Deaths and Injuries to Passengers Riding in the Cargo Bed of Pickup Trucks in Texas
Author(s):
S.J. De La Zerda, T.A. Dinh-Zarr
Publication Date:
September 2000
Abstract:
The purpose of this report, as elaborated in Parts I, II, and III, are three-fold:
(1) to provide an overview and synthesis of the current literature pertaining to passengers riding in the cargo bed of pickup trucks;
(2) to analyze 1989-1998 Texas data on injuries and fatalities incurred by passengers in pickup truck cargo beds; and
(3) to report and evaluate current laws in other states.
We will present our conclusions and recommendations based on the results of the data analysis at the close of this report.
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