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Area of Science:

Public Health
Transportation Safety
Emergency Medicine

Background:

The September 11, 2001, terror attacks prompted a significant shift in American travel behavior.
Many individuals opted for highway travel over air travel due to security concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze highway accident data to determine if fatalities and injuries differed post-9/11 compared to pre- and post-event years.
To assess the impact of altered travel choices on road safety outcomes.

Main Methods:

Utilized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data.
Examined national and state-level motor crash data for the 20 days following September 11 in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Calculated rates of fatalities and injuries.

Main Results:

The overall highway fatality rate did not significantly change in the period following 9/11.
A statistically significant increase in less severe highway injuries was observed in 2001 compared to 2000.
This increase in injuries was noted both nationally and specifically in New York State.

Conclusions:

The heightened fear of terrorism may have driven Americans to choose driving, thereby increasing their exposure to road risks.
Public health initiatives are crucial for managing risk perception and communication during periods of widespread fear and terrorism.
The study highlights the indirect public health consequences of major traumatic events on transportation safety.