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November 6, 2007
The Department of Information Systems & Decision Sciences (ISDS) at the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business released its annual Louisiana Traffic Records Data Report in October.
According to Helmut Schneider, chair of the ISDS department, this year’s report shows an increase in alcohol-related crashes, as well as fatalities and property damage crashes form the previous year. There was a decrease, however, in the number of injuries reported.
The report covering 2006 indicates the following occurrences:
• 889 fatal crashes (+1.7%)
• 985 fatalities (+2.1%)
• 79,976 injuries (-3.5%)
• 112,298 property-damage-only crashes (+3.9%)
Schneider stated these crashes resulted in a cost of $6.03 billion to the citizens of Louisiana, or approximately $2,104 for every licensed driver in the state. These figures have increased slightly from 2005.
The main contributing factors to Louisiana’s 2006 traffic fatalities continue to be alcohol and a low percentage use of safety belts, according to Schneider.
The traffic record data shows the relationship between each contributing factor and fatalities. Approximately 46% of traffic fatalities were alcohol-related, up from 42% in 2005. Additionally, 63% of occupants who died in a crash were not wearing a safety belt.
For more information on the traffic data report, click here or contact Schneider at 225-578-2516.
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