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TRAFFIC SAFETY Thank you for your interest in reducing motorvehiclerelated injuries and fatalities within the AfricanAmerican community This toolkit directly supports NHTSAs efforts in connecting with ID: 611676

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN

TRAFFIC SAFETYSlide2

Thank you for your interest in reducing

motor-vehicle-related injuries and fatalities within the African-American community. This toolkit directly supports NHTSA’s efforts in connecting with African-American leaders, law enforcement entities, and other public and private sector community and faith-based organizations.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN

TRAFFIC SAFETYSlide3

IN ADDITION TO THIS EDUCATIONAL POWERPOINT YOU CAN ALSO:

Download, print, and post informational material on your organization’s bulletin and community boards.Mark your calendars and observe national safety initiatives related to seat belt safety.Post supplemental information on your organization’s website.

Incorporate and highlight seat belt use as a focus in your health and safety programs and initiatives.

Distribute educational material within your community and extended organizations.

Conduct an internal seat belt survey and post the results.

Always:

BUCKLE UP, EVERY TRIP, EVERY TIMESlide4

DID YOU KNOW?Slide5

FACT #1

In 2013, more African-Americans died from motor-vehicle-related injuries than from ANY other unintentional injury.

2013 All Ages, African-American, Unintentional Injuries

WISQARS, 2013Slide6

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY

POP QUIZQ: What is the leading cause of death for African-American children 1 to 14 years old?Slide7

A:

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHESAFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETYPOP QUIZSlide8

African-Americans, 1 to 14 years old, Unintentional Injuries, 2013

WISQARS, 2013FACT #2

African-American children

1 to 14 years old are

more likely to die from

motor vehicle

crashes than any other cause. Slide9

U.S. Seat Belt Use Rate

(%) NOPUS, 2013

FACT #3

Only 81 percent of African-Americans regularly buckle up as compared to the national average of 87 percent.

U.S. National Average

African-American AverageSlide10

Seat Belt Use by Race for Occupants 8 and Older, 2008-2013

NOPUS, 2013FACT #4

In 2013, seat belt use continued to be lower among Black occupants than occupants of

other

race groups.Slide11

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY

POP QUIZ

Q:

Who has the lowest child restraint use when compared to all other races and ethnicities?Slide12

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY

POP QUIZA: African-AmericansSlide13

Child Restraint Use by Age and Race/Ethnicity in 2013

NSUBS, 2013

FACT #5

Black

non-Hispanic

children

1 to 12 years old

have the lowest restraint use

compared

to all other races/ethnicities.

Restraint Use, In PercentSlide14

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

AFRICAN-AMERICANTRAFFIC SAFETYSlide15

To learn more ways to share this information, please visit:

www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/AfricanAmericanToolkit11957a-031616-v6