Seat belt use rates in the USA

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Seat belt use rates in the USA have been rising steadily since 1984. The following list shows the increase between 1983 and 2004.

Percentage of people wearing seat belts:

  • 1983—14
  • 1984—14
  • 1985—21
  • 1986—37
  • 1987—42
  • 1988—45
  • 1989—46
  • 1990—49
  • 1991—59
  • 1992—62
  • 1993—66
  • 1994—67
  • 1995—68
  • 1996—68
  • 1997—69
  • 1998—69
  • 1999—67
  • 2000—71
  • 2001—73
  • 2002—75
  • 2003—79
  • 2004—80

The only year in which the rate did not increase or stay the same was 1999, when seat belt use dropped two percent.

[edit] References

  • NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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