Abstract
In 1986 there were 46056 fatalities in 41062 fatal accidents.This is an increase from 1985 in the number of fatalities (5.1%) and fatal accidents (4.8%). There were an estimated 23990 alcohol- related traffic fatalities in 1986, which is a 7% increase over the number of 1985.The reported use of safety belts and child safety seats continued its rise in 1986.