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Special Accident Investigation Studies: The Role of Alcohol/Drug Involvement
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1972-10-01
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Alternative Title:American Association for Automotive Medicine, 16th annual conference, 18-21 Oct 1972, Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Abstract:The NHTSA is sponsoring special accident investigation studies on the alcohol/drug involvement problem in the cities of Albuquerque, Baltimore, and Boston. These studies are in coordination with-ongoing ASAP projects in each of the three cities. The first year's effort at Boston is described. A total of 50 accidents involving a fatality during an 8 month period in the Boston ASAP area were investigated. A Human Factors Index (HFI) was determined via interviews, records, and questionnaires on each driver designated to he "at-fault" in the accident. A hypothetical "modal" operator is described based upon the entire sample. Results discussed include: 42% of the focal operators were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash; 60% of the focal operators indicated chronic risk taking behaviors; 62% of the alcohol involved operators were considered to be "problem drinkers." Implications pointed to new areas of possible identification criteria for the Boston ASAP. A proposed two-year continuation of the study is described. /Abstract from report, p. i/
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