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

Did You Know?

SUV Fatalities And Injuries Have Increased By 43%
Fatalities and injuries in accidents involving SUVs have risen by 43%. Part of this rise in casualties is due to the large increase of SUV vehicles on the road in the past 10 years.

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Terms

Today's Terms

Flood Damage Title

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

Premium Finance Company

Definition:
A lending institution that finances insurance premiums for a fee.

Vehicle ID No. (VIN)

Definition:
This 17 character number is unique to each vehicle. It identifies characteristics of the vehicle, including manufacturer, year, model, body, engine specifications, and serial number.

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Montana Car Accident Lawyers

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

Belgrade
Billings
Bozeman
Butte
Columbia Falls
Great Falls
Hamilton
Havre
Helena

Kalispell
Laurel
Libby
Livingston
Miles City
Missoula
Polson
Whitefish

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