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Albany County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 15 motorists in Albany County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; three of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 176 motorists in Albany County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $3.5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 19% (over $600 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 15 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $33 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Return to NYS Map Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money!

Allegany County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Allegany County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 41 motorists in Allegany County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $367 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 12 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $7 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Bronx County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 41 motorists in Bronx County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; six of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 486 motorists in Bronx County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $3.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 12% (over $400 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost seven times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $12 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Broome County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 11 motorists in Broome County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; three of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 129 motorists in Broome County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $2.7 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 23% (over $647 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $39 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are six times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Cattaraugus County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Cattaraugus County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 50 motorists in Cattaraugus County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $650 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 4% (over $25 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges were charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 31 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $15 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost seven times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Cayuga County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Cayuga County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 46 motorists in Cayuga County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1.3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 31% (over $400 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Chautauqua County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of nine motorists in Chautauqua County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 108 motorists in Chautauqua County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $450 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 10% (over $45 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 22 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $17 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Chemung County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of five motorists in Chemung County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 58 motorists in Chemung County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $730 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 7% ($54 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 16 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over six times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Chenango County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Chenango County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 30 motorists in Chenango County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $420 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 47% (over $198 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were eight times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are seven times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Clinton County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of seven motorists in Clinton County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 79 motorists in Clinton County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $560 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 15% (over $84 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were four times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $10 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Columbia County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Columbia County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 37 motorists in Columbia County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $1.4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 19 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $23 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost 11 times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Cortland County 2012  In 2012, 13 motorists in Cortland County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $234 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 12 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost 11 times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Delaware County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Delaware County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 41 motorists in Delaware County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $630 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 41% (almost $260 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost two times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Dutchess County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 16 motorists in Dutchess County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; six of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 189 motorists in Dutchess County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 6% (almost $250 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $8 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Erie County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 43 motorists in Erie County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; nine of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 518 motorists in Erie County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $6.7 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $12 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Essex County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Essex County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 32 motorists in Essex County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $100 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $7 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Franklin County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Franklin County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 48 motorists in Franklin County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $350 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $11 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Fulton County 2012  In 2012, 27 motorists in Fulton County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $197 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost three times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Genesee County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Genesee County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 44 motorists in Genesee County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $24 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Greene County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Greene County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 39 motorists in Greene County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $800 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 7% (over $63 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost eight times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $38 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost seven times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Hamilton County 2012  In 2012, 13 motorists in Hamilton County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $468 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Herkimer County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Herkimer County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 40 motorists in Herkimer County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $545 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 14 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Jefferson County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of nine motorists in Jefferson County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 102 motorists in Jefferson County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $1.3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $21 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Kings County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 58 motorists in Kings County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; six of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 690 motorists in Kings County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 12% (over $585 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were over six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $22 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Lewis County 2012  In 2012, every month and average of two motorists in Lewis County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 21 motorists in Lewis County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $594 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 40% (over $239 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $73 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost six times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Livingston County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Livingston County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 45 motorists in Livingston County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $565 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Madison County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Madison County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 47 motorists in Madison County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $708 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 19% (almost $138 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 12 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Monroe County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 35 motorists in Monroe County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; eight of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 418 motorists in Monroe County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 11% (over $649 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 16 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $15 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Montgomery County 2012  In 2012, 27 motorists in Montgomery County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for injuries; eight of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $442 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 21 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $9 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are ten times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Nassau County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 52 motorists in Nassau County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; 15 of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 622 motorists in Nassau County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $11 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o Over 3% (almost $367 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $14 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

New York County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 44 motorists in New York County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; six of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 526 motorists in New York County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o Almost 22% (almost $1 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were five times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Niagara County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 11 motorists in Niagara County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 132 motorists in Niagara County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1.5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $10 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Oneida County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 13 motorists in Oneida County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; three of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 153 motorists in Oneida County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $2.4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 5% (over $123 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were ten times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $25 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Onondaga County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 17 motorists in Onondaga County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; four of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 208 motorists in Onondaga County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $5.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 22% (over $1.2 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $24 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Ontario County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of six motorists in Ontario County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 75 motorists in Ontario County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1.4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were seven times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $38 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Orange County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 20 motorists in Orange County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; four of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 240 motorists in Orange County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $8.5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 31% (over $2.6 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $65 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Orleans County 2012  In 2012, 28 motorists in Orleans County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $350 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Oswego County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of five motorists in Oswego County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 64 motorists in Oswego County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $1.4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 14% (over $200 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 16 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $8 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Otsego County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Otsego County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 42 motorists in Otsego County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $766 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $26 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Putnam County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Putnam County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 51 motorists in Putnam County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $20 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are two times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Queens County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 50 motorists in Queens County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; nine of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 596 motorists in Queens County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $6.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 29% (over $1.9 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $22 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Rensselaer County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of six motorists in Rensselaer County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 69 motorists in Rensselaer County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $1.5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 23% (almost $347 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 18 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $12 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Richmond County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 14 motorists in Richmond County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; four of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 170 motorists in Richmond County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $2.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 11% ($284 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $20 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Rockland County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 14 motorists in Rockland County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; three of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 172 motorists in Rockland County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $3.7 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 20% (over $733 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 12 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $25 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Saratoga County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 13 motorists in Saratoga County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; three of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 157 motorists in Saratoga County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $3.3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 9% (over $307 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 14 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost six times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Schenectady County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of six motorists in Schenectady County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 69 motorists in Schenectady County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1.3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 6% ($88 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 20 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $21 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Schoharie County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of three motorists in Schoharie County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment.  In 2012, 34 motorists in Schoharie County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $1.5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $67 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Schuyler County 2012  In 2012, 21 motorists in Schuyler County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $70 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Seneca County 2012  In 2012, 35 motorists in Seneca County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $360 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

St. Lawrence County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of six motorists in St. Lawrence County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 71 motorists in St. Lawrence County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $784 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 10% (over $79 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 22 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Steuben County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of six motorists in Steuben County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 66 motorists in Steuben County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 23% (almost $297 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 14 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $61 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Suffolk County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 74 motorists in Suffolk County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; 17 of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 884 motorists in Suffolk County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $24 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 7% (over $1.7 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were ten times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge was over $38 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Sullivan County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of five motorists in Sullivan County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 59 motorists in Sullivan County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in $1.8 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 22% (over $405 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $116 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Tioga County 2012  In 2012, 24 motorists in Tioga County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $335 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 20 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are 19 times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Tompkins County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of four motorists in Tompkins County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 42 motorists in Tompkins County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $151 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Ulster County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of eight motorists in Ulster County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 96 motorists in Ulster County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $5.7 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 61% (over $3.5 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $140 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Warren County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of seven motorists in Warren County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 79 motorists in Warren County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $852 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $31 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are eight times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Washington County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of seven motorists in Warren County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 79 motorists in Warren County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $852 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 13 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $31 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are eight times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Wayne County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of six motorists in Wayne County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 77 motorists in Wayne County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were eight times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Westchester County 2012  In 2012, every month an average of 29 motorists in Westchester County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; five of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2012, 352 motorists in Westchester County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $11 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 3% (almost $412 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were nine times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $76 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Wyoming County 2012  In 2012, 39 motorists in Wyoming County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $450 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost 19 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

Yates County 2012  In 2012, 18 motorists in Yates County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $197 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 14% (almost $28 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $15 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury compared to those wearing a seatbelt. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map