Statistical Analysis of Navy Personal Motor Vehicle Fatalities

The DASN (Safety) asked CNA to identify individual risk factors that contribute to motor vehicle fatalities across the Navy. We conducted a statistical analysis, characterizing the relationship of various demographic factors and career events to these outcomes. We looked separately at motorcycle accidents, an area of interest because of the growing numbers of motorcycle deaths among military personnel. The objective of the study is to determine, in an analytically sound manner, the factors that explain vehicle fatality rates. The hope is that this will aid in selecting tools and interventions to reduce deaths.