8  Safety Equipment

8.1 Passenger Cars: Seat Belt Use

Note

Passenger vehicles are made up of passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, cargo vans (10,000 lbs or less), passenger vans, and utility trucks/pickup trucks.

Seat Belt Use by Seat Position
Injury Worn Not Worn Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Other 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Other
Killed 152 - 33 - - 6 - - - 1 123 2 17 4 2 4 - - - 1 345
Injured 22,904 150 5,449 1,015 245 1,262 89 36 92 51 1,585 31 429 115 53 113 8 9 8 48 33,692
No Injury 136,369 1,019 28,846 7,983 2,085 9,857 839 292 822 373 7,842 144 937 223 102 274 23 11 22 150 198,213
Total 159,425 1,169 34,328 8,998 2,330 11,125 928 328 914 425 9,550 177 1,383 342 157 391 31 20 30 199 232,250
Unknown seat positions were removed. These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.

Wearing a Seat Belt

Not Wearing a Seat Belt

Seat Belt Use by Role and Injury
Seat belt Killed Injured No Injury Total
Driver Passenger Other Driver Passenger Other Driver Passenger Other
Shoulder & Lap Belt 151 38 1 22,933 7,538 17 155,831 42,682 239 229,430
Lap Belt Only 1 1 - 32 74 - 95 410 1 614
Shoulder Belt Only - - - 11 11 - 117 45 2 186
Child Safety Seat - - - - 720 2 - 8,630 12 9,364
None 123 31 - 1,557 802 67 7,532 1,619 840 12,571
Total 275 70 1 24,533 9,145 86 163,575 53,386 1,094 252,165
A role of Other is either an occupant of motor vehicle not in transport or a pedestrian (non-occupant). These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Seat Belt Use by Age Group and Injury Severity
Age Group Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn
0-4 1 2 12 5 130 9 370 14 6,824 155 7,522
5-14 2 1 28 17 504 50 1,001 62 11,408 298 13,371
15-24 34 35 293 137 3,014 387 3,792 268 50,425 1,642 60,027
25-34 28 37 277 124 2,211 252 3,341 234 37,889 1,393 45,786
35-44 14 17 194 75 1,584 125 2,620 98 28,129 870 33,726
45-54 22 21 192 58 1,487 102 2,494 81 25,376 629 30,462
55-64 30 23 185 27 1,446 69 2,281 58 23,802 559 28,480
65-74 19 11 116 19 935 40 1,285 28 14,611 289 17,353
75-84 24 5 79 11 481 31 565 14 6,803 170 8,183
85+ 18 2 27 6 174 4 165 2 2,060 47 2,505
Unknown - - 2 1 13 6 40 12 737 3,939 4,750
Total 192 154 1,405 480 11,979 1,075 17,954 871 208,064 9,991 252,165
These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Seat Belt Use by County and Injury
County Killed Injured No Injury Total
Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn
Adams - - 96 13 498 33 640
Ashland 1 - 29 3 446 18 497
Barron 6 1 240 20 1,236 46 1,549
Bayfield - - 49 9 375 16 449
Brown 3 4 972 82 6,192 230 7,483
Buffalo - 2 36 5 271 19 333
Burnett 2 3 49 9 269 17 349
Calumet - - 156 17 1,085 34 1,292
Chippewa 6 2 221 20 1,784 85 2,118
Clark 2 3 130 18 602 43 798
Columbia 4 3 301 19 2,061 74 2,462
Crawford 2 - 73 10 406 10 501
Dane 15 7 2,727 129 20,018 774 23,670
Dodge 3 2 350 36 2,129 110 2,630
Door 4 - 140 9 1,021 38 1,212
Douglas 2 1 167 11 1,467 62 1,710
Dunn 3 1 173 15 1,168 40 1,400
Eau Claire 1 1 497 26 4,280 182 4,987
Florence 2 1 13 2 112 6 136
Fond du Lac 8 4 522 41 3,780 153 4,508
Forest 1 1 24 5 170 8 209
Grant 3 2 184 15 1,472 62 1,738
Green - 2 209 16 947 39 1,213
Green Lake - - 57 13 538 14 622
Iowa 1 1 96 10 568 20 696
Iron 1 - 15 1 100 2 119
Jackson 1 1 119 20 683 43 867
Jefferson 6 5 287 34 2,543 125 3,000
Juneau 6 3 130 13 1,166 51 1,369
Kenosha 5 1 1,383 60 6,861 299 8,609
Kewaunee - - 62 7 476 26 571
La Crosse 5 1 666 33 5,862 243 6,810
Lafayette - 1 63 5 597 28 694
Langlade - 2 86 17 715 24 844
Lincoln - 1 116 21 1,007 42 1,187
Manitowoc 4 1 338 49 2,770 133 3,295
Marathon 2 3 673 40 4,906 217 5,841
Marinette 3 4 174 17 1,255 47 1,500
Marquette - 1 87 8 435 17 548
Menominee - - 5 3 14 5 27
Milwaukee 9 19 7,489 712 42,028 3,115 53,372
Monroe 1 1 216 18 1,743 81 2,060
Oconto 2 3 107 8 919 13 1,052
Oneida 2 3 211 17 1,284 71 1,588
Outagamie 5 3 1,109 53 7,255 199 8,624
Ozaukee 1 - 369 21 2,521 101 3,013
Pepin - 1 23 - 155 4 183
Pierce 1 - 114 12 806 36 969
Polk 5 2 175 29 846 51 1,108
Portage 6 1 300 17 2,341 100 2,765
Price - 1 59 7 245 5 317
Racine 6 4 1,539 67 8,433 431 10,480
Richland - - 52 4 590 22 668
Rock 8 10 1,044 87 7,174 432 8,755
Rusk - 1 45 9 227 17 299
Sauk 7 4 374 30 3,125 141 3,681
Sawyer - 1 65 8 413 33 520
Shawano 1 - 205 34 1,633 65 1,938
Sheboygan 3 4 487 38 3,709 204 4,445
St. Croix 5 2 386 28 3,348 94 3,863
Taylor - 5 68 12 480 26 591
Trempealeau 2 - 101 7 635 39 784
Vernon 2 1 118 8 1,067 41 1,237
Vilas 1 1 81 19 628 37 767
Walworth 1 3 503 45 3,102 186 3,840
Washburn - - 86 10 427 7 530
Washington 2 4 667 34 5,356 190 6,253
Waukesha 8 9 2,023 115 14,262 429 16,846
Waupaca 2 1 175 16 1,588 58 1,840
Waushara 1 2 92 5 647 27 774
Winnebago 7 2 1,045 51 6,691 236 8,032
Wood 2 1 295 24 2,101 65 2,488
Total 192 154 31,338 2,426 208,064 9,991 252,165
These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Air Bag Deployment by Manner of Collision and Injury
Manner of Collision Deployed Not Deployed Other Total
Killed Injured No Injury Killed Injured No Injury Killed Injured No Injury
Front To Front 61 1,357 1,066 4 668 4,879 6 59 345 8,445
Front To Rear 10 1,928 3,575 3 8,147 60,380 1 230 2,437 76,711
Front To Side 60 5,886 6,514 23 5,125 41,397 3 237 1,429 60,674
No Coll W/Veh In Transport 95 3,435 4,085 51 3,786 26,088 17 394 22,379 60,330
Other - 37 62 - 50 1,323 - 3 165 1,640
Rear To Rear - 11 16 - 51 2,526 - 11 329 2,944
Rear To Side - 37 55 - 140 7,239 - 8 547 8,026
Sideswipe/Opposite Direction 5 295 313 1 263 3,645 - 8 377 4,907
Sideswipe/Same Direction 5 384 543 1 1,144 23,974 - 57 1,997 28,105
Unknown - 6 6 - 7 53 - - 311 383
Total 236 13,376 16,235 83 19,381 171,504 27 1,007 30,316 252,165
These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Seat Belt Use by if Ejected from the Vehicle and Injury
Seat belt status Killed Injured No Injury Total
Not Ejected Partially Ejected Totally Ejected Not Ejected Partially Ejected Totally Ejected Not Ejected Partially Ejected Totally Ejected
Worn 183 5 3 31,213 16 24 187,761 7 2 219,214
Not Worn 91 8 53 1,950 16 129 2,152 1 2 4,402
Total 274 13 56 33,163 32 153 189,913 8 4 223,616
For definition of ejection types, see Glossary. These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Path of Ejection by Seat Belt Use and Injury
Ejectionn path Worn Not Worn Total
Killed Injured No Injury Killed Injured No Injury
Other Path (E.G., Back Of Pickup Truck, Trailer) - - - 2 3 - 5
Through Back Door/Tailgate Opening - - - - 4 - 4
Through Back Window 1 1 - 4 11 1 18
Through Roof Opening (Sun Roof/Convertible Top Down) - - - - 7 - 7
Through Side Door Opening 3 13 2 10 30 - 58
Through Side Window 3 13 3 24 48 1 92
Through Windshield - 5 - 5 10 - 20
Unknown 1 4 1 16 32 1 55
Total 8 36 6 61 145 3 259
These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Entrapment/Extrication by Seat Belt Use and Injury
Extricated status Worn Not Worn Total
Killed Injured No Injury Killed Injured No Injury
Not Trapped 50 30,040 187,492 85 1,917 2,100 221,684
Trapped/Extricated 107 1,036 165 45 167 8 1,528
Trapped/Not Extricated 33 176 95 20 14 1 339
Total 190 31,252 187,752 150 2,098 2,109 223,551
For definition of entrapment/extrication types, see Glossary. If the person was killed, Trapped/Not Extricated indicates the person died in the vehicle. These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.

8.2 Commercial Motor Vehicles: Seat Belt Use

Note

Commercial motor vehicles are made up of straight trucks and truck tractors - including trailers not attached and trailers attached.

Seat Belt Use by Role and Injury
Seat belt Killed Injured No Injury Total
Driver Passenger Other Driver Passenger Other Driver Passenger Other
Shoulder & Lap Belt 4 - - 324 28 1 6,410 508 18 7,293
Lap Belt Only - - - 5 1 - 22 9 - 37
Shoulder Belt Only - - - - - - 3 - - 3
Child Safety Seat - - - - - - - 4 - 4
None 1 - - 26 10 5 300 84 200 626
Total 5 - - 355 39 6 6,735 605 218 7,963
A role of Other is either an occupant of motor vehicle not in transport or a pedestrian (non-occupant). These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Seat Belt Use by Age Group and Injury Severity
Age Group Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn Worn Not Worn
0-4 - - - - - - 1 - 5 2 8
5-14 - - 1 - 2 - - - 6 1 10
15-24 - - - 1 8 6 18 2 510 25 570
25-34 - - 6 1 28 5 29 1 1,360 82 1,512
35-44 1 - 2 - 23 5 40 1 1,411 94 1,577
45-54 1 - 8 1 50 6 34 2 1,737 123 1,962
55-64 2 1 8 4 32 2 46 1 1,494 91 1,681
65-74 - - 4 - 5 1 10 1 399 24 444
75-84 - - - - 2 - 2 - 45 6 55
85+ - - - - - 1 - - 5 - 6
Unknown - - - - - - - - 2 136 138
Total 4 1 29 7 150 26 180 8 6,974 584 7,963
These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Seat Belt Use by if Ejected from the Vehicle and Injury
Seat belt status Killed Injured No Injury Total
Not Ejected Totally Ejected Not Ejected Not Ejected Totally Ejected
Worn 3 1 355 6,689 - 7,048
Not Worn 1 - 35 119 1 156
Total 4 1 390 6,808 1 7,204
For definition of ejection types, see Glossary. These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Path of Ejection by Seat Belt Use and Injury
Ejectionn path Worn Not Worn Total
Killed Injured No Injury Killed Injured No Injury
- - - - - - - -
Through Back Window 1 - - - - - 1
Through Side Door Opening - - - - - 1 1
Total 1 - - - - 1 2
These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.
Entrapment/Extrication by Seat Belt Use and Injury
Extricated status Worn Not Worn Total
Killed Injured No Injury Killed Injured No Injury
Not Trapped 1 325 6,679 - 25 114 7,144
Trapped/Extricated - 28 6 1 8 - 43
Trapped/Not Extricated 3 4 1 - 1 - 9
Total 4 357 6,686 1 34 114 7,196
For definition of entrapment/extrication types, see Glossary. If the person was killed, Trapped/Not Extricated indicates the person died in the vehicle. These tables count occupants for whom seat belt use was recorded on the crash report form and whose role was not unknown. Caution: Safety equipment use for many occupants was self-reported. Therefore, these figures may overstate actual use of safety equipment.

8.3 Pedestrians: Safety Equipment Use

What a Pedestrian was Wearing by Injury Severity
Item Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Helmet - 1 4 2 2 9
Lighting 1 1 1 - 2 5
None 47 233 591 346 72 1,289
Other 2 9 24 11 5 51
Protective Pads Used (Elbow, Kneeds, Shin, Etc) - - 1 - - 1
Reflective Clothing (Jacket, Backpack, Etc) 6 4 13 8 2 33
Total 56 248 634 367 83 1,388

8.4 Bicyclists: Safety Equipment Use

What a Bicyclist was Wearing by Injury Severity
Item Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Helmet 2 22 128 39 13 204
Lighting - 2 16 5 2 25
None 2 48 314 142 72 578
Other - 1 19 5 4 29
Protective Pads Used (Elbow, Kneeds, Shin, Etc) - - 3 - - 3
Reflective Clothing (Jacket, Backpack, Etc) - 3 15 4 2 24
Total 4 76 495 195 93 863

8.5 Motorcyclists: Helmet and Protective Gear Use

Note

Moped users are not counted as a motorcyclist. Motorcyclists includes both drivers and passengers.

Helmet Use by Role and Injury Severity
Helmet Status Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Driver Passenger Driver Passenger Driver Passenger Driver Passenger Driver Passenger
Helmet Not Worn 44 8 306 46 403 49 104 22 164 19 1,165
Helmet Worn 25 3 149 17 377 27 118 11 150 10 887
Total 69 11 455 63 780 76 222 33 314 29 2,052
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.
Helmet Use by Age Group and Injury Severity
Age Group Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Helmet Not Worn Helmet Worn Helmet Not Worn Helmet Worn Helmet Not Worn Helmet Worn Helmet Not Worn Helmet Worn Helmet Not Worn Helmet Worn
0-4 - - - - - - - - - - -
5-14 - - - - - 2 - 1 - 2 5
15-24 2 7 36 47 40 111 19 31 12 38 343
25-34 7 5 59 27 82 91 19 29 36 31 386
35-44 8 2 62 19 91 39 16 22 34 19 312
45-54 15 6 95 27 99 62 41 20 52 23 440
55-64 14 4 70 31 101 65 26 17 33 30 391
65-74 5 3 27 14 34 30 3 9 7 11 143
75-84 1 1 3 - 5 4 2 - 1 3 20
85+ - - - 1 - - - - 1 - 2
Unknown - - - - - - - - 7 3 10
Total 52 28 352 166 452 404 126 129 183 160 2,052
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.
Type of Helmet when Worn by Injury Severity
Helmet Type Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Full-Face 16 121 281 99 121 638
Half 7 22 66 18 18 131
Three-Quarter 5 23 57 12 21 118
Total 28 166 404 129 160 887
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.
DOT Compliant Helmet when Worn by Injury Severity
Helmet Type Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Approved 22 128 309 108 127 694
Non Approved 1 1 2 1 - 5
Unknown 5 37 93 20 33 188
Total 28 166 404 129 160 887
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.
Tint Compliant of Helmet when Worn by Injury Severity
Helmet Type Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
No 1 7 18 15 9 50
Unknown 21 87 214 59 73 454
Yes 6 72 172 55 78 383
Total 28 166 404 129 160 887
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.
Protective Gear Worn by Injury Severity
Protective Gear Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Boots 27 183 322 91 167 790
Gloves 16 96 192 72 132 508
Jacket 23 163 285 103 163 737
Long Pants 43 284 493 148 200 1,168
None 25 167 267 77 92 628
Reflective 2 9 14 14 24 63
Unknown 8 45 62 20 80 215
A motorcyclist may wear one or more protective gear.
Eye Protection Worn by Injury Severity
Eye Protection Helmet Not Worn Helmet Worn Total
Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury
No 5 68 76 21 24 - 4 16 3 4 221
Unknown 17 86 60 16 17 6 22 46 16 8 294
Yes: Windshield 4 42 39 10 12 5 19 68 22 32 253
Yes: Worn 18 125 219 67 103 12 93 196 63 74 970
Yes: Worn and Windshield 8 31 58 12 27 5 28 78 25 42 314
Total 52 352 452 126 183 28 166 404 129 160 2,052
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.
Type of Helmet when Worn by Role and Injury Severity
Helmet Type Fatal Injury Suspected Serious Injury Suspected Minor Injury Possible Injury No Apparent Injury Total
Driver Passenger Driver Passenger Driver Passenger Driver Passenger Driver Passenger
Full-Face 14 2 114 7 267 14 95 4 115 6 638
Half 6 1 18 4 58 8 15 3 16 2 131
Three-Quarter 5 - 17 6 52 5 8 4 19 2 118
Total 25 3 149 17 377 27 118 11 150 10 887
These numbers include only motorcyclists whose helmet use was reported on the crash report form. Helmet use is often self-reported and may not reflect actual use.

Motorcyclists with a Helmet

Motorcyclists without a Helmet