Louisiana Car Accident Statistics – Important Info for Drivers

In 2003 Louisiana seen a total of 894 motor vehicle accident related fatalities. More than 60% of these were due to a vehicle leaving the road way, with another 15% taking place at or near an intersection. A total of almost 15% involved large trucks and a total of 97 bicyclists or pedestrians were killed. Alcohol was found to be a contributing factor in more than 40%, and speed was a factor in another 25% of all fatalities.

A total of 683 of these were in small passenger vehicles, and a total of 13 were small children under the age of 5 years. More than 60% of all fatalities were found to not be using any type of restraints or seat belts, and 3 of these were children under the age of 5 with no safety seats. A total of 77 motorcyclists were killed and 55 of these wore no helmet.

In 2002 there were a total of 907 fatalities on the roadways. Alcohol was found to be a factor in more than 40%, while speed was a factor in only 14% of the remainder. A total of 688 of these fatalities were in small passenger vehicles, with 12 being small children under the age of 5 years. More than half of all fatalities wore no seat belt or restraints of any kind, including 6 of which were small children under the age of 5 with no safety seat. A total of 68 motorcyclists were killed and 46 of these riders wore no helmet.

In 2001 there were 952 deaths due to motor vehicle accidents on the road ways. Alcohol was found to be a cause in more than 40%, with speed being responsible for only 14% of the remaining accidents. A total of 732 of these were in small passenger vehicles, and 13 were small children under the age of 5 years. More than half of all occupants wore no seat belt or restraints, including 11 children under the age of 5 having no safety seats. A total of 65 motorcyclists were killed, and 43 riders wore no helmet or safety gear.

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