About Vehicle Safety
Most people know that driving a vehicle can be very dangerous. When certain precautions are not followed or we allow distractions to interfere with our concentration the roadway, the risk of being involved in an accident increases dramatically. According to the National Safety Council, injuries resulting from roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles is the leading cause of work-related deaths. In 2022, 1,369 workers died and in 2021-2022, 68,560 Days Away from Work, Job Restriction, or Transfer (DART) cases cases including 54,830 Days Away from Work (DAFW) cases were reported. The roadway category includes injuries to vehicle occupants occurring on public highways, streets, or roads normally used for travel, as well as the shoulder and surrounding areas, like telephone poles, bridge abutments, and trees alongside the roadway.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Transportation Safety
In 2020, almost 41,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States. That is more than 110 people killed in crashes every day.
There were over 2.1 million emergency department visits for injuries from motor vehicle crashes in 2020.
Deaths from crashes in 2020 resulted in over $430 billion in total costs—including medical costs and cost estimates for lives lost.
It is vital to realize that driving a vehicle can be very hazardous. Becoming a defensive driver and practicing safe driving guidelines can reduce your risk of an accident and save lives.