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News Release
For Immediate
Release
June 9, 2005
Greene County Safe Communities Program
Releases Greene County Traffic Fatalities Update
For May 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 May 2005.
During
the month of May 2005, there were nine Greene County fatalities reported.
For the year, Greene County reported 11 traffic fatalities (as of March
31, 2005). May 31, 2004 figures reflected a total of eight 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
fatalities costs represent $37,030,268.00.
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.
Greene
County Combined Health District – Your center for public health services and
health information in Greene County for over 70 years.
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