The Economic Burden of Traffic Crashes on Employers DOT HS 809 682

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The Economic Burden of Traffic Crashes on Employers

Costs by State and Industry and by
Alcohol and Restraint Use

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Table of Contents

Summary	Employer Costs of Crashes by State
Costs Covered by Employers	Employer Costs of Crashes by Industry
Employer Costs Extend Beyond the Company Door	Conclusions
Employer Health Fringe Benefit Spending	Appendix
Traffic Safety Programs Can Produce Savings	References