U.S. States with the Highest Traffic Fatality Rate per Emergency Service Worker

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The life of an emergency worker in the U.S. is increasingly hazardous, with a high risk of fatal accidents during transportation. According to new research by Foster Wallace, a personal injury law firm, Arkansas tops the list with 30.84 yearly fatal accidents per 100 emergency medical services (EMS) employees. This is followed closely by Florida and New Mexico, which rank second and third, respectively. The researchers analyzed data from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate the average number of fatal accidents per 100 EMS workers in each state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Arkansas has the highest rate of fatal accidents per 100 EMS workers, with 30.84 yearly fatal accidents, and a peak hour for fatal accidents between 5:00 PM and 5:59 PM on Saturdays.
  • Florida ranks second, with 27.53 yearly fatal accidents per 100 EMS workers, and a peak hour for fatal accidents between 6:00 PM and 6:59 PM on Saturdays.
  • New Mexico, which ranks third, has 27.23 yearly fatal accidents per 100 EMS employees, with a peak hour for fatal accidents between 6:00 PM and 6:59 PM on Saturdays.
  • Saturday is the most common day for fatal road accidents requiring EMS notifications in 43 states, and the evening hours, particularly between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, are the most frequent times for fatal accidents.
  • Arkansas has the smallest EMS workforce among the top ten states, with only 1,790 EMS workers, making each worker handle a significant number of fatal accidents.
  • The study found that the most common time for fatal accidents in several states, including Oregon, Arizona, Alabama, and Idaho, mirrors the peak demand in New Mexico and Florida, between 6:00 PM and 6:59 PM on Saturdays.

Statistics:

  • Arkansas has 30.84 yearly fatal accidents per 100 EMS workers, with a peak hour for fatal accidents between 5:00 PM and 5:59 PM on Saturdays.
  • Florida has 27.53 yearly fatal accidents per 100 EMS workers, with a peak hour for fatal accidents between 6:00 PM and 6:59 PM on Saturdays.
  • New Mexico has 27.23 yearly fatal accidents per 100 EMS employees, with a peak hour for fatal accidents between 6:00 PM and 6:59 PM on Saturdays.
  • 43 states have the most common day for fatal road accidents requiring EMS notifications as Saturday.
  • The evening hours, particularly between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, are the most frequent times for fatal accidents in several states.

Sources:

  • https://www.fosterwallace.com/
  • https://cdan.dot.gov/query
  • https://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oessrcst.htm
  • https://www.digitaljournal.com/life/u-s-states-with-the-highest-traffic-fatality-rate-per-emergency-service-worker/article