News Release
March 10, 2005
Greene County Safe Communities Program
Releases Greene County Traffic Fatalities Update
For February 2005
(Xenia, OH) Greene County Combined Health District reported that the Greene County Safe Communities Program released Greene County traffic fatality figures for the month of February 2005.
During the month of February 2005, there was one Greene County fatality reported. For the year, Greene County reported one traffic fatality (as of February 28, 2005). 2004 figures reflected a total of 15 traffic fatalities.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, each fatality has a comprehensive cost of $3,366,388.00 associated with it. The Greene County 2005 fatality cost represented $3,366,388.00.
Total car crashes in Greene County during 2004 represented 1,549. The leading causes of crashes included: following too closely, failure to control; speeding; failure to yield; and improper lane changes.
Wearing a seatbelt, not drinking and driving, being aware of those around you, and driving defensively help contribute to a safe trip.
The Ohio Department of Health developed the Safe Communities Program to establish and/or expand community partnerships to create safer, healthier communities throughout Ohio.
For more information, contact the Greene County Combined Health District, Beth Player, Safe Communities Program Coordinator, 937-374-5600 or 1-866-858-3588.
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