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Motor Vehicle
In 2005, motor vehicle traffic crashes in Washington were the leading cause among ages 1 to 44, killing more people than killed by any other disease or injury type.
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Impaired Driving  (pdf-70 KB) Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every 31 minutes and non-fatally injure someone every two minutes. Read CDC's fact sheet here.
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Washington State Injury Prevention Plan Coming
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Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for Washington citizens
age 1-44, and remain a significant cause of death and disability throughout the
lifespan.
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| Child Passenger Safety (pdf-110 KB) Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the U.S. Many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in appropriate restraint systems reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half |
Oregon Motor Vehicle Safety
“We haven’t done everything we can to create truly safe workplaces in Oregon until we address the largest single source of on-the-job fatalities in the state and in the nation — motor vehicles” |
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards & Regulations
These safety standards are regulations written in terms of minimum safety performance requirements for motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment. |
Idaho Transportation
This link provides an understanding to the what, who, how and why of the Idaho transportation department. |
Motor Vehicle in the Workplace
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 2,000 deaths a year result from occupational motor vehicle incidents. |
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Medical Conditions and Driving
Some medicines and medical conditions make it harder for you to drive safely. Learn more here. |
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Indian Injury Publications
These IHS publications are from injury projects conducted in Tribal communities around the country. |
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