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ACCIDENT MENU VEHICLE MENU DRIVER MENU U.S.Department PERSON OfTransportation MENU NationalHighwayTraffic SafetyAdministration ACCIDENT LEVEL VEHICLE LEVEL DRIVER LEVEL PERSON LEVEL APPENDIX LEVEL 2004 MANUAL CHANGES Below is a list of FARS elements that have substantial changes for 2004. These changes, as well as others, are highlighted within the manual by bold/italic type and are marked in the margin with a pointing hand graphic. ELEMENT ELEMENT NAME NEW/ NEW/ # REVISED REVISED COMMENTS VALUES REMARKS A1 State Number X Add code 52 – Virgin Islands A11 Roadway Function Class X Ramp-related accident remarks A13 Trafficway Identifier X X 2nd Trafficway Identifier field to enable coding of both trafficways in an intersection accident A17 First Harmful Event X X Harmful Events codes were added/modified for compatibility with new Sequence of Events element A18 Manner of Collision X Examples for Code 11-Other A19 Relation to Junction X Coding the characteristics of the trafficway in intersection and ramp cases A33 Hit & Run X X Code 3 – Hit Parked Vehicle, Working Vehicle or Object Code 4 – Driver Leaves Scene After Non-Collision Event V19 Fire Occurrence Changed element number from V19 to V35 V20 Impact Point X X New code 18 – This Vehicle Initial/Principal Set Something in Motion Causing Injury or Damage V27 Vehicle Trailing X X New code 5 – Vehicle Towing Another Motor Vehicle V29 Gross Vehicle Weight X Change in remarks concerning Rating the number of seats in a bus to qualify for codes “0” and “1” V32 Jackknife X Changed element number from V32 to V19 New V32 Sequence of Events X X New element for 2004. Can code up to 6 events per vehicle V33 Most Harmful Event X X Harmful Events codes were added/modified for compatibility with new Sequence of Events element ELEMENT ELEMENT NAME NEW/ NEW/ # REVISED REVISED COMMENTS VALUES REMARKS V34 Related Factors-Vehicle X X § Deleted code “38” (now Level captured by Sequence of Events code “67”) § Deleted code “34” –(now captured by Sequence of Events code “54”) § Added new codes “41” & “42” § New Remarks code “39” D7 Non-CDL License Status X X § Changed name to “Non- CDL License Type/Status § Split codes into two, fields (Type and Status) § Added Graduated Driver License code “7 – Intermediate Driver License” D10 Driver License Type Changed name of element to: Compliance “License Compliance with Class of Vehicle” D11 Compliance with License X Remarks concerning Restrictions Graduated Driver Licenses D22 Related Factors-Driver X X § New codes “08,” “73” & Level “74” § Deleted code “17 – Running off Road” (now captured in Sequence of Events) P16 Police-Reported Alcohol X Important Guidelines Involvement P18 Alcohol Test X X § Alcohol Test Type now Type/Results 2-digits § New guidelines for PBT testing § New Alcohol Test Type codes “02” & “10” § New Alcohol Test Result code “98” If you have any questions concerning this Coding Manual, please contact NISR, Inc. at: 301-533-0750; or by e-mail at: [email protected] or [email protected] LIST OF ELEMENTS AND LOCATION CODES ALL LEVELS Page Page Submission Instructions 5 Person Form 10 Accident Form 7 Form Instructions 11 Vehicle Form 8 Data Element Instructions 15 Driver Form 9 Element Page Element Page A1 Case Number – State Number 17 A2 Consecutive Numbers 19 V1 V2 D1 D2 P1 P2 ACCIDENT LEVEL Element Page Element Page A3 Number of Non-Motorist Forms 21 A22 Number of Travel Lanes 97 Submitted A23 Speed Limit 99 A4 Number of Vehicle Forms 23 A24 Roadway Alignment 103 Submitted A25 Roadway Profile 105 A5 Number of Person Forms 27 A26 Roadway Surface Type 107 Submitted A27 Roadway Surface Condition 109 A6 County 29 A28 Construction/Maintenance 111 A7 City 29 Zone A8 Accident Date 31 A29 Traffic Control Device 113 A9 Accident Time 35 A30 Traffic Control Device 119 A10 National Highway System 37 Functioning A11 Roadway Function Class 39 A31 Light Condition 121 A12 Route Signing 45 A32 Atmospheric Conditions 123 A13 Trafficway Identifier 49 A33 Hit-And-Run 125 A14 Milepoint 53 A34 School Bus Related 129 A15 Global Position 55 A35 Rail Grade Crossing 131 A16 Special Jurisdiction 59 Identifier A17 First Harmful Event 61 A36 Notification Time EMS 133 A18 Manner of Collision 75 A37 Arrival Time EMS 137 A19 Relation to Junction 81 A38 EMS Time at Hospital 141 A20 Relation to Roadway 89 A39 Related Factors – Accident 145 A21 Trafficway Flow 95 Level Additional State 151 Information 2004 1 VEHICLE LEVEL Element Page Element Page V3 Vehicle Number 153 V20 Impact Point-Initial/Principal 291 V4 Number of Occupants 155 V21 Vehicle Role 299 V5 Registration State 159 V22 Underride/Override 301 V6 Registered Vehicle Owner 163 V23 Extent of Deformation 305 V7 Vehicle Make 167 V24 Manner of Leaving Scene 307 V8 Vehicle Model 167 V25 Motor Carrier Identification 309 V9 Body Type 249 Number V10 Model Year 253 V26 Vehicle Configuration 313 V11 Vehicle Identification Number 255 V27 Vehicle Trailing 321 V12 Bus Use 271 V28 Number of Axles 325 V13 Special Use 275 V29 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 329 V14 Emergency Use 279 V30 Cargo Body Type 333 V15 Travel Speed 281 V31 Hazardous Cargo 339 V16 Vehicle Maneuver 283 V32 Sequence of Events 343 V17 Crash Avoidance Maneuver 285 V33 Most Harmful Event 355 V18 Rollover 287 V34 Related Factors – Vehicle 365 V19 Jackknife 289 Level V35 Fire Occurrence 373 DRIVER LEVEL Element Page Element Page D3 Vehicle Number 375 D14 Previous Recorded Accidents 419 D4 Driver Presence 377 D15 Previous Recorded Suspen- 419 D5 License State 381 sions and Revocations D6 Driver Zip Code 385 D16 Previous DWI Convictions 419 D7 Non-CDL License Type/Status 387 D17 Previous Speeding 419 D8 Commercial Motor Vehicle 397 Convictions License Status D18 Previous Other Harmful MV 419 D9 Compliance with License 403 Convictions Endorsements D19 Date of FIRST Accident, 425 D10 License Compliance with 407 Suspension, Conviction Class of Vehicle D20 Date of LAST Accident, 425 D11 Compliance with License 411 Suspension, Conviction Restrictions D21 Violations Charged 429 D12 Driver Height 415 D22 Related Factors – Driver 435 D13 Driver Weight 417 Level 2 2004 PERSON LEVEL Element Page Element Page P3 Vehicle Number 453 P17 Method of Alcohol 501 P4 Person Number 455 Determination by Police P5 Non-Motorist Striking Vehicle 457 P18 Alcohol Test Type/Alcohol 505 Number Test Results P6 Age 459 P19 Police-Reported Other Drug 511 P7 Sex 461 Involvement P8 Person Type 463 P20 Method of Other Drug 513 P9 Seating Position 473 Determination - By Police P10 Restraint System Use 479 P21 Drug Test Type 515 P11 Air Bag Availability/ 483 P21 Drug Test Results 519 Deployment P22 Injury Severity 529 P12 Ejection 487 P23 Taken to Hospital or 533 P13 Ejection Path 489 Treatment Facility P14 Extrication 491 P24 Died at Scene/En Route 535 P15 Non-Motorist Location 493 P25 Death Date 537 P16 Police-Reported Alcohol 497 P26 Death Time 541 Involvement P27 Related Factors – Person 543 Level SP1 Death Certificate Number 555 SP2 Fatal Injury at Work 559 SP3 Race/Hispanic Origin 561 Appendix – Consistency Checks 581 2004 3 100. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 101. HOW TO SUBMIT Each case must have at least one person level form with INJURY SEVERITY coded as “4.” 2003 Data Enter data directly from coded FARS forms, using procedures described in the FARS MICROCOMPUTER DATA ENTRY MANUAL. 2004 Data Enter data directly from coded FARS forms (Exhibit 100-A), using procedures described in the FARS Microcomputer Data Entry Manual (MDE Manual). 102. WHEN TO SUBMIT Make submissions at anytime during the week via the Microcomputer. 103. DATA SOURCES 1. Use the ANSI D16.1-1996 Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident (Sixth Edition) for definitions in coding the FARS forms. 2. Obtain information from death certificates for persons who die as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. 3. Use the State Driver Licensing Files, Vehicle Registration Files, Highway Department Files, Accident Reports, and Vital Statistics Reports. 4. See the FARS MDE manual for instructions on obtaining data and responding to requests for data on vehicles and drivers not registered or licensed in your state. 5. The message system should be used to obtain data on involved Out-of-State drivers and vehicles. 2002 5 100-A EXHIBIT FARS CODING FORMS (ACCIDENT LEVEL) CODED BY:____________ INPUT BY: ____________ 2004 Fatality Analysis Reporting System DATE CODED:__________ DATE INPUT: __________ U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety STATE CASE NO.:_______________________________ ACCIDENT LEVEL Administration CASE NUMBER ** Number of ** Number of ** Number of STATE CONSECUTIVE Non-Motorist Vehicle Person (GSA CODES) NUMBER Forms Forms Forms (A1) (A2) Submitted (A3) Submitted (A4) Submitted (A5) CITY ** DATE 2 0 0 4 ** TIME (A9) (A7) (A8) Military Time Month, Day and Year 9999-Unknown NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM (A10) SPEED LIMIT (A23) (See Instruction Manual) Actual Miles Per Hour Except: 00-No Statutory Limit 99-Unknown ROADWAY FUNCTION CLASS (A11) RURAL URBAN 99-Unknown 01-Principal Arterial - Interstate 11-Principal Arterial - Interstate ROADWAY ALIGNMENT (A24) 02-Principal Arterial - Other 12-Principal Arterial - Other (Freeways or Expressways) 1-Straight 2-Curve 9-Unknown 03-Minor Arterial 13-Other Principal Arterial 04-Major Collector 14-Minor Arterial 05-Minor Collector 15-Collector ROADWAY PROFILE (A25) 06-Local Road or Street 16-Local Road or Street 09-Unknown Rural 19 Unknown Urban 1-Level 3-Hillcrest 9-Unknown 2-Grade 4-Sag ROUTE SIGNING (A12) 1-Interstate LOCAL STREET 8-Other