This report presents descriptive statistics summarizing motor vehicle traffic crashes that occurred from 1990-1999 in each of the 17 states that participate in the State Data System, as well as other useful information about state crash data. These data are not representative of the nation as a whole, but do provide a comprehensive and illustrative census of motor vehicle crash patterns and trends in 17 states. Crash statistics are presented in ten sections. General information can be found in the first three sections: Crashes, Vehicles, and People. The remaining sections focus on more specific data subsets. Sections 4 and 5 present alcohol- and speeding-related crash summary data. Specific vehicle actions and types are presented in Sections 6-8 (Rollovers, Motorcycles, and Large Trucks). Finally, Section 9 provides additional information regarding the ages of persons who were killed and injured, while Section 10 focuses on vehicle safety equipment. State data availability, to include vehicle identification number (VIN) availability, is provided in Appendix A. Other state-specific information is given in Appendices B-G. (Author/publisher)
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