The CDC recommends the following strategies as a way to save lives and money that are lost to car accidents:
- Enforcement of seat belt laws that cover all occupants of a vehicle
- Laws that require age and size appropriate child-seating apparatuses
- A comprehensive graduated drivers licensing system that helps give new drivers low-risk driving experience prior to full driving privileges.
In comparison to other states in the region, the table below shows how Georgia compares in terms of population and costs due to crash related deaths:
State | Population | Cost |
Georgia | 9.1 million | $1.55 billion |
Alabama | 4.5 million | $1.07 billion |
Florida | 17.8 million | $3.16 billion |
Kentucky | 4.2 million | $871 million |
Mississippi | 2.9 million | $881 million |
North Carolina | 8.7 million | $1.50 billion |
South Carolina | 4.3 million | $1.01 billion |
Tennessee | 6.0 million | $1.15 billion |
The most effective way to reduce the costs associated with car crash-related injuries and deaths is to reduce the overall number of crashes. Methods to reduce auto accidents include strong law enforcement of traffic laws, strict licensing requirements, strong enforcement of DUI laws, and the use of deterrent measures. In addition, making driving or riding in vehicles safer can prevent or reduce injury in the event that a crash does occur.
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