42,636 deaths (Decrease of 0.6% over 2003) 2.8 million injured 64% killed were drivers 29% were passengers Fatalities/100,000 population – higher for males than females except in over 74 age group

THE STATISTICS 3,583 deaths (Decrease of 6% over 2003) Second only to California 73.9% (2003) of the unintentional deaths in age group % of traffic fatalities in age group % of traffic fatalities in age group 16-24

THE STATISTICS 39% of fatalities were alcohol-related 30% had speed as a contributing factor 40% of drivers with BAC of.08 or greater were speeding

THE STATISTICS Texas seatbelt use increased from 83.2% in 2004 to 89.9% in % of passenger vehicle occupants that died were not wearing seat belts Unbuckled are largely young and male, live in rural areas or drive pickups Most effective countermeasure to prevent fatalities and injuries

THE STATISTICS In 2000, estimated to be $230.6 billion in U.S. & $19.8 billion in Texas Speed-related crashes - $19.8 billion in U.S. & $3.475 billion in Texas

THE STATISTICS 86% of U.S. and 84.6% of Texas speed- related fatalities occurred on non- interstate roadways Texas – 41.8% of speed-related fatalities occurred on roadways with speed limit 45 MPH or less Texas – 58% of fatalities occurred on roadways classified as minor arterials, collectors, or local streets and roadways

States with primary safety belt use (Texas) 1.03 fatalities/million VMT vs fatalities/100,000 pop. Vs Zero alcohol tolerance for minors Open container law Graduated licensing system

ENFORCEMENT Click it or ticket it You Drink & Drive, You Lose STEP – Specific traffic enforcement program Monitoring clubs & stores – alcohol sales to minors

8 million cases – 83% of which are traffic & parking Disposed of 5.6 million traffic & 1.1 million non-traffic cases 37% of traffic cases – Disposed of by payment of fine or bond forfeiture w/o appearing before judge $592+ million in revenue 71.9% of traffic dispositions in Municipal Courts and 26.64% in J.P. Courts

Seat Belts High accident rate areas Areas where speeding is prevalent Time of day and day of week (nights & weekends) Alcohol sales to minors

Fair and prompt disposition Professional & Strict Implementing conditions on deferred dispositions that address driving behavior

Implementing a “safe community” program Support establishment of DWI courts