In an investigation of accident locations in relation to victims' areas of residence, a total sample of 1849 auto injury victims sustaining an economic loss or receiving a payment as a result of auto crash injuries (Aug 1975-Aug 1977) was analyzed. Approximately half were injured within five miles of their homes, and almost 90% no more than 30 miles from their homes. Though the majority of injured persons were residents of areas similar to those in which their accidents occurred, there were substantial proportions of injured persons for whom this was not true: of those residing in central cities, 74.2% were injured in central city areas; 64.5% of suburban residents had been injured in suburban areas and 20.6% in central city areas; rural residents were most likely to be injured in rural areas and least in central city areas.
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