NHTSA Publishes Report on Non-traffic Motor Vehicle Injuries and fatalities

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
May 4, 2004

Media Advisory
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Contact: Tim Hurd
Telephone: (202) 366-9550

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a report on non-traffic motor vehicle injuries and fatalities. The study examined injuries and fatalities associated with off-highway incidents, including carbon monoxide poisoning, vehicle backing, interior heat (weather-induced) and power windows. The research report can be viewed at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/studies/NonTraffic-NonCrash/index.htm