US and Illinois Accident Stats
Accidents are unfortunate realities causing bodily injury and emotional distress to many individuals each day. In addition to the physical damage, accidents take a toll on our wallets and cost Illinois citizens millions of dollars each year. Statistics can provide valuable information about accidents and how to avoid them. Safety professionals use accident statistics to evaluate the likelihood and severity of accidents on the road such as trucking accidents or in the work place and use the data to improve driving and workers compensation.
The following statistics were reported by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
In 2007 in Illinois:
• There were 422,778 traffic accidents.
• 103,156 persons were injured in traffic accidents.
• 1,248 persons died in traffic accidents.
• In 33% of the fatalities, seatbelts were not used, or were used improperly.
• 56.1% of the fatal accidents occurred on urban roadways.
• 1,158 traffic crashes occurred per day.
• 12 persons were injured per hour.
• 3 persons were killed per day.
• 124 persons were killed in tractor-trailer crashes.
• There were 4,819 motorcycle crashes.
• 172 pedestrians were killed.
• 6,171 pedestrians were injured in crashes.
• Of the fatally injured pedestrians who were tested, 48.5 % had been drinking alcohol.
According to the U.S. Dept of Labor, in 2004 in Illinois there were:
• A total of 208 work related fatalities.
• 83 of these were transportation related.
• 41 were associated with assaults.
• 33 were a result of contact with equipment or other objects.
• 29 were caused by falls.
• 14 were due to exposure to harmful substances.
• 8 were associated with fires or explosions.
If you have experienced an injury including wrongful death claimes for which you might recover in a lawsuit or be eligible for workers’ comp, Allegretti & Associates will pursue the legal remedies available to you.
Allegretti and Associates
617 Devon Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
866-745-153
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