NCJ Number
191253
Date Published
2001
Length
274 pages
Annotation
This Compendium contains a compilation of statistics (year 2000) related to Missouri traffic crashes; it is intended to assist the Highway Patrol and Division of Highway Safety in the identification of specific traffic safety problem areas and in the preparation of the annual Highway Safety Plan.
Abstract
In 2000, Missouri had 193,778 traffic crashes. The economic loss associated with these traffic crashes was estimated to be $3,238,775,000. In these crashes, 0.5 percent (991) involved one or more persons being killed in the incident. In addition 26.3 percent (49,715) involved no persons being killed, but one or more persons being injured in the incident. In 2000, a total of 1,157 persons died in Missouri traffic crashes, and 78,328 persons were injured. Speed was found to be a significant contributing factor in traffic crashes, especially those that resulted in death and injury. Of all crashes, 16.2 percent were speed related. A total of 4.6 percent of the crashes involved a person drinking; however, of all fatal crashes, 22.9 percent involved a person drinking. Of all 2000 traffic crashes, 31.6 percent involved one or more drivers under the age of 21. A total of 26.1 percent involved a driver 55 years of age and older. Of all fatal crashes, 29.9 percent involved an older driver. A total of 10.3 percent of the crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle, and 18.4 percent of fatal crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. Data are also provided on crashes that involved motorcycles, school buses, bicycles, pedestrians, fixed objects, hazardous material, work zones, and seat belt use. Crashes are analyzed by county and city.