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 142 - 20 7 - 3 - - 1 - 111 - 16 4 - 3 - - - - 307
Injured 22,235 135 5,173 995 216 1,214 99 27 74 58 1,456 25 420 90 35 117 10 6 7 41 32,433
No Injury 140,866 853 29,227 7,980 2,073 9,944 768 235 767 350 7,574 136 908 224 96 233 27 11 21 148 202,441
Total 163,243 988 34,420 8,982 2,289 11,161 867 262 842 408 9,141 161 1,344 318 131 353 37 17 28 189 235,181
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 142 28 - 22,247 7,129 34 158,405 42,887 302 231,174
Lap Belt Only - - - 34 67 - 94 284 - 479
Shoulder Belt Only - - - 14 9 - 142 49 2 216
Child Safety Seat - 3 - - 735 1 2 8,745 23 9,509
None 111 23 - 1,421 725 82 7,162 1,448 1,015 11,987
Total 253 54 - 23,716 8,665 117 165,805 53,413 1,342 253,365
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 4 - 7 7 145 6 351 8 6,725 121 7,374
5-14 1 - 40 12 467 39 932 37 11,289 248 13,065
15-24 32 32 284 126 2,793 343 3,697 249 50,505 1,555 59,616
25-34 22 27 249 115 2,166 258 3,146 193 38,410 1,316 45,902
35-44 14 21 191 68 1,532 151 2,531 109 29,508 841 34,966
45-54 18 19 178 34 1,380 98 2,310 86 25,095 574 29,792
55-64 22 15 207 32 1,436 61 2,270 58 24,304 507 28,912
65-74 28 14 131 20 951 34 1,360 20 15,134 284 17,976
75-84 19 3 66 12 495 20 577 11 7,074 145 8,422
85+ 13 3 28 2 162 8 144 5 2,117 53 2,535
Unknown - - - - 17 1 27 5 774 3,981 4,805
Total 173 134 1,381 428 11,544 1,019 17,345 781 210,935 9,625 253,365
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 - 2 107 12 458 36 615
Ashland 1 - 35 8 422 16 482
Barron 2 3 190 14 1,102 47 1,358
Bayfield - - 38 6 336 22 402
Brown 1 - 1,063 74 6,800 236 8,174
Buffalo 1 - 33 7 264 11 316
Burnett 6 2 63 14 222 28 335
Calumet 1 - 163 13 1,176 33 1,386
Chippewa 3 2 217 26 1,818 81 2,147
Clark 2 - 112 15 757 32 918
Columbia 5 1 255 19 2,024 65 2,369
Crawford - 1 49 4 414 9 477
Dane 7 7 2,519 135 18,802 837 22,307
Dodge 6 5 419 30 2,042 101 2,603
Door 3 1 124 15 1,097 30 1,270
Douglas 1 - 124 9 1,521 78 1,733
Dunn 1 1 199 21 1,266 31 1,519
Eau Claire - 2 573 29 4,946 174 5,724
Florence - - 18 2 86 5 111
Fond du Lac 3 2 575 44 3,832 137 4,593
Forest - 1 21 9 174 11 216
Grant 3 2 196 14 1,497 63 1,775
Green - 1 191 14 1,043 46 1,295
Green Lake 2 - 69 10 525 16 622
Iowa 6 1 118 15 622 19 781
Iron 1 2 12 3 120 5 143
Jackson 1 2 77 14 705 47 846
Jefferson 1 4 261 35 2,625 97 3,023
Juneau 1 4 159 14 987 44 1,209
Kenosha 4 1 1,281 62 7,221 328 8,897
Kewaunee - 1 68 9 469 24 571
La Crosse 2 - 648 38 6,201 231 7,120
Lafayette - - 68 6 556 17 647
Langlade 1 - 91 15 655 26 788
Lincoln 2 2 112 18 995 45 1,174
Manitowoc 1 7 386 33 3,108 123 3,658
Marathon 6 1 635 30 5,242 185 6,099
Marinette 2 2 211 24 1,321 47 1,607
Marquette - - 74 14 422 16 526
Menominee - - 7 - 24 1 32
Milwaukee 16 15 7,174 591 43,332 2,979 54,107
Monroe 3 1 211 26 1,649 70 1,960
Oconto 2 2 104 4 727 17 856
Oneida 1 2 178 13 1,364 45 1,603
Outagamie 4 2 990 38 7,830 242 9,106
Ozaukee 4 3 308 20 2,747 101 3,183
Pepin - - 24 1 125 3 153
Pierce - 3 107 8 779 43 940
Polk 7 2 139 16 750 31 945
Portage 2 - 299 27 2,393 91 2,812
Price - 1 34 2 204 8 249
Racine 4 3 1,477 63 8,125 389 10,061
Richland - - 65 5 557 20 647
Rock 9 7 1,030 89 7,001 343 8,479
Rusk 1 2 37 11 225 30 306
Sauk 4 - 416 28 2,952 109 3,509
Sawyer 1 1 35 5 381 20 443
Shawano 2 1 222 22 1,767 62 2,076
Sheboygan 1 3 395 31 3,911 203 4,544
St. Croix 5 5 343 20 3,358 80 3,811
Taylor 2 - 49 9 421 16 497
Trempealeau - 1 106 8 682 35 832
Vernon - - 79 10 948 17 1,054
Vilas 3 - 94 15 700 23 835
Walworth 6 2 403 49 3,013 184 3,657
Washburn 1 2 61 1 413 9 487
Washington 3 6 571 35 5,116 169 5,900
Waukesha 6 3 2,010 103 14,448 476 17,046
Waupaca 2 3 158 25 1,518 53 1,759
Waushara - 1 123 15 692 19 850
Winnebago 4 2 1,145 44 6,706 247 8,148
Wood 4 1 322 20 2,204 91 2,642
Total 173 134 30,270 2,228 210,935 9,625 253,365
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 52 1,471 1,152 3 671 5,151 - 62 313 8,875
Front To Rear 13 1,909 3,387 7 7,591 60,199 1 220 2,193 75,520
Front To Side 55 5,832 7,462 24 5,146 43,574 2 176 1,341 63,612
No Coll W/Veh In Transport 77 3,237 4,131 54 3,465 27,047 4 329 20,451 58,795
Other 1 60 72 1 66 1,505 - 13 200 1,918
Rear To Rear - 9 11 - 40 2,412 - 7 325 2,804
Rear To Side 1 37 42 - 138 7,608 - 10 514 8,350
Sideswipe/Opposite Direction 6 279 345 3 220 3,597 - 16 378 4,844
Sideswipe/Same Direction 2 405 554 1 1,004 24,170 - 68 1,941 28,145
Unknown - 5 16 - 12 101 - - 368 502
Total 207 13,244 17,172 93 18,353 175,364 7 901 28,024 253,365
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 166 2 5 30,126 16 15 192,432 3 3 222,768
Not Worn 70 6 57 1,775 19 134 1,868 - 3 3,932
Total 236 8 62 31,901 35 149 194,300 3 6 226,700
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) 1 2 - - 9 - 12
Through Back Window - 1 - - 7 1 9
Through Roof (Convertible Top Up) - - - 1 1 - 2
Through Roof Opening (Sun Roof/Convertible Top Down) - 2 - 6 14 - 22
Through Side Door Opening 4 9 1 10 21 1 46
Through Side Window 1 11 - 18 48 - 78
Through Windshield - - - 6 15 - 21
Unknown 1 5 1 22 37 1 67
Total 7 30 2 63 152 3 257
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 48 28,964 192,098 73 1,762 1,821 224,766
Trapped/Extricated 103 1,047 203 44 140 6 1,543
Trapped/Not Extricated 20 152 100 14 24 3 313
Total 171 30,163 192,401 131 1,926 1,830 226,622
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 5 - - 366 38 - 6,812 509 10 7,740
Lap Belt Only 1 - - 2 - - 23 16 1 43
Shoulder Belt Only - - - - - - 9 1 - 10
Child Safety Seat - - - - - - - 3 - 3
None 2 - - 17 15 4 306 63 209 616
Total 8 - - 385 53 4 7,150 592 220 8,412
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 - - - - - - - - 3 1 4
5-14 - - - - - - 2 - 14 1 17
15-24 - - 2 - 14 2 15 3 549 36 621
25-34 - - 8 - 36 2 28 4 1,439 97 1,614
35-44 3 - 10 3 35 5 44 4 1,573 78 1,755
45-54 1 - 6 2 31 1 44 4 1,728 95 1,912
55-64 1 2 11 1 52 3 35 2 1,591 78 1,776
65-74 1 - 2 - 11 - 10 - 424 19 467
75-84 - - 2 - 4 - 3 - 49 2 60
85+ - - - - - - - - - - -
Unknown - - - - 1 - - - 14 171 186
Total 6 2 41 6 184 13 181 17 7,384 578 8,412
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 Not Ejected Partially Ejected Not Ejected
Worn 5 - 405 1 7,161 7,572
Not Worn 1 1 28 - 93 123
Total 6 1 433 1 7,254 7,695
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 Side Window - - - 1 - - 1
Total - - - 1 - - 1
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 1 352 7,144 - 23 88 7,608
Trapped/Extricated 3 47 12 - 4 - 66
Trapped/Not Extricated 2 6 3 2 - - 13
Total 6 405 7,159 2 27 88 7,687
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 - 3 3 - 1 7
Lighting - 2 6 2 - 10
None 49 225 578 347 68 1,267
Other - 9 17 15 1 42
Protective Pads Used (Elbow, Kneeds, Shin, Etc) - - - - 1 1
Reflective Clothing (Jacket, Backpack, Etc) 2 5 14 6 1 28
Total 51 244 618 370 72 1,355

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 3 24 95 32 19 173
Lighting - 7 17 7 - 31
None 10 53 266 143 46 518
Other - - 11 4 2 17
Protective Pads Used (Elbow, Kneeds, Shin, Etc) - 1 1 - - 2
Reflective Clothing (Jacket, Backpack, Etc) 2 6 13 3 2 26
Total 15 91 403 189 69 767

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 Occupant Of Motor Vehicle Not In Transport Passenger
Helmet Not Worn 48 5 243 40 365 46 77 12 139 - 21 996
Helmet Worn 27 1 171 19 375 38 102 4 164 1 11 913
Total 75 6 414 59 740 84 179 16 303 1 32 1,909
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 - 7 - 1 - 2 12
15-24 3 3 27 52 50 96 10 31 16 54 342
25-34 10 7 43 44 66 95 25 22 25 32 369
35-44 7 2 53 9 80 46 12 14 33 26 282
45-54 13 6 78 27 91 56 14 16 31 26 358
55-64 12 4 58 32 98 66 19 16 41 23 369
65-74 7 6 20 18 24 34 6 6 11 9 141
75-84 1 - 2 6 2 13 2 - 2 - 28
85+ - - - - - - - - - - -
Unknown - - 2 - - - 1 - 1 4 8
Total 53 28 283 190 411 413 89 106 160 176 1,909
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 21 135 304 86 122 668
Half 6 25 46 10 33 120
Three-Quarter 1 30 63 10 21 125
Total 28 190 413 106 176 913
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 16 142 324 89 138 709
Non Approved - - 2 - - 2
Unknown 12 48 87 17 38 202
Total 28 190 413 106 176 913
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 20 5 14 47
Unknown 16 99 185 48 78 426
Yes 11 84 208 53 84 440
Total 28 190 413 106 176 913
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 40 173 324 77 156 770
Gloves 17 107 205 65 111 505
Jacket 29 178 310 88 158 763
Long Pants 57 243 494 107 205 1,106
None 19 150 221 56 82 528
Reflective 1 14 31 12 24 82
Unknown 4 40 57 19 55 175
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 4 63 67 14 31 1 10 23 6 10 229
Unknown 26 69 66 9 12 7 28 40 11 18 286
Yes: Windshield 6 23 35 6 9 5 35 69 20 35 243
Yes: Worn 16 102 193 50 85 7 84 193 53 79 862
Yes: Worn and Windshield 1 26 50 10 23 8 33 88 16 34 289
Total 53 283 411 89 160 28 190 413 106 176 1,909
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 Occupant Of Motor Vehicle Not In Transport Passenger
Full-Face 21 - 129 6 282 22 82 4 117 - 5 668
Half 5 1 19 6 39 7 10 - 30 - 3 120
Three-Quarter 1 - 23 7 54 9 10 - 17 1 3 125
Total 27 1 171 19 375 38 102 4 164 1 11 913
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