The objectives of this research are to identify resources that utilize countermeasures proven most effective in raising awareness of the risk of motor vehicle crashes both on and off the job and provide actionable program tools.
Status: Research Underway
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of workplace death, which makes the workplace an important setting for improving driver behavior and reducing crash risk. In 2021, medically consulted injuries from motor‑vehicle incidents totaled 5.4 million, and total motor‑vehicle injury costs were estimated at $498.3 billion. Because social norms learned at work influence daily life, the workplace can be a powerful channel for shaping safer driving habits.
This project will identify workplace resources that use proven countermeasures to raise awareness of motor vehicle crash risks and provide actionable tools that help employers and state highway safety offices strengthen traffic safety programs. The research will address the need for clearer evidence on what makes workplace‑based traffic safety programs effective and how best practices can be replicated across states.
The study will identify resources that use countermeasures shown to reduce crash risk both on and off the job. It will also develop program tools, such as policy toolkits, infographics, employer‑training modules, and traffic safety outreach and education materials, to help workplaces deliver safety information to employees.