@article{ref1,
title="The impact of aggressive driving-related injuries in Ohio, 2004-2009",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2014",
author="Conner, Kristen A. and Smith, Gary A.",
volume="51",
number="",
pages="23-31",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study describes the medical and financial impact (hospital charges) of aggressive driving-related injuries in Ohio. <br><br>METHODS: Statewide crash and hospital databases were probabilistically linked for 2004 through 2009. Descriptive analyses and multivariate regression modeling of multiply-imputed data on motor vehicle occupants involved in aggressive driving-related crashes were performed. <br><br>RESULTS: There were 821,136 motor vehicle occupants involved in aggressive driving-related crashes in Ohio from 2004 through 2009; injuries were sustained by 15.0%. The rate of aggressive driving-related crashes was highest among drivers ages 16 to 19years (3787.1 crashes per 100,000 licensed drivers). Aggressive driving-related inpatients accrued more than $250.8 million in hospital charges and 28,366 inpatient days of treatment in 2004 through 2009. Occupants ages 16 to 19years had higher odds of sustaining injury when involved in aggressive driving-related crashes (OR=1.10; 95% CI=1.07, 1.12; p<0.001), but lower odds of death, inpatient admission, ISS≥16, and rehabilitation. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Aggressive driving-related injuries have a substantial medical and financial impact in Ohio. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Compared with other highway safety issues, prevention efforts aimed specifically at aggressive driving are lacking. Targeted enforcement and public awareness campaigns are needed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2014.08.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2014.08.003"
}