State Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Testing and Reporting for Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes: Current Practices, Results, and Strategies, 1997–2009

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• Creators:
  Casanova, Tara ; Hedlund, James ; Tison, Julie
• Corporate Creators:
  Preusser Research Group, Inc.
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Office of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Alcohol blood tests
  • Blood alcohol levels
  • Impaired drivers
  • Fatalities
  • Human factors
  • Human error
  • Human subject testing
  • Alertness
  • Motor reactions
  • Reaction time
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT HS 811 661
• DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.21949/1525732
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final report; Sept. 22, 2009-Mar. 21, 2011.
• Contracting Officer:
  Perkins, Maureen
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Abstract:
  This report documents current State blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing and reporting practices and results for drivers involved in fatal crashes. It summarizes known BAC results by State for the years 1997 to 2009 for both fatally injured and surviving drivers. It provides an overview of State practices using information obtained from telephone discussions with all States and all NHTSA Regions. It documents case studies of 9 States (Alaska, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and South Dakota), each of which has improved or maintained high rates of BAC testing and reporting. Successful BAC testing and reporting involves three components: high testing rates, accurate and complete reporting, and careful management. This can be accomplished through laws, policies, or practices. The process involves testing, reporting, tracking, and follow-up. The context involves education, training, and management. A summary presents good practices and strategies for States that wish to improve their BAC testing and reporting.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTNH22-06-D-00047 Task Order 007
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/1940/dot_1940_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.02 MB]
• Collection(s):
  NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:d982b01762a94631181c050b9ee39701f066d4b0cf3b5391c320fda8b07141b2