers yet another reason to move faster on redesigning streets and highways in a rapidly urbanizing world. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety said in a report this week fatal hit-and-run crashes have reached the highest point on record […]
“Hit-and-run crashes in the United States are trending in the wrong direction,” said Dr. David Yang, executive director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The new study found that most victims of fatal hit-and-run collisions — 65 percent — were pedestrians or cyclists and that almost 20 percent of all pedestrian deaths over the […]
