2011 Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report
Native Americans
Native Americans make up 6.2 percent of Montana's population, yet in 2010 they accounted for 15.9 percent of the state's fatalities. From 2001 to 2010, Native Americans comprised from 11.8 to 19.7 percent of the state's fatalities. Approximately 69 percent of these fatalities were alcohol-related. During the past five years, over 80 percent of Native American occupant fatalities were not wearing seat belts. Montana's tribal nations recognize the critical importance of highway safety and are actively participating in the identification and implementation of safety strategies on tribal lands.
Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan
Montana's tribal nations recognize the critical importance of highway safety and are actively participating in the identification and implementation of safety strategies on tribal lands.
Target
- Reduce the five-year average number of Native American fatalities from 36 in 2010 to 32 by 2015.
Champion
Open
