AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY

Thank you for your interest in reducing motor-vehicle-related injuries and fatalities within the African-American community. This toolkit directly supports NHTSA’s efforts in connecting with African-American leaders, law enforcement entities, and other public and private sector community and faith-based organizations. AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY

IN ADDITION TO THIS EDUCATIONAL POWERPOINT YOU CAN ALSO: 1.Download, print, and post informational material on your organization’s bulletin and community boards. 2.Mark your calendars and observe national safety initiatives related to seat belt safety. 3.Post supplemental information on your organization’s website. 4.Incorporate and highlight seat belt use as a focus in your health and safety programs and initiatives. 5.Distribute educational material within your community and extended organizations. 6.Conduct an internal seat belt survey and post the results. 7.Always: BUCKLE UP, EVERY TRIP, EVERY TIME

DID YOU KNOW?

FACT #1 In 2013, more African-Americans died from motor-vehicle- related injuries than from ANY other unintentional injury All Ages, African-American, Unintentional Injuries WISQARS, 2013

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY POP QUIZ Q: What is the leading cause of death for African-American children 1 to 14 years old?

A: MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY POP QUIZ

African-Americans, 1 to 14 years old, Unintentional Injuries, 2013 WISQARS, 2013 FACT #2 African-American children 1 to 14 years old are more likely to die from motor vehicle crashes than any other cause.

U.S. Seat Belt Use Rate (%) NOPUS, 2013 FACT #3 Only 81 percent of African-Americans regularly buckle up as compared to the national average of 87 percent. U.S. National Average African- American Average

Seat Belt Use by Race for Occupants 8 and Older, NOPUS, 2013 FACT #4 In 2013, seat belt use continued to be lower among Black occupants than occupants of other race groups.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY POP QUIZ Q: Who has the lowest child restraint use when compared to all other races and ethnicities?

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY POP QUIZ A: African-Americans

Child Restraint Use by Age and Race/Ethnicity in 2013 NSUBS, 2013 FACT #5 Black non-Hispanic children 1 to 12 years old have the lowest restraint use compared to all other races/ethnicities. Restraint Use, In Percent

The lack of restraint use in the African-American community is evident through the corresponding injuries and fatalities surrounding motor vehicle crashes. This makes the urgency of outreach and engagement within the African-American population vital. Working to eliminate this disparity from the African-American community requires the hard work of many people and organizations, including you. AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY

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