Analysis of School Bus Crash Statistics in Ohio
Explore the statistics and findings from crashes involving school buses in Ohio, including comparisons with teen driver crashes, crash information, driver and occupant injuries, and definitions of injuries. Sergeant Trevor Jasper, as the Crash Reconstruction Supervisor from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, sheds light on the data, highlighting the number of crashes, driver ages, reported injuries, and detailed injury definitions. Discover insights into the frequency and severity of these incidents over a five-year period, providing a comprehensive overview of school bus-related accidents in Ohio.
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Ohio School Bus Crash Ohio School Bus Crash Statistics Statistics Sergeant Trevor Jasper Crash Reconstruction Supervisor Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio Crashes Involving a School Bus Ohio Crashes Involving a School Bus
Take Take- -Aways Aways 5,447 crashes involving a school bus over a five year period 1,375,317 total crashes reported to ODPS during this same time frame 00.4% 6 injury crashes reported a roll-over event during the crash
Crashes Involving a School Bus Crashes Involving a School Bus Comparison Stats Comparison Stats
Crashes Involving a Teen Driver Crashes Involving a Teen Driver Comparison Stats Comparison Stats
Take Take- -Aways Aways Crash Information: September through May Monday through Friday 0600-1000 and 1400-1800 Drivers 16, 17 & 18 years old
School Bus Driver Injuries in Crashes School Bus Driver Injuries in Crashes
School Bus Occupant Injuries in Crashes School Bus Occupant Injuries in Crashes Those 13 serious injuries were a result of 6 crashes. One of the crashes (2019) resulted in all 5 serious injuries for that year.
Injury Definitions Injury Definitions Fatal - Any injury that results in death within 30 days after the motor vehicle crash in which the injury occurred. Reference: page 157 - Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) - Fifth Edition Serious Injury Suspected - Any injury other than fatal which results in one or more of the following: Severe laceration resulting in exposure of underlying tissues/muscle/organs or resulting in significant loss of blood Broken or distorted extremity (arm or leg) Crush injuries Suspected skull, chest or abdominal injury other than bruises or minor lacerations Significant burns (second and third degree burns over 10% or more of the body) Unconsciousness when taken from the crash scene Paralysis
Injury Definitions Injury Definitions Minor Injury Suspected - Any injury that is evident at the scene of the crash, other than fatal or suspected serious injuries. Examples includes lump on the head, abrasions, bruises, minor lacerations (cuts on the skin surface with minimal bleeding and no exposure of deeper tissue/muscle). Injury Possible - Any injury recorded or claimed which is not a fatal, serious injury, or minor injury. Examples include momentary loss of consciousness, claim of injury, limping, or complaint of pain or nausea. Possible injuries are those that are reported by the person or are indicated by his/her behavior, but no wound or injuries are readily evident.
