Michigan Traffic Crash Facts Historical Perspective

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1 Michigan Traffic Crash Facts Statistics regarding street and highway accidents are so vital to any comprehensive understanding and treatment of the safety problem that their collection and analysis in every State and community are essential. National Safety Conference 1924 Washington D.C.

2 Michigan Motor Vehicle Crashes 5, 45, Fact: Since 194 there have been over 21 million motor vehicle crashes. 4, 35, 3, 25, 2, 15, 1, 5,

3 Crashes Per 1 Fatality Crashes Crashes Per Fatal 5, 35 45, 4, 3 35, 25 3, 2 25, 2, 15 15, 1 1, 5,

4 Michigan Motor Vehicle Fatalities 3, Fact: Since 1915 there have been 142,81 people killed on Michigan roads. 2,5 2, 1,5 1,

5 Michigan Motor Vehicle Fatalities 3, Fact: Since 194 there have been 117,88 people killed on Michigan roads. 2,5 2, 1,5 1,

6 Michigan Motor Vehicle Injuries 2, 18, Fact: Since 194 over 7.9 million Michigan motorists have been injured in motor vehicle crashes. 16, 14, 12, 1, 8, 6, 4, 2,

7 Michigan Population (millions) 12. Fact: Since 194 Michigan's population has increased by 86.8 %

8 Michigan Registered Vehicles (millions) Fact: There are over 5 times more registered vehicles in Michigan in 213 than in

9 Michigan Vehicle Miles Traveled (billions) Fact: Michigan motorists are driving annually, over 6 times more in 213 than in

10 Michigan Crash Rate Per 1, Population Fact: There are 33% more crashes per 1, people today than in

11 Michigan Crash Rate Per 1, Registered Vehicles Fact: There are 51% fewer crashes per 1, registered vehicles today than in

12 Michigan Crash Rate Per 1 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled Fact: There are 61% fewer crashes per 1 million VMT today than in

13 value = Michigan Fatality Rate Per 1, Population Fact: There has been a 72% decrease in fatalities per 1k people since

14 value = Michigan Fatality Rate Per 1, Registered Vehicles Fact: There has been a 89% decrease in fatalities per 1k registered vehicles since

15 Michigan Fatality Rate Per 1 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled Fact: The fatality rate per 1 million VMT has decreased 91% since

16 Michigan Injury Rate Per 1, Population Fact: There are 11% more crash related injuries per 1k people today than in

17 Michigan Injury Rate Per 1, Registered Vehicles Fact: There are 6% fewer crash related injuries per 1k registered vehicles since

18 Michigan Injury Rate Per 1 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled 4 Fact: The injury rate per 1 million VMT has decreased 67% since

19 Ten Year Averages 45, Fact: Fatalities and Injuries have been decreasing steadily since the 197's. Avg. Crashes Avg. Injuries Avg. Fatalities 2,5 4, 35, 3, 25, 1,423 1,684 18% 2,2 2% 2,32.6% 1,583-22% 1,436-9% 2, 1,5 2, 1,158-19% 928 1, 15, 1, 5 5, 7, ,269 95,37 358,36 135,97 396,44 148,6 356,9 161, , ,31 273,821 56, ,23 33,183 11,

20 289, Year Average Michigan Crashes 16, 14, Fact: W.W.II had a dramatic affect on Michigan's transportation picture. 12, 11,776 Decade Average 1, 8, 6, 4, 2, 143,197 14, ,619 11,631 83,16 72,13 71,45 1, , ,

21 Michigan Crashes 289, Year Average 25, Fact: Crashes increased 23% from 195 to , 183,23 Decade Average 15, 1, 5, 198, , , , , , ,174 16, , ,

22 35, Michigan Crashes Fact: The 196's showed the largest increase in crashes of any decade. 3, 289, Year Average Decade Average 273,821 25, 2, 15, 1, 5, 331,223 35, ,4 32,88 31, , , ,78 199,973 29,

23 Michigan Crashes 45, 4, 35, 349,264 3, 289,248 25, Fact: The 197's were the first decade to average more crashes than the 72 year average. Decade Average 74 Year Average 2, 15, 1, 5, 366, , , ,6 333,56 324,763 35, , ,15 313,

24 Michigan Crashes 45, 4, 356,9 35, Fact: 1986 was the first year with over 4, crashes. Decade Average 3, 289,248 25, 74 Year Average 2, 15, 1, 5, 417,252 41, ,224 4, ,94 335,193 3, ,971 32, ,

25 Michigan Crashes 5, 45, 4, 396,44 35, 3, 289,248 25, Fact: The recession of the early 199's had a dramatic affect on the number of crashes. Decade average 74 Year Average 2, 15, 1, 5, 415,675 43, , , ,73 398,5 363, , , ,

26 2-29 Michigan Crashes 45, 4, 358,36 35, 3, 289,248 25, Fact: In 29 there were fewer than 3, crashes for the first time since Decade Average 74 Year Average 2, 15, 1, 5, 29, ,57 324, ,322 35, ,28 391, ,515 4, ,

27 35, 289, Year Average 4-Year Average 282,269 3, Michigan Crashes 25, 2, 15, 1, 5, 289,61 273, ,49 282,

28 Michigan Fatalities 2,4 2,2 Fact: W.W.II had a dramatic affect on the number of Michigan motorists being killed in crashes. 2, 1,8 1,6 1,582 1,423 1,4 74 Year Average Decade Average 1,2 1, ,73 2,133 1, , ,15 1,47 1,447 1,512 1,441 U.S. Recession November 1948-October 1949

29 Michigan Fatalities 2,2 2, 1,8 1,684 1,6 1,582 1,4 Fact: The economic recessions of 1957 and 196 had a dramatic affect on traffic fatalities. Decade Average 74 Year Average 1,2 1, ,65 1,64 1,736 1,95 1, U.S. Recession July May ,16 1,746 1,548 1,382 U.S. Recession August 1957-April ,473

30 2,8 2,6 2,4 2,2 2,2 2, 1,8 1,6 1,582 1,4 1,2 1, ,64 1, Michigan Fatalities Fact: The 196's experienced the largest increase in fatalities, 55%, than in any other decade. 1,574 1,887 2, U.S. Recession April 196- January 1961 Decade Average 74 Year Average 2,136 2,298 2,137 2,392 Highest fatality count ever 2,487

31 Michigan Fatalities 2,4 2,2 2,32 2, Fact: More people were killed in traffic crashes in the 197's than in any other decade. Decade Average 1,8 1,6 1,582 1,4 74 Year Average 1,2 1, ,849 2,76 1,95 1,955 1,811 1,875 2,213 2,258 2,152 2, U.S. Recession November 1973-March 1975

32 Michigan Fatalities 2, 1,8 1,6 1,583 1,582 1,4 Fact: There was a 22% decrease in fatalities during the 198's compared to the 197's, based on decade averages. Decade Average 74 Year Average 1,2 1, ,63 1,74 1,632 1,632 1,569 1,556 1,331 1,417 1,589 1, U.S. Recessions January-July 198, July 1981-November 1982

33 Michigan Fatalities 1,8 1,6 1,582 1,436 1,4 Fact: The 199's was the first decade ever to record fewer than 1,6 fatalities every year. 74 Year Average Decade Average 1,2 1, ,563 1,425 1,3 1,414 1, U.S. Recession July 199- March ,537 1,55 1,446 1,367 1,386

34 2-29 Michigan Fatalities 1,6 1,582 1,4 74 Year Average Fact: 29 was the first year since 1924 to record fewer than 9 fatalities. 1,2 1,158 Decade Average 1, ,382 1,328 1,279 1,283 1, U.S. Recession March- November 21 1,129 1,84 1, U.S. Recession December 27-June 29

35 1,582 1, Michigan Fatalities 74 Year Average Year Average

36 17, Year Average Michigan Injuries 45, 4, 35, 33,183 3, Fact: W.W.II had a dramatic affect on Michigan citizens being injured in crashes. Decade Average 25, 2, 15, 1, 5, 41,197 4,892 38,195 34,479 27,755 23,41 21,988 28,967 4,78 34,

37 17, Year Average Michigan Injuries 7, 6, 56,365 Fact: There was a 42% increase in injuries from 195 to Decade Average 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 64,873 57,767 6,67 61,158 62,234 56,444 57,834 49,119 48,418 45,

38 Michigan Injuries 2, 18, Fact: The number of injuires almost doubled from , the largest increase of any decade. 16, 14, 136,31 Decade Average 12, 17, Year Average 1, 8, 6, 4, 2, 175,4 16, , , , , ,896 18,143 93,35 91,

39 2, 18, 161,728 16, 14, 12, 17, Year Average 1, 8, 6, 4, Michigan Injuries Fact: The highest number of injuries (1,617,284) were reported during the 197's. Highest injury count ever recorded Decade Average 2, 162, ,22 166, , , , , , , ,

40 Michigan Injuries 18, 16, 148,6 14, Fact: Total injuries for the 198's fell 8.5% from the 197's, based on decade averages. Decade Average 12, 17, Year Average 1, 8, 6, 4, 2, 154, , , ,32 157,417 15,74 135,811 13,61 136, ,

41 Michigan Injuries 16, 14, 135,97 Fact: 1992 was the first time since 1962 that fewer than 12, people were injured. Decade Average 12, 17, Year Average 1, 8, 6, 4, 2, 124,61 131, , , ,33 142,2 134, , ,83 145,

42 2-29 Michigan Injuries 14, 12, Fact 1: In 24 there were less than 1, injuries for the first time since Fact 2: 26 saw the greatest percent decrease in the decade with a 9.5% decline from , Year Average 1, 95,37 Decade Average 8, 6, 4, 2, 7,931 74,568 8,576 81,942 9,51 99,68 15, , , ,

43 17, Year Average 8, Michigan Injuries 7,962 4-Year Average 6, 4, 2, 71,31 7,518 71,796 7,