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Accident Facts

In 2002, 42,815 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes -an increase of 1.5 percent from 2001 (42,196). The fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles of travel in 2002 was 1.51. The injury rate per 100 million vehicle miles of travel in 2002 was 103. The fatality rate per 100,000 population was 14.85 in 2002, slightly higher than the 2001 rate of 14.79. An average of 117 persons died each day in motor vehicle crashes in 2002- one every 12 minutes. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for every age from 2 through 33 years old. Vehicle occupants accounted for 87 percent of traffic fatalities in 2002. The remaining 13 percent were pedestrians, pedalcyclists, and other nonoccupants.

Table 1. Motor Vehicle Occupants and Nonoccupants Killed and Injured,1992-2002

Table 2. Persons Killed and Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates,1992-2002

Contact our Kansas Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.

Did You Know?

1 Out Of Every 5 People Are Involved In An Alcohol-Related Car Accident
Studies show that 1 out of every 5 people are involved in an alcohol-related car accident at some time in their lives. Motor vehicle accident injuries have occurred most often on a Saturday; Sunday is ranked in second.

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	Plano East Senior High School Mock Pre-Prom Car Crash Helps Curb Alcohol-Related Accidents The morning of Tuesday, April 10, 2007, the City of Plano Youth Advisory Commission, Plano Police and Fire Departments, PESH Principal Karen McDona... Read more > Safety Seats Get Nod Over Belt Use Alone TUESDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- The use of a child safety seat -- compared to the use of seat belts only -- reduces a child's risk of death in ... Read more > What to Do in Case of an Accident Step 1If possible, stop your car in a safe and visible place. If the car cannot be moved, turn on the hazard lights. Turn off the ignition. Be... Read more > More news >

Terms

Today's Terms

Hit and Run

Definition:
An accident caused by someone who does not stop to assist or provide the required and necessary information.

Insured

Definition:
The person(s) entitled to coverage in case of an accident or loss.

Deductible

Definition:
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.

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Resources

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Hot Topics

DUI Car Accidents
Aggresive Driving
Catastrophic Injuries
Speeding Accidents

Kansas Car Accident Lawyers

If you live in one of the following cities and have been in an auto accident you should contact an Kansas Car Accident Lawyers as soon as possible:

Derby
Dodge City
Emporia
Garden City
Hays
Hutchinson
Junction City
Kansas City
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Lenexa

Liberal
Manhattan
Newton
Olathe
Overland Park
Pittsburg
Prairie Village
Salina
Shawnee
Topeka
Wichita

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