http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811017.PDF
Reports that the number of 2007 traffic fatalities in the U.S. reached its lowest level since 1994 at 41,059, a decline of 3.9% from 2007. Provides national statistics on the dead and injured by various vehicle characteristics, trends in traffic fatalities and injuries, and statistics by state. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/misc/injury2007.pdf
Presents statistical tables and charts on injuries in the U.S. in 2007 including causes of injuries, characteristics of the injured, and patterns/trends of injury mortality. From the National Center for Health Statistics.
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr_166.pdf
Describes the August 1, 2007 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, evaluates the effectiveness of the emergency response teams, and concludes with lessons learned. From the U.S. Fire Administration of the Department of Homeland Security.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hestats/injury99-05/injury99-05.htm
Traffic accidents, poisoning, and firearms continued to be the three leading causes of death from injuries in the U.S. in 2005. Poisoning first passed firearms mortality in 2004. From 2004 to 2005 traffic accident deaths increased 1%, firearms deaths 4%, and poisoning deaths 8%. From the National Center for Health Statistics.
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810870.PDF
Reports that 40% of all traffic fatalities during the 2001-2005 Christmas and New Year's holiday periods occurred in crashes where at least one of the drivers was alcohol-impaired. Offers statistics that show the higher rate of involvement of alcohol in fatal crashes during these holiday periods. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www.ntsb.gov/Pressrel/2007/071004.htm
Reports a 1.5% drop in fatal traffic accidents in 2006 compared to 2005, but notes that motorcycle fatalities increased by 5%. Overall toll for the year in all types of transportation accidents was 45,026. From the National Transportation Safety Board
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810755.PDF
Reports a slight decrease in the number of people killed in traffic accidents in 2006. Estimates the 2006 toll at 43,300 and another 2.5 million injured. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810637.PDF
Passenger vehicle occupant fatality rates are three times higher at night than in the day and the difference, according to this research study, can be attributed to the lower frequency of use of seat belts at night. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel07/leoka051407.htm
Reports that 48 law enforcement officers were killed by attacks while performing their duties during 2006. Nearly half or 22 were killed in the South. Also reports on type of attack and murder weapon and outcome of case. Also reports on other officers who lost their lives while on duty through accident. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
http://www.safercar.gov/newcarassessmentenhancements-2007.pdf
Describes plans and opportunities for improving the federal program that tests motor vehicle safety. Suggests more stringent rollover, frontal and side crash tests and the adoption of new rankings based on the presence of crash avoidance technologies. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-30/NCSA/RNotes/2006/810686.pdf
Shows overall slight decline in alcohol-related fatality rates with some state totals up and some down. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
