Citation

Lukongo OEB. J. Saf. Res. 2017; 62: 43-51.

Affiliation

Southern University and A & M College, United States. Electronic address: onyumbe_lukongo@subr.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2017.05.001

PMID

28882276

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This study examine and applies recent empirical evidence from Mississippi and Alabama on fatal crashes and its relationship with gasoline prices and alcohol consumptions using the Louisiana Crash Data Reports between January 2005 and December 2015.

METHOD: The negative binomial models is the preferred specification for the Louisiana Crash Data. The marginal effects and related elasticities were calculated to facilitate the interpretation of the results.

RESULTS: Findings suggest that higher gasoline prices reduce fatalities among young drivers. A fewer number of young drivers on the roads are believed to reduce the likelihood of fatal crashes. Underage drinking is still prominent in Louisiana. Extreme temperatures are positively associated with youth and other types of fatal crashes. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study highlights a huge toll on society in terms of social and economic costs, wealth destruction, and unfulfilled potential of the deceased or incapacitated.

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Language: en

Keywords

Economic analysis; Louisiana; Motor vehicle; Negative binomial model; Traffic safety