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Accident Facts

In 2002, 42,815 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes -an increase of 1.5 percent from 2001 (42,196). The fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles of travel in 2002 was 1.51. The injury rate per 100 million vehicle miles of travel in 2002 was 103. The fatality rate per 100,000 population was 14.85 in 2002, slightly higher than the 2001 rate of 14.79. An average of 117 persons died each day in motor vehicle crashes in 2002- one every 12 minutes. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for every age from 2 through 33 years old. Vehicle occupants accounted for 87 percent of traffic fatalities in 2002. The remaining 13 percent were pedestrians, pedalcyclists, and other nonoccupants.

Table 1. Motor Vehicle Occupants and Nonoccupants Killed and Injured,1992-2002

Table 2. Persons Killed and Injured and Fatality and Injury Rates,1992-2002

Contact our Maine Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.

Did You Know?

Motor Vehicle Crashes Are The Leading Cause Of Death Among Latinos Ages 1 to 44
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among Latinos ages 1 to 44. At highest risk are Hispanic children ages 5 to 12 who are 72% more likely to die in motor vehicle crashes than non-Hispanic children.

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Terms

Today's Terms

Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC)

Definition:
Provides coverage for a policyholder involved in a collision with a driver who does not have liability insurance.

Flood Damage Title

Definition:
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.

Commissioner of Insurance

Definition:
The title of the head of most state insurance departments. In some states, the Director or Superintendent of Insurance is used instead.

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Hot Topics

DUI Car Accidents
Aggresive Driving
Catastrophic Injuries
Speeding Accidents

Maine Car Accident Lawyers

If you live in one of the following cities and have been in an auto accident you should contact an Maine Car Accident Lawyers as soon as possible:

Auburn
Augusta
Bangor
Biddeford
Brunswick
Lewiston
Portland

Saco
Sanford
Scarborough
South Portland
Waterville
Westbrook
Windham

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