Analysis of Ground Ambulance Crash Data From 2012 to 2018

Details

• Creators:
  Graham, Lindsey A. ; Thomas, Dennis ; Finstad, Kraig A. ; Dennert, Rachel ; Southcott, Tyler
• Corporate Creators:
  Dunlap and Associates, Inc.
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety Research
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Ambulances
  • Crashes
  • Emergency medical services
  • Fatalities
  • Crash injuries
  • Operators (Persons)
  • Driver training
  • ambulance crashes
  • EMS
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT HS 813 480
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report, 9/24/2019-3/24/2021
• Contracting Officer:
  Bryson, Dave
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Abstract:
  This study reviewed ground ambulance crashes that occurred from 2012 to 2018 in the United States. The study queried several national crash databases and reviewed NHTSA’s Special Crash Investigation reports for ambulance-involved crashes. The objective of the study was to review ambulance crashes that occurred from 2012 to 2018 to identify factors contributing to ambulance-involved crashes and injuries and identify priority countermeasures to increase ambulance safety. Findings suggest several priority countermeasures to improve ground ambulance safety: (1) Strengthen organizational safety polices; (2) Reduce operator error through training; (3) Create a culture of safety; and (4) Adopt new vehicle safety designs or technologies
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTNH2216D00011, 693JJ919F000191
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68225/dot_68225_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 749.77 KB]
• Collection(s):
  NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:50214631e58b3a088427deb00e1ba15b722f3ef193a5dca275f879c2ac6a89fc