Preventing and reducing unintentional injuries from motor vehicles is one of the many goals identified in Healthy People 2020.
Healthy People 2020 motor vehicle goals:
1. Reduce motor vehicle crash-related deaths.
2. Reduce non-fatal motor vehicle crash-related injuries.
3. Increase the use of safety belts.
- In 2009, 84% of motor vehicle drivers and right-front passengers used safety belts
- Increase safety belt use to 92.4%. A 10% improvement.
- Assess the current use of safety belts among employees and their families.
- Set a 10% increase of safety belt use as your target.
- Continually evaluate your efforts through your program.
Explore Driving Safety Program Elements to develop a workplace program that will help your employees and their families succeed.