Ohio Seat Belt Compliance Survey 2022

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The Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey 2022 reveals an 80.8% compliance rate, the lowest since 2005. The data highlights lower compliance on local roads and identifies groups at higher risk of noncompliance, such as truck occupants, mainly young and middle-age males. Similar trends are observed in other states. The survey provides insights into seat belt usage across different demographics and road types in Ohio.

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Ohio Traffic Safety Council Seat Belt & OP Subcommittee

Ohio State Highway Patrol Safety Belt Dashboard Unbelted Driving in Ohio, 2018-Current: (Data as of Feb. 13, 2023)

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey 2022 Results 80.8% Lowest since 2005 (78.7%) 9.6% lower than the national average of 90.4% in 2021 Ohio Seatbelt Usage Rate 87.0% 85.9% 85.9% 86.0% 85.0% 84.9% 85.0% 84.5% 83.9% 84.1% 83.8% 84.0% 83.0% 82.8% 82.0% 82.0% 81.0% 80.8% 80.0% 79.0% 78.0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Note: No restraint survey conducted in 2020 due to COVID-19. NHTSA approved use of 2019 usage rate.

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey 9 Counties below 75% Cuyahoga was the lowest at 59% 44 Counties were above 85% 24 Counties were above 90%

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey Compliance By Road Type: Local roads: 82.4% Secondary roads (mainly state and local highways): 85.2% Primary roads (mainly interstate and limited access highways): 86.8%

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey Seat Belt Compliance by Vehicle Type Source: Ohio Department of Public Safety Observational Survey of Seat Belt Use in Ohio 2022

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey Seat Belt Compliance by Gender Source: Ohio Department of Public Safety Observational Survey of Seat Belt Use in Ohio 2022

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey Seat Belt Compliance by Age Source: Ohio Department of Public Safety Observational Survey of Seat Belt Use in Ohio 2022

Ohio Observational Seat Belt Survey 2022 Summary: 80.8% overall compliance rate. Lowest since 2005. Lower compliance on local roads Groups most at-risk of being noncompliant: Most occupants of trucks, especially young and middle-age males Also, young males in cars Consistent with those from seat belt surveys in other states, including Michigan.

Seat Belt & OP Proposed Projects RuralPick Up Truck Messaging Buckle up in your Truck Expand current messaging Ideas include county fairs or partnering with vehicle manufacturers to sponsor messages CarFit Program AAA, AARP, AOTA educational program Focuses on ensuring older adults fit safely and comfortably in their vehicles. Establish a statewide coordinated effort to expand CarFit and reach more people.

Seat Belt & OP Proposed Projects 3rd Grade Seat Belt Program Was successful in the past. Partner with SADD, FCCLA, AAA School Safety Patrol and School Resource Officers. Statewide program. State Seat Belt Report Compile data on seat belt rates from different states. Compare states with primary vs. secondary enforcement. Evaluate what states with higher usage rates are doing. Utilize data to drive future efforts.

Seat Belt & OP Action Items Back to School / Homecoming Teen Seat Belt Messaging Focuses on age group with the lowest seat belt usage rates. Some options include: Battle of the Belts, Safe driving to school competition, Rock the Belt, Quick Click Challenge, Seat belt policies, and Seat belt surveys. Try to have schools across the date do this at the same time. Would help to get feedback from school officials; especially on seat belt policies.