Identifying Behaviors and Situations Associated with Increased Crash Risk for Older Drivers

A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analyzed the most recent Fatality Analysis Reporting System, National Automotive Sampling System/General Estimates System data to identify specific driving behaviors that are performance errors as well as characteristics associated with crash involvement of older adults.
Click here for the complete report:  Stutts, J., Martell, C., & Staplin, L. (2009).  Identifying Behaviors and Situations Associated with Increased Crash Risk for Older Drivers.  Report No: DOT HS 811 093

Click here for a brief summary of the report with physician recommendations.