In 2008, there were approximately 37,261 traffic fatalities in the United States, which represented a fatality rate of about 1.27 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. This marked a decrease from previous years, reflecting a broader trend of declining traffic fatalities during that period. The decrease was attributed to various factors, including improved vehicle safety standards, increased seatbelt use, and heightened law enforcement efforts against impaired driving.
In 2008, approximately 31% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. were attributed to alcohol-related crashes. Of the total 37,261 traffic fatalities that year, about 11,773 involved drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. This highlights the significant impact of alcohol on road safety during that period.
The number of deaths total was 3244. The number of alcohol related deaths was 1041. Divide 1041 by 3244 and you're left with around .32. Convert the decimal into a fraction and then you're left with 32%. The percentage of traffic fatalities that were alcohol-related is 32% when compared to the total amount of traffic related deaths in florida in 2008.
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=== === Total Traffic Fatalities (California) 3,989 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities 1,606 Percent that are alcohol-related 40.2% Total Traffic Fatalities (United States) 41,907 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities 17,126 Percent that are alcohol-related 40.9%
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Alcohol use by either the driver or the pedestrian was reported in almost 50% of traffic crashes involving pedestrian fatalities.
Florida's traffic crash statistics (2008-2009) are 2,563 fatalities.
in 2004 the percentage of children killed in car accidents was 63%
The percentage of traffic fatalities in the U.S. that are alcohol-related is about 39%. This percentage has dropped steadily for about 25 years. It's important to realize that alcohol-related does not mean alcohol-caused, although it often is.
Pedestrians comprise of about one sixth of the traffic fatalities.
According to the World Health Organization, pedestrians account for about 23% of all traffic fatalities worldwide. This highlights the importance of pedestrian safety measures to reduce the risk of accidents involving pedestrians on the road.