1. Michael Bauer, M.S.* Sarah Sperry, M.S.* Leah Hines, M.P.H.* Stephanie Willing, M.P.H.* Joyce Pressley, Ph.D.** *New York State Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention **Columbia University

2. Introduction The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention (BOHIP) is the lead agency for the Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) and Child Injury Policy Subgroup (CIPS). The BOHIP receives Federal grant funds through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NY State Highway Safety Office for motor vehicle surveillance, epidemiology, and safety.

3. NYS Vehicle Safety Restraint Laws New York State laws require: Children ages 0-7 years to be restrained in the appropriate child restraint system and children ages 8-15 years to use a seatbelt. These laws do not specify a seating position. Ages 16 and older are required to use a seatbelt in the front seat. (Primary law) No seatbelt requirement when riding in the back seat.

4. Back Seat Safety Belt Laws by State New York is one of the states that does not have a back seat seatbelt law covering ALL Teens. Back seat seatbelt laws does cover all teens Back seat seatbelt laws does not cover all teens

5. Backseat occupants are more likely to use restraints when required by law! National Data Fatal Analysis Report System (FARS)

7. Closing the Gap in NY Legislation to address the gap in the motor vehicle law has been proposed for several years. It seeks to extend coverage to all back seat passengers, regardless of age.

8. What is CODES? NYS CODES matches police and motorist crash report data to hospitalization, emergency department, and emergency medical services data. The CODES database provides medical and financial outcome information about injuries that occurred as a result of motor vehicle crashes. The CODES database is used to conduct studies that examine the incidence, risk factors, and societal costs for traffic crashes and injuries.

9. Unrestrained Back Seat Passengers 16 years and older, New York 2010 3,558 New Yorkers were injured. 1,475 of them received outpatient emergency department treatment. 215 of them required an inpatient hospital stay.

10. Unrestrained Back Seat Passengers 16 years and Older Compared to those Restrained, New York 2010 Four times more likely to require hospitalization following a crash. Annual total of hospital and ED charges is $18 million. $21,000 more expensive for average hospital charges. 12% of associated hospital charges are billed to public funds. Two times more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury.

11. NYS CODES Partners/Advisory Board NYSDOH, Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention NYSDOH, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services NYSDMV, Bureau of Program Analysis and Data Services Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (NYS Highway Safety Office) Traffic Records Coordinating Committee NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards The Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research

12. Partnership with the NYS Highway Safety Office Since 2010 the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) requested CODES data to assist with their efforts to support legislation to require back seat safety belt use for persons aged 16 years and older. A fact sheet on injuries sustained to passengers aged 16 and older riding in the back seat of a motor vehicle during a crash was developed. The fact sheet: Illuminated the increased risk of injuries and costs associated with not using a seat belt in the back seat. Was included in the DMV’s legislative liaison's educational packet.

13. Child Injury Policy Subgroup (CIPS) The CIPS, formed in 2009, is a subgroup of the larger NYS Injury Community Planning Group. Over 20 organizations are represented, including: Columbia University NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards NYS Department of Motor Vehicles NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (the State Highway Safety Office) NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control NYS Safe Kids North Shore LIJ Health System University at Albany, School of Public Health

14. Coordinated Approach CODES and CIPS, both lead by the BOHIP, have overlapping: Partners Primarily the NYSDMV, GTSC, Traffic Safety Professionals Priorities Back seat safety belt use Children ages 12 and younger riding properly restrained in the back seat only

15. CODES Activities: 2012-2014 Provide fact sheet for the legislative sessions. Provided the fact sheet to motor vehicle policy advocates across the state for educational activities. Distributed to CIPS members. Provide county-level fact sheets for GTSC’s education of Buckle Up NY, Click It…Or Ticket. 2014 Mobilization was May 19 through June 1, 2014

16. Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Schenectady St. Lawrence Clinton Franklin Montgomery Lewis Herkimer Washington Hamilton Essex Warren Fulton Oneida Oswego Jefferson Westchester Putnam Dutchess Columbia Rensselaer Albany Saratoga Madison Onondaga Cayuga Seneca Wayne Monroe Orleans Niagara Ontario Livingston Chautauqua Wyoming Genesee Erie Cortland Tompkins Chemung Schuyler Yates Broome Tioga Schoharie Otsego Chenango Orange Sullivan Ulster Delaware Cattaraugus Allegany Steuben Rockland Suffolk Queens Kings Richmond Nassau New York Bronx Click on a county name to view a fact sheet on restraint use for that county. Greene

17. Conclusions Through the CODES/CIPS partnerships, the BOHIP has successfully brought together stakeholders with a similar interest in injury prevention. Educational materials, in particular, a fact sheet on the safety benefits of riding restrained in the back seat were disseminated to our partners. Our partners used the materials in their own efforts to educate decision makers on the benefits of safety belt use while riding in the back seat.

18. Questions? Michael Bauer Michael.Bauer@health.ny.gov

19. Albany County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 12 motorists in Albany County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; two of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 149 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 $2 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 23% (almost half a million dollars) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained almost eight times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $30 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Return to NYS Map Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money!

20. Allegany County 2011  In 2011, 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 2011, 38 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 almost $130 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

21. Bronx County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 31 motorists in Bronx 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 2011, 368 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 $4.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 25% (over $1.1 million) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $39 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over two times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

22. Broome County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 11 motorists in Broome County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; two of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 128 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 $1.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 4.5% (over $74 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 $13 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

23. Cattaraugus County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of five motorists in Cattaraugus County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 61 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 almost half a million dollars in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  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. The resulting average hospital charge is over $6 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

24. Cayuga County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of four motorists in Cayuga County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 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 almost $900 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 19% ($168 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.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are seven times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

25. Chautauqua County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of nine motorists in Chautauqua County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 103 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 $590 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 8% (over $47 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 almost $9 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

26. Chemung County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of nine motorists in Chautauqua County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 103 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 $590 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 8% (over $47 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 almost $9 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

27. Chenango County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Chenango County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 28 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 $347 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  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 $14 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

28. Clinton County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three 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 2011, 34 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 $237 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

29. Columbia County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Columbia County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 24 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 $400 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 28% ($113 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 six times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $24 thousand higher for those unrestrained. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

30. Cortland County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Cortland County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 26 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 $406 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 almost five times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

31. Delaware County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Delaware County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 29 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 $847 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 almost $83 thousand higher for those unrestrained. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

32. Dutchess County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 12 motorists in Dutchess 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 2011, 150 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 $4.5 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 almost $19 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

33. Erie County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 36 motorists in Erie 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 2011, 437 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 $4.4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o Almost 4% (over $169 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 almost $4 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

34. Essex County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of four 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 2011, 42 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 half a million dollars in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over nine times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

35. Franklin County 2011  In 2011, 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 2011, 45 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 $220 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost eight times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

36. Fulton County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Fulton County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 37 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 $740 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 21 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $11 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

37. Genesee County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of four motorists in Genesee County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 47 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 over $309 thousand 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 five times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

38. Greene County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of four motorists in Greene County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; two of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 50 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 $2 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  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 almost $22 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost seven times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

39. Hamilton County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of one motorist in Hamilton County who did not wear a seatbelt was injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 15 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 $221 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are 17 times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

40. Herkimer County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Herkimer County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 37 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 $444 thousand 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.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

41. Jefferson County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of nine motorists in Jefferson County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 112 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 $843 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 10% (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 almost four times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

42. Kings County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 51 motorists in Kings County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; seven of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 615 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 $4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 23% (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 over six 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 two times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

43. Lewis County 2011  In 2011, 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 2011, 23 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 $781 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

44. Livingston County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Livingston County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 36 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 $303 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 over two times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

45. Madison County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Madison County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 33 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 $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  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 $27 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are eight times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

46. Monroe County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 34 motorists in Monroe 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 2011, 403 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 almost $3.8 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 13% (over $486 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 almost $9 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost five times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

47. Montgomery County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of one motorist in Montgomery County who did not wear a seatbelt was treated at a hospital for their injuries; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 18 motorists in Montgomery County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in over $559 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

48. Nassau County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 45 motorists in Nassau County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; 13 of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 538 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 $10 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o Over 7% (almost $726 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 eight times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $20 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

49. New York County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 39 motorists in New York 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 2011, 466 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 almost $3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o Almost 7% ($192 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 five times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

50. Niagara County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of ten motorists in Niagara County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 119 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 $824 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 3% (almost $24 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 seven times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $5 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

51. Oneida County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 11 motorists in Oneida 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 2011, 127 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 almost $2 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 14% (over $274 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 almost $15 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

52. Onondaga County 2011  In 2011, 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 2011, 199 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 $3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 13% (over $391 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.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

53. Ontario County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of seven motorists in Ontario County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 79 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 almost $1 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 23% ($244 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. The resulting average hospital charge is over $38 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

54. Orange County 2011  In 2011, 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 2011, 236 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 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 1% (over $61 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 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $78 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

55. Orleans County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Orleans 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.  In 2011, 19 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 $622 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are eight times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

56. Oswego County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of five motorists in Oswego County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 58 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 $1.3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 6% (over $77 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 $19 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

57. Otsego County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Otsego County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 34 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 $295 thousand 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 almost $13 thousand higher for those unrestrained. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

58. Putnam County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of four motorists in Putnam County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 52 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 $1.6 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were almost eleven times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $48 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are seven times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

59. Queens County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 47 motorists in Queens 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 2011, 569 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 $5.7 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 25% (over $1.4 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 $20 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

60. Rensselaer County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of six motorists in Rensselaer County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; two of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 94 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 $2 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 7% (over $137 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 $46 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

61. Richmond County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 17 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 2011, 206 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 $2.2 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 4% ($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 five times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $15 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

62. Rockland County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 16 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 2011, 186 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 $4.9 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 7% (over $341 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 $54 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

63. Saratoga County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 10 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 2011, 118 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 $2 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 12% (over $248 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.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost eight times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

64. Schenectady County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of eight motorists in Schenectady County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 95 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 $1.9 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 48% ($915 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 19 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is $72 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are almost six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

65. Schoharie County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Schoharie 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 2011, 18 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 $237 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

66. Schuyler County 2011  In 2011, 13 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 $85 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

67. Seneca County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of one motorist in Seneca County who did not wear a seatbelt was injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2010, 14 motorists in Seneca County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $100 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are seven times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

68. St. Lawrence County 2011  In 2011, 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; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 68 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 $547 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 39% (over $213 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.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash almost eight times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

69. Steuben County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of eight motorists in Steuben County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 93 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 almost $878 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 4% (almost $34 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 over $37 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are five times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

70. Suffolk County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 76 motorists in Suffolk 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 2011, 916 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 $19 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 7% (over $1.4 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 eight times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge was over $23 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

71. Sullivan County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of six motorists in Sullivan County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 68 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.  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 almost $36 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

72. Tioga County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of two motorists in Tioga County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 25 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 $730 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were 17 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $54 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are eight times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

73. Tompkins County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three 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 2011, 41 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 almost $290 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  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 three times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

74. Ulster County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 12 motorists in Ulster 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 2011, 150 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 $3 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Among motorists who were involved in a crash, those who were unrestrained were thirteen 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 six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

75. Warren County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of five motorists in Warren County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 62 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 half a million dollars in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 11% (over $55 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 seven times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

76. Washington County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Washington County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; one of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 35 motorists in Washington County who did not wear a seatbelt were treated at a hospital for their injuries. o Treatment of these injuries resulted in almost $682 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. Source: NYS Department of Health Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

77. Wayne County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of eight motorists in Wayne County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; two of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 95 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 $1.4 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 22% (over $310 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 21 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is almost $5 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are nine times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

78. Westchester County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of 25 motorists in Westchester 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 2011, 305 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 $8.5 million in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 14% (almost $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 11 times more likely to require hospitalization than those who buckled up. The resulting average hospital charge is over $26 thousand higher for those unrestrained.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

79. Wyoming County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of three motorists in Wyoming County who did not wear a seatbelt were injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom were injured severely enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 31 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 $215 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are over four times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map

80. Yates County 2011  In 2011, every month an average of one motorist in Yates County who did not wear a seatbelt was injured severely enough to require hospital treatment; some of whom sustained injuries serious enough to require inpatient hospitalization.  In 2011, 15 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 $468 thousand in emergency department and hospitalization charges. o 4% (almost $18 thousand) of the hospitalization and ED charges was charged to public funds.  Unrestrained motorists involved in a crash are six times as 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) www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention Using Seatbelts Saves Lives, Reduces Injuries, and Saves Money! Return to NYS Map