What’s the Person Level?
Definition:
The Person Level collects detailed data on all individuals involved in the crash, including both motor vehicle occupants and non-motorists (e.g., pedestrians, cyclists).
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Motorists & Non-Motorists:
Data on the people involved, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. -
Age and Gender:
Information about the age, gender, and other demographics of the people involved. -
Injury Severity:
Whether the person was killed, seriously injured, or had minor injuries. -
Role in the Crash:
The person’s role, such as whether they were the driver, passenger, or non-motorist (pedestrian or cyclist). -
Alcohol/Drug Use:
Whether the person was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash. -
Safety Equipment Use:
Whether the individual was wearing a seatbelt, helmet, or other safety devices. -
Contributing Factors for Persons:
Factors like impairment, distraction, or age that contributed to the crash for each person. -
Crash Victims:
Fatalities, injuries, or near-misses, and how the crash affected each individual.
Record types and data files include: