What Do Traffic Crashes Cost. Total Costs to employers by State and Industry

摘要

Recent publicity has focused on corporate layoffs as a cost-cutting tool. Debate has contrasted the 'bottom line' with 'corporate responsibility.' Injuries account for a substantial portion of health-related costs. Costconscious employers would be wise to evaluate their potential health care savings from traffic safety programs. This report shows that by preventing motor vehicle crashes, the potential health care savings are large. Motor vehicle injury costs to employers are reported on a nationwide, state-by-state, and industry basis.