Trends in seat belt utilization among commercial and non-commercial vehicle occupants in Wisconsin: a comparative analysis of 2018�2019 and 2023�2024 data

Tracy Buchman (), Russell Kashian () and Robert Drago ()
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Tracy Buchman: University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Russell Kashian: University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Robert Drago: Precision Numerics

Economics Bulletin, 2025, vol. 45, issue 4, 2129 - 2142

Abstract: This study analyzes seat belt use among commercial and non-commercial drivers in Wisconsin using 2018�2019 and 2023�2024 NOPUS data. In both time periods, commercial drivers consistently showed lower seat belt usage (.820 in 2018/2019; .843 in 2023/2024) compared to non-commercial drivers (.862 and .866, respectively). While slight improvements were observed among commercial drivers�especially males, whites, those under 60, and on 55�70 mph roads�usage still lags behind non-commercial drivers. These findings highlight the ongoing hazard of unbelted commercial drivers and underscore the need for targeted interventions, countermeasures, and employer-led safety strategies to improve compliance and reduce crash-related injuries.

Keywords: Law enforcement; safety and accidents; seatbelt use (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I1 L9 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-12-30
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