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Connecticut Motor Vehicle Crashes
Involving Pedestrians and Pedal Cyclists
CODES PresentationConnecticut Department of Public
HealthSeptember 2012
Reason for the StudyO Growing frequency of mainstream media
reports concerning pedestrian and bicyclist involvement in motor vehicle crashes
O Increased local, state, and national focus on promoting biking and walking for public health and environmental benefits
Leading to our increased interest in the characteristics, outcomes, and trends of crashes involving non-occupants (i.e., pedestrians and pedal cyclists)
Reason for the StudyO 2009 CT Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation PlanO Primary focus is “to advance bicycling and walking as a
means of transportation, while recognizing their value for recreation and fitness”
O 2009 CT Complete Streets LawO Accommodations for all users shall be a routine part of
the planning, design, construction and operating activities
O After 10/01/10 not less than 1% of the funds for highway construction/repair received by the state or a municipality in any given year shall be used to provide facilities for all users – i.e., bikeways, sidewalks, etc.
MethodsO Used Connecticut General Use Model
dataset for the years 2005-2008O Looked into characteristics and factors
associated with pedestrian and pedal cyclist crashes, including:
O ED discharge statusO Injury severityO AgeO GenderO Location
Driver ComparisonsDriver
Pedestrian/Pedal Cyclist Crashes
DriverAll Crashes
1%
6%
29%
31%
33% <=15
years16-19 years20-34 years
0%
10%
33%
30%
26%
60% ♂ drivers2.8% of crashes speed-
related
58% ♂ drivers5.8% of crashes speed-
related
Overview:Connecticut Motor Vehicle
Injuries (2005-2008)
O An estimated 155,557 people were injured* in motor vehicle traffic crashesO 107,532 driversO 41,152 passengersO 4,389 pedestriansO 2,484 pedal cyclists
*non-fatal only--includes possible, non-incapacitating, and incapacitating injuries
Traffic Crashes Involving Pedestrians and Pedal
CyclistsO During 2005-2008, there were more
than 7,700 motor vehicle crashes involving pedestrians or pedal cyclistsO 89% resulted in non-fatal injuries for
the pedestrian or cyclistO 60% of those who were injured were
maleO 99% of the crashes occurred in urban
areas
Occupants and Non-Occupants Injured
in Traffic CrashesBy Age
Driver and Passenger(occupants)
Pedestrian and Pedal Cyclist
(non-occupants)
7%12%
33%
26%
23% <=15
years16-19 years20-34 years
25%
12%
22%
21%
19%
Lighting ConditionsO Of the crashes that resulted in non-
fatal injuries for the pedestrian or pedal cyclist:O 68% occurred in daylight
O 61% of pedestrian crashesO 80% of cyclist crashes
O 23% occurred when dark but lightedO 29% of pedestrian crashesO 13% of cyclist crashes
Weather ConditionsO Of the crashes that resulted in non-
fatal injuries for the pedestrian or pedal cyclist:O 87% occurred in clear/cloudy conditions
O 84% of pedestrian crashesO 93% of cyclist crashes
O 10% occurred in rainy conditionsO 13% of pedestrian crashesO 6% of cyclist crashes
Intersection-RelatedO Of the crashes that resulted in non-
fatal injuries for the pedestrian or pedal cyclist:O 50.7% occurred within an intersection
O 45.1% of pedestrian crashesO 60.8% of cyclist crashes
May highlight need for additional education or improved traffic engineering for intersections
Occupants and Non-Occupants Injured in Traffic Crashes
Description Injured (Non-Fatal)
2005 2006 2007 2008change (‘05-’08
)
% change (‘05-’08
)
total 41,254 38,565
39,727
36,011 -5,243 -
12.7%Occupants
driver 28,409 26,564
27,425
25,134 -3,275 -
11.5%passeng
er 11,128 10,365
10,446 9,213 -1,915 -
17.2%driver + passeng
er39,537 36,92
937,87
134,34
7 -5,190 -13.1%
Non-Occupantspedestri
an 1,067 1,059 1,199 1,064 -3 -0.28%
cyclist 650 577 657 600 -50 -7.7%pedestri
an + cyclist
1,717 1,636 1,856 1,664 -53 -3.1%
Overview:Connecticut Motor Vehicle
Fatalities (2005-2008)
O 1,249 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashesO 839 driversO 238 passengersO 152 pedestriansO 20 pedal cyclists
Pedestrian and Pedal Cyclist Traffic Crash Fatalities
O During 2005-2008,O Averaged nearly 1 pedestrian or pedal
cyclist death per weekO Pedestrian fatalities increased with age
O 53% aged >50 years O 65% of pedestrians or pedal cyclists who
died were male O 61% of pedestrian deathsO 100% of cyclist deaths
O 98% of crashes involving a pedestrian or pedal cyclist fatality occurred in urban areas
Occupant and Non-Occupant Traffic Crash Fatalities
By AgeDriver and Passenger
Pedestrian and Pedal Cyclist
2%
12%
32%
23%
31% <=15
years16-19 years20-34 years
7%5%
18%
20%
50%
Pedestrian and Pedal Cyclist Fatal Crash Occurrences
By Month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
8.5%5.9%
8.7% 9.2%
5.9%4.6%
7.9%5.9%
7.2%
11.8%13.8%
10.5%
0.0% 0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
20.0%
0.0%
18.0%
25.0%
6.0% 6.0%
0.0%
10.0%
pedestrian crash cyclist crash
Lighting ConditionsO Of the crashes that resulted in fatal
injuries for the pedestrian or pedal cyclist:O 46% occurred when dark but lighted
O 50% of pedestrian crashesO 19% of cyclist crashes
O 34% occurred in daylightO 29% of pedestrian crashesO 70% of cyclist crashes
Weather ConditionsO Of the crashes that resulted in fatal
injuries for the pedestrian or pedal cyclist:O 82% occurred in clear/cloudy
conditionsO 79% of pedestrian crashesO 100% of cyclist crashes
O 15% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in rainy conditions
Intersection-RelatedO Of the crashes that resulted in fatal
injuries for the pedestrian or pedal cyclist:O 27% occurred within an intersection
O 23% of pedestrian crashesO 57% of cyclist crashes
Motor Vehicle Crashes with Pedal Cyclist Fatality
39%
25%
36% no safety
equipment helmet usedother safety equipment used
Occupants and Non-Occupants Killed in Traffic Crashes
Description Killed
2005 2006 2007 2008change (‘05-’08
)% change (‘05-’08)
total 306 333 306 304 -2 -0.65%Occupants
driver 204 235 202 198 -6 -2.9%passeng
er 65 54 66 53 -12 -18.5%driver + passeng
er269 289 268 251 -18 -6.7%
Non-Occupantspedestri
an 34 38 33 47 +13 +38.2%cyclist 3 6 5 6 +3 +100%
pedestrian +
cyclist37 44 38 53 +16 +43.2%
Fatality and Injury RatesBy Year
Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million VMT
2005 2006 2007 2008 Change ‘05-’08
% Change ‘05-’08
Fatality Rate
0.85 0.91 0.84 0.79 -0.06 -6.9%
Injury Rate 125 116 118 108 -17 -13.3%Non-Occupant Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million VMT
2005 2006 2007 2008 Change ‘05-’08
% Change ‘05-’08
Fatality Rate
0.12 0.14 0.12 0.17 +0.05 +39.2%
Injury Rate 5 5 6 5 0 0%
Summary-FindingsTraffic Crashes Resulting in Non-Fatal Injuries for the
Pedestrian or Pedal Cyclist
Traffic Crashes Resulting in Fatal Injuries for the
Pedestrian or Pedal CyclistO 60% injured were maleO Largest proportion injured
were <=15 years oldO 68% occurred during
daylight hoursO 23% occurred when dark
but lightedO 51% occurred in
intersections
O 65% killed were maleO Largest proportion killed
were >=50 years oldO 34% occurred during
daylight hoursO 46% occurred when
dark but lightedO 27% occurred in
intersections
Findings-SummaryODriver and passenger injury and
fatality rates decreasedOPedestrian and pedal cyclist
injury and fatality rates increased or were unchanged
Recommendations and Next Steps
O Examine more recent injury and fatality data for pedestrians and pedal cyclists involved in MV crashes
O Share results with partners to:O Help focus education and awareness effortsO Advocate for more and safer pedestrian and
biker facilitiesO Advise agencies on policies and programs
that promote active living and healthy, safe physical environments
CODES ProgramCT Department of Public Health
O Justin Peng:Justin.Peng@ct.gov
O Dawn Sorosiak:Dawn.Sorosiak@ct.gov
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