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DOT HS 812 447 October 2017
Fatality Analysis Reporting
System (FARS)
Analytical User’s Manual
1975-2016
FARS Analytical User’s Manual
1975 – 2016
U. S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Center for Statistics and Analysis
Washington, D.C. 20590
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Table of Contents • 1
Table of Contents
New in 2016 FARS ......................................................................................................... 2
Data Elements with Changes in Attributes ........................................................... 2
Summary of the SAS Naming Changes in 2016 .................................................. 4
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
FARS Operations ............................................................................................................ 6
FARS SAS Data Files ..................................................................................................... 7
FARS Data Element List ............................................................................................... 11
Data Element Definitions and Codes ............................................................................. 23
Key Data Elements ............................................................................................ 24
The ACCIDENT Data File .................................................................................. 29
The VEHICLE Data File ..................................................................................... 87
The PERSON Data File ................................................................................... 239
The PARKWORK Data File ............................................................................. 284
The PBTYPE Data File .................................................................................... 411
The CEVENT Data File ................................................................................... 435
The VEVENT Data File .................................................................................... 442
The VSOE Data File ........................................................................................ 449
The DAMAGE Data File .................................................................................. 453
The DISTRACT Data File ................................................................................ 455
The DRIMPAIR Data File................................................................................. 457
The FACTOR Data File ................................................................................... 459
The MANEUVER Data File .............................................................................. 461
The VIOLATN Data File ................................................................................... 463
The VISION Data File ...................................................................................... 467
The NMCRASH Data File ................................................................................ 469
The NMIMPAIR Data File ................................................................................ 471
The NMPRIOR Data File ................................................................................. 473
The SAFETYEQ Data File ............................................................................... 475
The VINDECODE Data File ............................................................................. 477
Appendices ................................................................................................................. 478
Appendix A: PC23 Crash Type Diagram....................................................... 479
Appendix B: Rules for Derived Data Elements ............................................. 480
Appendix C: Auxiliary Data Files ................................................................... 487
Appendix D: Additional Data Element Information ........................................ 489
Appendix E: Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year . 529
Appendix F: Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes ............................ 554
Appendix G: Changes to the FARS VIN Decoded Data Elements ................ 596
Appendix H: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data:
Availability of 2014 and 2015 Data ........................................... 600
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New in 2016 FARS
Data Elements with Changes in Attributes
Below is a list of FARS data elements that have substantial changes for 2016. Changes are
denoted in bold typeface (bold/italics for additions, bold/strikethrough for deletions). More
detailed information on each data element can be found in the FARS/CRSS Coding and
Validation Manual. NHTSA publishes these manuals for each year of data collection and they
can be found at:
NCSA Publications- FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Manuals and Documentation
DATA
ELEMENT
#
DATA
ELEMENT
NAME
SAS TABLE.NAME
COMMENTS
C19
First Harmful
Event
Accident.HARM_EV
▪ Revised Attributes: 73 (Object That
Had Fallen Fell From Motor Vehicle
In-Transport) and 31 (Other Post,
Other Pole or Other Supports).
▪ New Attribute: 74 (Road Vehicle on
Rails).
V4
Number of
Occupants
Vehicle. NUMOCCS,
Parkwork.PNUMOCCS
▪ Revised Attribute Range: from 1-95 to
1-98 (Number of Occupants).
▪ Removed Attribute: 96 (Ninety-six or
more).
V15
Trailer Vehicle
Identification
Number
Vehicle.TRLR1VIN,
Vehicle.TRLR2VIN,
Vehicle.TRLR3VIN,
Parkwork.PTRLR1VIN,
Parkwork.PTRLR2VIN,
Parkwork.PTRLR3VIN
▪ New element
Old V31
New V32
Sequence of
Events
Cevent.SOE,
Vevent.SOE,
Vsoe.SOE
▪ Revised Attributes: 73 (Object That
Had Fallen Fell From Motor Vehicle
In-Transport) and 31 (Other Post,
Other Pole or Other Supports).
▪ New Attribute: 74 (Road Vehicle on
Rails).
Old V32
New V33
Most Harmful
Event
Vehicle.M_HARM,
Parkwork.PM_HARM
▪ Revised Attributes: 73 (Object That
Had Fallen Fell From Motor Vehicle
In-Transport) and 31 (Other Post,
Other Pole or Other Supports).
▪ New Attribute: 74 (Road Vehicle on
Rails).
PC7
Speed Limit
Vehicle. VSPD_LIM
▪ Revised Attribute Range: from 5-80 to
5-95 (Speed Limit (In 5 mph
Increments))
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DATA
ELEMENT
#
DATA
ELEMENT
NAME
SAS TABLE.NAME
COMMENTS
PC19
Critical Event -
Precrash
(Events)
Vehicle.P_CRASH2
▪ Revised Attribute: 64 (From Parking
Lane/Shoulder, Median/Crossover,
Shoulder, Roadside).
PC20
Attempted
Avoidance
Maneuver
Vehicle.P_CRASH3
▪ Deleted Attributes: 02 (Braking [No
Lockup]), 03 (Braking [Lockup]), 04
(Braking [Lockup Unknown]).
▪ Added Attributes: 15 (Braking and
Unknown Steering Direction) and 16
(Braking).
▪ Revised Attribute: 99 (Unknown/Not
Reported).
P8/
NM8
Injury Severity
Person.INJ_SEV
▪ Revised Attribute: 9 (Unknown/Not
Reported).
P20/
NM19
Method of Drug
Determination
by Police
Person. DRUG_DET
▪ Revised Attribute: 2 (Drug Recognition
Expert/Evaluator (DRE) Technician
(DRT) determination).
P26/
NM25
Related Factors-
Person Level
Person.P_SF1,
Person.P_SF2,
Person.P_SF3
▪ Added Attribute: 92 (Non-Motorist
Wearing Motorcycle Helmet)
NM9-
PB36
Pedestrian/Bike
Typing -
Intersection Leg
Pbtype.PEDLEG
▪ Revised Attribute: 9 (Unknown/None
of the Above).
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Summary of the SAS Naming Changes in 2016
Locator
Code
2015
SAS Name
New 2016
SAS Name
Data Element Name
V15
N/A
Vehicle.TRLR1VIN,
Vehicle.TRLR2VIN,
Vehicle.TRLR3VIN,
Parkwork.PTRLR1VIN,
Parkwork.PTRLR2VIN,
Parkwork.PTRLR3VIN
Trailer Vehicle Identification Number
None
The data elements in RED are new to 2016 FARS.
The data elements in BLUE are changed in 2016 FARS.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Preface
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Preface
One of the primary objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is
to reduce the staggering human toll and property damage that motor vehicle traffic crashes
impose on our society. Crashes each year result in thousands of lives lost, hundreds of
thousands of injured victims, and billions of dollars in property damage. Accurate data are
required to support the development, implementation, and assessment of highway safety
programs aimed at reducing this toll. NHTSA uses data from many sources, including the
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) which began operation in 1975. Providing data
about fatal crashes involving all types of vehicles, the FARS is used to identify highway safety
problem areas, provide a basis for regulatory and consumer information initiatives, and form the
basis for cost and benefit analyses of highway safety initiatives.
FARS is a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes with a set of data files documenting all
qualifying fatalities that occurred within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico
since 1975. To qualify as a FARS case, the crash had to involve a motor vehicle traveling on a
trafficway customarily open to the public, and must have resulted in the death of a motorist or a
non-motorist within 30 days of the crash.
This multi-year analytical user’s manual provides documentation on the historical coding
practices of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System from 1975 to 2016. In other words, this
manual presents the evolution of FARS coding from inception through present. The manual
includes the data elements that are contained in FARS and other useful information that will
enable the users to become familiar with the data system. The FARS/NASS GES and
FARS/CRSS Coding and Validation Manuals provide more detailed definitions for each data
element and attribute for a given year. Years 2001 to current are available at:
NCSA Publications- FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Manuals and Documentation.
The compilation of FARS data for more than four decades has been a priority for NHTSA.
These data store valuable information that have been preserved over time and are available for
present and future use. This analytical user’s manual should help improve the usefulness and
accessibility of the FARS data. With the exception of personal notes, there is no reason to keep
older versions of this reference manual. All information in earlier editions has been retained in
this newer version.
Thank you for your interest in highway traffic safety.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual FARS Operations
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FARS Operations
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), which became operational in 1975, contains
data on a census of fatal traffic crashes within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico. To be included in FARS, a crash must involve a motor vehicle traveling on a
trafficway customarily open to the public, and must result in the death of an occupant of a
vehicle or a non-occupant within 30 days (720 hours) of the crash.
FARS is directed by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), which is a
component of NHTSA. NHTSA has a cooperative agreement with an agency in each State’s
government to provide information on all qualifying fatal crashes in the State. These agreements
are managed by NCSA's FARS Program staff. Trained State employees, called “FARS
Analysts,” are responsible for gathering, translating, and transmitting their State’s data to NCSA
in a standard format. The number of analysts varies by State.
FARS data are obtained from various States’ documents, such as:
• Police Crash Reports
• Death Certificates
• State Vehicle Registration Files
• Coroner/Medical Examiner Reports
• State Driver Licensing Files
• State Highway Department Data
• Emergency Medical Service Reports
• Vital Statistics and other State Records
From these documents, the analysts code more than 100 FARS data elements. The specific
data elements may be modified slightly each year to conform to changing user needs, vehicle
characteristics, and highway safety emphasis areas. The data collected within FARS do not
include any personal identifying information, such as names, addresses, or social security
numbers. Thus, any data kept in FARS data files and made available to the public fully conform
to the Privacy Act.
Each analyst interprets and codes data directly onto an electronic data file. The data are
automatically checked when entered for acceptable range values and for consistency, enabling
the analyst to make corrections immediately. Several programs continually monitor and improve
the completeness and accuracy of the data.
Each analyst uses a coding manual which provides a set of written instructions on how to
transfer the information from a police accident/crash report (PAR) to the FARS data. To
augment the coding manual, classes are held each year to train the coders, and a system wide
FARS meeting is held to reinforce uniform coding practices.
After the data file is created, quality checks are performed on the data. When these are
completed, the electronic data are made available to the public. The FARS data are also used
to respond to requests from the international and national highway safety communities, state
and local governments, the Congress, federal agencies, research organizations, industry, the
media, and private citizens. Annual FARS data files are available for 1975 through 2016.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual FARS SAS Data Files
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FARS SAS Data Files
FARS data are made available to the public in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) data files as
well as Database Files (DBF). Over the years, changes have been made to the type of data
collected and the way the data are presented in the data files. Some data files have been
discontinued and new ones have been created. For the current data collection year there are
20 data files.
This manual describes the 20 current data files as well as previously discontinued data files.
The 20 current data files are: Accident, Vehicle, Person, Parkwork, Pbtype, Cevent, Vevent,
Vsoe, Damage, Distract, Drimpair, Factor, Maneuver, Nmimpair, Nmprior, Nmcrash, Safetyeq,
Violatn, Vindecode, and Vision data files. Eleven of these data files contain one data element
each in which the analyst could code multiple responses: Damage, Distract, Drimpair, Factor,
Maneuver, Nmimpair, Nmprior, Nmcrash, Safetyeq, Violatn, and Vision. That is, the
FARS/CRSS Coding and Validation Manual instructs coders to “select all that apply” for these
data elements. Discontinued data files are included after the current data files. The Vehnit data
file was replaced by the Parkwork data file and its data element history can be found in the
Parkwork data file.
The data files are presented with their data elements in the Data Elements Definitions and
Codes section. For each of the data elements, a brief definition is provided along with any
additional information which could assist analyses. SAS names and values are also provided
for the data elements. Discontinued data elements are moved to the end of the data file.
The SAS data files and years of availability are:
• Accident - (1975-current): This data file contains information about crash characteristics
and environmental conditions at the time of the crash. There is one record per crash.
• Vehicle - (1975-current): This data file contains information describing the in-transport
motor vehicles and the drivers of in-transport motor vehicle who are involved in the
crash. There is one record per in-transport motor vehicle. Parked and working vehicle
information is in the Parkwork data file.
• Person - (1975-current): This data file contains information describing all persons
involved in the crash including motorists (i.e., drivers and passengers of in-transport
motor vehicles) and non-motorists (e.g., pedestrians and pedalcyclists). It provides
information such as age, sex, vehicle occupant restraint use, and injury severity. There
is one record per person.
• Parkwork - (2010-current): This data file contains information about parked and working
vehicles that were involved in FARS crashes. A parked vehicle is a motor vehicle which
is stopped off the roadway. A working vehicle is used to indicate that this is a motor
vehicle that was in the act of performing highway construction, maintenance or utility
work related to the trafficway when it became an involved in the crash. Data users are
strongly advised to consult the annual FARS/CRSS Coding and Validation Manuals for a
detailed description. There is one record per parked/working vehicle.
• Pbtype – (2014-current): This data file contains information about crashes between
motor vehicles and pedestrians, people on personal conveyances and bicyclists. Data
from the crash are enter into the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT).
The output fields from PBCAT, including the pre-crash actions of the parties involved
(crash type), are included in this data set. There is one record for each pedestrian,
bicyclist or person on a personal conveyance.
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• Cevent – (2010-current): This data file contains information for all of the qualifying
events (i.e., both harmful and non-harmful involving in-transport motor vehicles) which
occurred in the crash. It details the chronological sequence of events resulting from an
unstabilized situation that constitutes a motor vehicle traffic crash. There is one record
per event. Included in each record is a description of the event or object contacted (e.g.,
ran off road-right, crossed center line, guardrail, parked motor vehicle), the vehicles
involved, and the vehicles’ area of impact.
• Vevent – (2010-current): This data file contains the sequence of events for each in-
transport motor vehicle involved in the crash. This data file has the same data elements
as the Cevent data file. In addition, this data file has a data element that records the
sequential event number for each vehicle (VEVENTNUM). There is one record for each
event for each in-transport motor vehicle.
• Vsoe – (2010-current): This data file contains the sequence of events for each in-
transport motor vehicle involved in the crash. This data file has a subset of the data
elements contained in the Vevent data file (It is a simplified Vevent data file). There is
one record for each event for each in-transport motor vehicle.
• Damage - (2012-current): This data file contains information about all of the areas on
this vehicle that were damaged in the crash. There is one record per damaged area.
• Distract - (2010-current): This data file contains information about driver distractions.
There is at least one record per in-transport motor vehicle. Each distraction is a separate
record.
• Drimpair - (2010-current): This data file contains information about physical impairments
of drivers of motor vehicles. There is one record per impairment and there is at least one
record for each driver of an in-transport motor vehicle.
• Factor - (2010-current): This data file contains information about vehicle circumstances
which may have contributed to the crash. There is at least one record per in-transport
motor vehicle. Each factor is a separate record.
• Maneuver - (2010-current): This data file contains information about actions taken by
the driver to avoid something or someone in the road. There is at least one record per
in-transport motor vehicle. Each maneuver is a separate record.
• Violatn - (2010-current): This data file contains information about violations which were
charged to drivers. There is at least one record per in-transport motor vehicle. Each
violation is a separate record.
• Vision - (2010-current): This data file contains information about circumstances which
may have obscured the driver’s vision. There is at least one record per in-transport
motor vehicle. Each obstruction is a separate record.
• Nmcrash - (2010-current): This data file contains information about any contributing
circumstances or improper actions of people who are not occupants of motor vehicles
(e.g., pedestrians and bicyclists) noted on the PAR. There is one record per action and
there is at least one record for each person who is not an occupant of a motor vehicle.
• Nmimpair - (2010-current): This data file contains information about physical
impairments of people who are not occupants of motor vehicles. There is one record per
impairment and there is at least one record for each person who is not an occupant of a
motor vehicle.
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• Nmprior - (2010-current): This data file contains information about the actions of people
who are not occupants of motor vehicles (e.g., pedestrians and bicyclists) at the time of
their involvement in the crash. There is one record per action and there is at least one
record for each person who is not an occupant of a motor vehicle.
• Safetyeq - (2010-current): This data file contains information about safety equipment
used by people who are not occupants of motor vehicles. There is one record per
equipment item, and there is at least one record for each person who is not an occupant
of a motor vehicle.
• Vindecode - (2013-current): This data file contains vehicle descriptors for all vehicles,
mainly passenger vehicles, trucks and motorcycles, based on the vehicle’s VIN which is
decoded using the VINtelligence program. There is one record per vehicle.
Discontinued Data Files
• Vehnit - (2005-2009): This data file contains information about parked and working
vehicles that were involved in FARS crashes. Prior to the Vehnit creation, the vehicles
Not-In-Transport were not included in the FARS data. This data file had the same list of
data elements and SAS structure as the Vehicle data file where the UNITTYPE of the
vehicle is 2, 3, or 4. The vehicle data file will have the vehicles in-transport where the
UNITYPE of the vehicle is 1. Beginning in 2010, FARS discontinued the Vehnit data file
and introduced the Parkwork data file. There is one record per parked/working vehicle.
This data file was replaced in 2010 with the Parkwork data file. See the Parkwork data
file in the Data Element Definitions and Codes section for the element history of this data
file.
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FARS Analytical User’s Manual FARS Data Element List
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FARS Data Element List
The following lists all SAS data elements with their SAS data file locations.
DATA ELEMENT LIST
C1/V1/D1/PC1/
P1/NM1 State Number STATE 24
C2/V2/D2/PC2/
P2/NM2 Consecutive Number ST_CASE 25
V3/D3/PC3/
P3/NM4 Vehicle Number VEH_NO 26
P4/NM3 Person Number PER_NO 27
C18 Event Number EVENTNUM 28
C18 Vehicle Event Number VEVENTNUM 28
The ACCIDENT Data File 29
C3 Number of Forms Submitted for Persons
Not in Motor Vehicles PEDS 30
C3A Number of Persons Not in Motor Vehicles
in Transport (MVIT) PERNOTMVIT 30
C4 Number of Vehicle Forms Submitted- ALL VE_TOTAL 31
C4A Number of Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT) VE_FORMS 32
C4B Number of Parked/Working Vehicles PVH_INVL 33
C5 Number of Forms Submitted for Persons
in Motor Vehicles PERSONS 34
C5A Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles
in Transport (MVIT) PERMVIT 35
C6 County COUNTY 36
C7 City CITY 37
C8A Month of Crash MONTH 38
C8B Day of Crash DAY 38
C8C Day of Week DAY_WEEK 39
C8D Year of Crash YEAR 39
C9A Hour of Crash HOUR 40
C9B Minute of Crash MINUTE 40
C10 Trafficway Identifier TWAY_ID 41
C10 Trafficway Identifier TWAY_ID2 41
C11 Route Signing ROUTE 42
C12A Land Use RUR_URB 43
C12B Functional System FUNC_SYS 44
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C13 Ownership RD_OWNER 45
C14 National Highway System NHS 46
C15 Special Jurisdiction SP_JUR 47
C16 Milepoint MILEPT 48
C17A Latitude LATITUDE 49
C17B Longitude LONGITUD 50
C19 First Harmful Event HARM_EV 51
C20 Manner of Collision MAN_COLL 55
C21A Relation to Junction- Within Interchange Area RELJCT1 56
C21B Relation to Junction- Specific Location RELJCT2 56
C22 Type of Intersection TYP_INT 58
C23 Relation to Trafficway REL_ROAD 59
C24 Work Zone WRK_ZONE 60
C25 Light Condition LGT_COND 61
C26 Atmospheric Conditions WEATHER 62
C26 Atmospheric Conditions WEATHER1 62
C26 Atmospheric Conditions WEATHER2 62
C27 School Bus Related SCH_BUS 63
C28 Rail Grade Crossing Identifier RAIL 64
C29A Hour of Notification NOT_HOUR 65
C29B Minute of Notification NOT_MIN 65
C30A Hour of Arrival at Scene ARR_HOUR 66
C30B Minute of Arrival at Scene ARR_MIN 66
C31A Hour of EMS Arrival at Hospital HOSP_HR 67
C31B Minute of EMS Arrival at Hospital HOSP_MIN 67
C32 Related Factors- Crash Level CF1 68
C32 Related Factors- Crash Level CF2 68
C32 Related Factors- Crash Level CF3 68
C100 Number of Drinking Drivers DRUNK_DR 74
C101 Fatalities FATALS 70
Federal Highway (discontinued) FED_AID 71
Hit and Run (discontinued) HIT_RUN 72
Land Use (discontinued) LAND_USE 73
Roadway Alignment (discontinued) ALIGNMNT 75
Roadway Function Class (discontinued) ROAD_FNC 76
Roadway Profile (discontinued) PROFILE 77
Roadway Surface Condition (discontinued) SUR_COND 78
Roadway Surface Type (discontinued) PAVE_TYP 79
Speed Limit (discontinued) SP_LIMIT 80
Total Lanes in Roadway (discontinued) NO_LANES 81
Traffic Control Device (discontinued) TRA_CONT 82
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Traffic Control Device Functioning
(discontinued) T_CONT_F 84
Trafficway Description (discontinued) TRAF_FLO 85
Vehicles in Transport (discontinued) VEHICLES 86
The VEHICLE Data File 87
V4 Number of Occupants NUMOCCS 88
V5 Unit Type UNITTYPE 89
V6 Hit and Run HIT_RUN 90
V7 Registration State REG_STAT 91
V8 Registered Vehicle Owner OWNER 93
V9 Vehicle Make MAKE 94
V10 Vehicle Model MODEL 99
V11 Body Type BODY_TYP 101
V12 Vehicle Model Year MOD_YEAR 106
V13 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) VIN 107
V14 Vehicle Trailing TOW_VEH 108
V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number TRLR1VIN 109
V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number TRLR2VIN 109
V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number TRLR3VIN 109
V16 Jackknife J_KNIFE 110
V17 Motor Carrier Identification Number (MCID) MCARR_ID 111
V17A MCID Issuing Authority MCARR_I1 112
V17B MCID Identification Number MCARR_I2 113
V18 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 114
V19 Vehicle Configuration V_CONFIG 115
V21 Cargo Body Type CARGO_BT 117
V21A/HM1 Hazardous Material Involvement HAZ_INV 119
V21B/HM2 Hazardous Material Placard HAZ_PLAC 119
V21C/HM3 Hazardous Material Identification Number HAZ_ID 119
V21D/HM4 Hazardous Material Class Number HAZ_CNO 120
V21E/HM5 Release of Hazardous Material from the
Cargo Compartment HAZ_REL 120
V22 Bus Use BUS_USE 121
V23 Special Use SPEC_USE 122
V24 Emergency Motor Vehicle Use EMER_USE 123
V25 Travel Speed TRAV_SP 124
V26 Underride/Override UNDERIDE 125
V27 Rollover ROLLOVER 126
V28 Location of Rollover ROLINLOC 127
V29A Initial Contact Point IMPACT1 128
V30 Extent of Damage DEFORMED 129
V31 Vehicle Removal TOWED 130
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V33 Most Harmful Event M_HARM 131
V34 Related Factors- Vehicle Level VEH_SC1 135
V34 Related Factors- Vehicle Level VEH_SC2 135
V35 Fire Occurrence FIRE_EXP 137
V100 Make Model Combined MAK_MOD 138
V101 VIN Character 1 VIN_1 139
V102 VIN Character 2 VIN_2 140
V103 VIN Character 3 VIN_3 141
V104 VIN Character 4 VIN_4 142
V105 VIN Character 5 VIN_5 143
V106 VIN Character 6 VIN_6 144
V107 VIN Character 7 VIN_7 145
V108 VIN Character 8 VIN_8 146
V109 VIN Character 9 VIN_9 147
V110 VIN Character 10 VIN_10 148
V111 VIN Character 11 VIN_11 149
V112 VIN Character 12 VIN_12 150
V150 Fatalities in Vehicle DEATHS 151
V151 Driver Drinking DR_DRINK 152
D4 Driver Presence DR_PRES 153
D5 Driver’s License State L_STATE 154
D6 Driver’s ZIP Code DR_ZIP 155
D7A Non-CDL License Type L_TYPE 156
D7B Non-CDL License Status L_STATUS 156
D8 Commercial Motor Vehicle License Status CDL_STAT 158
D9 Compliance with CDL Endorsements L_ENDORS 159
D10 License Compliance with Class of Vehicle L_COMPL 160
D11 Compliance with License Restrictions L_RESTRI 161
D12 Driver Height DR_HGT 162
D13 Driver Weight DR_WGT 163
D14 Previous Recorded Crashes PREV_ACC 164
D15 Previous Recorded Suspensions and
Revocations PREV_SUS 165
D16 Previous DWI Convictions PREV_DWI 166
D17 Previous Speeding Convictions PREV_SPD 167
D18 Previous Other Moving Violation Convictions PREV_OTH 168
D19A Month of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction FIRST_MO 169
D19B Year of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction FIRST_YR 170
D20A Month of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction LAST_MO 171
D20B Year of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction LAST_YR 172
D22 Speeding Related SPEEDREL 173
D24 Related Factors- Driver Level DR_SF1 174
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level DR_SF2 174
D24 Related Factors- Driver Level DR_SF3 174
D24 Related Factors- Driver Level DR_SF4 174
PC5 Trafficway Description VTRAFWAY 180
PC6 Total Lanes in Roadway VNUM_LAN 181
PC7 Speed Limit VSPD_LIM 182
PC8 Roadway Alignment VALIGN 183
PC9 Roadway Grade VPROFILE 184
PC10 Roadway Surface Type VPAVETYP 185
PC11 Roadway Surface Condition VSURCOND 186
PC12 Traffic Control Device VTRAFCON 187
PC13 Traffic Control Device Functioning VTCONT_F 188
PC17 Pre-Event Movement
(Prior To Recognition of Critical Event) P_CRASH1 189
PC19 Critical Event- Precrash P_CRASH2 190
PC20 Attempted Avoidance Maneuver P_CRASH3 192
PC21 Pre-Impact Stability PCRASH4 193
PC22 Pre-Impact Location PCRASH5 194
PC23 Crash Type ACC_TYPE 195
Axle (discontinued) AXLES 198
Carburetion (discontinued) CARBUR 199
Crash Avoidance Maneuver (discontinued) AVOID 200
Cubic Inch Displacement (discontinued) DISPLACE 201
Curb Weight (discontinued) VIN_WGT 202
Driver Training (discontinued) DR_TRAIN 203
Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued) D_VISION1 204
Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued) D_VISION2 204
Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued) D_VISION3 204
Fuel Code (discontinued) FUELCODE 205
Hazardous Cargo (discontinued) HAZ_CARG 206
Most Damaged Area (discontinued) IMPACT2 207
Motorcycle Dry Weight (discontinued) MCYCL_WT 208
Motorcycle Engine Displacement (CC)
(discontinued) MCYCL_DS 209
Motorcycle Type (discontinued) MCYCL_TY 210
Number of Cylinders (discontinued) CYLINDER 211
Number of Motorcycle Engine Cycles
(discontinued) MCYCL_CY 212
Number of Wheels/Drive Wheels
(discontinued) WHLDRWHL 213
Original Tire Size (discontinued) TIRE_SZE 214
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ1 215
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ2 215
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Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ3 215
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ4 215
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ5 215
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ6 215
Truck Shipping Weight (discontinued) TRK_WT 217
Truck Shipping Weight Variance (discontinued) TRKWTVAR 218
Truck Ton Rating (discontinued) TON_RAT 219
Truck VIN Restraint Type (discontinued) VIN_REST 220
Truck Weight Rating (discontinued) WGTCD_TR 221
Vehicle Maneuver (discontinued) VEH_MAN 222
Vehicle Role (discontinued) IMPACTS 223
VIN Body Type (discontinued) VIN_BT 227
VIN Length (discontinued) VIN_LNGT 231
VIN Make (discontinued) VINMAKE 232
VIN Model (discontinued) VINA_MOD 233
VIN Model Year (discontinued) VINMODYR 234
VIN Truck Series (discontinued) SER_TR 235
VIN Vehicle Type (discontinued) VINTYPE 236
Wheelbase Short (discontinued) WHLBS_SH 237
Wheelbase Long (discontinued) WHLBS_LG 238
The PERSON Data File 239
P5/NM5 Age AGE 240
P6/NM6 Sex SEX 241
P7/NM7 Person Type PER_TYP 242
P8/NM8 Injury Severity INJ_SEV 243
P9 Seating Position SEAT_POS 244
P10 Restraint System/Helmet Use REST_USE 246
P11 Indication of Misuse of Restraint System/
Helmet REST_MIS 248
P12 Air Bag Deployed AIR_BAG 249
P13 Ejection EJECTION 251
P14 Ejection Path EJ_PATH 252
P15 Extrication EXTRICAT 253
P16/NM15 Police Reported Alcohol Involvement DRINKING 254
P17/NM16 Method of Alcohol Determination by Police ALC_DET 255
P18A/NM17A Alcohol Test Status ALC_STATUS 256
P18B/NM17B Alcohol Test Type ATST_TYP 257
P18C/NM17C Alcohol Test Result ALC_RES 258
P19/NM18 Police Reported Drug Involvement DRUGS 259
P20/NM19 Method of Drug Determination by Police DRUG_DET 260
P21A/NM20A Drug Test Status DSTATUS 261
P21B/NM20B Drug Test Type DRUGTST1 261
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P21B/NM20B Drug Test Type DRUGTST2 261
P21B/NM20B Drug Test Type DRUGTST3 261
P21C/NM20C Drug Test Result DRUGRES1 262
P21C/NM20C Drug Test Result DRUGRES2 262
P21C/NM20C Drug Test Result DRUGRES3 262
P22/NM21 Transported to First Treatment Facility HOSPITAL 263
P23/NM22 Died at Scene/En Route DOA 264
P24A/NM23A Month of Death DEATH_MO 265
P24B/NM23B Day of Death DEATH_DA 265
P24C/NM23C Year of Death DEATH_YR 266
P25/NM24 Death Time DEATH_TM 267
P25A/NM24A Hour of Death DEATH_HR 267
P25B/NM24B Minute of Death DEATH_MN 268
P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level P_SF1 269
P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level P_SF2 269
P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level P_SF3 269
P100A Lag Hours LAG_HRS 274
P100B Lag Minutes LAG_MINS 274
SP2 Fatal Injury at Work WORK_INJ 275
SP3A Race RACE 276
SP3B Hispanic Origin HISPANIC 277
NM4 Number of Motor Vehicle Striking Non-Motorist STR_VEH 278
NM10 Non-Motorist Location at Time of Crash LOCATION 279
Automatic Restraint (discontinued) AUT_REST 281
Death Certificate Number (discontinued) CERT_NO 282
Manual Restraint (discontinued) MAN_REST 283
The PARKWORK Data File 284
C4A Number of Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT) PVE_FORMS 285
C8A Month of Crash PMONTH 286
C8B Day of Crash PDAY 286
C9A Hour of Crash PHOUR 287
C9B Minute of Crash PMINUTE 287
C19 First Harmful Event PHARM_EV 288
C20 Manner of Collision PMAN_COLL 291
V4 Number of Occupants PNUMOCCS 292
V5 Unit Type PTYPE 293
V6 Hit and Run PHIT_RUN 294
V7 Registration State PREG_STAT 295
V8 Registered Vehicle Owner POWNER 297
V9 Vehicle Make PMAKE 298
V10 Vehicle Model PMODEL 302
V11 Body Type PBODYTYP 303
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V12 Vehicle Model Year PMODYEAR 306
V13 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) PVIN 307
V14 Vehicle Trailing PTRAILER 308
V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number PTRLR1VIN 309
V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number PTRLR2VIN 309
V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number PTRLR3VIN 309
V17 Motor Carrier Identification Number PMCARR_ID 310
V17A MCID Issuing Authority PMCARR_I1 311
V17B MCID Identification Number PMCARR_I2 312
V18 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating PGVWR 313
V19 Vehicle Configuration PV_CONFIG 314
V20 Cargo Body Type PCARGTYP 315
V21A/HM1 Hazardous Material Involvement PHAZ_INV 316
V21B/HM2 Hazardous Material Placard PHAZPLAC 316
V21C/HM3 Hazardous Material Identification Number PHAZ_ID 316
V21D/HM4 Hazardous Material Class Number PHAZ_CNO 317
V21E/HM5 Release of Hazardous Material from the
Cargo Compartment PHAZ_REL 317
V22 Bus Use PBUS_USE 318
V23 Special Use PSP_USE 319
V24 Emergency Motor Vehicle Use PEM_USE 320
V26 Underride/Override PUNDERIDE 321
V29A Initial Contact Point PIMPACT1 322
V30 Extent of Damage PVEH_SEV 323
V31 Vehicle Removal PTOWED 324
V33 Most Harmful Event PM_HARM 325
V34 Related Factors – Vehicle Level PVEH_SC1 328
V34 Related Factors – Vehicle Level PVEH_SC2 328
V35 Fire Occurrence PFIRE 330
V100 Make Model Combined PMAK_MOD 331
V101 VIN Character 1 PVIN_1 332
V102 VIN Character 2 PVIN_2 333
V103 VIN Character 3 PVIN_3 334
V104 VIN Character 4 PVIN_4 335
V105 VIN Character 5 PVIN_5 336
V106 VIN Character 6 PVIN_6 337
V107 VIN Character 7 PVIN_7 338
V108 VIN Character 8 PVIN_8 339
V109 VIN Character 9 PVIN_9 340
V110 VIN Character 10 PVIN_10 341
V111 VIN Character 11 PVIN_11 342
V112 VIN Character 12 PVIN_12 343
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V150 Fatalities in Vehicle PDEATHS 344
Axle (discontinued) AXLES 345
Carburetion (discontinued) PCARBUR 346
Crash Avoidance Maneuver (discontinued) AVOID 347
Commercial Motor Vehicle License Status
(discontinued) CDL_STAT 348
Compliance with CDL Endorsements
(discontinued) L_ENDORS 349
Compliance with License Restrictions
(discontinued) L_RESTRI 350
Cubic Inch Displacement (discontinued) PDISPLACE 351
Curb Weight (discontinued) PVIN_WGT 352
Driver Drinking (discontinued) DR_DRINK 353
Driver Height (discontinued) DR_HGT 354
Driver Presence (discontinued) DR_PRES 355
Driver Weight (discontinued) DR_WGT 356
Driver’s License State (discontinued) L_STATE 357
Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued) D_VISION1 358
Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued) D_VISION2 358
Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued) D_VISION3 358
Driver’s ZIP Code (discontinued) DR_ZIP 359
Fuel Code (discontinued) PFUECODE 360
Hazardous Cargo (discontinued) HAZ_CARG 361
Jackknife (discontinued) J_KNIFE 362
License Compliance with Class of Vehicle
(discontinued) L_COMPL 363
Location of Rollover (discontinued) ROLINLOC 364
Month of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction
(discontinued) FIRST_MO 365
Month of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction
(discontinued) LAST_MO 366
Most Damaged Area (discontinued) PIMPACT2 367
Motorcycle Dry Weight (discontinued) PMCYCL_WT 368
Motorcycle Engine Displacement (CC)
(discontinued) PMCYCL_DS 369
Non-CDL License Status (discontinued) L_STATUS 370
Non-CDL License Type (discontinued) L_TYPE 370
Number of Cylinders (discontinued) PCYLINDER 371
Number of Motorcycle Engine Cycles
(discontinued) PMCYCL_CY 372
Number of Wheels/Drive Wheels
(discontinued) PWHLDRWHL 373
Original Tire Size (discontinued) PTIRE_SZE 374
Previous DWI Convictions (discontinued) PREV_DWI 375
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Previous Other Harmful Moving Violation
Convictions (discontinued) PREV_OTH 376
Previous Recorded Crashes (discontinued) PREV_ACC 377
Previous Recorded Suspensions and
Revocations (discontinued) PREV_SUS 378
Previous Speeding Convictions (discontinued) PREV_SPD 379
Rollover (discontinued) ROLLOVER 383
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ1 384
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ2 384
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ3 384
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ4 384
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ5 384
Sequence of Events (discontinued) SEQ6 384
Speeding Related (discontinued) SPEEDREL 385
Travel Speed (discontinued) TRAV_SP 386
Truck Ton Rating (discontinued) PTON_RAT 387
Truck Shipping Weight (discontinued) PTRK_WT 388
Truck Shipping Weight Variance
(discontinued) PTRKWTVAR 389
Truck VIN Restraint Type (discontinued) PVIN_REST 390
Truck Weight Rating (discontinued) PWGTCD_TR 391
Vehicle Maneuver (discontinued) VEH_MAN 392
Vehicle Role (discontinued) IMPACTS 393
VIN Body Type (discontinued) PVIN_BT 394
VIN Length (discontinued) PVIN_LNGT 398
VIN Make (discontinued) PVINMAKE 399
VIN Model (discontinued) PVINA_MOD 400
VIN Model Year (discontinued) PVINMODYR 401
VIN Truck Series (discontinued) PSER_TR 402
VIN Vehicle Type (discontinued) PVINTYPE 403
Wheelbase Long (discontinued) PWHLBS_LG 407
Wheelbase Short (discontinued) PWHLBS_SH 408
Year of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction
(discontinued) FIRST_YR 409
Year of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction
(discontinued) LAST_YR 410
The PBTYPE Data File 411
P5/NM5 Age PBAGE 412
P6/NM6 Sex PBSEX 413
P7/NM7 Person Type PBPTYPE 414
NM9-PB27 Marked Crosswalk Present PBCWALK 415
NM9-PB28 Sidewalk Present PBSWALK 416
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NM9-PB29 School Zone PBSZONE 417
NM9-PB30 Crash Type – Pedestrian PEDCTYPE 418
NM9-PB30B Crash Type – Bicycle BIKECTYPE 420
NM9-PB31 Crash Location – Pedestrian PEDLOC 422
NM9-PB31B Crash Location – Bicycle BIKELOC 423
NM9-PB32 Pedestrian Position PEDPOS 424
NM9-PB32B Bicyclist Position BIKEPOS 425
NM9-PB33 Pedestrian Initial Direction of Travel PEDDIR 426
NM9-PB33B Bicyclist Initial Direction of Travel BIKEDIR 427
NM9-PB34 Motorist Initial Direction of Travel MOTDIR 428
NM9-PB35 Motorist Maneuver MOTMAN 429
NM9-PB36 Intersection Leg PEDLEG 430
NM9-PB37 Pedestrian Scenario PEDSNR 431
NM9-PB38 Crash Group – Pedestrian PEDCGP 433
NM9-PB38B Crash Group – Bicycle BIKECGP 434
The CEVENT Data File 435
C18 Vehicle Number (This Vehicle) VNUMBER1 436
C18 Area of Impact (This Vehicle) AOI1 437
V31 Sequence of Events SOE 438
C18 Vehicle Number (Other Vehicle) VNUMBER2 440
C18 Area of Impact (Other Vehicle) AOI2 441
The VEVENT Data File 442
C18 Vehicle Number (This Vehicle) VNUMBER1 443
C18 Area of Impact (This Vehicle) AOI1 444
V31 Sequence of Events SOE 445
C18 Vehicle Number (Other Vehicle) VNUMBER2 447
C18 Area of Impact (Other Vehicle) AOI2 448
The VSOE Data File 449
C18 Area of Impact Associated with the Event AOI 450
V31 Sequence of Events SOE 451
The DAMAGE Data File 453
V28B Damaged Areas MDAREAS 454
The DISTRACT Data File 455
PC16 Driver Distracted By MDRDSTRD 456
The DRIMPAIR Data File 457
D23 Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash-
Driver DRIMPAIR 458
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The FACTOR Data File 459
PC4 Contributing Circumstances, Motor Vehicle MFACTOR 460
The MANEUVER Data File 461
PC15 Driver Maneuvered to Avoid MDRMANAV 462
The VIOLATN Data File 463
D21 Violations Charged MVIOLATN 464
The VISION Data File 467
PC14 Driver’s Vision Obscured by MVISOBSC 468
The NMCRASH Data File 469
NM12 Non-Motorist Contributing Circumstances MTM_CRSH 470
The NMIMPAIR Data File 471
NM14 Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash-
Non-Motorist NMIMPAIR 472
The NMPRIOR Data File 473
NM11 Non-Motorist Action/Circumstances MPR_ACT 474
The SAFETYEQ Data File 475
NM13 Non-Motorist Safety Equipment Use MSAFEQMT 476
The VINDECODE Data File 477
See Appendix F: Changes to the VIN Decoded Data Elements 587
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Data Element Definitions and Codes
This section represents the majority of the manual. It provides detailed information on the data
elements, including definitions, SAS names, attribute codes and attribute labels. Over the years,
changes have been made to the data collected. Some data elements have been dropped, new
ones added, and coding of individual data elements has changed. Coding changes and the
years for which individual attributes are available are shown for each data element. The
FARS/CRSS Coding and Validation Manual contains a detailed description of each data
element including coding instructions and attribute definitions. The Coding Manual is published
for each year of data collection. Years 2001 to current are available at:
NCSA Publications- FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Manuals and Documentation.
The data elements are listed here under the primary data file in which the data are stored.
Some data elements are provided in more than one data file to facilitate analyses analyses but
they are not repeated. For example, Month of Crash (MONTH) is a crash-level data element
but for convenience it is also provided in the Vehicle, Parkwork and Person files.
All data elements are numeric except the following, which are character:
• C13 Trafficway Identifier (TWAY_ID, TWAY_ID2) [30]
• C27 Rail Grade Crossing Identifier (RAIL) [7]
• V13 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN, PVIN) [12]
• V16 & V16B Motor Carrier ID (MCARR_ID) [11], (MCARR_I2) [9]
• V101-V112 VIN Characters 1-12 (VIN_1, VIN_2, VIN_3, VIN_4, VIN_5, VIN_6, VIN_7,
VIN_8, VIN_9, VIN_10, VIN_11, VIN_12, PVIN_1, PVIN_2, PVIN_3, PVIN_4, PVIN_5,
PVIN_6, PVIN_7, PVIN_8, PVIN_9, PVIN_10, PVIN_11, PVIN_12) [1]
• V200-V280 VIN decoded data elements in the Vindecode data file [255]
• NM9-PB37 Pedestrian Scenario (PEDSNR) [10]
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All of the data files contain the following two (2) crash-level data elements:
Key Data Elements
C1/V1/D1/PC1/P1/NM1 State Number
Definition: This data element identifies the state in which the crash occurred. The codes are
from the General Services Administration’s (GSA) publication of worldwide Geographic Location
Codes (GLC).
Additional Information: GSA state data elements except for 43, Puerto Rico. The State in
which the vehicle is registered, REG_STAT, is found in the Vehicle data file; the coding is the
same.
SAS Name: STATE
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
1 Alabama 31 Nebraska
2 Alaska 32 Nevada
4 Arizona 33 New Hampshire
5 Arkansas 34 New Jersey
6 California 35 New Mexico
8 Colorado 36 New York
9 Connecticut 37 North Carolina
10 Delaware 38 North Dakota
11 District of Columbia 39 Ohio
12 Florida 40 Oklahoma
13 Georgia 41 Oregon
15 Hawaii 42 Pennsylvania
16 Idaho 43 Puerto Rico
17 Illinois 44 Rhode Island
18 Indiana 45 South Carolina
19 Iowa 46 South Dakota
20 Kansas 47 Tennessee
21 Kentucky 48 Texas
22 Louisiana 49 Utah
23 Maine 50 Vermont
24 Maryland 52 Virgin Islands (since 2004)
25 Massachusetts 51 Virginia
26 Michigan 53 Washington
27 Minnesota 54 West Virginia
28 Mississippi 55 Wisconsin
29 Missouri 56 Wyoming
30 Montana
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C2/V2/D2/PC2/P2/NM2 Consecutive Number
Definition: This data element is the unique case number assigned to each crash. It appears
on each data file and is used to merge information from the data files together.
Additional Information: This data element is a combination of the GSA State code and an
assigned consecutive number. It is assigned by the data entry system to each crash and is the
unique identifier for the crash within the year. It is used as the key, when any two of these files
from the same year are merged.
This data element is stored as a numeric data element of six characters; the first two characters
are the State code, and the next four characters are case number, with leading zeros if
necessary.
SAS Name: ST_CASE
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
xxxxxx Two Characters for State Code followed by Four Characters for
Case Number
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All of the vehicle level data files contain the preceding accident level data elements as well as
VEH_NO:
V3/D3/PC3/P3/NM4 Vehicle Number
Definition: This data element is the consecutive number assigned to each vehicle in the case.
This data element appears on each vehicle level data file and is used in conjunction with the
ST_CASE data element to merge information from vehicle level data files.
Additional Information: All vehicles will have a positive integer value. The value 0 is only used
for non-motorists (pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) in the Person File. There are no corresponding
Vehicle records for non-motorists. ST_CASE and VEH_NO may be used to merge the
complete Person File to the Accident File, but including the Vehicle File in the merge will
eliminate non-motorists from the merged data.
Non-Occupants have VEH_NO = 0, in this case see STR_VEH (N_MOT_NO prior to 2011)
under Non-Motorist Striking Vehicle Number in the Person data file.
SAS Name: VEH_NO
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0-99 0-999 Assigned Number of Motor Vehicle
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All of the person level data files contain the preceding accident level and vehicle level data
elements as well as PER_NO:
P4/NM3 Person Number
Definition: This data element is the consecutive number assigned to each person in the case
(i.e., each occupant, pedestrian, or non-motorists involved in the crash). This data element
appears on each person level data file and is used in conjunction with the ST_CASE data
element (and sometimes the VEH_NO data element) to merge information from person level
data files.
Additional Information: Each occupant of the vehicle is numbered and each non-occupant is
numbered, in the case of a non-occupant the vehicle number is zero. The numbers for
occupants are consecutive, for each vehicle, beginning with 1. Numbers are never skipped.
Drivers do not have to be coded 1. Non-Occupants are identified by vehicle number 0 and are
numbered consecutively starting with 1 for each non-motorist. To get drivers see data element
PER_TYP, under Person Type.
PER_NO can be used in merges, e.g., when merging the FARS person data file with the
multiple cause of death file.
SAS Name: PER_NO
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
1-99 1-999 Assigned Person Number
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The CEVENT and VEVENT data files contain the preceding crash level data elements as well
as EVENTNUM:
C18 Event Number
Definition: This data element is the consecutive number assigned to each harmful and non-
harmful event in a crash, in chronological order.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C17.
SAS Name: EVENTNUM
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
1-999 Event Number
The VEVENT and VSOE data files contain the preceding crash level data elements and
VEH_NO as well as VEVENTNUM:
C18 Vehicle Event Number
Definition: This data element is the consecutive number assigned to each harmful and non-
harmful event for this vehicle, in chronological order.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C17.
SAS Name: VEVENTNUM
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
1-999 Vehicle Event Number
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The ACCIDENT Data File
The Accident data file includes crash data. It contains the data elements ST_CASE and
STATE, which are described in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes
section. The Accident data file also contains the data elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE is the unique case identifier for each record.
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C3 Number of Forms Submitted for Persons Not in Motor Vehicles
Definition: This data element is the number of Person Forms (Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant)
that are applicable to this case (i.e., non-occupants).
Additional Information: This represents the number of forms created for persons not in motor
vehicles. It is the number of persons in the crash where “Person Type” is in (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 or
19).
Note: Persons where “Person Type” = 3 (Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Not In-Transport) are not
included in this data element but are counted in C3A below.
SAS Name: PEDS
Attribute Codes
1991- 2011-
2010 Later
1-99 0-99 Number of Persons Not in Motor Vehicles
C3A Number of Persons Not in Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of non-motorists in the crash. A
non-motorist is defined as a pedestrian, a cyclist, an occupant of a motor vehicle not in-
transport, a person riding a horse, an occupant of an animal drawn conveyance, person
associated with non-motorist conveyance (e.g., baby carriage, skate board, wheelchair), or an
other non-motorist (e.g., person outside a trafficway, person in a house).
Additional Information: This data element is derived as the count of all persons in the crash
where “Person Type” is in (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 19).
SAS Name: PERNOTMVIT
Attribute Codes
2011-Later
0-98 Number of Persons Not in Motor Vehicles in Transport
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C4 Number of Vehicle Forms Submitted- ALL
Definition: This data element is the number of contact motor vehicles that the officer reported
on the PAR as a unit involved in the crash.
Additional Information: This number represents all of the vehicles in the crash. This includes
the vehicles in-transport which are in the Vehicle data file and the vehicles not in-transport
which are in the Parkwork data file (previously Vehnit). This data element only appears in the
Accident data file. Note: The Parkwork data file replaced the Vehnit data file in 2010. The
Vehnit data file does not exist prior to 2005.
SAS Name: VE_TOTAL
Attribute Codes
2005- 2009-
2008 Later
1-99 1-999 Number of Vehicles in Crash
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C4A Number of Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of vehicles in-transport involved in the
crash. Legally parked vehicles are not included.
Additional Information: This data element is derived as the count of all vehicles in the crash
where “Unit Type” = 1. It is the number of records in the Vehicle data file.
It is unlikely that the number of vehicles involved in the crash is greater than the Number of
Vehicle Forms plus two.
1975-1981: In the event of a hit-and-run crash, if the vehicle information was not known, then no
vehicle form was filled out. Likewise, if no information was known on the person level, usually
the driver of the unknown vehicle, then a Person Level form was not filled out. The result is that
the number of unknowns is much smaller for this time period than 1982 and later.
Example: From 1975 to 1980, there were 30 to 40 drivers coded with unknown sex,
approximately 0.05 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes. In 1981 the number of
drivers with unknown sex rose to over 300, approximately 0.5 percent of all drivers involved in
fatal crashes.
1982-Later: In the case of a hit-and-run crash, a Vehicle-Driver form and a Person Level form
for the driver are filled out. When the information about the vehicle-driver or person is not
known -- which is often the case with hit-and-runs -- the values are coded as unknown.
Example: Between 1982 and 1994, the number of drivers coded with unknown sex fluctuated
between 700 and 1,000, approximately 1.5 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes.
Reviewing the 768 persons in the 1994 Annual Report file, all were drivers and 90 percent of
them were involved in hit-and-run crashes.
This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files and in the Parkwork data
file as PVE_FORMS.
SAS Name: VE_FORMS
Attribute Codes
1976- 1982- 2009-
1981 2008 Later
0-99 1-99 1-999 Number of Vehicle Forms
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C4B Number of Parked/Working Vehicles
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of parked and working vehicles involved
in the crash.
Additional Information: This data element is calculated as the count of all vehicles in the
crash where “Unit Type” is in (2, 3 or 4). It is the number of records in the Parkwork data file.
SAS Name: PVH_INVL
Attribute Codes
2011-Later
0-999 Number of Parked/Working Vehicles in the Crash
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C5 Number of Forms Submitted for Persons in Motor Vehicles
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of Person Level (Motor Vehicle
Occupant) Forms that are applicable to this case (i.e., occupants).
Additional Information: This represents the number of forms created for persons in motor
vehicles. It is the count of all persons where “Person Type” is in (1, 2, 3 or 9).
Before 2003, the policy was not to submit a Person Level form for occupants of van-based
buses. Since 2003, a person level form has been submitted for all occupants of van-based
vehicles, including van-based buses.
1975-1981: In the event of a hit-and-run crash, if the vehicle information was not known, then no
vehicle form was filled out. Likewise, if no information was known on the person level, usually
the driver of the unknown vehicle, then a Person Level form was not filled out. The result is that
the number of unknowns is much smaller for this time period than 1982 and later.
Example: From 1975 to 1980, there were 30 to 40 drivers coded with unknown sex,
approximately 0.05 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes. In 1981 the number of
drivers with unknown sex rose to over 300, approximately 0.5 percent of all drivers involved in
fatal crashes.
1982-Later: In the case of a hit-and-run crash, a Vehicle-Driver form and a Person Level form
for the driver are filled out. When the information about the vehicle-driver or person is not
known -- which is often the case with hit-and-runs -- the values are coded as unknown.
Example: Between 1982 and 1994, the number of drivers coded with unknown sex fluctuated
between 700 and 1,000, approximately 1.5 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes.
Reviewing the 768 persons in the 1994 Annual Report file, all were drivers and 90 percent of
them were involved in hit-and-run crashes.
SAS Name: PERSONS
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0-99 0-999 Number of Person Forms
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C5A Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of motorists in the crash. A motorist is a
driver, passenger or unknown occupant type of a motor vehicle in-transport.
Additional Information: This data element is derived as the count of all persons in the crash
where “Person Type” is in (1, 2 or 9).
Note: Persons where “Person Type” = 3 (Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Not In-Transport) are not
included in this data element but are counted in C5 above.
SAS Name: PERMVIT
Attribute Codes
2011-Later
0-999 Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles In-Transport
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C6 County
Definition: This data element records the location of the unstabilized event with regard to the
County. The codes are from the General Services Administration’s (GSA) publication of
worldwide Geographic Location Codes (GLC).
Additional Information: GSA geographical codes are somewhat stable. Occasionally one
code will be divided into two codes.
This data element also appears in the Person data file.
SAS Name: COUNTY
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Applicable
1-996 1-996 Use GSA Geographical Codes
997 997 Other
-- 998 Not Reported
999 999 Unknown
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C7 City
Definition: This data element records the location of the unstabilized event with regard to the
City. The codes are from the General Services Administration’s (GSA) publication of worldwide
Geographic Location Codes (GLC).
Additional Information: GSA geographical codes are somewhat stable. Occasionally one
code will be divided into two codes.
SAS Name: CITY
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Applicable
1-9996 1-9996 GSA Geographical Codes
9997 9997 Other
-- 9898 Not Reported
9999 9999 Unknown
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C8 Crash Date
C8A Month of Crash
Definition: This data element records the month in which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files
and in the Parkwork data file as PMONTH.
SAS Name: MONTH
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
1 1 January
2 2 February
3 3 March
4 4 April
5 5 May
6 6 June
7 7 July
8 8 August
9 9 September
10 10 October
11 11 November
12 12 December
99 -- Unknown
C8B Day of Crash
Definition: This data element records the day of the month on which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files
and in the Parkwork data file as PDAY.
SAS Name: DAY
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010-
2009 Later
1-31 1-31 Day of the Month of the Crash
99 -- Unknown
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C8C Day of Week
Definition: This data element records the day of the week on which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: This data element has been calculated based on the year, month, and
day.
SAS Name: DAY_WEEK
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010-
2009 Later
1 1 Sunday
2 2 Monday
3 3 Tuesday
4 4 Wednesday
5 5 Thursday
6 6 Friday
7 7 Saturday
9 -- Unknown
C8D Year of Crash
Definition: This data element records the year in which the crash occurred.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: YEAR
Attribute Codes
1975- 1998-
1997 Later
xx xxxx Year of the Crash
More Information on Date of Crash
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C9 Crash Time
C9A Hour of Crash
Definition: This data element records the hour at which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: All time is 24-hour military time.
The time of the crash/arrival of the emergency medical service can occur in a different day than
the arrival of emergency medical service at the crash scene/hospital.
If you need to separate day and night, see the data element LGT_COND under the heading
Light Condition.
This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files and in the Parkwork data
file as PHOUR.
SAS Name: HOUR
1975- 2010-
2008 2009 Later
0-24 0-23 0-23 Hour
-- 88 -- Not Applicable or Not Notified
99 99 99 Unknown
C9B Minute of Crash
Definition: This data element records the minutes after the hour at which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: All time is 24-hour military time.
The time of the crash/arrival of the emergency medical service can occur in a different day than
the arrival of emergency medical service at the crash scene/hospital.
This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files and in the Parkwork data
file as PMINUTE.
SAS Name: MINUTE
1975- 2010-
2008 2009 Later
0-59 0-59 0-59 Minute
-- 88 -- Not Applicable or Not Notified
99 99 99 Unknown
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C10 Trafficway Identifier
Definition: This data element records the trafficway on which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: Beginning in 2004, a second trafficway identifier was added to
accommodate intersection and intersection-related crashes where the officer provides the
identifier for the second trafficway. Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data
Element Number was C13.
SAS Name: TWAY_ID 1982-Later
TWAY_ID2 2004-Later
Attribute Codes
1982-1997
xxxxxxxxxx Actual Posted Number, Assigned Number,
or Common Name (10 characters)
999999999 Unknown
1998-2011
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Actual Posted Number, Assigned Number,
or Common Name (20 characters)
9999999999999999999 Unknown
2012-Later
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Actual Posted Number, Assigned Number,
or Common Name (30 characters)
999999999999999999999999999999 Unknown
More Information on Trafficway Identifier
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C11 Route Signing
Definition: This data element identifies the route signing of the trafficway on which the crash
occurred.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C12.
SAS Name: CL_TWAY 1975-1986
ROUTE 1987-Later
Attribute Codes
1975- 1982-
1980 1986
1 1 Interstate
2 -- Other Limited Access
3 2 Other U.S. Route
4 3 Other State Route
5 -- Other Major Artery
6 4 County Road
7 5 Local Street
8 8 Other Road
9 9 Unknown
1981
Data were not available for this data element in 1981.
1987-Later
1 Interstate
2 U.S. Highway
3 State Highway
4 County Road
5 Local Street – Township
6 Local Street – Municipality
7 Local Street – Frontage Road (Since 1994)
8 Other
9 Unknown
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C12A Land Use
Definition: This data element identifies the classification of the segment of the trafficway on
which the crash occurred based on FHWA-approved adjusted Census boundaries of small
urban and urbanized areas.
Additional Information: From 1975 to 1986, there was a similar Land Use (LAND_USE) data
element. From 1987 to 2014, urban and rural classifications can be obtained from the data
element Roadway Function Class.
SAS Name: RUR_URB
Attribute Codes
2015-Later
1 Rural
2 Urban
6 Trafficway Not in State Inventory
8 Not Reported
9 Unknown
More Information on Land Use
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C12B Functional System
Definition: This data element identifies the functional classification of the segment of the
trafficway on which the crash occurred.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: FUNC_SYS
Attribute Codes
2015-Later
1 Interstate
2 Principal Arterial – Other Freeways and Expressways
3 Principal Arterial – Other
4 Minor Arterial
5 Major Collector
6 Minor Collector
7 Local
96 Trafficway Not in State Inventory
98 Not Reported
99 Unknown
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C13 Ownership
Definition: This data element identifies the entity that has legal ownership of the segment of the
trafficway on which the crash occurred.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: RD_OWNER
Attribute Codes
2015-Later
1 State Highway Agency
2 County Highway Agency
3 Town or Township Highway Agency
4 City or Municipal Highway Agency
11 State Park, Forest or Reservation Agency
12 Local Park, Forest or Reservation Agency
21 Other State Agency
25 Other Local Agency
26 Private (other than Railroad)
27 Railroad
31 State Toll Road
32 Local Toll Authority
40 Other Public Instrumentality (i.e., Airport)
50 Indian Tribe Nation
60 Other Federal Agency
62 Bureau of Indian Affairs
63 Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
64 U.S. Forest Service
66 National Park Service
67 Tennessee Valley Authority
68 Bureau of Land Management
69 Bureau of Reclamation
70 Corps of Engineers
72 Air Force
74 Navy/Marines
80 Army
96 Trafficway Not in State Inventory
98 Not Reported
99 Unknown
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C14 National Highway System
Definition: This data element identifies whether this crash occurred on a trafficway that is part
of the National Highway System.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C10.
SAS Name: NHS
Attribute Codes
1994-Later
0 This Section is Not on the National Highway System
1 This Section is on the National Highway System
9 Unknown
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C15 Special Jurisdiction
Definition: This data element identifies if the location on the trafficway where the crash
occurred qualifies as a Special Jurisdiction even though it may be patrolled by state, county or
local police (e.g., all State highways running through Indian reservations are under the
jurisdiction of the Indian reservation).
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C16.
SAS Name: SP_JUR
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
0 No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
1 National Park Service
2 Military
3 Indian Reservation
4 College/University Campus
5 Other Federal Properties (Since 1977)
8 Other (Since 1976)
9 Unknown
More Information on Indian Reservation
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C16 Milepoint
Definition: This data element records the milepoint nearest to the location where the crash
occurred.
Additional Information: Five digits are always coded.
EXAMPLES:
Milepoint Code
10 00100
39.89 00399
404 04040
73.1 00731
In 2011, this data element changed from alphanumeric (character) to numeric. Prior to 2015,
this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C14.
SAS Name: MILEPT
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010-
2009 Later
00000 00000 None
xxxxx xxxxx Actual to Nearest Tenth Mile
(Assume decimal, e.g., 12345 = 1234.5)
-- 99998 Not Reported
99999 99999 Unknown
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C17 Global Position
C17A Latitude
Definition: This element identifies the location of the crash using Global Position coordinates.
This is the position of latitude.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C15A.
SAS Name: LATITUDE
Attribute Codes
1999-2009
DDMMSSSS (DD MM SS.SS – Degrees/Minutes/Seconds)
17-71 DD- Actual Degrees
88 Not Available (If State Exempt)
99 Unknown
0-59 MM- Actual Minutes
88 Not Available (If State Exempt)
99 Unknown
0.0-59.99 SS.SS- Actual Seconds
88.88 Not Available (If State Exempt)
99.99 Unknown
2010-Later
DDDDDD (DD.DDDD – Decimal Degrees)
DD.DDDD Actual Degrees
77.7777 Not Reported
88.8888 Not Available (If State Exempt)
99.9999 Unknown
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C17B Longitude
Definition: This element identifies the location of the crash using Global Position coordinates.
This is the position of longitude.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C15B.
SAS Name: LONGITUD
Attribute Codes
DDDMMSSSS (DDD MM SS.SS – Degrees/Minutes/Seconds)
1999-2009
DDDMMSSSS (DDD MM SS.SS – Degrees/Minutes/Seconds)
65-178 DDD- Actual Degrees
-- Not Reported
888 Not Available (If State Exempt)
999 Unknown
0-59 MM- Actual Minutes
-- Not Reported
88 Not Available (If State Exempt)
99 Unknown
0.0-59.99 SS.SS- Actual Seconds
-- Not Reported
88.88 Not Available (If State Exempt)
99.99 Unknown
2010-Later
DDDDDDD (DDD.DDDD – Decimal Degrees)
DDD.DDDD Actual Degrees
777.7777 Not Reported
888.8888 Not Available (If State Exempt)
999.9999 Unknown
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C19 First Harmful Event
Definition: This data element describes the first injury or damage producing event of the crash.
Additional Information: “First Harmful Event” applies to the crash. “Most Harmful Event”
(M_HARM) applies to the vehicle. Harmful events are judgment calls of the FARS analysts
based on the data within the PAR.
From 2004 to 2009, the data elements “First Harmful Event,” “Most Harmful Event,” and the
“Sequence of Events” have the same attributes. The harmful event attributes were modified to
be consistent with the sequence of events data elements. Starting in 2009, these data elements
still have the same attributes except non-harmful event attributes were added to the Sequence
of Events data element.
Starting in 2010, this data element is derived from the “Sequence of Events” data element as the
first value that is not between codes 60 and 71 (non-harmful events). Prior to 2015, this data
element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C18.
This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files and in the Parkwork data
file as PHARM_EV.
SAS Name: HARM_EV
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
1 Overturn
2 Fire/Explosion
3 Immersion
4 Gas Inhalation
5 Fell from Vehicle
6 Injured in Vehicle
7 Other Non-Collision
8 Pedestrian
9 Pedalcycle
10 Railway Train
11 Animal
12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
13 Motor Vehicle in Transport in Other Roadway
14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 Other Type Non-Motorist
16 Other Object
17 Bridge or Overpass (1975-1978)
18 Building
19 Culvert
20 Curb or Wall
21 Divider
22 Embankment
23 Fence
24 Guard Rail
25 Light Support
26 Sign Post
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C19 First Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
27 Tree/Shrubbery
28 Utility Pole
29 Other Pole/Support
30 Impact Attenuator
31 Other Fixed Object
32 Bridge or Overpass [Passing Under] (1979-1981)
33 Bridge or Overpass [Passing Over] (1979-1981)
99 Unknown
1982- 2004- 2010- 2016-
2003 2009 2015 Later
1 1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 3 3 3 Immersion (or Partial Immersion, Since 2012)
4 4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 6 -- -- Injured in Vehicle
-- -- 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 9 -- -- Pedalcycle
-- -- 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 10 -- -- Railway Train
-- -- 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 11 -- -- Animal
-- -- 11 11 Live Animal
12 12 -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Same Roadway
-- -- 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
13 13 -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Other Roadway
14 14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle (Not In Transport)
15 -- -- -- Other Type Non-Motorist
-- 15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 21 -- -- Bridge Pier or Abutment
-- -- 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
22 22 -- -- Bridge Parapet End
23 23 -- -- Bridge Rail
-- -- 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
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C19 First Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2004- 2010- 2016-
2003 2009 2015 Later
26 26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
27 27 -- -- Highway/Traffic Sign Post
28 28 -- -- Overhead Sign Support/Sign
29 29 -- -- Luminary/Light Support
30 30 -- -- Utility Pole
-- -- 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Supports
-- -- -- 31 Post, Pole, or Other Supports
32 32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 34 Ditch
35 35 -- -- Embankment – Earth
-- -- 35 35 Embankment
36 36 -- -- Embankment – Rock, Stone, or Concrete
37 37 -- -- Embankment – Material Type Unknown
38 38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 -- -- -- Pavement Surface Irregularity (1993 Only)
-- 44 -- -- Pavement Surface Irregularity
-- -- 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes, Grates, etc.)
45 -- -- -- Transport Device Used as Equipment (1993-2003)
-- 45 -- -- Working Construction, Maintenance or Utility Vehicles
-- -- 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
47 47 -- -- Vehicle Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own Vehicle
(1997-2009)
48 48 -- -- Collision With Snow Bank (1997-2009)
-- -- 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance (Since 1998)
50 50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
-- 51 -- -- Jackknife
-- -- 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
-- 52 52 52 Guardrail End
-- 53 53 53 Mail Box
-- 54 -- -- Motor Vehicle Struck by Falling/Shifting Cargo or Anything
Set in Motion by Another Motor Vehicle in Transport
-- -- 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by Cargo,
Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion from/by Another Motor
Vehicle In-Transport
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C19 First Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2004- 2010- 2016-
2003 2009 2015 Later
-- 55 -- -- Other Not in-Transport Motor Vehicle (2005-2007)
-- 55 55 55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway (Since 2008)
-- 57 57 57 Cable Barrier (Since 2008)
-- -- 58 58 Ground
-- -- 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
-- -- 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful to This Vehicle)
-- -- 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport (2013-2015)
-- -- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- -- 98 -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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C20 Manner of Collision
Definition: This data element describes the orientation of two motor vehicles in-transport when
they are involved in the “First Harmful Event” of a collision crash. If the “First Harmful Event” is
not a collision between two motor vehicles in-transport it is classified as such.
Additional Information: In the original data files, from 1975 to 1977 sideswipe was coded as 5
but has since been changed to 7. These years are not consistent with the documentation of the
time. Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C19.
This data element also appears in the Vehicle and Person data files and in the Parkwork data
file as PMAN_COLL.
SAS Name: MAN_COLL
Attribute Codes
1975- 1978-
1977 2001
0 0 Not Collision With Motor Vehicle in Transport
1 1 Rear-End
2 2 Head-On
3 3 Rear-to-Rear
4 4 Angle
-- 5 Sideswipe, Same Direction
-- 6 Sideswipe, Opposite Direction
7 -- Sideswipe (May Either Be Same or Opposite Direction)
9 9 Unknown
Attribute Codes
2002- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Collision with Motor Vehicle in Transport (Not Necessarily in Transport for
2005-2009)
1 1 Front-to-Rear
2 2 Front-to-Front
3 -- Angle – Front-to-Side, Same Direction
4 -- Angle – Front-to-Side, Opposite Direction
5 -- Angle – Front-to-Side, Right Angle (Includes Broadside)
6 -- Angle – Front-to-Side/Angle-Direction Not Specified
-- 6 Angle
7 7 Sideswipe – Same Direction
8 8 Sideswipe – Opposite Direction
9 9 Rear-to-Side
10 10 Rear-to-Rear
11 11 Other (End-Swipes and Others)
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
More Information on Manner of Collision
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C21 Relation to Junction
C21A Relation to Junction- Within Interchange Area
Definition: This data element identifies the crash's location with respect to presence in an
interchange area. The coding of this data element is done in two sub-fields (see also C20B) and
is based on the location of the “First Harmful Event” of the crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C20A.
SAS Name: RELJCT1
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 No
1 Yes
8 Not Reported
9 Unknown
C21B Relation to Junction- Specific Location
Definition: This data element identifies the crash's location with respect to presence in or
proximity to components typically in junction or interchange areas. The coding of this data
element is done in two sub-fields (see also C20A) and is based on the location of the “First
Harmful Event” of the crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C20B.
SAS Name: REL_JUNC 1975-2009
RELJCT2 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
1975-1990
1 Non-Junction
2 Intersection
3 Intersection-Related
4 Intersection Area
5 Driveway, Alley, Access, etc.
6 Entrance/Exit Ramp (Since 1978)
7 Rail Grade Crossing (Since 1979)
8 In Crossover (Since 1980)
9 Unknown
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C21B Relation to Junction- Specific Location (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991-2009
0 None
NON-INTERCHANGE AREA
1 Non-Junction
2 Intersection
3 Intersection-Related
4 Driveway, Alley Access, etc.
5 Entrance/Exit Ramp-Related
6 Railway Grade Crossing
7 In Crossover
8 Driveway Access Related (Since 2003)
9 Unknown, Non-Interchange
INTERCHANGE AREA
10 Intersection
11 Intersection-Related
12 Driveway Access
13 Entrance/Exit Ramp-Related
14 In Crossover
15 Other Location in Interchange
19 Unknown, Interchange Area
99 Unknown
2010- 2014-
2012 2013 Later
1 1 1 Non-Junction
2 2 2 Intersection
3 3 3 Intersection Related
4 4 4 Driveway Access
5 5 5 Entrance/Exit Ramp Related
6 6 6 Railway Grade Crossing
7 7 7 Crossover Related
8 8 8 Driveway Access Related
16 16 -- Shared-Use Path or Trail
-- -- 16 Shared-Use Path Crossing
17 17 17 Acceleration/Deceleration Lane
18 18 18 Through Roadway
19 19 19 Other Location Within Interchange Area
-- 20 20 Entrance/Exit Ramp
98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown
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C22 Type of Intersection
Definition: This data element identifies and allows separation of various intersection types.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C21.
SAS Name: TYP_INT
Attribute Codes
2013-
2010 Later
1 1 Not an Intersection
2 2 Four-Way Intersection
3 3 T-Intersection
4 4 Y-Intersection
5 5 Traffic Circle
6 6 Roundabout
7 7 Five-Point, or More
-- 10 L-Intersection
8 98 Not Reported
9 99 Unknown
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C23 Relation to Trafficway
Definition: This data element identifies the location of the crash as it relates to its position
within or outside the trafficway based on the “First Harmful Event.”
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C22.
SAS Name: REL_ROAD
Attribute Codes
1975-1997
1 On Roadway
2 Shoulder
3 Median
4 Roadside
5 Outside Right-of-way
6 Off Roadway – Location Unknown
7 In Parking Lane (Since 1980)
8 Gore (Since 1982)
9 Unknown
1998- 2010-
2009 Later
1 1 On Roadway
2 2 On Shoulder
3 3 On Median
4 4 On Roadside
5 -- Outside Trafficway/Outside Right-Of-Way
-- 5 Outside Trafficway
6 6 Off Roadway – Location Unknown
7 -- In Parking Lane (1998-2006)
7 7 In Parking Lane/Zone (Since 2007)
8 8 Gore
10 10 Separator
11 -- Two-way Continuous Left-Turn Lane (Since 2001)
-- 11 Continuous Left-Turn Lane
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
More Information on Relation to Trafficway
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C24 Work Zone
Definition: This data element identifies a motor vehicle traffic crash in which the first harmful
event occurs within the boundaries of a work zone or on an approach to or exit from a work
zone, resulting from an activity, behavior, or control related to the movement of the traffic units
through the work zone.
Additional Information: This data element identifies a “Work Zone Accident” as defined in
ANSI D16.1, 7th Edition. If the crash qualifies as a "Work Zone Accident" then the type of work
activity is identified. Use of the codes does not imply that the crash was caused by the
construction, maintenance, or work activity.
The data element name was “Construction/Maintenance Zone” from 1975 to 2008. The data
element name has been changed to “Work Zone” since 2009. Prior to 2015, this data element’s
Locator Code or Data Element Number was C23.
SAS Name: C_M_ZONE 1975-2008
WRK_ZONE 2009-Later
Attribute Codes
1975-1979
The data element exists in the data files but has not been initialized. The data was not
collected.
1980- 1982- 2010- 2012-
1981 2009 2011 Later
0 0 0 0 None
1 1 1 1 Construction
2 2 2 2 Maintenance
3 -- -- -- Construction or Maintenance
-- 3 3 3 Utility
-- 4 4 4 Work Zone, Type Unknown
-- -- 8 -- Not Reported
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C25 Light Condition
Definition: This data element records the type/level of light that existed at the time of the crash
as indicated in the case material.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C24.
SAS Name: LGT_COND
Attribute Codes
1975- 1980- 2010-
1979 2008 2009 Later
1 1 1 1 Daylight
2 2 -- -- Dark
-- -- 2 2 Dark – Not Lighted
3 3 3 -- Dark but Lighted
-- -- -- 3 Dark – Lighted
-- 4 4 4 Dawn
-- 5 5 5 Dusk
6 -- -- -- Dawn or Dusk
-- -- 6 6 Dark – Unknown Lighting
-- -- 7 7 Other
-- -- -- 8 Not Reported
9 9 9 9 Unknown
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C26 Atmospheric Conditions
Definition: This data element records the prevailing atmospheric conditions that existed at the
time of the crash as indicated in the case material.
Additional Information: This data element identifies up to two values. If more than two
atmospheric conditions were reported, the two conditions that most affect visibility were
selected. Accident.WEATHER1 and Accident.WEATHER2 are coded data elements, and
Accident.WEATHER is derived from these two.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C25.
See Appendix B: Rules for Derived Data Elements for an expanded explanation of this data
element and how it is derived.
SAS Name: WEATHER 1975-2006
WEATHER, WEATHER1, WEATHER2 2007-Later
Attribute Codes
1975- 1980- 1982- 2007- 2010- 2013-
1979 1981 2006 2009 2012 Later
1 -- -- -- 1 1 Clear
-- 1 -- -- -- -- Normal
-- -- 1 0 -- -- No Adverse Atmospheric Conditions
-- -- -- -- 0 0 No Additional Atmospheric Conditions
-- -- -- 1 -- -- Clear/Cloud (No Adverse Conditions)
2 2 -- -- 2 2 Rain
-- -- 2 2 -- -- Rain (Mist)
3 3 -- -- -- -- Sleet
-- -- 3 3 -- -- Sleet (Hail)
-- -- -- -- 3 -- Sleet, Hail (Freezing Rain or Drizzle)
-- -- -- -- -- 3 Sleet, Hail
4 4 4 -- 4 4 Snow
-- -- -- 4 -- -- Snow or Blowing Snow
-- 5 5 -- -- -- Fog
-- -- -- 5 5 5 Fog, Smog, Smoke
-- -- 6 -- -- -- Rain and Fog
-- -- -- 6 6 6 Severe Crosswinds
-- -- 7 -- -- -- Sleet and Fog
-- -- -- 7 7 7 Blowing Sand, Soil, Dirt
-- 8 8 -- -- -- Other: Smog, Smoke, Blowing Sand or
Dust
-- -- -- 8 8 8 Other
7 -- -- -- 10 10 Cloudy
-- -- -- -- 11 11 Blowing Snow
-- -- -- -- -- 12 Freezing Rain or Drizzle
-- -- -- -- 98 98 Not Reported
9 9 9 9 99 99 Unknown
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C27 School Bus Related
Definition: This data element identifies if a school bus, or motor vehicle functioning as a school
bus, is related to the crash.
Additional Information: A school bus crash is (1) a motor vehicle crash in which a school bus,
with or without a pupil on board, is involved directly as a contact vehicle, or (2) a motor vehicle
crash or an other-road-vehicle crash in which a school bus, with or without a pupil or board, is
involved indirectly as a non-contact vehicle.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C26.
This data element also appears on the Person data file.
SAS Name: SCH_BUS
Attribute Codes
1977- 2010- 2013-
2009 2012 Later
0 0 0 No
1 1 1 Yes
-- 8 -- Not Reported
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C28 Rail Grade Crossing Identifier
Definition: This data element identifies if the crash occurred in or near a rail grade crossing.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C27.
SAS Name: RAIL
Attribute Codes
1979-Later
0000000 Not Applicable
xxxxxxA Six Digits Followed by One Alphabetic Valid F.R.A. Code
9999999 Unknown
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C29 Notification Time EMS
C29A Hour of Notification
Definition: This data element records the hour that emergency medical service was notified.
Additional Information: All time is 24-hour military time.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C28A.
SAS Name: NOT_HOUR
1975- 1999- 2009-
1998 2008 Later
0-24 0-24 0-23 Hour
0 0 -- Not Applicable or Not Notified (when NOT_MIN = 00)
-- -- 88 Not Applicable or Not Notified
99 99 99 Unknown Hour
-- 99 99 Unknown if Notified (when NOT_MIN = 98)
C29B Minute of Notification
Definition: This data element records the minutes after the hour that emergency medical
service was notified.
Additional Information: Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was C28B.
SAS Name: NOT_MIN
1975- 1999- 2009-
1998 2008 Later
0-59 0-59 0-59 Minute
0 0 -- Not Applicable or Not Notified (when NOT_HOUR = 00)
-- -- 88 Not Applicable or Not Notified
-- 98 98 Unknown if Notified
99 99 99 Unknown Minutes
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C30 Arrival Time EMS
C30A Hour of Arrival at Scene
Definition: This data element records the hour that emergency medical service arrived on the
crash scene.
Additional Information: All time is 24-hour military time.
The time of the crash/arrival of the emergency medical service can occur in a different day than
the arrival of emergency medical service at the crash scene/hospital.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C29A.
SAS Name: ARR_HOUR
1975- 1999- 2009-
1998 2008 Later
0-24 0-24 0-23 Hour
0 -- -- Not Notified or Officially Cancelled (when ARR_MIN = 00)
-- 0 -- Not Notified (when ARR_MIN = 00)
-- -- 88 Not Applicable or Not Notified
99 99 99 Unknown Hour
-- 99 99 Officially Cancelled (when ARR_MIN = 97)
-- 99 99 Unknown if Arrived (when ARR_MIN = 98)
C30B Minute of Arrival at Scene
Definition: This data element records the minutes after the hour that emergency medical
service arrived on the crash scene.
Additional Information: The time of the crash/arrival of the emergency medical service can
occur in a different day than the arrival of emergency medical service at the crash
scene/hospital.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C29B.
SAS Name: ARR_MIN
1975- 1999- 2009-
1998 2008 Later
0-59 0-59 0-59 Minute
0 -- Not Notified or Officially Cancelled
(when ARR_HOUR = 00)
-- 0 -- Not Notified (when ARR_HOUR = 00)
-- -- 88 Not Applicable or Not Notified
-- 97 97 Officially Cancelled
-- 98 98 Unknown if Arrived
99 99 99 Unknown Minutes
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C31 EMS Time at Hospital
C31A Hour of EMS Arrival at Hospital
Definition: This data element records the hour that emergency medical service arrived at the
treatment facility to which it was transporting victims of the crash.
Additional Information: All time is 24-hour military time.
The time of the crash/arrival of the emergency medical service can occur in a different day than
the arrival of emergency medical service at the crash scene/hospital.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C30A.
SAS Name: HOSP_HR
1987- 1999- 2009-
1998 2008 Later
0-24 0-24 0-23 Hour
0 -- -- Not Notified, Officially Cancelled or Not Transported
(when HOSP_MIN = 00)
-- 0 -- Not Notified or Not Transported (when HOSP_MIN = 00)
-- -- 88 Not Applicable or Not Notified
99 99 99 Unknown Hour
-- 99 99 Officially Cancelled (when HOSP_MIN = 97)
-- 99 99 Unknown if Transported (when HOSP_MIN = 98)
C31B Minute of EMS Arrival at Hospital
Definition: This data element records the minutes after the hour that emergency medical
service arrived at the treatment facility to which it was transporting victims of the crash.
Additional Information: The time of the crash/arrival of the emergency medical service can
occur in a different day than the arrival of emergency medical service at the crash
scene/hospital.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C30B.
SAS Name: HOSP_MIN
1987- 1999- 2009-
1998 2008 Later
0-59 0-59 0-59 Minute
0 -- -- Not Notified, Officially Cancelled or Not Transported
(when HOSP_HR = 00)
-- 0 -- Not Notified or Not Transported (when HOSP_HR = 00)
-- -- 88 Not Applicable or Not Notified
-- 96 96 Terminated Transport
-- 97 97 Officially Cancelled
-- 98 98 Unknown if Transported
99 99 99 Unknown Minutes
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C32 Related Factors- Crash Level
Definition: This data element records factors related to the crash expressed by the
investigating officer.
Additional Information: There are also vehicle-level related factors in the Vehicle data file
(VEH_SC1 and VEH_SC2), driver-level related factors, also in the Vehicle data file (DR_SF1,
DR_SF2, DR_SF3 and DR_SF4), and person-level related factors in the Person data file
(P_SF1, P_SF2, and P_SF3).
The FARS analyst may have used any of the three data elements to code a related factor. One
must test all three data elements to ensure that the selected related factor is included.
Note: Starting in 1982, many of the “Related Factors-Crash Level” attributes, values 01-29, are
coded as “Related Factors-Driver Level” attributes, values 61-87, in the Vehicle data file.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C31.
SAS Name: CF1, CF2, CF3
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 None
VISION OBSCURED BY:
1 Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust (i.e., Weather Conditions)
2 Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights
3 Curve, Hill or Other Design Features (Including Traffic Signs, Embankments)
4 Building, Billboard, etc.
5 Trees, Crops, Vegetation
6 Moving Vehicle (Including Load)
7 Parked Vehicle
8 Other Object Not Classified Above
SWERVING DUE TO:
20 Severe Crosswind
21 Wind From Passing Truck
22 Slippery Surface
23 Avoiding Debris or Objects in Road
24 Ruts, Holes, Bumps, in Road
25 Avoiding Animals in Road
26 Avoiding Vehicle in Road
27 Avoiding Phantom Vehicle
28 Avoiding Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist, Other Non-Motorist in Road
29 Avoiding Water, Snow, Oil Slick on Road
ROADWAY FEATURES:
40 Traffic Controls Not Functioning Properly
41 Inadequate Warning of Exits, Lanes Narrowing, Traffic Controls, etc.
42 Uncontrolled Intersection or Railroad Crossing
43 Shoulder Too Low or High
44 Shoulders Too Narrow or No Shoulders for Emergency Use
47 Other Construction
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C31 Related Factors- Crash Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
48 No or Obscured Pavement Markings
49 Surface Underwater (Since 1979)
50 Inadequate Construction or Poor Design of Roadway, Bridge, etc. (Since 1979)
51 Surface Washed Out (Caved in, Road Slippage, Since 1979)
99 Unknown
1982- 2013-
2012 Later
0 0 None
1 1 Inadequate Warning of Exits, Lanes Narrowing, Traffic Controls etc.
2 2 Shoulder Related (Design or Condition, Since 2002)
3 3 Other Maintenance or Construction-Created Condition
4 4 No or Obscured Pavement Marking
5 5 Surface Under Water
6 6 Inadequate Construction or Poor Design of Roadway, Bridge, etc.
7 7 Surface Washed Out (Caved in, Road Slippage)
13 13 Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by Non-Contact Vehicle Driver (Since 2006)
14 14 Motor Vehicle (In Transport 1983-2004) Struck By Falling Cargo or
Something That Came Loose From or Something That Was Set in Motion By
a Vehicle
(Since 1983)
15 15 Non-Occupant Struck By Falling Cargo, or Something Came Loose From or
Something That Was Set In Motion By A Vehicle (Since 1983)
16 16 Non-Occupant Struck Vehicle (Since 1983)
17 17 Vehicle Set In Motion By Non-Driver (Since 1983)
18 18 Date of Crash and Date of EMS Notification Were Not Same Day (Since
1988)
19 19 Recent Previous Crash Scene Nearby (Since 1989)
20 20 Police-Pursuit-Involved (Since 1994)
21 21 Within Designated School Zone (Since 1995)
22 22 Speed Limit Is a Statutory Limit as Recorded or Was Determined as This
State’s “Basic Rule” (Since 1999)
23 23 Indication of a Stalled/Disabled Vehicle (Since 2008)
24 24 Unstabilized Situation Began and All Harmful Events Occurred Off of the
Roadway (Since 2012)
25 -- Toll Plaza Related (2012 Only)
-- 25 Toll Booth/Plaza Related
-- 26 Backup Due to Prior Non-Recurring Incident
-- 27 Backup Due to Prior Crash
-- 28 Backup Due to Regular Congestion
99 99 Unknown
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C101 Fatalities
Definition: This data element records the number of fatally injured persons in the crash.
Additional Information: The data element is derived by counting all persons with “Injury
Severity” of 4 in the crash. The data element “Fatalities in Vehicle” in the Vehicle data file
provides the number of deaths in a vehicle.
SAS Name: FATALS
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
1-99 Number of Fatalities that Occurred in the Crash
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Discontinued ACCIDENT Data Elements
Federal Highway (discontinued)
Definition: This data element was discontinued after 1993.
Additional Information: The data element is in the data file, but was not initialized prior to
1978, i.e., no data exists for this data element. This may be due to the extensive revisions by
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 1977, which caused extensive modifications to
this field for all data before 1978.
SAS Name:
TA_1_CL 1975-1981
FED_AID 1982-1993
Attribute Codes
1975- 1978- 1982- 1987
1977 1981 1986 1993
-- 1 1 1 Interstate
-- 2 2 -- Other Federal Aid Primary
-- -- -- 2 Federal Aid Primary (Other Than Interstate)
-- 3 3 -- Federal Aid Secondary
-- -- -- 3 Federal Aid Urban
-- 4 4 -- Federal Aid Urban Arterials
-- -- -- 4 Federal Aid Secondary (Rural Only)
-- 5 5 -- Federal Aid Urban Collectors
-- -- -- 5 Non-Federal Aid
-- 6 6 -- Non-Federal Aid Arterials
-- 7 7 -- Non-Federal Aid Collectors
-- 8 8 -- Non-Federal Aid Local
-- 9 9 9 Unknown
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Hit and Run (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was a contact vehicle in the crash
that did not stop to render aid (this can include drivers who flee the scene on foot). Hit and run
is coded when a motor vehicle in-transport, or its driver, departs from the scene; vehicles not in-
transport are excluded. It does not matter whether the hit-and-run vehicle was striking or struck.
Additional Information: From 1975 to 1981 if no information was known about the Hit-and-
Run vehicle and/or driver, the vehicle form and/or driver form were not filled out and were not
counted as unknown. Starting in 1982 both a vehicle and a driver form were filled out and the
data were identified as unknown. This is why, for example, there were approximately only 20 to
40 drivers with unknown sex listed in the FARS data file from 1975 to 1981 and 700 to 1,000
drivers with unknown sex from 1982 on.
In 2009, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident level and is now collected at
the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: HIT_RUN
Attribute Codes
1975- 1977- 1982-
1976 1981 2008
0 -- -- Not Applicable
-- 0 0 No Hit-and-Run
1 1 -- With Motor Vehicle
-- -- 1 Hit Motor Vehicle in Transport
2 -- -- With Non-Occupant
-- 2 -- Hit Non-Motorist
-- -- 2 Hit Pedestrian or Non-Motorist
-- 3 -- Left Scene
-- -- 3 Hit Parked Vehicle (Working Vehicle, Since 2004) or Object
-- -- 4 Occupant Is Struck by or Fell From Own Hit-and-Run Vehicle
(2002 Only)
-- -- 4 Driver Leaves Scene after Non-Collision Event (Since 2004)
-- -- 5 Driver/Occupant Leaves Scene after a Non-Collision Event
(2003 Only)
-- -- 5 Other Involved Person, not a driver, left Scene (2005-2006)
-- -- 5 Hit-and-Run, Other Involved Person Left Scene (Since 2007)
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Land Use (discontinued)
Definition: This data element was discontinued after 1986.
Additional Information: The data element LAND_USE is defined by the Federal Highway
Administration and does not necessarily coincide with the U.S. Census Bureau's definition or
any other definition of urban or rural. It has been determined there are errors in the 1975 and
1976 data for this data element; consequently, care should be taken when comparing data over
several years.
From 1987 to 2014, urban and rural classifications can be obtained from the data element
Roadway Function Class. Beginning in 2015, the data element Land Use (RUR_URB) was
reintroduced.
SAS Name: LAND_USE
Attribute Codes
1975-1986
1 Urban
2 Rural
9 Unknown
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Number of Drinking Drivers (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the number of drinking drivers involved in the crash.
Additional Information: This data element is derived from data elements in the Person data
files. If the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is positive, or if the police reported alcohol
involvement, then the driver is counted as a drinking driver.
A driver who is charged with an alcohol violation by itself does not have the driver counted as a
drinking driver.
In the early years of FARS, especially 1975 and 1976, the alcohol data must be used with care.
In these two years no drinking drivers were identified for North Dakota. In 1975 and 1976
Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia have a reported
drinking driver rate for fatal crashes of less than 5 percent. In 1979 the data from these States
reports a drinking driver rate for fatal crashes between 18.5 percent and 43 percent.
From 1999 through 2007, this data element was incorrectly derived for all person types rather
than based on Drivers only. Beginning with the 2008 Final FARS data file, this element has
been derived for Drivers only. For consistency, the number of drinking drivers should be derived
manually when trying to obtain this data from 1999 to 2007 – refer to the DRUNK_DR Logic
Derivation for “1975-1998 and 2008-2014” in Appendix B: Rules for Derived Data Elements.
Prior to 2015, this data element was called “Drunk Drivers.” The former data element name
implied that the individuals were drunk, however, this data element actually captures those
individuals whom the police reported alcohol involvement OR who tested positive for alcohol
(i.e., their blood alcohol concentration was .01 g/dL or greater prior to 2015 or .001 g/dL or
greater for 2015 and later).
NOTES:
• Alcohol data is often missing. For that reason this data element may undercount the
actual number of drinking drivers.
• The change to a three-digit BAC in 2015 means that a BAC of .001 or greater qualifies
as a drinking driver whereas prior to 2015 a BAC of .01 or greater qualified as a drinking
driver. This may have ramifications for trend analyses.
This data element, formerly C100, was discontinued after 2015.
SAS Name: DRUNK_DR
Attribute Codes
1975-2015
0-99 Number of Drinking Drivers Involved in the Fatal Crash
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Roadway Alignment (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway
alignment prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as VALIGN.
SAS Name: ALIGNMNT
Attribute Codes
1975-2009
1 Straight
2 Curved
9 Unknown
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Roadway Function Class (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the functional classification of the trafficway on which
the crash occurred.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Person data file. This data
element was discontinued in 2015.
SAS Name: ROAD_FNC
Attribute Codes
1975-1980
This data element is included in the format, but is not initialized. Do not use it.
1981-1986
1 Principal Arterial – Interstate
2 Principal Arterial – Other Urban Freeways and Expressways
3 Principal Arterial – Other
4 Minor Arterial
5 Urban Collector
6 Major Rural Collector
7 Minor Rural Collector
8 Local Road or Street
9 Unknown
1987-Later
RURAL
1 Principal Arterial – Interstate
2 Principal Arterial – Other
3 Minor Arterial
4 Major Collector
5 Minor Collector
6 Local Road or Street
9 Unknown
URBAN
11 Principal Arterial – Interstate
12 Principal Arterial – Other Freeways or Expressways
13 Other Principal Arterial
14 Minor Arterial
15 Collector
16 Local Road or Street
19 Unknown
99 Unknown
More Information on Roadway Function Class and Land Use
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Roadway Profile (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway grade
prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as VPROFILE.
SAS Name: PROFILE
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
1 Level
2 Grade
9 Unknown
1982-2009
1 Level
2 Grade
3 Hillcrest
4 Sag
9 Unknown
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Roadway Surface Condition (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway surface
condition prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as
VSURCOND.
SAS Name: SUR_COND
Attribute Codes
1975- 2007-
2006 2009
1 1 Dry
2 2 Wet
3 3 Snow or Slush
4 -- Ice
-- 4 Ice/Frost
5 -- Sand, Dirt, Oil
-- 5 Sand, Dirt, Mud, Gravel
-- 6 Water (Standing or Moving)
-- 7 Oil
8 8 Other
9 9 Unknown
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Roadway Surface Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway surface
type prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as
VPAVETYP.
SAS Name: PAVE_TYP
Attribute Codes
1975-2009
1 Concrete
2 Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
3 Brick or Block
4 Slag, Gravel or Stone
5 Dirt
8 Other
9 Unknown
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Speed Limit (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the posted speed limit
just prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as VSPD_LIM.
SAS Name: SP_LIMIT
Attribute Codes
1975- 1977- 1980-
1976 1978 1979 2009
1-94 1-94 1-98 1-98 Speed Limit (mph)
95 95 -- -- Speed Limit Is 95 mph or Greater
96 96 -- 0 No Statutory Limit
98 -- -- -- Not Reportable
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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Total Lanes in Roadway (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the number of travel
lanes just prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: The number of lanes refers to the number of lanes of a continuous
cross-section of roadway. For example, a local roadway with one lane going north and one lane
going south would be coded as two lanes. However, if a trafficway is a divided highway, with
two lanes going north, a median, and two lanes going south, then the number of lanes is coded
as two. If a trafficway has two lanes going north immediately adjacent to two lanes going south,
one continuous cross-section of roadway, then the number of lanes is coded as four. This data
element can be used with the trafficway flow data element TRAF_FLO to determine the
trafficway geometry. For example: If (NO_LANES EQ 2) AND (TRAF_FLO EQ 1), then one
has a two-lane roadway that is not physically divided, that is what most people think of as a two-
lane road, one lane going in each direction.
In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident level. It is now collected at
the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as VNUM_LAN.
SAS Name: NO_LANES
Attribute Codes
1975- 1980-
1979 2009
1 1 One Lane
2 2 Two Lanes
3 3 Three Lanes
4 4 Four Lanes
5 5 Five Lanes
6 6 Six or More Lanes
-- 7 Seven or More Lanes
9 9 Unknown
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Traffic Control Device (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the traffic controls in
the vehicle's environment just prior to this vehicle's critical precrash event, based on the case
materials.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as
VTRAFCON.
SAS Name: TRA_CONT
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 No Controls
1 Flashing Traffic Signals
2 On Colors Traffic Signal
3 Stop Sign
4 Yield Sign
5 Physically Controlled Railroad Crossing
6 Stop Sign for Railroad Crossing
7 Other Railroad Crossing
8 School Zone Sign
9 Traffic Controls Not Functioning
10 Pedestrian Signal (Since 1978)
98 Other
99 Unknown
1982-2009
0 No Controls
NOT AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS
1 Traffic Control Signal (On Colors) Without Pedestrian Signal
2 Traffic Control (On Colors) With Pedestrian Signal
3 Traffic Control Signal (On Colors) Not Known if Pedestrian Signal
4 Flashing Traffic Control Signal
5 Flashing Beacon
6 Flashing Highway Traffic Signal, Type Unknown, or Other
7 Lane Use Control Signal
8 Other Highway Traffic Signal
9 Unknown Highway Traffic Signal
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Traffic Control Device (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982-2009
REGULATORY SIGNS
20 Stop Sign
21 Yield Sign
28 Other Regulatory Sign
29 Unknown Type Regulatory Sign
SCHOOL ZONE SIGNS
30 School Speed Limit Sign
31 School Advance or Crossing Sign
38 Other School-Related Sign
39 Unknown Type School Zone Sign
WARNING SIGN
40 Warning Sign
41 Electronic Warning Sign (Since 2002)
MISCELLANEOUS NOT AT RAILROAD CROSSING
50 Officer, Crossing Guard, Flagman, etc.
AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS
ACTIVE DEVICES
60 Gates
61 Flashing Lights
62 Traffic Control Signal
63 Wigwags
64 Bells
68 Other Train-Activated Device
69 Active Device, Type Unknown
PASSIVE DEVICES
70 Cross Bucks
71 Stop Sign
72 Other Railroad Crossing Sign
73 Special Warning Device Watchman, Flagged By Crew
78 Other Passive Device
79 Passive Device, Type Unknown
MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES AT RAILROAD CROSSING
80 Grade Crossing Controlled, Type Unknown
WHETHER OR NOT AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING
98 Other
99 Unknown
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Traffic Control Device Functioning (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the functionality of the traffic control device recorded for
this vehicle in the data element Traffic Control Device.
Additional Information: Data not collected prior to 1982.
In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident level. It is now collected at
the Vehicle level and appears on the Vehicle data file as VTCONT_F.
SAS Name: T_CONT_F
Attribute Codes
1982-2009
0 No Controls
1 Device Not Functioning
2 Device Functioning – Functioning Improperly
3 Device Functioning Properly
9 Unknown
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Trafficway Description (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the trafficway flow just
prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event, based on the case materials.
Additional Information: In 1975 and 1976 all divided highway traffic is coded as Level Data
element 3, i.e., divided highway, other barrier or barrier type unknown. There is no distinction
made among median strips, guardrails and other barriers for these two years.
Prior to 2010, this data element was called Trafficway Flow. In 2010, this data element was no
longer collected at the Accident level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level and appears on the
Vehicle data file as VTRAFWAY.
SAS Name: ROAD_FLO 1975-1981
TWAY_FLO 1982-1986
TRAF_FLO 1987-2009
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
1 Divided Highway, Median Strip (Since 1977)
2 Divided Highway, Guardrail (Since 1977)
3 Divided Highway, Other Barrier or Barrier Type Unknown
4 Not Physically Divided
5 One Way Traffic
9 Unknown
1982- 1987- 2003-
1986 2002 2009
1 1 1 Not Physically Divided (Two-Way Trafficway)
2 2 2 Divided Highway, Median Strip (Without Traffic Barrier)
3 3 3 Divided Highway, Median Strip (With Traffic Barrier)
4 4 4 One-Way Trafficway
-- 5 -- Divided Highway, Median Strip (With Two-Way Continuous Left-
Turn Lane, Since 2001)
-- -- 5 Not Physically Divided (With Two-Way Continuous Left-Turn Lane)
-- -- 6 Entrance/Exit Ramp
9 9 9 Unknown
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Vehicles in Transport (discontinued)
Definition: This data element counts the number of vehicles in-transport involved in the crash.
Legally parked vehicles are not included.
Additional Information: This data element was discontinued after 1981.
SAS Name: VEHICLES
Attribute Codes
1976-1981
01-99
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The VEHICLE Data File
The Vehicle data file includes in-transport motor vehicle data as well as driver and precrash
data. It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in
the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The Vehicle data file also
contains the data elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE and VEH_NO are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE should be used
to merge the Vehicle data file with the Accident data file. ST_CASE and VEH_NO should be
used to merge the Vehicle data file with other vehicle-level data files and the Person data file.
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V4 Number of Occupants
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of occupants in this vehicle.
Additional Information: All, some, or none of the individuals may have died in the crash.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PNUMOCCS.
SAS Name: OCUPANTS 1975-2008
NUMOCCS 2009-Later
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009- 2016-
2008 2015 Later
0 0 0 None
1-95 1-95 1-98 Actual Number of Occupants in The Vehicle
96 96 -- 96 or More Occupants in The Vehicle
97 -- -- Unknown – Only Injured Reported
-- 98 -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 Unknown
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V5 Unit Type
Definition: This data element identifies the type of unit that applies to this motor vehicle at the
time it became an involved vehicle in the crash and was reported as a unit on the PAR.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PTYPE.
The valid attributes for PTYPE are:
2 Motor Vehicle Not in Transport Within the Trafficway
3 Motor Vehicle Not in Transport Outside the Trafficway
4 Working Motor Vehicle (Highway Construction, Maintenance, Utility Only)
SAS Name: UNITTYPE
Attribute Codes
2005- 2008-
2007 Later
1 -- Motor Vehicle in Transport
-- 1 Motor Vehicle in Transport (Inside or Outside the Trafficway)
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V6 Hit and Run
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was a contact vehicle in the crash
that did not stop to render aid (this can include drivers who flee the scene on foot). Hit and run
is coded when a motor vehicle in-transport, or its driver, departs from the scene; vehicles not in-
transport are excluded. It does not matter whether the hit-and-run vehicle was striking or struck.
Additional Information: From 1975 to 1981 if no information was known about the Hit-and-
Run vehicle and/or driver, the vehicle form and/or driver form were not filled out and were not
counted as unknown. Starting in 1982 both a vehicle and a driver form were filled out and the
data were identified as unknown. This is why, for example, there were approximately only 20 to
40 drivers with unknown sex listed in the FARS data file from 1975 to 1981 and more than 700
drivers with unknown sex from 1982 on.
This data element was removed from Accident data file in 2009.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PHIT_RUN.
SAS Name: HIT_RUN
Attribute Codes
1975- 1977- 1982-
1976 1981 2008
0 -- -- Not Applicable
-- 0 0 No Hit-and-Run
1 1 -- With Motor Vehicle
-- -- 1 Hit Motor Vehicle in Transport
2 -- -- With Non-Occupant
-- 2 -- Hit Non-Motorist
-- -- 2 Hit Pedestrian or Non-Motorist
-- 3 -- Left Scene
-- -- 3 Hit Parked Vehicle (Working Vehicle, Since 2004) or Object
-- -- 4 Occupant Is Struck by or Fell From Own Hit-and-Run Vehicle
(2002 Only)
-- -- 4 Driver Leaves Scene after Non-Collision Event (Since 2004)
-- -- 5 Driver/Occupant Leaves Scene after a Non-Collision Event
(2003 Only)
-- -- 5 Other Involved Person, not a driver, left Scene (2005-2006)
-- -- 5 Hit-and-Run, Other Involved Person Left Scene (Since 2007)
2010- 2012-
2009 2011 Later
0 0 0 No
1 1 1 Yes
-- 8 -- Not Reported
9 9 9 Unknown
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V7 Registration State
Definition: This element identifies the state in which this vehicle was registered.
Additional Information: For multiple state registrations prior to 1997 the value is 94. In 1997,
values 93 and 94 were combined into 93. After 1997, the value for multiple state registrations is
93.
This variable also appears in the Parkwork data set as PREG_STAT.
SAS Name: REG_STAT
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
1 Alabama 30 Montana
2 Alaska 31 Nebraska
3 American Samoa 32 Nevada
4 Arizona 33 New Hampshire
5 Arkansas 34 New Jersey
6 California 35 New Mexico
8 Colorado 36 New York
9 Connecticut 37 North Carolina
10 Delaware 38 North Dakota
11 District of Columbia 39 Ohio
12 Florida 40 Oklahoma
13 Georgia 41 Oregon
14 Guam 42 Pennsylvania
15 Hawaii 43 Puerto Rico
16 Idaho 44 Rhode Island
17 Illinois 45 South Carolina
18 Indiana 46 South Dakota
19 Iowa 47 Tennessee
20 Kansas 48 Texas
21 Kentucky 49 Utah
22 Louisiana 50 Vermont
23 Maine 51 Virginia
24 Maryland 52 Virgin Islands (Since 2004)
25 Massachusetts 53 Washington
26 Michigan 54 West Virginia
27 Minnesota 55 Wisconsin
28 Mississippi 56 Wyoming
29 Missouri
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V7 Registration State (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975- 2008- 2010-
2007 2009 Later
-- -- 0 Not Applicable
-- -- 91 Not Reported
92 92 92 No Registration
93 93 93 Multiple State Registrations
94 -- -- Multiple State Registrations - Out-of-State (1975-1996)
-- 94 94 U.S. Government Tags (Includes Military)
95 -- -- U.S. Government Tags
-- 95 95 Canada
96 -- -- Military Vehicle
-- 96 96 Mexico
97 -- -- Foreign Country
-- 97 97 Other Foreign Country
98 -- -- Other Registration
-- 98 98 Other Registration (Includes Native American Indian Nations)
99 99 99 Unknown
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V8 Registered Vehicle Owner
Definition: This data element identifies the type of registered owner of the vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as
POWNER.
SAS Name: OWNER
Attribute Codes
1991- 2008-
2007 Later
0 0 Not Applicable, Vehicle Not Registered
1 1 Driver (of This Vehicle) Was Registered Owner
2 2 Driver (of This Vehicle) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
3 3 Vehicle Registered as Business/Company/Government Vehicle
4 4 Vehicle Registered as Rental Vehicle
5 5 Vehicle Was Stolen (Reported By Police)
6 -- Driverless Vehicle
-- 6 Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped Off Roadway
9 9 Unknown
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V9 Vehicle Make
Definition: This data element identifies the make (manufacturer) of this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the
Parkwork data file as PMAKE.
SAS Name: MAKE
Attribute Codes
1975-1990
1 American Motors
2 Jeep
3 AM General
6 Chrysler
7 Dodge
8 Imperial
9 Plymouth
10 Eagle (Since 1988)
12 Ford
13 Lincoln
14 Mercury
18 Buick
19 Cadillac
20 Chevrolet
21 Oldsmobile
22 Pontiac
23 GMC
29 Other Domestic
30 Volkswagen
31 Alfa Romeo
32 Audi
33 Austin-Healey
35 Datsun
36 Fiat
37 Honda
38 Isuzu
39 Jaguar
40 Lancia
41 Mazda
42 Mercedes-Benz
43 MG
44 Peugeot
45 Porsche
46 Renault
47 Saab
48 Subaru
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975-1990
49 Toyota
50 Triumph
51 Volvo
52 Mitsubishi (Since 1982)
53 Suzuki (Since 1987)
57 Lexus (Since 1988)
58 Infiniti (Since 1988)
59 Other Imports
60 BSA
61 Ducati
62 Harley-Davidson
63 Kawasaki
64 Moto Guzzi
65 Norton
67 Yamaha
69 Other Motor Cycle
70 Moped
80 Brockway
81 Diamond Reo
82 Freightliner
83 FWD
84 International Harvester
85 Kenworth
86 Mack
87 Peterbilt
88 White
95 Other Truck/Bus
98 Other Make
99 Unknown Make
1991-Later
1 American Motors
2 Jeep/Kaiser-Jeep/Willys Jeep
3 AM General
6 Chrysler
7 Dodge
8 Imperial
9 Plymouth
10 Eagle
12 Ford
13 Lincoln
14 Mercury
18 Buick/Opel
19 Cadillac
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991-Later
20 Chevrolet
21 Oldsmobile
22 Pontiac
23 GMC
24 Saturn
25 Grumman
26 Coda (Since 2013)
29 Other Domestic
Avanti
Checker
DeSoto
Excalibur
Hudson
Packard
Panoz
Saleen
Studebaker
Stutz
Tesla (Since 2014)
30 Volkswagen
31 Alfa Romeo
32 Audi
33 Austin/Austin Healey
34 BMW
35 Datsun/Nissan
36 Fiat
37 Honda
38 Isuzu
39 Jaguar
40 Lancia
41 Mazda
42 Mercedes-Benz
43 MG
44 Peugeot
45 Porsche
46 Renault
47 Saab
48 Subaru
49 Toyota
50 Triumph
51 Volvo
52 Mitsubishi
53 Suzuki
54 Acura
55 Hyundai
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991-Later
56 Merkur
57 Yugo
58 Infiniti
59 Lexus
60 Daihatsu
61 Sterling
62 Land Rover
63 Kia
64 Daewoo
65 Smart (Since 2010)
66 Mahindra (2011-2013)
67 Scion (Since 2012)
69 Other Imports
Aston Martin
Bentley
Bertone
Bricklin
Bugatti
Caterham
Citroen
DeLorean
Desta
Ferrari
Fisker
Gazelle
Hillman
Jensen
Koenigsegg
Lada
Lamborghini
Lotus
Mahindra (Since 2013)
Maserati
Maybach
McLaren
Mini Cooper
Morgan
Morris
Reliant (British)
Rolls-Royce
Simca
Singer
Spyker
Sunbeam
TVR
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991-Later
70 BSA
71 Ducati
72 Harley-Davidson
73 Kawasaki
74 Moto Guzzi
75 Norton
76 Yamaha
77 Victory
78 Other Make Moped (Since 2010)
79 Other Make Motored Cycle (Since 2010)
80 Brockway
81 Diamond Reo/Reo
82 Freightliner
83 FWD
84 International Harvester/Navistar
85 Kenworth
86 Mack
87 Peterbilt
88 Iveco/Magirus
89 White/Autocar, White/GMC
90 Bluebird
91 Eagle Coach
92 Gillig
93 MCI
94 Thomas Built
97 Not Reported (Since 2010)
98 Other Make
Auto-Union-DKW
Carpenter
Collins Bus
DINA
Divco
Hino
Mid Bus
Neoplan
Orion
Oshkosh
Scania
Sterling
UD
Van Hool
Western Star
99 Unknown Make
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V10 Vehicle Model
Definition: This data element identifies the model of this vehicle within a given make.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the
Parkwork data file as PMODEL.
SAS Name: MODEL
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
See the current FARS/CRSS Coding and Validation Manual for vehicle model codes.
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V11 Body Type
Definition: This data element identifies a classification of this vehicle based on its general body
configuration, size, shape, doors, etc.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the
Parkwork data file as PBODYTYP.
1975-1981: Within the yearly NHTSA report Fatal Accident Reporting System, the term "Light
Trucks" includes Vans.
The body type data do not track with the original documentation. For example, the
documentation states that BODY_TYP EQ 7 is for utility vehicles. However, when the data files
are examined one sees that BODY_TYP EQ 43 is the value that will provide the desired result.
The data files have been modified to make the early years for this data element compatible with
1981.
Note: Utility vehicles are also part of the light truck category
Note: BODY_TYP 40, large limousines, are not included as part of Passenger Cars or
Passenger Vehicles.
1982-1990: Within the yearly NHTSA report Fatal Accident Report System, the term “Light
Truck” includes Vans. Utility vehicles are also part of the light-truck category.
Note: BODY_TYP 13, large limousines and BODY_TYP 14, three-wheel automobiles or
automobile derivatives, are not included as part of Passenger Cars or Passenger Vehicles.
Note: A single-unit truck that tows another vehicle, or a bobtail by itself, is considered a
combination truck.
1991-Later: Within the yearly NHTSA publication Traffic Safety Facts, the term "Light Trucks"
includes Vans.
Note: BODY_TYP 12, large limousines and BODY_TYP 13, three-wheel automobiles or
automobile derivatives, are not included as part of Passenger Cars or Passenger Vehicles.
When defining School Buses 1993 and later be sure to include the new body type 24 (van-
based school bus). However, body type 24 is not part of Buses.
When defining Transit Buses 1993 and later be sure to include the new body type 25 (van-
based transit bus). However, body type 25 is not part of Buses.
Note: A single-unit truck that tows another vehicle, or a bobtail, is considered a combination
truck.
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V11 Body Type (continued)
SAS Name: BODY_TYP
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
1 Convertible
2 2-Door Sedan HT/Coupe
3 4-Door Sedan HT
4 Hatchback
5 Car-Pickup Body
6 Station Wagon
7 On/Off Road Vehicle – Jeep CJ-S, Bronco, Blazer, Scout, etc. (1975-1979)
8 Other Auto
9 Unknown Auto Type
15 Motorcycle
16 Moped
17 Other Cycle
18 Unknown Cycle
25 School Bus
26 Cross-County
27 Transit Bus
28 Other Bus
29 Unknown Bus
35 Snowmobile
36 Farm Equipment
37 Dune/Swamp Buggy
38 Construction Equipment
39 Ambulance/Hearse Type
40 Large Limousine
41 Camper/Motorhome
42 Fire Truck
43 On/Off-Road Vehicle – Jeep CJ-S, Bronco, Blazer, Scout, etc. (1980-1981)
44 Other Special Vehicle
45 Ambulance EMS
50 Pickup
51 Van
52 Truck-Based Station Wagon
53 Straight Truck, Low GVW
54 Straight Truck, Medium GVW
55 Straight Truck, High GVW
56 Straight Truck, Unknown GVW
57 Two-Unit Truck
58 Multi-Unit Truck
59 Truck-Tractor
60 Unknown Type Truck
99 Unknown
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V11 Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982-1990
1 Convertible
2 2-Door Sedan/Ht/Coupe
3 3-Door/2-Door Hatchback
4 4-Door Sedan/Ht
5 5-Door/4-Door Hatchback
6 Station Wagon
7 Hatchback/Number of Doors Unknown
8 Other Auto
9 Unknown Auto Type
10 Auto Pickup
11 Auto Panel
12 Short Utility/Not Truck-Based
13 Large Limousine
14 3-Wheel Vehicle Unknown Body Type
20 Motorcycle
21 Moped
27 3-Wheel Motorcycle Or Moped
28 Other Cycle
29 Unknown Cycle
30 School Bus
31 Cross-Country/Intercity
32 Transit Bus
38 Other Bus
39 Unknown Bus
40 Van
41 Van Commercial Cutaway
42 Van Motorhome
48 Other Van Type
49 Unknown Van Type
50 Pickup
51 Pickup W/Slide-In Camper
52 Pickup-Based Motorhome
53 Cab Chassis Based
54 Truck-Based Panel
55 Truck-Based Station Wagon
56 Truck-Based Utility
58 Other Light Conventional Truck
59 Unknown Light Convent Truck
67 Utility, Base Body Unknown
69 Unknown Light Truck
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V11 Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982-1990
70 Straight Truck, Low GVW
71 Straight Truck, Medium GVW
72 Straight Truck, High GVW
73 Medium/Heavy Truck Motorhome
74 Truck/Tractor
75 Unknown Medium Truck
76 Unknown Heavy Truck
77 Camper/Motorhome
78 Single Unit Straight Truck GVW Unknown
79 Unknown Truck Type
80 Snowmobile
81 Farm Equipment/Not Trucks
82 ATV, Dune/Swamp Buggy
83 Construction Equipment/Not Trucks
88 Other
89 Unknown Other Vehicle
90 3-Wheel Vehicle Unknown Body Type
99 Unknown Body Type
1991- 2010-
2009 Later
1 1 Convertible (Excludes Sunroof, T-Bar)
2 2 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
3 3 3-Door/2-Door Hatchback
4 4 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
5 5 5-Door/4-Door Hatchback
6 6 Station Wagon (Excluding Van and Truck-Based)
7 7 Hatchback, Number of Doors Unknown
8 -- Other Auto (1991-1993)
8 8 Sedan/Hardtop, Number of Doors Unknown (Since 1994)
9 -- Unknown Auto Type (1991-1993)
9 9 Other or Unknown Automobile Type (Since 1994)
10 10 Auto-Based Pickup
11 11 Auto-Based Panel (Cargo Station Wagon, Auto-Based Ambulance or Hearse)
12 12 Large Limousine – More Than Four Side Doors or Stretch Chassis
13 13 Three-Wheel Automobile or Automobile Derivative
14 14 Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
15 15 Large Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Full Size” and “Large”)
16 16 Utility Station Wagon
-- 17 3-Door Coupe
19 19 Utility Unknown Body
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V11 Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991- 2010-
2009 Later
20 20 Minivan
21 21 Large Van – Includes Van-Based Buses
22 22 Step Van or Walk-In Van
23 -- Van Motorhome (1991-2002)
24 -- Van-Based School Bus (1993-2002)
25 -- Van-Based Transit Bus (1993-2002)
28 28 Other Van Type (Hi-Cube Van)
29 29 Unknown Van Type
30 30 Compact Pickup (Gross Vehicle Weight, GVWR, < 4,500 lbs)
31 31 Standard Pickup (4,500 lbs GVWR < 10,000 lbs)
32 32 Pickup with Slide-In Camper
33 33 Convertible Pickup
39 39 Unknown (Pickup Style) Light Conventional Truck Type
40 40 Cab Chassis-Based (Includes Light Stake, Light Dump, Light Tow, Rescue
Vehicles)
41 41 Truck-Based Panel
42 42 Light-Truck-Based Motorhome (Chassis Mounted)
45 45 Other Light Conventional Truck Type (Includes Stretched Suburban
Limousine)
48 48 Unknown Light-Truck Type (Not a Pickup, 1991-2012)
-- 48 Unknown Light Truck Type (Since 2013)
49 49 Unknown Light-Vehicle Type (Automobile, Utility Vehicle, Van or Light Truck)
50 50 School Bus
51 51 Cross-Country/Intercity Bus (i.e., Greyhound)
52 52 Transit Bus (City Bus)
-- 55 Van-Based Bus GVWR > 10,000 lbs. (Since 2011)
58 58 Other Bus Type
59 59 Unknown Bus Type
60 60 Step Van
61 61 Single-Unit Straight Truck (10,000 lbs < GVWR <= 19,500 lbs) (1991-2010)
-- 61 Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (10,000 lbs < GVWR <=
19,500 lbs) (Since 2011)
62 62 Single-Unit Straight Truck (19,500 lbs < GVWR <= 26,000 lbs) (1991-2010)
-- 62 Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (19,500 lbs < GVWR <=
26,000 lbs) (Since 2011)
63 63 Single-Unit Straight Truck (GVWR > 26,000 lbs) (1991-2010)
-- 63 Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR > 26,000 lbs) (Since 2011)
64 -- Single-Unit Straight Truck
-- 64 Single Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR Unknown) (Since 2011)
65 65 Medium/Heavy Truck-Based Motorhome
66 66 Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or with Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
67 67 Medium/Heavy Pickup (GVWR > 10,000 lbs) (Since 2001)
-- 68 Single-Unit Straight Truck (GVWR Unknown) (2010 Only)
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V11 Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991- 2010-
2009 Later
71 71 Unknown if Single-Unit or Combination-Unit Medium Truck (10,000 lbs <
GVWR < 26,000 lbs)
72 72 Unknown if Single-Unit or Combination-Unit Heavy Truck (GVWR >
26,000 lbs.)
73 73 Camper or Motorhome, Unknown Truck Type
78 78 Unknown Medium/Heavy Truck Type
79 79 Unknown Truck Type
80 80 Motorcycle
81 81 Moped (Motorized Bicycle)
82 82 Three-Wheel Motorcycle/Moped- Not All-Terrain Vehicle
83 83 Off-Road Motorcycle (2-Wheel) (Since 1993)
88 -- Other Motored Cycle Type (Mini-Bikes, Motor Scooters) (1991-2007)
88 88 Other Motored Cycle Type (Mini-Bikes, Motor Scooters, Pocket Motorcycles,
Pocket Bikes) (Since 2008)
89 89 Unknown Motored Cycle Type
90 90 ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle; Includes 3 or 4 Wheels)
91 91 Snowmobile
92 92 Farm Equipment Other Than Trucks
93 93 Construction Equipment Other Than Trucks (Includes Graders)
94 -- Motorized Wheel Chair (1997 Only)
-- 94 Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)/Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
(Since 2011)
-- 95 Golf Cart (Since 2012)
97 97 Other Vehicle Type (Includes Go-Cart, Fork-Lift, City Street Sweeper,
Dune/Swamp Buggy)
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown Body Type
More Information on Vehicle Body Type Classification
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V12 Vehicle Model Year
Definition: This data element identifies the manufacturer's model year of this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the
Parkwork data file as PMODYEAR.
SAS Name: MOD_YEAR
Attribute Codes
1975- 1998- 2010-
1997 2009 Later
0-98 xxxx xxxx Actual Model Year
-- -- 9998 Not Reported
99 9999 9999 Unknown
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V13 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Definition: This data element records the vehicle identification number (VIN) of this vehicle
assigned by the vehicle manufacturer. The VIN contains information on the vehicle such as:
manufacturer, model year, model, body type, restraint type, etc.
Additional Information: From 1975 to 1993 the first ten characters of the VIN are recorded;
from 1994 onward the first 12 are used. The vehicle manufacturers use the VIN to describe
certain characteristics of a vehicle and to assign a serial number to the vehicle.
VINA is a software program, maintained by R. L. Polk & Co. that deciphers the VIN for 1966 and
newer vehicles that are within the scope of the program. In FARS, the VINA program uses the
VIN as input values and returns decoded values for automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles.
Vehicle type, determined by the analyst-coded body type, is also used as input to facilitate the
program processing. The names of many data elements decoded from the VIN begin with "VIN"
or “PVIN.” Some of the results from the VINA program are used as edit checks for these data.
Starting in 1981, the Vehicle Identification Numbers were required to conform to an international
standard. For vehicles built prior to 1981 one may consult the National Automobile Theft
Bureau's publication Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual for the year in question.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PVIN.
SAS Name: VIN
Attribute Codes
1975-1993 1994-2008 2009 2010-Later
xxxxxxxxxx -- -- -- First 10 Characters
-- xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx First 12 Characters
-- -- 000000000000 000000000000 No VIN Required
-- -- -- 888888888888 Not Reported
-- -- -- 999999999999 Unknown
More Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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V14 Vehicle Trailing
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle had any attached trailing units or
was towing another motor vehicle. A trailing unit can be a horse trailer, fifth wheel trailer,
camper, boat, truck trailer, towed vehicle or any other trailer.
Additional Information: This data element not only applies to tractor trailers, but also to boats,
cars, and U-Haul-type vehicles that are towed with a trailer hitch. Vehicles pulled by a rope or
chain are not counted as towed vehicles.
Note that the number of unknowns is 0 until 1982. From 1982 to 1984 the number of unknowns
is approximately 2,500 per year. Starting in 1985 the number of unknowns falls to about 300
per year.
This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the Parkwork data file as
PTRAILER.
SAS Name: TOW_VEH
Attribute Codes
1975- 1983- 2004- 2009-
1981 1982 2003 2008 Later
0 0 0 0 0 No Trailing Unit
1 -- -- -- -- Yes
-- 1 1 1 1 Yes, One Trailing Unit
-- -- 2 2 2 Yes, Two Trailing Units
-- -- 3 3 3 Yes, Three or More Trailing Units
-- 4 4 4 4 Yes, Number of Trailing Units Unknown
-- 5 -- -- -- Yes, Two or More Trailing Units
-- -- -- 5 -- Vehicle Towing another Motor Vehicle
-- -- -- -- 5 Vehicle Towing another Motor Vehicle – Fixed
Linkage
-- -- -- -- 6 Vehicle Towing another Motor Vehicle – Non-Fixed
Linkage
-- -- 9 9 9 Unknown
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V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number
Definition: This data element records the vehicle identification number (VIN) of any trailing
units of a combination vehicle.
Additional Information: These data elements also appear in the Parkwork data file as
PTRLR1VIN, PTRLR2VIN, and PTRLR3VIN.
SAS Name: TRLR1VIN, TRLR2VIN, TRLR3VIN
Attribute Codes
2016-
Later
000000000000 No VIN Required
xxxxxxxxxxxx First 12 Characters of the VIN
777777777777 No Trailing Units
888888888888 Not Reported
999999999999 Unknown
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V16 Jackknife
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle experienced a jackknife anytime
during the unstabilized situation.
Additional Information: Jackknife applies to a condition which occurs to a “semi” truck (i.e.,
cab and one or more trailers) while in motion. The condition reflects a loss of control of the
truck by the driver in which the trailer yaws more than 15 degrees from its normal straight line
path behind the cab. If the final resting configuration of the vehicle is in the jackknife position, it
does not necessarily mean that the vehicle has jackknifed (such as, a crash occurring while the
vehicle is backing up or parking).
From 1975 to 1979, the data element exists in the data files but has not been initialized. These
data were not collected. Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V15.
SAS Name: J_KNIFE
Attribute Codes
1980- 1982-
1981 Later
0 0 Not an Articulated Vehicle
1 1 No
2 -- Yes
-- 2 Yes, First Event
-- 3 Yes, Subsequent Event
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V17 Motor Carrier Identification Number (MCID)
Definition: This data element records the issuing authority and motor carrier identification
number (if applicable) to this vehicle.
Additional Information: This 11-character data element is the combination of two data
elements, the 2-digit “Motor Carrier Issuing Authority” code (MCARR_I1) followed by the 9-
character “Identification Number” (MCARR_I2).
The Carrier Identification Number is found only on vehicles of interstate for-hire or private
carriers in the transportation business. It is the unique number assigned to the Carrier by the
United States Department of Commerce Commission, or the State. The number can be either a
US DOT number (on interstate private carriers) or an ICC MC number (interstate for-hire
carriers). Collected only for buses and trucks over 4,500 kg GVWR (Bodytype (V5)= 60, 64, 66-
79), this data element is applicable to the following vehicles:
• Medium/Heavy Trucks: vehicles with two axles/six tires and/or gross weight greater than
10,000 pounds.
• Buses with 16 or more seats (including the driver)
• Trucks and Vans of any size carrying hazardous cargo.
• Light commercial trucks pulling a trailer with gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
greater than 10,000 pounds.
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V16.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PMCARR_ID.
SAS Name: MCARR_ID
Attribute Codes
1998- 2010-
2009 Later
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx 11-Character Combination of MCARR_I1 followed by
MCARR_I2
00000000000 00000000000 Not Applicable
-- 77777777777 Not Reported
88888888888 88888888888 None
99999999999 99999999999 Unknown
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V17A MCID Issuing Authority
Definition: This data element records the issuing authority if applicable to this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is only applicable for the following vehicles:
• Medium/Heavy Trucks: vehicles with two axles/six tires and/or gross weight greater than
10,000 pounds.
• Buses with 16 or more seats (including the driver)
• Trucks and Vans of any size carrying hazardous cargo.
• Light commercial trucks pulling a trailer with gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
greater than 10,000 pounds.
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V16A.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PMCARR_I1.
SAS Name: MCARR_I1
Attribute Codes
2007- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Applicable
1-56 1-56 FARS State Code
57 57 US DOT
58 58 MC/MX (ICC)
-- 77 Not Reported
88 88 None
95 95 Canada
96 96 Mexico
99 99 Unknown
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V17B MCID Identification Number
Definition: This data element records the motor carrier identification number if applicable to
this vehicle.
Additional Information: The Carrier Identification Number is found only on vehicles of
interstate for-hire or private carriers in the transportation business. It is the unique number
assigned to the Carrier by the United States Department of Commerce Commission, or the
State. The number can be either a US DOT number (on interstate private carriers) or an ICC
MC number (interstate for-hire carriers). Collected only for buses and trucks over 4,500 kg
GVWR (Bodytype (V5)= 60, 64, 66-79), this data element is applicable to the following vehicles:
• Medium/Heavy Trucks: vehicles with two axles/six tires and/or gross weight greater than
10,000 pounds.
• Buses with 16 or more seats (including the driver)
• Trucks and Vans of any size carrying hazardous cargo.
• Light commercial trucks pulling a trailer with gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
greater than 10,000 pounds.
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V16B.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PMCARR_I2.
SAS Name: MCARR_I2
Attribute Codes
2007-Later
xxxxxxxxx Actual 9-Digit Number
000000000 Not Applicable
777777777 Not Reported
888888888 None
999999999 Unknown
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V18 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Definition: This data element identifies the gross vehicle weight rating of this vehicle if
applicable.
Additional Information: The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Combination
Weight Rating (GCWR) is a value specified by the manufacturer for a single-unit truck, truck
tractor, or trailer. In the absence of a gross vehicle weight rating, an estimate of the gross
weight of a fully loaded unit can be substituted.
In 2000 the GVWR was the sum of the weight of the power unit and its trailers. Since 2001 this
data element is the gross vehicle weight of the Power Unit only. The weight of trailers is not
added.
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V17.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PGVWR.
SAS Name: GVWR
Attribute Codes
2000- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Applicable
1 1 10,000 lbs or Less
2 2 10,001 lbs - 26,000 lbs
3 3 26,001 lbs or More
-- 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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V19 Vehicle Configuration
Definition: This data element describes the general configuration of this vehicle if applicable.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V18.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PV_CONFIG.
SAS Name: V_CONFIG
Attribute Codes
1991- 1995- 2001- 2010-
1994 2000 2009 Later
0 0 -- -- Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
-- -- 0 -- Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus or
Vehicle Displaying a Hazardous Material Placard
-- -- -- 0 Not Applicable
1 1 1 -- Single-Unit Truck (2 axles, 6 tires)
-- -- -- 1 Single-Unit Truck (2 axles and GVWR more
than 10,000 lbs.)
2 2 2 2 Single-Unit Truck (3 or More axles)
-- 3 3 -- Single-Unit Truck (Unknown Number of Axles, Tires)
3 4 4 -- Truck/Trailer(s)
-- -- -- 4 Truck Pulling Trailer(s)
4 5 5 5 Truck Tractor (Bobtail, i.e., Tractor Only, No Trailer)
5 6 -- -- Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
-- -- 6 -- Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer (One Trailer)
-- -- -- 6 Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
-- -- 7 -- Truck Tractor/Doubles (Two Trailers)
-- -- -- 7 Truck Tractor/Double
-- -- 8 -- Tractor/Triples (Three Trailers)
-- -- -- 8 Truck Tractor/Triple
-- -- -- 10 Vehicle 10,000 lbs or Less Placarded for Hazardous
Materials
6 7 19 -- Medium/Heavy Trucks, Cannot Classify
-- -- -- 19 Truck More than 10,000 lbs., Cannot Classify
7 8 -- -- Bus
-- -- 20 -- Bus (Seats for 9-15 Occupants, Including Driver)
-- -- -- 20 Bus/Large Van (Seats for 9-15 Occupants, Including Driver)
-- -- 21 -- Bus (Seats for More Than 15 People, Including Driver,
2001-2006)
-- -- 21 -- Bus (Seats for 16 or More People, Including Driver,
2007-2009)
-- -- -- 21 Bus (Seats for More Than 15 Occupants, Including Driver,
2010-Later)
-- -- 70 -- Light Truck (Van, Mini-Van, Panel, Pickup, Sport Utility
Vehicle Displaying a Hazardous Material Placard)
-- -- 80 -- Passenger Car (Only When Displaying a Hazardous Material
Placard)
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V19 Vehicle Configuration (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991- 1995- 2001- 2010-
1994 2000 2009 Later
-- -- -- 98 Not Reported (2010-2012)
9 -- -- 99 Unknown
-- 9 99 -- Unknown if Light or Medium/Heavy Truck/Bus
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V20 Cargo Body Type
Definition: This data element describes the primary cargo carrying capability of this vehicle if
applicable.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V19.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PCARGTYP.
SAS Name: CARGO_BT
Attribute Codes
1991- 1995- 2001- 2009-
1994 2000 2008 Later
0 0 -- -- Not Applicable Not a Truck or Bus
-- -- 0 -- Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
-- -- -- 0 Not Applicable
1 1 1 1 Van/Enclosed Box
2 2 2 2 Cargo Tank
3 3 3 3 Flatbed
4 4 4 4 Dump
5 5 5 5 Concrete Mixer
6 6 6 6 Auto Transporter
7 7 7 7 Garbage/Refuse
8 -- -- -- Medium/Heavy Truck, Other Body Type
9 8 -- -- Bus
-- -- 8 8 Grain, Chips, Gravel
-- -- 9 -- Pole
-- -- -- 9 Pole-Trailer
-- -- 10 10 Log (Since 2007)
-- -- 11 -- Intermodal Chassis (2007-2008)
-- -- -- 11 Intermodal Container Chassis
-- -- 12 12 Vehicle Towing Another Motor Vehicle (Since 2007)
-- -- 20 -- Bus (Seats 9-15 People, Including Driver)
-- -- 21 -- Bus (Seats More than 15 People, Including Driver, 2001-
2006)
-- -- 21 -- Bus (Seats for 16 or More People, Including Driver, 2007-
2008)
-- -- -- 22 Bus
-- -- -- 28 Not Reported (2010-2012)
-- -- 96 96 No Cargo Body Type
-- 97 -- -- Medium/Heavy Truck, Other Cargo Body Type
-- -- 97 -- Medium/Heavy Truck, or Bus, Other Cargo Body Type (Not
Data elements 01-12, 20-21)
-- -- -- 97 Other
-- 98 -- -- Medium/Heavy Truck, Unknown Cargo Body Type
-- -- 98 -- Medium/Heavy Truck, or Bus, Unknown Cargo Body Type
-- -- -- 98 Unknown Cargo Body Type
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V20 Cargo Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1991- 1995- 2001- 2010-
1994 2000 2008 2009 Later
99 -- -- -- -- Unknown Vehicle Type
-- 99 99 -- -- Unknown if Light or Medium/Heavy Truck/Bus
-- -- -- 99 99 Unknown
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V21A/HM1 Hazardous Material Involvement
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was carrying hazardous materials.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20A/HM1.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PHAZ_INV.
SAS Name: HAZ_INV
2007-Later
1 No
2 Yes
V21B/HM2 Hazardous Material Placard
Definition: This data element identifies the presence of hazardous materials for this vehicle
and whether this vehicle displayed a hazardous materials placard.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20B/HM2.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PHAZPLAC.
SAS Name: HAZ_PLAC
2007-Later
0 Not Applicable
1 No
2 Yes
8 Not Reported
V21C/HM3 Hazardous Material Identification Number
Definition: This data element identifies the 4-digit hazardous material identification number for
this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20C/HM3.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PHAZ_ID.
SAS Name: HAZ_ID
2007-Later
0 Not Applicable
xxxx Actual 4-Digit Number
8888 Not Reported
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V21D/HM4 Hazardous Material Class Number
Definition: This data element identifies the single-digit hazardous material class number for
this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20D/HM4.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PHAZ_CNO.
SAS Name: HAZ_CNO
2007
0 Not Applicable
1-7 or 9 Actual Number
8 Not Reported
2008-Later
0 Not Applicable
1 Explosives
2 Gases
3 Flammable / Combustible Liquid
4 Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, and Dangerous When Wet
5 Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide
6 Poison and Poison Inhalation Hazard
7 Radioactive
8 Corrosive
9 Miscellaneous
88 Not Reported
V21E/HM5 Release of Hazardous Material from the Cargo Compartment
Definition: This data element identifies whether any hazardous cargo was released from the
cargo tank or compartment of this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20E/HM5.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PHAZ_REL.
SAS Name: HAZ_REL
2007-Later
0 Not Applicable
1 No
2 Yes
8 Not Reported
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V22 Bus Use
Definition: This data element describes the common type of bus service this vehicle was being
used as at the time of the crash or the primary use for the bus if not in service at the time of the
crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V21.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PBUS_USE.
SAS Name: BUS_USE
Attribute Codes
2000-2009
0 Not Used as a Bus
1 Used as a Public School Bus
2 Used as a Private School Bus
3 Used as a School Bus, Public or Private Unknown
4 Used as a Scheduled Service Bus
5 Used as a Tour Bus
6 Used as a Commuter Bus
7 Used as a Shuttle Bus
8 Modified for Personal/Private Use
9 Unknown Bus Use
2010-Later
0 Not a Bus
1 School Bus
4 Intercity Bus
5 Charter/Tour Bus
6 Transit/Commuter Bus
7 Shuttle Bus
8 Modified for Personal/Private Use
98 Not Reported
99 Unknown
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V23 Special Use
Definition: This data element identifies any special use associated with this vehicle at the time
of the crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V22.
This data element also appears in the Person data file set and in the Parkwork data file as
PSP_USE.
SAS Name: SPEC_USE
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010- 2013-
2009 2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 0 No Special Use
1 1 1 1 Taxi
2 2 -- -- Vehicle Used for School Bus
-- -- 2 2 Vehicle Used as School Transport
3 3 3 3 Vehicle Used as Other Bus
4 4 4 4 Military
5 5 5 5 Police
6 6 6 6 Ambulance (Since 1980)
7 7 7 7 Fire Truck (Since 1982)
8 8 8 -- Emergency Services Vehicle (2009-2012)
-- -- -- 8 Non-Transport Emergency Services Vehicle
-- -- -- 13 Incident Response
-- 98 98 98 Not Reported
9 99 99 99 Unknown
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V24 Emergency Motor Vehicle Use
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was engaged in emergency use.
Emergency Use indicates operation of any motor vehicle that is legally authorized by a
government authority to respond to emergencies with or without the use of emergency warning
equipment, such as a police vehicle, fire truck or ambulance while actually engaged in such
response.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable only if the vehicle was being used as
an emergency vehicle at the time of the crash.
Prior to 2013, this data element was called “Emergency Use.” Prior to 2016, this data element’s
Locator Code or Data Element Number was V23.
This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the Parkwork data file as
PEM_USE.
SAS Name: EMER_USE
Attribute Codes
1977- 2010- 2014-
2009 2012 2013 Later
0 0 -- -- No
-- -- 0 0 Not Applicable
1 1 -- -- Yes
-- -- 2 2 Non-Emergency, Non-Transport
-- -- 3 3 Non-Emergency Transport
-- -- 4 4 Emergency Operation, Emergency Warning Equipment
Not In Use
-- -- 5 5 Emergency Operation, Emergency Warning Equipment
In Use
-- -- -- 6 Emergency Operation, Emergency Warning Equipment
In Use Unknown
-- 8 8 8 Not Reported
-- 9 9 9 Unknown
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V25 Travel Speed
Definition: This data element records the speed the vehicle was traveling prior to the
occurrence of the crash as reported by the investigating officer.
Additional Information: This data is collected after the crash, and is an estimate of the travel
speed, which is often a judgment, rather than a measurement. Computing the mean without
removing the unknowns will increase the mean travel speed.
For the years 1980 and 1981 travel speed was not collected. However, the data element is
currently in the database for these two years with all data as missing. With this data element
there has always been a high number of unknown cases. Since the data were considered
somewhat "uncollectible," a decision was made not to collect the data for these two years.
However, although the data were often unavailable, it was considered too important not to try to
collect it.
Since 2005, data have been collected for parked vehicles and vehicles not in-transport. The
value 0 only applies to motor vehicles in-transport, for example, a vehicle that is in-transport, but
stopped at a stop light.
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V24.
SAS Name: TRAV_SP
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0 0 Stopped Motor Vehicle in Transport
1-96 1-151 Reported Speed Up to 151 mph
97 -- Speed Greater than 96 mph
-- 997 Speed Greater than 151 mph
98 998 Not Reported
99 999 Unknown
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V26 Underride/Override
Definition: This data element identifies this vehicle’s involvement in an underride or override
during the crash.
Additional Information: Note the striking vehicle, not the vehicle struck, determines the
underride/override condition. From 1975 to 1993 both the initial and principal impacts were
counted. In the event and only in the event, that the initial or principal impact point was an
underride/override were the data element IMPACT1 or IMPACT2 flagged/counted as such.
However, all other underrides/overrides were not counted, nor should they have been counted.
Impacts were counted, not underrides. Therefore, the data element UNDERIDE was added to
the FARS in 1994.
The data element UNDERIDE is dependent on the data contained in the PAR. The NASS CDS
is based on the efforts of professional crash investigators performing detailed analysis of
crashes. An analysis of the 1994-1996 FARS and NASS CDS data systems and the 1997
Trucks in Fatal Accident file revealed that underrides and overrides are generally not identified
on the PARs.
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V25.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PUNDERIDE.
SAS Name: UNDERIDE
Attribute Codes
1994-Later
0 No Underride or Override (1994-2011)
0 No Underride or Override Noted (2012-Later)
WITH MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
1 Underride (Compartment Intrusion)
2 Underride (No Compartment Intrusion)
3 Underride (Compartment Intrusion Unknown)
WITH MOTOR VEHICLE NOT IN TRANSPORT
4 Underride (Compartment Intrusion)
5 Underride (No Compartment Intrusion)
6 Underride (Compartment Intrusion Unknown)
7 Override, Motor Vehicle in Transport
8 Override, Motor Vehicle Not in Transport
9 Unknown if Underride or Override
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V27 Rollover
Definition: This data element identifies this vehicle’s involvement in a rollover or overturn
during the crash. Rollover is defined as any vehicle rotation of 90 degrees or more about any
true longitudinal or lateral axis. Rollover can occur at any time during the crash.
Additional Information: Data are not available from 1975 to 1977. Prior to 2016, this data
element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V26.
This data element also appears in the Person data file.
SAS Name: ROLLOVER
Attribute Codes
1978- 2009-
2008 Later
0 0 No Rollover
1 -- First Event
-- 1 Rollover, Tripped by Object/Vehicle
2 -- Subsequent Event
-- 2 Rollover, Untripped
-- 9 Rollover, Unknown Type
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V28 Location of Rollover
Definition: This data element identifies the location of the trip point or start of this vehicle's roll.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V27.
SAS Name: ROLINLOC
Attribute Codes
2009- 2011-
2010 Later
0 0 No Rollover
1 1 On Roadway
2 2 On Shoulder
3 3 On Median/Separator
4 4 In Gore
5 5 On Roadside
6 6 Outside of Trafficway
-- 7 In Parking Lane/Zone
9 9 Unknown
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V29A Initial Contact Point
Definition: This data element identifies the area on this vehicle that produced the first instance
of injury to non-motorists or occupants of this vehicle, or that resulted in the first instance of
damage to other property or to this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2010 this data element was called “Initial Point of Impact.” In
2010 and 2011 it was called “Initial Damaged Area.” Since 2012 it is called “Initial Contact
Point.” Starting in 2010, this data element is derived from the crash events for the vehicle. It is
the first recorded “Area of Impact (This Vehicle)” value for this vehicle.
The attributes Underride and Override were discontinued in 1993 and “Underride/Override”
became its own data element in 1994. Prior to 1994, the striking vehicle, not the vehicle struck,
determined the underride/override condition. After the crash, in the case of an override or
underride one vehicle is over the other. If the striking vehicle is over the other, then the crash is
an override. If the striking vehicle is under the other, the crash is an underride. See the
information under “Underride/Override” about using this data element. Prior to 2016, this data
element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V28A.
This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the Parkwork data file as PIMPACT1.
SAS Name: IMPACT1
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2010- 2013-
1993 2009 2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock points
13 13 13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 14 14 Undercarriage
15 -- -- -- -- Underride (1980-1993)
16 -- -- -- -- Override (1982-1993)
-- 18 -- -- -- This Vehicle Set Something in Motion
Causing Injury or Damage
(Not a Clock Point, 2004-2009)
-- -- 18 -- -- Set-in-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- -- -- 18 -- Set-in-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- -- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- -- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
-- -- 61 61 61 Left
-- -- 62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- -- -- 62 62 Left-Front Side
-- -- 63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- -- -- 63 63 Left-Back Side
-- -- 81 81 81 Right
-- -- 82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- -- -- 82 82 Right-Front Side
-- -- 83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- -- -- 83 83 Right-Back Side
-- -- 98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 99 99 Unknown
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V30 Extent of Damage
Definition: This data element records the amount of damage sustained by this vehicle as
indicated in the case materials based on an operational damage scale.
Additional Information: The data on 8 (Not Reportable) collected in 1976 are no longer
contained in the data file. The data for that year are not consistent with the documentation of
the time.
The data element name was “Extent of Deformation” from 1975 to 2008. The data element
name was changed to “Extent of Damage” in 2009. Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator
Code or Data Element Number was V29.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVEH_SEV.
SAS Name: DEFORMED
Attribute Codes
1975-2008
0 None
2 Other (Minor)
4 Functional (Moderate)
6 Disabling (Severe)
9 Unknown
2010-
2009 Later
0 0 No Damage
2 2 Minor Damage
4 4 Functional Damage
6 6 Disabling Damage
-- 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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V31 Vehicle Removal
Definition: This data element describes the mode by which this vehicle left the scene of the
crash.
Additional Information: The early years are not consistent with the documentation of the time.
The data element name was “Manner of Leaving Scene” from 1975 to 2008. The data element
name was changed to “Vehicle Removal” in 2009. Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator
Code or Data Element Number was V30.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PTOWED.
SAS Name: TOWAWAY 1975-2008
TOWED 2009-Later
Attribute Codes
1976- 2010- 2013-
1975 2008 2009 2012 Later
-- 1 1 1 -- Driven Away
2 2 -- -- -- Towed Away
-- -- 2 2 2 Towed Due to Disabling Damage
-- 3 -- -- -- Abandoned/Left Scene
-- -- 3 3 3 Towed Not Due to Disabling Damage
4 -- -- -- -- Not Towed Away
-- -- 4 4 -- Abandoned/Left at Scene
-- -- -- -- 5 Not Towed
-- -- -- 8 8 Not Reported
9 9 9 9 9 Unknown
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V33 Most Harmful Event
Definition: This data element describes the event that resulted in the most severe injury or, if
no injury, the greatest property damage involving this vehicle.
Additional Information: “First Harmful Event” (HARM_EV) applies to the crash. “Most
Harmful Event” (M_HARM) applies to the vehicle. Harmful events are judgment calls of the
FARS analysts based on the data within the PAR.
From 2004 to 2009, the data elements “First Harmful Event,” “Most Harmful Event,” and the
“Sequence of Events” have the same attributes. The harmful event attributes were modified to
be consistent with the sequence of events data elements. Starting in 2009, these data elements
still have the same attributes except non-harmful event attributes were added to the “Sequence
of Events” data element. Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V32.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PM_HARM.
SAS Name: M_HARM
Attribute Codes
1979-1981
1 Overturn
2 Fire/Explosion
3 Immersion
4 Gas Inhalation
5 Fell from Vehicle
6 Injured in Vehicle
7 Other Non-Collision
8 Pedestrian
9 Pedalcycle
10 Railway Train
11 Animal
12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
13 Motor Vehicle in Transport in Other Roadway
14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 Other Type Non-Motorist
16 Other Object
18 Building
19 Culvert
20 Curb or Wall
21 Divider
22 Embankment
23 Fence
24 Guard Rail
25 Light Support
26 Sign Post
27 Tree/Shrubbery
28 Utility Pole
29 Other Pole/Support
30 Impact Attenuator
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V33 Most Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
1979-1981
31 Other Fixed Object
32 Bridge or Overpass (Passing Under)
33 Bridge or Overpass (Passing Over)
99 Unknown
1982- 2004- 2010- 2013- 2016-
2003 2009 2012 2015 Later
1 1 1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 3 3 3 3 Immersion (or Partial Immersion, Since 2012)
4 4 4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 6 -- -- -- Injured in Vehicle
-- -- 6 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 9 -- -- -- Pedalcycle
-- -- 9 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 10 -- -- -- Railway Train
-- -- 10 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 11 -- -- -- Animal
-- -- 11 11 11 Live Animal
12 12 -- -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Same Roadway
-- -- 12 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
13 13 -- -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Other Roadway
14 14 14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 -- -- -- -- Other Type Non-Motorist
-- 15 15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 21 -- -- -- Bridge Pier or Abutment
-- -- 21 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
22 22 -- -- -- Bridge Parapet End
23 23 -- -- -- Bridge Rail
-- -- 23 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 26 26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
27 27 -- -- -- Highway/Traffic Sign Post
28 28 -- -- -- Overhead Sign Support/Sign
29 29 -- -- -- Luminary/Light Support
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V33 Most Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2004- 2010- 2013- 2016-
2003 2009 2012 2015 Later
30 30 -- -- -- Utility Pole
-- -- 30 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
-- -- -- -- 31 Post, Pole or Other Support
32 32 32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 34 34 Ditch
35 35 -- -- -- Embankment – Earth
-- -- 35 35 35 Embankment
36 36 -- -- -- Embankment – Rock, Stone, or Concrete
37 37 -- -- -- Embankment – Material Type Unknown
38 38 38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 -- -- -- -- Pavement Surface Irregularity (1993 Only)
-- 44 -- -- -- Pavement Surface Irregularity
-- -- 44 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes,
Grates, etc.)
45 -- -- -- -- Transport Device Used as Equipment (1993-2003)
-- 45 -- -- -- Working Construction, Maintenance or Utility
Vehicles
-- -- 45 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
47 47 -- -- -- Vehicle Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own
Vehicle (Since 1997)
48 48 -- -- -- Collision With Snow Bank (Since 1997)
-- -- 48 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
(Since 1998)
50 50 50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
-- 51 -- -- -- Jackknife
-- -- 51 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
-- 52 52 52 52 Guardrail End
-- 53 53 53 53 Mail Box
-- 54 -- -- -- Motor Vehicle Struck by Falling/Shifting Cargo or
Anything Set in Motion by Another Motor Vehicle
in Transport
-- -- 54 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by
Cargo, Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion from/by
Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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V33 Most Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2004- 2010- 2013- 2016-
2003 2009 2012 2015 Later
-- 55 -- -- -- Other Not in-Transport Motor Vehicle (2005-2007)
-- 55 55 55 55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway
(Since 2008)
-- 57 57 57 57 Cable Barrier (Since 2008)
-- -- 58 58 58 Ground
-- -- 59 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
-- -- 72 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful to This
Vehicle)
-- -- -- 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-
Transport
-- -- -- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- -- 98 -- -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 99 99 Unknown
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V34 Related Factors- Vehicle Level
Definition: This data element records factors related to this vehicle expressed by the
investigating officer.
Additional Information: There are also crash-level related factors in the Accident data file
(CF1, CF2, and CF3), driver-level related factors in the Vehicle data file (DR_SF1, DR_SF2,
DR_SF3 and DR_SF4) and person-level related factors in the Person data file (P_SF1, P_SF2,
and P_SF3).
The FARS analyst may have used either of the two data elements to code a related factor. One
must test both data elements to ensure that the selected related factor is included.
The set of Pre-existing Vehicle Defects that had been collected under “Related Factors- Vehicle
Level” is now captured in the precrash level data element “Contributing Circumstances, Motor
Vehicle” (Factor.MFACTOR).
Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V33.
These data elements also appear in the Parkwork data file as PVEH_CF1 and PVEH_CF2 in
2009 and prior and as PVEH_SC1 and PVEH_SC2 in 2010 and later.
SAS Name: VEH_CF1, VEH_CF2 1975-2009
VEH_SC1, VEH_SC2 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
1975- 1982- 2010- 2014-
1981 2009 2013 Later
0 0 0 0 None
1 -- -- -- Tires and Wheels
-- 1 -- -- Tires (Does Not Include Wheels, See Value 16)
2 2 -- -- Brake System
3 3 -- -- Steering System- Tie Rod, Kingpin, Ball Joint, etc.
4 4 -- -- Suspension- Springs, Shock Absorbers, MacPherson struts,
Axle Bearing, Control Arms, etc.
5 5 -- -- Power Train (Power Train/Engine, 2001-2009)- Universal
Joint, Drive Shaft, Transmission, etc.
6 6 -- -- Exhaust System
7 7 -- -- Headlights
8 8 -- -- Signal Lights
9 9 -- -- Other Lights
10 10 -- -- Horn
11 11 -- -- Mirrors
12 12 -- -- Wipers
13 13 -- -- Driver Seating and Control
14 14 -- -- Body, Doors, Hood, Other
15 15 -- -- Trailer Hitch
-- 16 -- -- Wheels
-- 17 -- -- Air Bags (1995-2009)
-- 18 -- -- Other Vehicle Defects
-- 19 -- -- Safety Belts (2002-2009)
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V34 Related Factors- Vehicle Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975- 1982- 2010- 2014-
1981 2009 2013 Later
-- -- 30 -- 3-Wheeled Motorcycle Conversion (Since 2012)
-- -- -- 30 Multi-Wheeled Motorcycle Conversion (Since 2012)
-- 31 -- -- Hit-and-Run Vehicle (1982-2008)
-- 32 32 32 Vehicle Registration for Handicapped
-- 33 33 33 Vehicle Being Pushed by Non-Motorist
-- 34 -- -- Vehicle Impact Point- the Result of Something Set in Motion
(1998-2003)
-- 35 -- -- Reconstructed Vehicle (1998-2007)
-- 35 35 35 Reconstructed/Altered Vehicle (Since 2008)
-- 36 36 -- Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicle (Since 1999)
-- 37 37 37 Transporting Children to/from Head Start/Day Care
(Since 2000)
-- 38 -- -- Vehicle Went Airborne During Crash (2001-2003)
-- 39 39 39 Highway Construction, Maintenance or Utility Vehicle, In
Transport (Inside or Outside Work Zone) (Since 2002)
-- 40 40 40 Highway Incident Response Vehicle (Since 2002)
-- 41 41 41 Police Fire or EMS Vehicle Working at the Scene of an
Emergency or Performing Other Traffic Control Activities
(Since 2004)
-- 42 42 42 Other Working Vehicle (Not Construction, Maintenance,
Utility, Police, Fire, or EMS Vehicle, Since 2004)
-- 43 -- -- Hazardous Materials/Cargo Released From This Vehicle
(2005-2006)
-- 44 44 44 Adaptive Equipment (Since 2007)
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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V35 Fire Occurrence
Definition: This data element identifies whether a fire in any way related to the crash occurred
in this vehicle.
Additional Information: From 1975 to 1979, if an explosion occurred in the vehicle, with or
without a fire, this data element would also be set to 1. Prior to 2016, this data element’s
Locator Code or Data Element Number was V34.
This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the Parkwork data file as PFIRE.
SAS Name: FIRE_EXP
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2007 2008 Later
0 0 -- No Fire
-- -- 0 No or Not Reported
1 1 -- Fire Occurred in This Vehicle during Crash
-- -- 1 Yes
-- 2 -- Fire Occurred in This Vehicle and Initiated Fire/Explosion in Another
Vehicle
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V100 Make Model Combined
Definition: This derived data element represents the 5-digit combination of two data elements,
the 2-digit “Vehicle Make” code (MAKE) followed by the 3-digit “Vehicle Model” code (MODEL).
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the
Parkwork data file as PMAK_MOD.
SAS Name: MAK_MOD
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
See the current FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Coding and Validation Manual for vehicle make
and model codes.
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V101 VIN Character 1
Definition: This data element represents the first character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_1.
SAS Name: VIN_1
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x First Character in the VIN String
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V102 VIN Character 2
Definition: This data element represents the second character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_2.
SAS Name: VIN_2
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Second Character in the VIN String
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V103 VIN Character 3
Definition: This data element represents the third character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_3.
SAS Name: VIN_3
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Third Character in the VIN String
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V104 VIN Character 4
Definition: This data element represents the fourth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_4.
SAS Name: VIN_4
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Fourth Character in the VIN String
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V105 VIN Character 5
Definition: This data element represents the fifth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_5.
SAS Name: VIN_5
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Fifth Character in the VIN String
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V106 VIN Character 6
Definition: This data element represents the sixth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_6.
SAS Name: VIN_6
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Sixth Character in the VIN String
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V107 VIN Character 7
Definition: This data element represents the seventh character in the VIN string for this
vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_7.
SAS Name: VIN_7
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Seventh Character in the VIN String
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V108 VIN Character 8
Definition: This data element represents the eighth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_8.
SAS Name: VIN_8
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Eighth Character in the VIN String
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V109 VIN Character 9
Definition: This data element represents the ninth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_9.
SAS Name: VIN_9
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Ninth Character in the VIN String
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V110 VIN Character 10
Definition: This data element represents the tenth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_10.
SAS Name: VIN_10
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
x Tenth Character in the VIN String
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V111 VIN Character 11
Definition: This data element represents the eleventh character in the VIN string for this
vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_11.
SAS Name: VIN_11
Attribute Codes
1994-Later
x Eleventh Character in the VIN String
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V112 VIN Character 12
Definition: This data element represents the twelfth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Parkwork data set as PVIN_12.
SAS Name: VIN_12
Attribute Codes
1994-Later
x Twelfth Character in the VIN String
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V150 Fatalities in Vehicle
Definition: This data element records the number of fatalities that occurred in this vehicle.
Additional Information: The data element is derived by counting all persons with “Injury
Severity” of 4 in the vehicle. The data element “Fatalities” in the Accident data file provides the
number of deaths for the entire crash.
This is a derived data element and is not coded on the form directly. In 1976, this value is
always set to 0.
This data element also appears in the Parkwork data file as PDEATHS.
SAS Name: DEATHS
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
01-99 Number of Fatalities that Occurred in the Vehicle.
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V151 Driver Drinking
Definition: This data element records whether the driver was drinking.
Additional Information: This data element is derived from data elements in the Vehicle and
Person data files. Data are analyzed and if there is "sufficient information" to conclude that a
driver was drinking, i.e., positive BAC data or police-reported alcohol involvement, then a driver
is classified as drinking.
A driver is classified as drinking (alcohol-involved) if the driver has (1) police-reported alcohol
involvement, or (2) a positive alcohol test result.
A driver who is charged with an alcohol violation does not by itself make the driver a "drinking
driver" by this definition.
Note that alcohol data is often missing. For that reason this data element may under-count the
actual number of drinking drivers.
SAS Name: DR_DRINK
Attribute Codes
1975- 1982-
1981 Later
0 0 No Drinking
1 1 Drinking
9 -- Unknown
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D4 Driver Presence
Definition: This data element identifies whether a driver was present in this vehicle at the
onset of the unstabilized situation.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DR_PRES
Attribute Codes
1975- 1978- 2009-
1977 2008 Later
-- -- 0 No Driver Present/Not Applicable
1 1 -- Driver Operated Vehicle
-- -- 1 Yes
2 -- -- No Driver
-- 2 -- Driverless (No Driver)
-- 3 -- Driver Left Scene
-- 4 -- Motor Vehicle not In-Transport (Parked/Stopped Off Roadway/
Working Motor Vehicle/In Motion Outside Trafficway, 2008 Only)
-- 4 -- Motor Vehicle not In-Transport (Parked/Stopped Off
Roadway/Working/ In Motion Outside Trafficway, 2005-2007)
9 9 9 Unknown
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D5 Driver’s License State
Definition: This element identifies the state of issue for the license held by this driver.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: L_STATE
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
1 Alabama 30 Montana
2 Alaska 31 Nebraska
3 American Samoa 32 Nevada
4 Arizona 33 New Hampshire
5 Arkansas 34 New Jersey
6 California 35 New Mexico
8 Colorado 36 New York
9 Connecticut 37 North Carolina
10 Delaware 38 North Dakota
11 District of Columbia 39 Ohio
12 Florida 40 Oklahoma
13 Georgia 41 Oregon
14 Guam 42 Pennsylvania
15 Hawaii 43 Puerto Rico
16 Idaho 44 Rhode Island
17 Illinois 45 South Carolina
18 Indiana 46 South Dakota
19 Iowa 47 Tennessee
20 Kansas 48 Texas
21 Kentucky 49 Utah
22 Louisiana 50 Vermont
23 Maine 51 Virginia
24 Maryland 52 Virgin Islands (Since 2004)
25 Massachusetts 53 Washington
26 Michigan 54 West Virginia
27 Minnesota 55 Wisconsin
28 Mississippi 56 Wyoming
29 Missouri
0 No Driver Present (Since 2010)
93 Indian Nation (Since 2009)
94 Military (1975-2006)
94 U.S. Government (Since 2007)
95 Canada
96 Mexico
97 Other Foreign Country
98 Not reported (Since 2010)
99 Unknown
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D6 Driver’s ZIP Code
Definition: This data element records the zip code of the driver’s address as listed in the case
material.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: DR_ZIP
Attribute Codes
1987- 2011-
2010 Later
00000 00000 Not a Resident of U. S. or Territories
xxxxx xxxxx Actual Zip Code, Five Numeric
-- 99997 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
99999 99999 Unknown
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D7 Non-CDL License Type/Status
D7A Non-CDL License Type
Definition: This data element identifies the type of license held by this driver at the time of the
crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: L_TYPE
Attribute Codes
2004- 2011-
2010 Later
0 0 Not Licensed
1 1 Full Driver License
2 2 Intermediate Driver License
-- 6 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
7 7 Learner’s Permit
8 8 Temporary License
9 9 Unknown License Type
D7B Non-CDL License Status
Definition: This data element identifies the status of the driver’s license at the time of the
crash.
Additional Information: For 1975-1981, values 3 and 7 make up the valid license category.
For 1982-1986, values 2, 7, and 8 are all valid license categories. For 1987-1992, values 5, 6, 7
and 8 make up the valid license category.
Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was unknown, then this data
element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: L_STATUS
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 None Required
1 No License, License Required
2 Licensed, But Not for This Type Vehicle
3 Valid License for This Type Vehicle
4 Suspended License
5 Revoked License
6 Expired License
7 Learner's Permit
9 Unknown
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D7B Non- CDL License Status (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 1987- 1993- 2004- 2011-
1986 1992 2003 2009 2010 Later
0 -- -- -- -- -- None Required
-- 0 0 0 0 0 Not Licensed
1 -- -- -- -- -- None
2 -- -- -- -- -- Valid
3 1 1 1 1 1 Suspended
4 2 2 2 2 2 Revoked
5 3 3 3 3 3 Expired
6 4 4 4 4 4 Cancelled or Denied
-- 5 -- -- -- -- Single-Class License
-- 6 -- -- -- -- Multiple-Class License
-- -- 6 6 6 6 Valid License
7 7 -- -- -- -- Learner's Permit
-- -- 7 -- -- -- Learner's Permit/Restricted
-- -- -- -- -- 7 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver
Present
8 8 8 -- -- -- Temporary
9 9 9 -- -- -- Unknown
-- -- -- 9 9 9 Unknown License Status
More Information on Driver License Status/Type
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D8 Commercial Motor Vehicle License Status
Definition: This data element indicates the status of the driver’s Commercial Driver’s License
(CDL) if applicable.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: CDL_STAT
Attribute Codes
1991-1992
0 No Commercial Driver's License (CDL Not Required)
1 No CDL (CDL Required)
2 No CDL (Unknown if CDL Required)
3 CDL (CDL Not Required)
4 CDL (CDL REQUIRED)
5 CDL (Unknown if CDL Required)
6 Unknown CDL (CDL Not Required)
7 Unknown CDL (CDL Required)
9 Unknown CDL (Unknown if CDL Required)
1993- 2012-
2009 2010 2011 Later
0 0 0 0 No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
1 1 1 1 Suspended
2 2 2 2 Revoked
3 3 3 3 Expired
4 4 4 4 Cancelled or Denied
5 5 5 5 Disqualified
6 6 6 6 Valid
7 7 7 7 Learner's Permit
8 8 8 8 Other – Not Valid
9 -- -- -- Unknown CDL
-- -- 97 97 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
-- 98 98 -- Not Reported
-- 99 99 99 Unknown License Status
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D9 Compliance with CDL Endorsements
Definition: This data element identifies whether the vehicle driven at the time of the crash
required endorsement(s) on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and whether this driver was
complying with the CDL endorsements.
Additional Information: Data was not collected prior to 1991.
Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was unknown, then this data
element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: L_ENDORS
Attribute Codes
1991- 2012-
2009 2010 2011 Later
0 0 0 0 No Endorsements Required For This Vehicle
1 1 1 1 Endorsement(s) Required, Complied With
2 2 2 2 Endorsement(s) Required, Not Complied With
3 3 3 3 Endorsement(s) Required, Compliance Unknown
-- -- 7 7 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
-- 8 8 -- Not Reported
9 9 9 9 Unknown, if Required
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D10 License Compliance with Class of Vehicle
Definition: This data element identifies the type of license possessed or not possessed by this
driver for the class of vehicle being driven at the time of the crash.
Additional Information: Data not available before 1982.
Since 2004, this data element addresses license compliance with class of vehicle.
Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was unknown, then this data
element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: L_CL_VEH 1982-1986
L_COMPL 1987-Later
1982-1986
0 No License Required
1 No License, License Required
2 Valid License for This Class Vehicle Only
3 One Valid License, but Not for This Class Vehicle
4 Multiple Class Licenses, Valid License for This Class Vehicle
5 Multiple Class Licenses, Not Valid License for This Class Vehicle
9 Unknown
1987- 1993- 2012-
1992 2009 2010 2011 Later
0 0 0 0 0 Not Licensed
1 1 1 1 1 No License Required for This Class Vehicle
2 2 2 2 2 No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
3 3 3 3 3 Valid License for This Class Vehicle
-- -- -- 6 6 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
-- -- 7 7 -- Not Reported
-- 8 8 8 8 Unknown if CDL and/or CDL Endorsement
Required for This Vehicle
9 9 9 9 9 Unknown
More Information on Driver License Type Compliance
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D11 Compliance with License Restrictions
Definition: This data element indicates whether this driver was compliant with restrictions on
their license.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: L_RESTRI
Attribute Codes
1975- 2012-
2009 2010 2011 Later
0 0 0 0 No Restrictions or Not Applicable
1 1 1 1 Restrictions Complied With
2 2 2 2 Restrictions Not Complied With
3 3 3 3 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
-- -- 7 7 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
-- 8 8 -- Not Reported
9 9 9 9 Unknown
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D12 Driver Height
Definition: This data element identifies this driver's height (in inches).
Additional Information: This information was coded in 2 sub fields which are in Feet or in
Inches. If both the Driver Height in Feet and Driver Height in Inches are known then we do the
conversion using (Feet)*12 + inches; If Feet is Unknown or if Inches are 98 (Other) or 99
(Unknown) then DR_HGT=999 (Unknown). Minimum height 2 feet = 24 inches, Maximum height
8 feet 11 inches = 107 inches.
In 2009, if feet and/or inches are unknown (9,99) or blank then the Driver Height is left blank.
However in 2010, if feet and/or inches are unknown (9,99) then the Driver Height is computed
as 999 (Unknown). The Driver Presence data element is not taken into account. In 2011, if feet
and/or inches are unknown (9,99) and Driver Presence is 1, then the Driver Height is computed
as 999 (Unknown) otherwise Driver Height is computed as 998 (No Driver Present/Unknown if
Driver Present).
SAS Name: DR_HGT
Attribute Codes
1998- 2011-
2010 Later
24-107 24-107 Actual Height in Inches
-- 998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
999 999 Unknown
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D13 Driver Weight
Definition: This data element identifies this driver's weight (in pounds).
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
SAS Name: DR_WGT
Attribute Codes
1998- 2011-
2010 Later
40-700 40-700 Actual Weight in Pounds
-- 997 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
998 998 Other
999 999 Unknown
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D14 Previous Recorded Crashes
Definition: This data element records any previous crashes for this driver that occurred within
five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: PREV_ACC
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2011-
1993 2010 Later
0 0 0 None
1-97 1-97 1-97 Actual Value
98 -- -- CDL Disqualified
-- 98 98 Not Reported on Driving Record
99 99 99 Unknown
-- -- 998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
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D15 Previous Recorded Suspensions and Revocations
Definition: This data element records any previous license suspensions or revocations for this
driver that occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: If a driver has been disqualified for a CDL this event is recorded in
Previous Recorded Suspensions and Revocations.
Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was unknown, then this data
element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: PREV_SUS
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2011-
1993 2010 Later
0 0 0 None
1-97 1-97 1-97 Actual Value
98 -- -- CDL Disqualified
99 99 99 Unknown
-- -- 998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
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D16 Previous DWI Convictions
Definition: This data element records any previous DWI convictions for this driver that
occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: PREV_DWI
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2011-
1993 2010 Later
0 0 0 None
1-97 1-97 1-97 Actual Value
98 -- -- CDL Disqualified
99 99 99 Unknown
-- -- 998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
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D17 Previous Speeding Convictions
Definition: This data element records any previous speeding convictions for this driver that
occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Speeding violations count going too slow, as well as going too fast.
Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was unknown, then this data
element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: PREV_SPD
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2011-
1993 2010 Later
0 0 0 None
1-97 1-97 1-97 Actual Value
98 -- -- CDL Disqualified
99 99 99 Unknown
-- -- 998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
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D18 Previous Other Moving Violation Convictions
Definition: This data element records any other previous moving violations or convictions for
this driver that occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: PREV_OTH
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2011-
1993 2010 Later
0 0 0 None
1-97 1-97 1-97 Actual Value
98 -- -- CDL Disqualified
99 99 99 Unknown
-- -- 998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
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D19 Date of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction
D19A Month of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction
Definition: This data element records the month of the first crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: FIRST_MO
Attribute Codes
1975- 2011-
2010 Later
0 0 No Record
1 1 January
2 2 February
3 3 March
4 4 April
5 5 May
6 6 June
7 7 July
8 8 August
9 9 September
10 10 October
11 11 November
12 12 December
-- 98 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
99 99 Unknown
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D19B Year of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction
Definition: This data element records the year of the first crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: FIRST_YR
Attribute Codes
1975- 1998- 2011-
1997 2010 Later
0 0 0 No Record
xx xxxx xxxx Actual Year
-- -- 9998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
99 9999 9999 Unknown
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D20 Date of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction
D20A Month of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction
Definition: This data element records the month of the last crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: LAST_MO
Attribute Codes
1975- 2011-
2010 Later
0 0 No Record
1 1 January
2 2 February
3 3 March
4 4 April
5 5 May
6 6 June
7 7 July
8 8 August
9 9 September
10 10 October
11 11 November
12 12 December
-- 98 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
99 99 Unknown
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D20B Year of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction
Definition: This data element records the year of the last crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within five* years of the crash date.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.).
* Prior to 2015, the time frame for this data element was any occurrence within three years of
the crash date.
SAS Name: LAST_YR
Attribute Codes
1975- 1998- 2011-
1997 2010 Later
0 0 0 No Record
xx xxxx xxxx Actual Year
-- -- 9998 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
99 9999 9999 Unknown
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D22 Speeding Related
Definition: This data element records whether the driver's speed was related to the crash as
indicated by law enforcement.
Additional Information: Prior to 2011, if no driver was present or the driver presence was
unknown, then this data element was left blank. In SAS, these blank values are represented by
a single dot or period (.). Prior to 2013, this data element was called “Speed Related.”
SAS Name: SPEEDREL
Attribute Codes
2009- 2011- 2013-
2010 2012 Later
0 0 0 No
1 1 -- Yes
-- -- 2 Yes, Racing
-- -- 3 Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
-- -- 4 Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
-- -- 5 Yes, Specifics Unknown
-- 8 8 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
9 9 9 Unknown
More Information on Speeding
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level
Definition: This data element records factors related to this driver expressed by the
investigating officer.
Additional Information: There are also crash-level related factors in the Accident data file
(CF1, CF2, and CF3), vehicle-level related factors in the Vehicle data file (VEH_SC1 and
VEH_SC2), and person-level related factors in the Person data file (P_SF1, P_SF2, and
P_SF3).
The person-related factors P_SF1, P_SF2, and P_SF3 are all set to 0 for drivers.
The FARS Analyst may have used any of the three data elements (1975-1996) or four data
elements (1997-later) to code a driver-related factor. One must test all of these data elements
to ensure that the selected related factor is included.
Early data files are not consistent with the documentation of the time. The following
interpretation is suggested for current/future analysis.
A police pursuit is an event that is initiated when a law enforcement officer, operating an
authorized emergency vehicle, gives notice to stop (either through the use of visual or audible
emergency signals or a combination of emergency devices) to a motorist who the officer is
attempting to apprehend and that motorist fails to comply with the signal by either maintaining
speed, increasing speed, or taking other evasive action to elude the officer's continued attempts
to stop the motorist. This is recorded if any “Related Factor – Driver Level” is coded as 37.
From 1975 to 1981, see “Related Factors- Crash Level” for attributes under Swerving Due To
and Vision Obscured By.
Some information that had been collected under “Related Factors- Driver Level” is now captured
in “Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash- Driver or in two Non-Motor Vehicle Occupant data
elements; “Non-Motorist Action/Circumstances Prior to Crash” and “Non-Motorist
Action/Circumstances at Time of Crash.”
SAS Name: DR_CF1, DR_CF2, DR_CF3 1975-1996
DR_CF1, DR_CF2, DR_CF3, DR_CF4 1997-2009
DR_SF1, DR_SF2, DR_SF3, DR_SF4 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 None
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITION
1 Drowsy, Sleepy, Asleep, Fatigued
2 Ill, Blackout
3 Depression
4 Reaction to Drugs- Medication
5 Other Drugs (Marijuana, Cocaine, etc.)
6 Inattentive (Talking, Eating, etc.)
7 Physical Impairments
8 Died Prior to Crash
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES
20 Leaving Vehicle Unattended with Engine Running Leaving Vehicle Unattended in
Roadway
21 Overloading or Improper Loading of Vehicle with Passengers or Cargo
22 Towing or Pushing Vehicle Improperly
23 Failing to Dim Lights or to Have Lights on When Required
24 Operating Without Required Equipment
25 Creating Unlawful Noise or using Equipment Prohibited by Law
26 Following Improperly
27 Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
28 Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or Running off Road
29 Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch or Sidewalk or on Median
30 Making Improper Entry to or Exit from Trafficway
31 Starting or Backing Improperly
32 Opening Vehicle Closure into Moving Traffic or Vehicle is in Motion
33 Passing Where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement Markings, Hill or Curve, or
School Bus Displaying Warning Not to Pass
34 Passing on Wrong Side
35 Passing with Insufficient Distance or Inadequate Visibility or Failing to Yield to
Overtaking Vehicle
36 Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Manner
37 High-Speed Chase with Police in Pursuit (Since 1978)
38 Failure to Yield Right of Way
39 Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or Traffic Officers, Failure to
Observe Safety Zone
40 Passing Through or Around Barrier
41 Failure to Observe Warnings or Instructions on Vehicle Displaying Them
42 Failure to Signal Intentions
43 Giving Wrong Signal
44 Driving Too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit
45 Driving Less Than Posted Maximum
46 Operating at Erratic or Suddenly Changing Speeds
47 Making Right Turn from Left Turn-Lane; Making Left-Turn from Right-Turn Lane
48 Making Improper Turn
49 Failure to Comply With Physical Restrictions of License
50 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Trafficway
51 Driving on Wrong Side of Road
52 Operator Inexperience
53 Unfamiliar With Roadway
54 Stopping in Roadway (Since 1979)
99 Unknown
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2015-
2009 2014 Later
0 0 0 None
PHYSICAL / MENTAL CONDITION
1 -- -- Drowsy, Sleepy, Asleep, Fatigued
2 -- -- Ill, Passed Out/Blackout
3 -- -- Emotional (e.g., Depression, Angry, Disturbed)
4 4 4 Reaction to or Failure to Take Drugs/Medication
5 -- -- Other Drugs (Marijuana, Cocaine, etc., 1982-1994)
5 -- -- Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or Medication (Since 2003)
6 -- -- Inattentive/Careless (Talking, Eating, Car Phones, etc.)
-- 6 6 Careless Driving (Since 2012)
7 -- -- Restricted to Wheelchair
8 -- -- Paraplegic (1982-1994, See Data element 11)
8 8 8 Road Rage/Aggressive Driving (Since 2004)
9 -- -- Impaired Due to Previous Injury
10 -- -- Deaf (1982-1994)
11 -- -- Other Physical Impairment (Includes Paraplegic Since 1995)
12 12 12 Mother of Dead Fetus/Mother of Infant Born Post Crash
13 13 13 Mentally Challenged (Since 1995)
14 -- -- Failure to Take Drugs/Medication (1995-2004)
15 15 15 Seat Back Not in Normal Position, Seat Back Reclined (Since 2002)
MISCELLANEOUS FACTORS
16 16 16 Police or Law Enforcement Officer (Since 2002)
17 -- -- Running off Road (2000-2003)
18 18 18 Traveling on Prohibited Trafficways (Since 1995)
19 19 19 Legally Driving on Suspended or Revoked License
20 20 20 Leaving Vehicle Unattended with Engine Running; Leaving Vehicle
Unattended in Roadway
21 21 21 Overloading or Improper Loading of Vehicle with Passenger or
Cargo
22 22 22 Towing or Pushing Vehicle Improperly
23 23 23 Failing to Dim Lights or to Have Lights on When Required
24 24 24 Operating Without Required Equipment
25 -- -- Creating Unlawful Noise or Using Equipment Prohibited by Law
26 26 26 Following Improperly
27 27 27 Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
28 -- -- Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or Running off Road (1982-1999)
28 28 -- Failure to Keep in Proper Lane (Since 2000)
-- -- 28 Improper Lane Usage
29 29 -- Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch, or Sidewalk, or on
Median
-- 29 29 Intentional Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch, or Sidewalk,
or on Median (Since 2014)
30 30 30 Making Improper Entry to or Exit from Trafficway
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2015-
2009 2014 Later
31 31 31 Starting or Backing Improperly
32 32 32 Opening Vehicle Closure into Moving Traffic or Vehicle is in Motion
33 33 -- Passing Where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement Markings,
Hill or Curve, or School Bus Displaying Warning Not to Pass
-- -- 33 Passing Where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement Markings, or
School Bus Displaying Warning Not to Pass
34 34 -- Passing on Wrong Side
-- -- 34 Passing on Right Side
35 35 35 Passing with Insufficient Distance or Inadequate Visibility or Failing
to Yield to Overtaking Vehicle
36 36 -- Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent
Manner or Operating at Erratic or Suddenly Changing Speeds
-- -- 36 Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent
Manner
37 -- -- High-Speed Chase with Police in Pursuit (See Police Pursuits in
Appendix C: Additional Data Element Information)
37 37 37 Police Pursuing this Driver or Police Officer in Pursuit (Since 1994)
(See Police Pursuits in Appendix C: Additional Data Element
Information)
38 38 38 Failure to Yield Right of Way
39 39 39 Failure to Obey Actual Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or
Traffic Officers, Failure to Observe Safety Zone Traffic Laws
40 40 40 Passing Through or Around Barrier
41 41 41 Failure to Observe Warnings or Instructions on Vehicle Displaying
Them
42 42 42 Failure to Signal Intentions
43 -- -- Driving too Fast for Conditions (2008 Only)
44 -- -- Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit
(1982-2007)
44 -- -- Driving in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (2008 Only)
45 45 45 Driving Less Than Posted Maximum
46 -- -- Operating at Erratic or Suddenly Changing Speeds (1982-1994)
46 -- -- Not Used (1995-1997)
46 -- -- Racing (1998-2008)
47 47 47 Making Right Turn from Left-Turn Lane or Making Left Turn from
Right-Turn Lane
48 48 48 Making Improper Turn
49 -- -- Failure to Comply With Physical Restrictions of License (1982-2004)
50 50 50 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Trafficway
51 51 -- Driving on Wrong Side of Road (Intentionally or Unintentionally)
-- 51 51 Driving on Wrong Side of Two-way Trafficway (Intentionally or
Unintentionally)(Since 2014)
52 52 52 Operator Inexperience
53 53 53 Unfamiliar With Roadway
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2015-
2009 2014 Later
54 54 54 Stopping in Roadway (Vehicle Not Abandoned)
55 -- -- Underriding a Parked Truck (1982-2008)
56 -- -- Improper Tire Pressure (1982-2005)
57 57 -- Locked Wheel
58 58 58 Over Correcting
59 -- -- Getting Off/Out of or On/In to Moving Vehicle (1982-2004)
59 59 -- Getting Off/Out of or On/In to a Vehicle (Since 2004)
-- -- 59 Getting Off/Out of a Vehicle
60 -- -- Getting Off/Out of or On/In to Non-Moving Vehicle (1982-2004)
VISION OBSCURED BY
61 -- -- Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust (1982-2008)
62 -- -- Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights (1982-2008)
63 -- -- Curve, Hill, or Other Design Features (Including Traffic Signs,
Embankment 1982-2008)
64 -- -- Building, Billboard, etc. (1982-2008)
65 -- -- Trees, Crops, Vegetation (1982-2008)
66 -- -- Motor Vehicle (Including Load 1982-2008)
67 -- -- Parked Vehicle (1982-2008)
68 -- -- Splash or Spray of Passing Vehicle (1982-2008)
69 -- -- Inadequate Defrost or Defog System (1982-2008)
70 -- -- Inadequate Vehicle Lighting System (1982-2008)
71 -- -- Obstructing Angles on Vehicle (1982-2008)
72 -- -- Mirrors- Rear View (1982-2008)
73 -- -- Mirrors- Other (1982-2001)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
73 73 73 Driver Has Not Complied with Learners Permit or Intermediate
Driver License Restrictions (GDL Restrictions, Since 2004)
74 -- -- Head Restraints (1982-2001)
74 74 74 Driver Has Not Complied With Physical or Other Imposed
Restrictions (Since 2004)
75 -- -- Broken or Improperly Cleaned Windshield (1982-2008)
76 -- -- Other Obstruction (1982-2008)
SKIDDING, SWERVING, OR SLIDING DUE TO
77 77 77 Severe Crosswind
78 78 78 Wind from Passing Truck
79 79 79 Slippery or Loose Surface
80 80 80 Tire Blow-Out or Flat
81 81 81 Debris or Objects in Road
82 82 82 Ruts, Holes, Bumps in Road
83 83 83 Live Animals in Road
84 84 84 Vehicle in Road
85 85 85 Phantom Vehicle
86 86 86 Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist, or Other Non-Motorist in Road
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2015-
2009 2014 Later
87 87 87 Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
88 88 88 Trailer Fishtailing or Swaying (Since 2001)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
89 -- -- Carrying Hazardous Cargo Improperly (1994-2009)
-- 89 89 Driver has a Driving Record or Driver’s License from More than One
State
90 -- -- Hit-and-Run Vehicle Driver
91 91 91 Non-Traffic Violation Charged (Manslaughter, Homicide or Other
Assault Offense Committed Without Malice, Since 1986)
92 92 92 Other Non-Moving Traffic Violation (1986-2011)
POSSIBLE DISTRACTIONS INSIDE VEHICLE
93 -- -- Cellular Telephone (Since 1991)
94 -- -- Fax Machine (1991-2001)
94 -- -- Cellular Telephone in Use in Vehicle (Since 2002)
95 -- -- Computer (1991-2001)
95 -- -- Computer Fax Machines/Printers (Since 2002)
96 -- -- On-Board Navigation System (Since 1991)
97 -- -- Two-Way Radio (Since 1991)
98 -- -- Head-Up Display (Since 1991)
99 99 99 Unknown
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PC5 Trafficway Description
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the trafficway flow just
prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VTRAFWAY
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- Non-Trafficway Area
-- 0 Non-Trafficway or Driveway Access
1 1 Two-Way, Not Divided
2 2 Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected (Painted > 4 Feet) Median
3 3 Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
4 4 One-Way Trafficway
5 5 Two-Way, Not Divided With a Continuous Left-Turn Lane
6 6 Entrance/Exit Ramp
8 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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PC6 Total Lanes in Roadway
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the number of travel
lanes just prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: The number of lanes refers to the number of lanes of a continuous
cross-section of roadway. For example, a local roadway with one lane going north and one lane
going south would be coded as two lanes. However, if a trafficway is a divided highway with
two lanes going north, a median, and two lanes going south, then the number of lanes is coded
as two. If a trafficway has two lanes going north immediately adjacent to two lanes going south,
one continuous cross-section of roadway, then the number of lanes is coded as four. This data
element can be used with the Trafficway Description data element VTRAFWAY to determine the
trafficway geometry. For example: If (VNUM_LAN= 2) AND (VTRAFWAY=1), then one has a
two-lane roadway that is not physically divided, which is what most people think of as a two-lane
road (i.e., one lane going in each direction).
If the roadway is a divided trafficway, the number of travel lanes counts only lanes in the
direction of travel of the first harmful event. If the roadway is an undivided trafficway, the number
of travel lanes are all the lanes regardless of their direction of travel.
In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident level. It is now collected at
the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VNUM_LAN
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- Non-Trafficway Area
-- 0 Non-Trafficway or Driveway Access
1 1 One Lane
2 2 Two Lanes
3 3 Three Lanes
4 4 Four Lanes
5 5 Five Lanes
6 6 Six Lanes
7 7 Seven or More Lanes
8 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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PC7 Speed Limit
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the speed limit just
prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VSPD_LIM
Attribute Codes
2011- 2013- 2016-
2010 2012 2015 Later
0 0 -- -- No Statutory Limit/Non-Trafficway Area
-- -- 0 0 No Statutory Limit/Non-Trafficway or
Driveway Access
1-97 -- -- -- Speed Limit (mph)
-- 5-80 5-80 5-95 Speed Limit (5 mph Increments)
98 98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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PC8 Roadway Alignment
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway
alignment prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VALIGN
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- Non-Trafficway Area
-- 0 Non-Trafficway or Driveway Access
1 1 Straight
2 2 Curve Right
3 3 Curve Left
4 4 Curve – Unknown Direction
8 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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PC9 Roadway Grade
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway grade
prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
Prior to 2010, this data element was called Roadway Profile.
SAS Name: VPROFILE
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- Non-Trafficway Area
-- 0 Non-Trafficway or Driveway Access
1 1 Level
2 2 Grade, Unknown Slope
3 3 Hillcrest
4 4 Sag (Bottom)
5 5 Uphill
6 6 Downhill
8 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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PC10 Roadway Surface Type
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway surface
type prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VPAVETYP
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- Non-Trafficway Area
-- 0 Non-Trafficway or Driveway Access
1 1 Concrete
2 2 Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
3 3 Brick or Block
4 4 Slag, Gravel or Stone
5 5 Dirt
7 7 Other
8 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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PC11 Roadway Surface Condition
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best represents the roadway surface
condition prior to this vehicle’s critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VSURCOND
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- Non-Trafficway Area
-- 0 Non-Trafficway Area or Driveway Access
1 1 Dry
2 2 Wet
3 3 Snow
4 4 Ice/Frost
5 5 Sand
6 6 Water (Standing or Moving)
7 7 Oil
8 8 Other
10 10 Slush
11 11 Mud, Dirt, Gravel
98 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
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PC12 Traffic Control Device
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the traffic controls in
the vehicle's environment just prior to this vehicle's critical precrash event.
Additional Information: In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident
level. It is now collected at the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VTRAFCON
Attribute Codes
2011-
2010 Later
0 0 No Controls
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
1 1 Traffic Control Signal (On Colors) Without Pedestrian Signal
2 2 Traffic Control Signal (On Colors) With Pedestrian Signal
3 3 Traffic Control Signal (On Colors) Not Known if Pedestrian Signal
4 4 Flashing Traffic Control Signal
8 8 Other Highway Traffic Signal
9 9 Unknown Highway Traffic Signal
REGULATORY SIGNS
7 7 Lane Use Control Signal
20 20 Stop Sign
21 21 Yield Sign
28 28 Other Regulatory Sign
29 29 Unknown Regulatory Sign
32 23 School Zone Sign/Device
40 40 Warning Sign
50 50 Person
65 65 Railway Crossing Device
97 97 Not Reported
98 98 Other
99 99 Unknown
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PC13 Traffic Control Device Functioning
Definition: This data element identifies the functionality of the traffic control device recorded for
this vehicle in the data element “Traffic Control Device.”
Additional Information: Data not collected prior to 1982.
In 2010, this data element was no longer collected at the Accident level. It is now collected at
the Vehicle level.
SAS Name: VTCONT_F
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 No Controls
1 Device Not Functioning
2 Device Functioning – Functioning Improperly
3 Device Functioning Properly
8 Not Reported
9 Unknown
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PC17 Pre-Event Movement (Prior To Recognition of Critical Event)
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes this vehicle's activity
prior to the driver's realization of an impending critical event or just prior to impact if the driver
took no action or had no time to attempt any evasive maneuvers.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: P_CRASH1
Attribute Codes
2011- 2013-
2010 2012 Later
0 0 -- No Driver Present
-- -- 0 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
1 1 1 Going Straight
2 -- -- Decelerating in Traffic Lane
-- 2 2 Decelerating in Road
3 -- -- Accelerating in Traffic Lane
-- 3 3 Accelerating in Road
4 -- -- Starting in Traffic Lane
-- 4 4 Starting in Road
5 -- -- Stopped in Traffic Lane
-- 5 5 Stopped in Roadway
6 6 6 Passing or Overtaking Another Vehicle
7 7 7 Disabled or Parked in Travel Lane
8 8 8 Leaving a Parking Position
9 9 9 Entering a Parking Position
10 10 10 Turning Right
11 11 11 Turning Left
12 12 12 Making a U-Turn
13 13 13 Backing Up (Other Than For Parking Position)
14 14 14 Negotiating a Curve
15 15 15 Changing Lanes
16 16 16 Merging
17 17 17 Successful Avoidance Maneuver to a Previous Critical Event
98 98 98 Other
99 99 99 Unknown
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PC19 Critical Event- Precrash
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the critical event which
made this crash imminent (i.e., something occurred which made the collision possible).
Additional Information:
SAS Name: P_CRASH2
Attribute Codes
2011- 2016-
2010 2015 Later
THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO:
1 1 1 Blow Out/Flat Tire
2 2 2 Stalled Engine
3 3 3 Disabling Vehicle Failure (e.g., Wheel Fell Off)
4 4 4 Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Pothole, Ice, etc.)
6 6 6 Traveling Too Fast For Conditions
8 8 8 Other Cause of Control Loss
9 9 9 Unknown Cause of Control Loss
THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING
10 10 10 Over the Lane Line on Left Side of Travel Lane
11 11 11 Over the Lane Line on Right Side of Travel Lane
12 12 12 Off the Edge of the Road on the Left Side
13 13 13 Off the Edge of the Road on the Right Side
14 14 14 End Departure
15 -- -- Turning Left at Intersection
-- 15 15 Turning Left at Junction
16 -- -- Turning Right at Intersection
-- 16 16 Turning Right at Junction
17 17 17 Crossing Over (Passing Through) Intersection
18 18 18 This Vehicle Decelerating
19 19 19 Unknown Travel Direction
OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE IN LANE
50 50 50 Other Vehicle Stopped
51 51 51 Traveling In Same Direction with Lower Steady Speed
52 52 52 Traveling In Same Direction while Decelerating
53 53 53 Traveling In Same Direction with Higher Speed
54 54 54 Traveling In Opposite Direction
55 55 55 In Crossover
56 56 56 Backing
59 59 59 Unknown Travel Direction of the Other Motor Vehicle in Lane
OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE
60 60 60 From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Left Lane Line
61 61 61 From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Right Lane Line
62 62 62 From Opposite Direction Over Left Lane Line
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PC19 Critical Event- Precrash (Event) (continued)
Attribute Codes
2011- 2016-
2010 2015 Later
63 63 63 From Opposite Direction Over Right Lane Line
64 64 -- From Parking Lane, Median, Shoulder, Roadside
-- -- 64 From Parking Lane/Shoulder, Median/Crossover, Roadside
65 65 65 From Crossing Street, Turning Into Same Direction
66 66 66 From Crossing Street, Across Path
67 67 67 From Crossing Street, Turning Into Opposite Direction
68 68 68 From Crossing Street, Intended Path Unknown
70 70 70 From Driveway, Turning Into Same Direction
71 71 71 From Driveway, Across Path
72 72 72 From Driveway, Turning Into Opposite Direction
73 73 73 From Driveway, Intended Path Unknown
74 74 74 From Entrance to Limited Access Highway
78 78 78 Encroachment by Other Vehicle – Details Unknown
PEDESTRIAN OR PEDALCYCLIST OR OTHER NON-MOTORIST
80 -- -- Pedestrian in Roadway
-- 80 80 Pedestrian in Road
81 -- -- Pedestrian Approaching Roadway
-- 81 81 Pedestrian Approaching Road
82 82 82 Pedestrian Unknown Location
83 -- -- Pedalcyclist/Other Non-Motorist in Roadway
-- 83 83 Pedalcyclist/Other Non-Motorist in Road
84 -- -- Pedalcyclist/Other Non-Motorist Approaching Roadway
-- 84 84 Pedalcyclist/Other Non-Motorist Approaching Road
85 85 85 Pedalcyclist/Other Non-Motorist Unknown Location
OBJECT OR ANIMAL
87 -- -- Animal in Roadway
-- 87 87 Animal in Road
88 -- -- Animal Approaching Roadway
-- 88 88 Animal Approaching Road
89 89 89 Animal – Unknown Location
90 -- -- Object in Roadway
-- 90 90 Object in Road
91 -- -- Object Approaching Roadway
-- 91 91 Object Approaching Road
92 92 92 Object Unknown Location
OTHER
98 98 98 Other Critical Precrash Event
99 99 99 Unknown
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PC20 Attempted Avoidance Maneuver
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the movements/actions
taken by this driver, within a critical crash envelope, in response to the “Critical Precrash Event.”
Additional Information: This data element identifies the actions taken by the driver in
response to the impending danger. Because this data element focuses upon the driver's action
just prior to the first harmful event it is coded independently of any maneuvers associated with
this vehicle's “Crash Type.”
SAS Name: P_CRASH3
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013- 2016-
2012 2015 Later
0 -- -- No Driver Present
-- 0 0 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
1 1 1 No Avoidance Maneuver
2 2 -- Braking (No Lockup)
3 3 -- Braking (Lockup)
4 4 -- Braking (Lockup Unknown)
5 5 5 Releasing Brakes
6 6 6 Steering Left
7 7 7 Steering Right
8 8 8 Braking and Steering Left
9 9 9 Braking and Steering Right
10 10 10 Accelerating
11 11 11 Accelerating and Steering Left
12 12 12 Accelerating and Steering Right
-- -- 15 Braking and Unknown Steering Direction
-- -- 16 Braking
98 98 98 Other Actions
99 99 -- Unknown
-- -- 99 Unknown/Not Reported
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PC21 Pre-Impact Stability
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the stability of this
vehicle after the “Critical Precrash Event,” but before the impact.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: PCRASH4
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- No Driver Present
-- 0 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
1 1 Tracking
2 2 Skidding Longitudinally – Rotation Less Than 30 Degrees
3 3 Skidding Laterally – Clockwise Rotation
4 4 Skidding Laterally – Counterclockwise Rotation
-- 5 Skidding Laterally – Rotation Direction Unknown
7 7 Other Vehicle Loss-of-Control
9 9 Precrash Stability Unknown
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PC22 Pre-Impact Location
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the location of this
vehicle after the “Critical Precrash Event,” but before the impact.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: PCRASH5
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2012 Later
0 -- No Driver Present
-- 0 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
1 1 Stayed In Original Travel Lane
2 2 Stayed On Roadway, But Left Original Travel Lane
3 3 Stayed On Roadway, Not Known if Left Original Travel Lane
4 4 Departed Roadway
5 5 Remained Off Roadway
6 6 Returned to Roadway
7 7 Entered Roadway
9 9 Unknown
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PC23 Crash Type
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute that best describes the type of crash this
vehicle was involved in based on the “First Harmful Event” and the precrash circumstances. For
graphic descriptions of possible values see Appendix A: PC23 Crash Type Diagram.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: ACC_TYPE
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 No Impact
CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER
CONFIGURATION A: RIGHT ROADSIDE DEPARTURE
1 Drive Off Road
2 Control/Traction Loss
3 Avoid Collision with Vehicle, Pedestrian, Animal
4 Specifics Other
5 Specifics Unknown
CONFIGURATION B: LEFT ROADSIDE DEPARTURE
6 Drive Off Road
7 Control/Traction Loss
8 Avoid Collision With Vehicle, Pedestrian, Animal
9 Specifics Other
10 Specifics Unknown
CONFIGURATION C: FORWARD IMPACT
11 Parked Vehicle
12 Stationary Object
13 Pedestrian/Animal
14 End Departure
15 Specifics Other
16 Specifics Unknown
CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION
CONFIGURATION D: REAR END
20 Stopped
21 Stopped, Straight
22 Stopped, Left
23 Stopped, Right
24 Slower
25 Slower, Going Straight
26 Slower, Going Left
27 Slower, Going Right
28 Decelerating (Slowing)
29 Decelerating (Slowing), Going Straight
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PC23 Crash Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
30 Decelerating (Slowing), Going Left
31 Decelerating (Slowing), Going Right
32 Specifics Other
33 Specifics Unknown
CONFIGURATION E: FORWARD IMPACT
34 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
35 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
36 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
37 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
38 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
39 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
40 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
41 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
42 Specifics Other
43 Specifics Unknown
CONFIGURATION F: SIDESWIPE/ANGLE
44 Straight Ahead on Left.
45 Straight Ahead on Left/Right.
46 Changing Lanes to the Right
47 Changing Lanes to the Left
48 Specifics Other
49 Specifics Unknown
CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION
CONFIGURATION G: HEAD-ON
50 Lateral Move (Left/Right)
51 Lateral Move (Going Straight)
52 Specifics Other
53 Specifics Unknown
CONFIGURATION H: FORWARD IMPACT
54 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
55 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
56 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
57 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
58 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
59 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
60 This Vehicles Frontal Area Impacts Another Vehicle.
61 This Vehicle Is Impacted by Frontal Area of Another Vehicle
62 Specifics Other
63 Specifics Unknown
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PC23 Crash Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
CONFIGURATION I: SIDESWIPE/ANGLE
64 Lateral Move (Left/Right)
65 Lateral Move (Going Straight)
66 Specifics Other
67 Specifics Unknown
CATEGORY IV: CHANGING TRAFFICWAY, VEHICLE TURNING
CONFIGURATION J: TURN ACROSS PATH
68 Initial Opposite Directions (Left/Right)
69 Initial Opposite Directions (Going Straight)
70 Initial Same Directions (Turning Right)
71 Initial Same Directions (Going Straight)
72 Initial Same Directions (Turning Left)
73 Initial Same Directions (Going Straight)
74 Specifics Other
75 Specifics Unknown
CONFIGURATION K: TURN INTO PATH
76 Turn Into Same Direction (Turning Left)
77 Turn Into Same Direction (Going Straight)
78 Turn Into Same Direction (Turning Right)
79 Turn Into Same Direction (Going Straight)
80 Turn Into Opposite Directions (Turning Right)
81 Turn Into Opposite Directions (Going Straight)
82 Turn Into Opposite Directions (Turning Left)
83 Turn Into Opposite Directions (Going Straight)
84 Specifics Other
85 Specifics Unknown
CATEGORY V: INTERSECTING PATHS (VEHICLE DAMAGE)
CONFIGURATION L: STRAIGHT PATHS
86 Striking from the Right
87 Struck on the Right
88 Striking from the Left
89 Struck on the Left
90 Specifics Other
91 Specifics Unknown
CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS
CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC.
92 Backing Vehicle
93 Other Vehicle or Object (2010-2012)
93 Other Vehicle (2013-Later)
98 Other Crash Type
99 Unknown Crash Type
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Discontinued VEHICLE Data Elements
Axle (discontinued)
Definition: This data element counts the total number of axles on the vehicle (and converter
dolly), including the trailing units (includes raised axles).
Additional Information: The major change in this data element from 1994 to 1995 is the count
of axles on the vehicle rather than the deployed axles on the ground. From 1991 to 1994, this
data element counts the total number of deployed axles on the ground for the vehicle including
trailing units. From 1995 to 2007, this data element counts the total number of axles on the
vehicle for the vehicle including trailing units.
This data element was discontinued after 2007.
SAS Name: AXLES
Attribute Codes
1991- 1995-
1994 2007
0 0 Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
2-97 2-97 Number of Axles
98 98 Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus, Number of Axles Unknown
99 -- Unknown Vehicle Type
-- 99 Unknown if Light or Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
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Carburetion (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of barrels for the engine of this vehicle or a
code indicating that the engine is high-performance, fuel-injected, turbocharged, or
electronically-controlled.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V129, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PCARBUR.
SAS Name: CARBUR
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
0-8 Actual Number of Barrels
A 1 Barrel, Lower HP
B 1 Barrel, Higher HP
C 1 Barrel, Turbo
D 1 Barrel, Turbo Low HP
E 1 Barrel, Turbo High HP
F Number of Barrels Not Specified, Fuel injection
G 1 Barrel, Electronically controlled
H Number of Barrels Not Specified, High performance
J 2 Barrels, Lower HP
K 2 Barrels, Higher HP
L 2 Barrels, Turbo
M 2 Barrels, Turbo Low HP
N 2 Barrels, Turbo High HP
P 2 Barrels, Electronically controlled
Q Number of Barrels Not Specified, Electronically controlled
R 4 Barrels, Electronically controlled
S 4 Barrels, Lower HP
T 1, 2 or 4 Barrels,Turbo Fuel Injected
U 4 Barrels, Higher HP
V 4 Barrels, Turbo
W 4 Barrels, Turbo Low HP
X 4 Barrels, Turbo High HP
Y Number of Barrels Not Specified, Turbo
Z Number of Barrels Not Specified, Super Charged
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Crash Avoidance Maneuver (discontinued)
Definition: This data element is collected to indicate if an avoidance maneuver was taken by
the driver to avoid the crash.
Additional Information: AVOID is the maneuver that the driver executed to attempt to avoid
the crash. See VEH_MAN, Vehicle Maneuver, for the maneuver the driver was executing just
prior to entering a crash situation.
This data element was discontinued after 2009.
SAS Name: AVOID
Attribute Codes
1991-2009
0 No Avoidance Maneuver Reported
1 Braking (Skid Marks Evident)
2 Braking (No Skid Marks; Driver Stated)
3 Braking (Other Reported Evidence)
4 Steering (Evidence or Stated)
5 Steering and Braking (Evidence or Stated)
6 Other Avoidance Maneuver
8 Not Reported / (Inconclusive Since 1999, By Police)
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Cubic Inch Displacement (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the manufacturer’s cubic inch displacement of the
engine pistons for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V127, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PDISPLACE.
SAS Name: DISPLACE
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxx Actual Cubic Inch Displacement (cid)
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Curb Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the base weight of the series for this vehicle. This is
available for Passenger Type Vehicles only (VINTYPE='P').
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V118, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVIN_WGT.
SAS Name: VIN_WGT
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
0 Not Available
1-9998 Actual weight of Automobile (lbs)
9999 Unavailable
More Information on VIN Weight- Auto
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Driver Training (discontinued)
Definition: This data element was discontinued after 1986.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DR_TRAIN
Attribute Codes
1975-1986
0 None
1 High School
2 Commercial
3 School Bus
4 Traffic School
5 Two or More Types
6 Training, Type Unknown (Since 1977)
9 Unknown
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Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records impediments to a driver’s visual field that were noted in
the case materials.
Additional Information: Most of these data elements can be found in “Related Factor – Driver
Level” from 1982 to 2008. This data element was added here in 2009. In 2010, the data
element was changed to identify all that apply in the crash and was therefore moved to its own
data file, Vision.
SAS Name: D_VISION1, D_VISION2, D_VISION3
Attribute Codes
2009
0 No Obstruction Noted
1 Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
2 Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights
3 Curve, Hill, or Other Roadway Design Features
4 Building, Billboard, or Other Structure
5 Trees, Crops, Vegetation
6 In-Transport Motor Vehicle (Including Load)
7 Not-in-Transport Motor Vehicle (Parked, Working)
8 Splash or Spray of Passing Vehicle
9 Inadequate Defrost or Defog System
10 Inadequate Vehicle Lighting System
11 Obstructing Interior to the Vehicle
12 External Mirrors
13 Broken or Improperly Cleaned Windshield
14 Obstructing Angles on Vehicle
97 Vision Obscured – No Details
98 Other Visual Obstruction
99 Unknown
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Fuel Code (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the fuel type for this vehicle determined by the
manufacturer specification and recommendation.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
Prior to 2010, this data element was derived for trucks only. Since 2010 this data element is
coded for all vehicles.
This data element, formerly V121, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PFUECODE.
SAS Name: FLDCD_TR 1975-2009
FUELCODE 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010-
2009 2012
-- B Electric and Gasoline Hybrid Engine
C C Gasoline Engine That Can Be Easily Converted to Gaseous-Powered Engine
(Powered by Natural Gas, Propane, etc.)
D D Diesel
E E Electric
F F Flexible Fuel
G G Gas
H H Ethanol Fuel Only
M M Methanol Gas Only
N N Compressed Natural Gas
P P Propane
9 9 Unknown
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Hazardous Cargo (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the presence of hazardous cargo for this vehicle and
records information about the hazardous cargo when present.
Additional Information: The data element HAZ_CARG is no longer in FARS. It has been
replaced with the following five data elements HAZ_INV, HAZ_PLAC, HAZ_ID, HAZ_CNO, and
HAZ_REL.
SAS Name: HAZ_CARG
Attribute Codes
1982- 1991-
1990 2006
0 0 No
1 -- Yes
-- 1 Yes, Placarded
-- 2 Yes, Not Placarded
-- 3 Yes, Unknown if Placarded
9 9 Unknown
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Most Damaged Area (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the area on this vehicle that was most damaged during
an event in the crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2010 this data element was called “Principal Point of Impact.”
In 2010 and 2011 it was called “Most Damaged Area.” This data element was replaced with
“Damaged Areas” (MDAREAS) in 2012 which records all damaged areas to this vehicle in the
Damage data file.
The attributes Underride and Override were discontinued in 1993 and “Underride/Override”
became its own data element in 1994. Prior to 1994, the striking vehicle, not the vehicle struck,
determined the underride/override condition. After the crash, in the case of an override or
underride one vehicle is over the other. If the striking vehicle is over the other, then the crash is
an override. If the striking vehicle is under the other, the crash is an underride. See the
information under “Underride/Override” about using and interpreting the data element
UNDERIDE.
This data element also appears in the Person data file and in the Parkwork data file as
PIMPACT2.
SAS Name: IMPACT2
Attribute Codes
1975- 1994- 2010-
1993 2009 2011
0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock points
13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 Undercarriage
15 -- -- Underride (1980-1993)
16 -- -- Override (1982-1993)
-- 18 -- This Vehicle Set Something in Motion Causing Injury or
Damage (Not a Clock Point, Since 2004)
-- -- 18 Set-in-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- -- 61 Left
-- -- 62 Left-Front Half
-- -- 63 Left-Back Half
-- -- 81 Right
-- -- 82 Right-Front Half
-- -- 83 Right-Back Half
-- -- 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown
More Information on Impact
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Motorcycle Dry Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the dry weight of this motorcycle model.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V135, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PMCYCL_WT.
SAS Name: MCYCL_WT
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxxx Weight (lbs)
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Motorcycle Engine Displacement (CC) (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the piston bore measured in cubic centimeters for this
motorcycle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V124, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PMCYCL_DS.
SAS Name: MCYCL_DS
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
xxxx Actual Displacement (cc)
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Motorcycle Type (discontinued)
Definition: This is the VINA Body Type (example, Dirt Bike).
Additional Information: This data element was discontinued after 1981.
SAS Name: MCYCL_TY
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
xx Two-character representation of the motorcycle type
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Number of Cylinders (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of cylinders for the engine of this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V128, was discontinued in 2013. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PCYLINDER.
SAS Name: CYLINDER
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
0-18 Number of Cylinders
R Rotary Engine
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Number of Motorcycle Engine Cycles (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of engine cycles for this motorcycle model.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V136, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PMCYCL_CY.
SAS Name: MCYCL_CY
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
2 Two-stroke engine
4 Four-stroke engine
R Rotary engine
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Number of Wheels/Drive Wheels (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of wheels/driving wheels for this truck
(trucks only, VINTYPE='T'). The length of this data element is two digits; the first position
represents the number of axles on the vehicle times two and the second position represents the
number of drive axles times two.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V130, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PWHLDRWHL.
SAS Name: WHLDRWHL
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xx Number of Wheels (1st digit) followed by the Number of Drive Wheels (2nd digit)
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Original Tire Size (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the manufacturer’s original equipment specified tire
size for the series of this vehicle. The length of this data element is six characters; the first two
positions represent rim size and the remaining four positions represent tire size.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V126, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PTIRE_SZE.
SAS Name: TIRE_SZE
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxxxxx 6-Character Tire Size
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Sequence of Events (discontinued)
Definition: The events in sequence related to this motor vehicle, regardless of injury and/or
property damage. Events for the vehicle are recorded in the order in which they occur, time-
wise, from the PAR narrative and diagram.
Additional Information: Starting in 2004, HARM_EV, M_HARM and the sequence of events
data elements have the same values. The harmful event values were modified to be consistent
with the sequence of event data elements.
SAS Name: SEQ1, SEQ2, SEQ3, SEQ4, SEQ5, SEQ6
Attribute Codes
2004-2009
1 Rollover/Overturn
2 Fire/Explosion
3 Immersion
4 Gas Inhalation
5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 Injured in Vehicle
7 Other Non-Collision
8 Pedestrian
9 Pedalcycle
10 Railway Train
11 Animal
12 Motor Vehicle in Transport on Same Roadway
13 Motor Vehicle in Transport on Other Roadway
14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 Boulder
18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 Building
20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 Bridge Pier or Abutment
22 Bridge Parapet End
23 Bridge Rail
24 Guardrail Face
25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 Other Traffic Barrier
27 Highway/Traffic Sign Post
28 Overhead Sign Support/Sign
29 Luminary/Light Support
30 Utility Pole
31 Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
32 Culvert
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Sequence of Events (continued)
Attribute Codes
2004-2009
33 Curb
34 Ditch
35 Embankment – Earth
36 Embankment – Rock, Stone, or Concrete
37 Embankment – Material Type Unknown
38 Fence
39 Wall
40 Fire Hydrant
41 Shrubbery
42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 Other Fixed Object
44 Pavement Surface Irregularity
45 Working Construction, Maintenance or Utility Vehicles
46 Traffic Signal Support
47 Vehicle Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own Vehicle
48 Collision With Snow Bank
49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
50 Bridge Overhead Structure
51 Jackknife
52 Guardrail End
53 Mail Box
54 Motor Vehicle Struck by Falling/Shifting Cargo or Anything Set in Motion by Another
Motor Vehicle in Transport
55 Other Not in-Transport Motor Vehicle (2005-2007)
55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway (Since 2008)
57 Cable Barrier (Since 2008)
60 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift
61 Equipment Failure (Blown Tire, Brake Failure, etc.)
62 Separation of Units
63 Ran Off Road – Right
64 Ran Off Road – Left
65 Cross Median/Centerline
66 Downhill Runaway
67 Vehicle Went Airborne
99 Unknown
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Truck Shipping Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the shipping weight for the shortest wheel base of this
truck model.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V132, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PTRK_WT.
SAS Name: TRK_WT
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxxxx Actual Shipping Weight (lbs)
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Truck Shipping Weight Variance (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the difference (coded in 100 pound increments)
between the shipping weights of the shortest wheel base and the longest wheel base for this
truck model. (e.g., a 200 lb. difference appears as “02”.) Incremental weights for optional
equipment are not included.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V133, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PTRKWTVAR.
SAS Name: TRKWTVAR
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xx Shipping Weight Variance (100 lbs)
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Truck Ton Rating (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the payload capacity of this vehicle based on
manufacturer’s specifications. The length of this data element is two characters. A single code
indicates a single capacity rating. Two codes indicate a range of capacity rating. For example, a
Ford F150 pickup truck with a payload capacity from ½ to ¾ tons would have a rating of “BC.”
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V131, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PTON_RAT.
SAS Name: TON_RAT
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
A ¼
B ½
C ¾
D 1
E 1 ½
F 1 ¾
G 2
H 2 ½
I 3
J 3 ½
K 4
L 4 ½
M 5
N 6
O 7
P 8
Q 9
R 10 and Over
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Truck VIN Restraint Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies restraint type information for this truck. This includes
information about vehicle seat belts and air bags.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V134, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVIN_REST.
SAS Name: VIN_REST
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
A Active (Manual) Belts
B Driver Front Air Bag/Passenger Side Belt Unknown
C Dual Front Air Bags/Belt System Unknown
D Dual Front Air Bag/Passenger Side Passive Belts
E Dual Front Air Bags/Active Belts
F Dual Front Air Bags/Passive Belts
G Dual Air Bags Front and Side/Belts Unknown
H Dual Air Bags Front, Head and Sides/Belts Unknown
I Dual Air Bags Front, Head and Sides/Passive Belts
J Dual Air Bags Front and Sides/Passive Belts
K Dual Air Bags Front and Sides/Active Belts
L Dual Air Bags Front, Head and Sides/Active Belt
M Driver Front Air Bag/Passenger Side Active Belt
N If Unable To Determine
P Passive (Automatic) Belts
R Dual Air Bags Front and Side/Active Belts w/ Automatic Passenger Sensor
S Dual Air Bags Front, Head, and Side/Active Belts w/ Automatic Passenger Sensor
T Dual Air Bags Front/Active Belts/Rear Passenger Side Air Bag
U Dual Front Air Bags/Active Belts With Passenger Side Deactivation Cutoff Switch
V Dual Air Bags Front, Head and Side/Active Belts/Rear Dual Side Air Bags
W Dual Air Bags Front, Head and Side/Active Belts w/ Automatic Passenger Sensor/
Rear Dual Side Airbags
X Dual Air Bags Front/Side Air Bag, Driver-Side Only/Active Belts
Y Dual Front and Side Air Bags With Passenger Deactivation Switch
3 Dual Front and Head Airbags With Passenger Sensor; Active Belts
4 Dual Front Airbags With Passenger Sensor; Active Belts
7 Dual Front, Side and Head Airbags, Rear Head Airbags; Active Belts
9 Unknown
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Truck Weight Rating (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies weight ranges for this truck of model year 1966 and
later based on manufacturer specifications.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
Often coded as 9 for buses.
This data element, formerly V123, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PWGTCD_TR.
SAS Name: WGTCD_TR
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
1 6,000 lbs or Less
2 6,001 - 10,000 lbs
3 10,001 - 14,000 lbs
4 14,001 - 16,000 lbs
5 16,001 - 19,500 lbs
6 19,501 - 26,000 lbs
7 26,001 - 33,000 lbs
8 33,001 and Up
9 Unknown
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Vehicle Maneuver (discontinued)
Definition: This data element captures the driver’s action, or intended action, prior to the
commencement of the unstabilized event as indicated on the crash report.
Additional Information: This data element was discontinued after 2009.
VEH_MAN is the maneuver that the driver was executing just prior to entering a crash situation.
For the maneuver that the driver executed to attempt to avoid the crash, see the data element
AVOID under Crash Avoidance Maneuver.
SAS Name: VEH_MAN
Attribute Codes
1982-2009
1 Going Straight
2 Slowing or Stopping in Traffic Lane
3 Starting in Traffic Lane
4 Stopped in Traffic Lane
5 Passing or Overtaking another Vehicle
6 Leaving a Parked Position
7 Parked
8 Entering a Parked Position
9 Maneuvering to Avoid
10 Turning Right: Right Turn on Red Permitted
11 Turning Right: Right Turn on Red Not Permitted
12 Turning Right: Right Turn on Red Not Applicable or Not Known if Permitted
13 Turning Left
14 Making a U-Turn
15 Backing Up (Not Parking)
16 Changing Lanes or Merging
17 Negotiating a Curve
98 Other
99 Unknown
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Vehicle Role (discontinued)
Definition: This data element Indicates the vehicle’s role in single or multi-vehicle crashes.
Additional Information: This data element was discontinued after 2009.
Note when a vehicle is both striking and struck, i.e., Value = 3, the event cannot simultaneously
be at the same point of the vehicle. A vehicle must have at least one striking impact point and a
struck impact point. A classic example is a chain reaction rear-end crash, where a vehicle
which is both striking and struck is located within the chain.
SAS Name: IMPACTS
Attribute Codes
1975-2009
0 Non-Collision
1 Striking
2 Struck
3 Both
9 Unknown
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Violations Charged (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies violations charged to this driver in this crash.
Additional Information: This data element was changed in 2010 to identify all violations
charged in the crash and was therefore moved to its own data file, Violatn.
SAS Name: VIOL_CHG 1975-1996
VIOLCHG1, VIOLCHG2, VIOLCHG3 1997-2009
Attribute Codes
1975- 1982-
1981 1996
0 0 None
1 -- Yes
-- 1 Alcohol or Drugs
2 -- Pending
-- 2 Speeding
-- 3 Alcohol or Drugs and Speeding
-- 4 Reckless Driving
-- 5 Driving With Suspended or Revoked License
-- 6 Other Moving Violation
-- 7 Non-Moving Violation
-- 8 Violation, Type Unknown or Other Violation
9 9 Unknown
1997-2009
0 None
RECKLESS/CARELESS/HIT-AND-RUN OFFENSES
1 Manslaughter or Homicide
2 Willful Reckless Driving; Driving to Endanger; Negligent Driving
3 Unsafe Reckless (Not Willful, Wanton Reckless) Driving
4 Inattentive, Careless, Improper Driving
5 Fleeing or Eluding Police
6 Fail to Obey Police, Fireman, Authorized Person Directing Traffic
7 Hit-and-Run, Fail to Stop After Crash
8 Fail to Give Aid, Information, Wait for Police after Crash
9 Serious Violation Resulting in Death
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Violations Charged (continued)
1997-2009
IMPAIRMENT OFFENSES
11 Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol or Drugs) or BAC above Limit (Any Detectable BAC
for CDLs)
12 Driving While Impaired; Driving Under Influence of Substance Not Intended to
Intoxicate
13 Driving under Influence of Substance not intended to intoxicate
14 Drinking While Operating
15 Illegal Possession of Alcohol or Drugs
16 Driving With Detectable Alcohol
18 Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
19 Alcohol, Drug, or Impairment Violations Generally
SPEED-RELATED OFFENSES
21 Racing
22 Speeding (Above the Speed Limit)
23 Speed Greater Than Reasonable and Prudent (Not Necessarily Over the Limit)
24 Exceeding Special Speed Limit (e.g., for Trucks, Buses, Cycles, or on Bridge, in
School Zone, etc.)
25 Energy Speed (Exceeding 55 mph, Non-Pointable)
26 Driving Too Slowly
29 Speed-Related Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – TRAFFIC SIGN & SIGNALS
31 Fail to Stop for Red Signal
32 Fail to Stop for Flashing Red
33 Violation of Turn on Red (Fail to Stop & Yield, Yield to Pedestrians before Turning)
34 Fail to Obey Flashing Signal (Yellow or Red)
35 Fail to Obey Signal Generally
36 Violate RR Grade Crossing Device/Regulations
37 Fail to Obey Stop Sign
38 Fail to Obey Yield Sign
39 Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – TURNING, YIELDING, SIGNALING
41 Turn in Violation of Traffic Control (Disobey Signs, Turn Arrow Or Pavement Markings;
This Is Not A Right-On-Red Violation)
42 Improper Method & Position of Turn (Too Wide, Wrong Lane)
43 Fail to Signal for Turn or Stop
45 Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
46 Fail to Yield Generally
48 Enter Intersection When Space Insufficient
49 Turn, Yield, Signaling Violations Generally
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Violations Charged (continued)
1997-2009
RULES OF THE ROAD – WRONG SIDE, PASSING & FOLLOWING
51 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Road
52 Driving on Left, Wrong Side of Road Generally
53 Improper, Unsafe Passing
54 Pass on Right (Drive off Pavement to Pass)
55 Pass Stopped School Bus
56 Fail to Give Way When Overtaken
58 Following Too Closely
59 Wrong Side, Passing, Following Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – LANE USAGE
61 Unsafe or Prohibited Lane Change
62 Improper Use of Lane (Enter of 3-Lane Road, HOV Designated Lane)
63 Certain Traffic to Use Right Lane (Trucks, Slow Moving, etc.)
66 Motorcycle Lane Violations (More than two per Lane, Riding Between Lanes, etc.)
67 Motorcyclist Attached to another Vehicle
69 Lane Violations Generally
NON-MOVING – LICENSE & REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS
71 Driving While License Withdrawn
72 Other Driver License Violations
73 Commercial Driver Violations
74 Vehicle Registration Violations
75 Fail to Carry Insurance Card
76 Driving Uninsured Vehicle
79 Non-Moving Violations Generally
EQUIPMENT
81 Lamp Violations
82 Brake Violations
83 Failure to Require Restraint Use (By Self or Passenger)
84 Motorcycle Equipment Violations (Helmet, Special Equipment)
85 Violation of Hazardous Cargo Regulations
86 Size, Weight, Load Violations
89 Equipment Violations Generally
OTHER VIOLATIONS
91 Parking
92 Theft, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
93 Driving Where Prohibited (Sidewalk, Limited Access, Off Truck Route)
98 Other Moving Violation
99 Unknown Violation
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VIN Body Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the two-character representation of this vehicle’s body
style.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers. The VINA
program decodes these data and partitions vehicles into three classes, passenger vehicles,
trucks, and motorcycles.
This data element, formerly V116, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVIN_BT.
SAS Name: VIN_BT
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010-
2009 2012
2D 2D Passenger Vehicle Sedan 2-Door
2F 2F Passenger Vehicle Formal Hardtop 2-Door
2H 2H Passenger Vehicle Hatchback 2-Door
2L 2L Passenger Vehicle Liftback 3-Door
2P 2P Passenger Vehicle Pillard Hardtop 2-Door
2T 2T Passenger Vehicle Hardtop 2-Door
2W 2W Truck 2-Door Wagon/Sport Utility
2W 2W Passenger Vehicle Wagon 2-Door
-- 3B Truck 3-Door Extended Cab/Chassis
-- 3C Truck 3-Door Extended Cab Pickup
3D 3D Passenger Vehicle Runabout 3-Door
-- 3P Passenger Vehicle Coupe 3-Door
-- 4B Truck 4-Door Extended Cab/Chassis
-- 4C Truck 4-Door Extended Cab Pickup
4D 4D Passenger Vehicle Sedan 4-Door
4H 4H Passenger Vehicle Hatchback 4-Door
4L 4L Passenger Vehicle Liftback 5-Door
4P 4P Passenger Vehicle Pillard Hardtop 4-Door
4T 4T Passenger Vehicle Hardtop 4-Door
4W 4W Truck 4-Door Wagon/Sport Utility
4W 4W Passenger Vehicle Wagon 4-Door
5D 5D Passenger Vehicle Sedan 5-Door
8V 8V Truck 8-Passenger Sport Van
AC AC Truck Auto Carrier
AM AM Passenger Vehicle Ambulance
AR AR Truck Armored Truck
AT AT Motorcycle All-Terrain
BU BU Bus
-- C4 Passenger Vehicle Coupe 4-Door
CB CB Truck Chassis and Cab
CB CB Passenger Vehicle Cab & Chassis (Luv)
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V116 VIN Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010-
2009 Later
CC CC Truck Conventional Cab
CG CG Truck Cargo Van
CH CH Truck Crew Chassis
CL CL Truck Club Chassis
CM CM Truck Concrete or Transit Mixer
CP CP Truck Crew Pickup
CP CP Passenger Vehicle Coupe
CR CR Truck Crane
CS CS Truck Super Cab/Chassis Pickup
CU CU Truck Custom Pickup
CV CV Truck Convertible (Jeep Commando, Suzuki Samurai, Dodge Dakota)
CV CV Passenger Vehicle Convertible
CY CY Truck Cargo Cutaway
DP DP Truck Dump
DS DS Truck Tractor Truck (Diesel)
EC EC Truck Extended Cargo Van
EN EN Motorcycle Enduro
ES ES Truck Extended Sport Van
EV EV Truck Extended Van
EW EW Truck Extended Window Van
FB FB Truck Flat-bed or Platform
FC FC Truck Forward Control
FT FT Truck Fire Truck
GG GG Truck Garbage or Refuse
GL GL Truck Gliders
GN GN Truck Grain
HB HB Passenger Vehicle Hatchback Number Doors Unknown
HO HO Truck Hopper
HR HR Passenger Vehicle Hearse
HT HT Passenger Vehicle Hardtop Number Doors Unknown
IC IC Truck Incomplete Chassis
IE IE Truck Incomplete Ext Van
-- IN Passenger Vehicle Incomplete Passenger
LB LB Passenger Vehicle Liftback
LG LG Truck Logger
LL LL Truck Suburban & Carry-All
LM LM Passenger Vehicle Limousine
-- LM Truck Limousine
MH MH Truck Motorized Home
MK MK Motorcycle Mini-Bike
MN MM Motorcycle Mini Moto Cross
MM MP Motorcycle Moped
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V116 VIN Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010-
2009 Later
MP MP Truck Multipurpose
MR MR Motorcycle Mini Road/Trail
MS MS Motorcycle Motor Scooter
MV MV Truck Maxi-Van
-- MW Truck Maxi Wagon
MX MX Motorcycle Moto Cross
MY MY Truck Motorized Cutaway
MY MY Motorcycle Mini-Cycle
NB NB Passenger Vehicle Notchback
-- P2 Passenger Vehicle 2-Passenger Low Speed
-- P2 Passenger Vehicle 4-Passenger Low Speed
PC PC Truck Club Cab Pickup
PD PD Truck Parcel Delivery
PK PK Truck Pickup
PK PK Passenger Vehicle Pickup, Truck Commonly Registered Passengers
PM PM Truck Pickup with Camper Mounted on Bed
PN PN Truck Panel
PS PS Truck Super Cab Pickup
RC RC Motorcycle Racer
PN PN Passenger Vehicle Panel, Truck Commonly Registered as Passengers
RD RD Truck Roadster (Jeep, Jeep Commando)
RD RD Passenger Vehicle Roadster
RS RS Motorcycle Road/Street
RT RT Motorcycle Road/Trail
S1 S1 Truck One-Seat
S2 S2 Truck Two-Seat
SB SB Passenger Vehicle Sport Hatchback
SC SC Passenger Vehicle Sport Coupe
SD SD Passenger Vehicle Sedan, number doors unknown
SN SN Truck Step Van
SP SP Truck Sport Pickup
ST ST Truck Stake or Rack
SV SV Truck Sports Van
SV SV Passenger Vehicle Sport Van
SW SW Passenger Vehicle Station Wagon
SW SW Truck Station Wagon (Jeep Wagoneer, etc.)
T T Motorcycle Dirt
TB TB Truck Tilt Cab
TL TL Truck Tilt Tandem
TL TL Motorcycle Trail/Dirt
TM TM Truck Tandem
TN TN Truck Tank
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V116 VIN Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010-
2009 Later
TR TR Motorcycle Trails
TR TR Truck Tractor (Gasoline)
UT UT Passenger Vehicle Utility, truck commonly registered as passenger
UT UT Truck Utility (Blazer, Jimmy, Scout, etc.)
VC VC Truck Van Camper
VD VD Truck Display Van
VN VN Truck Van
VT VT Truck Vanette (Includes Metro and Handy Van)
VW VW Truck Window Van
WK WK Truck Tow Truck Wrecker
WW WW Truck Wide Wheel Wagon
WW WW Passenger Vehicle Wide-Wheel Wagon
XT XT Truck Travel-all
YY YY Truck Cutaway
99 99 Unknown
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VIN Length (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the actual length of the VIN for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V125, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Parkwork
data file as PVIN_LNGT.
SAS Name: VIN_LNGT
Attribute Codes
1981-2012
1-17 Actual Value
99 Unknown VIN Length
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VIN Make (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Standard
Make Abbreviation for this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers. For a listing
of these codes please refer to the Polk VINtelligence Manual.
This data element, formerly V114, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVINMAKE.
SAS Name: VINMAKE
Attribute Codes
2010-2012
xxxx 4-Character Make Abbreviation
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VIN Model (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the VIN model for this vehicle obtained from the VINA
program.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers. For a listing
of these codes please refer to the Polk VINtelligence Manual.
If one needs to select cars based on make and model the data element of choice is VINA_MOD
rather than MAK_MOD.
The VINA_MOD is only unique within the vehicle make. That is, different makes of vehicles can
have the same VINA_MOD. To ensure that the correct vehicle is selected the data element
MAKE or VIN_MAKE (available 2010 and later) must be used in conjunction with VINA_MOD.
The data elements VINA_MOD, MAKE and VINMAKE are in the Vehicle data file and the
Person data file.
This data element, formerly V115, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVINA_MOD.
SAS Name: VINA_MOD
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
xxx 3-Character Model (Series) Abbreviation
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VIN Model Year (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the model year of this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V117, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVINMODYR.
SAS Name: VINMODYR
Attribute Codes
2010-2012
xx 2-Digit Model Year
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VIN Truck Series (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the model (series) of this truck.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers. For a listing
of these codes please refer to the Polk VINtelligence Manual.
This data element, formerly V122, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PSER_TR.
SAS Name: SER_TR
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
xxx 3-Character Model (Series) Abbreviation
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VIN Vehicle Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the basic vehicle type of his vehicle from the VINA
program.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V113, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PVINTYPE.
SAS Name: VINTYPE
Attribute Codes
2010-2012
P Passenger Vehicle
T Truck
M Motorcycle
U Unknown
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Wheelbase Short (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the shortest wheelbase respectively for the
manufactured model of this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V119, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PWHLBS_SH.
SAS Name: WHLBS_SH
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
0 Value Not Available from the VINA Program
1-9998 Actual Value (in)
9999 Value Not Coded
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Wheelbase Long (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the longest wheelbase respectively for the
manufactured model of this vehicle.
Additional Information: This data element is derived by the VINA analysis system scanning
the VIN for vehicles of model year 1966 and later that have verifiable VIN numbers.
This data element, formerly V120, was discontinued after 2012. See the Vindecode data file for
VIN decoded data elements. Prior to 2013, this data element also appeared in the Person data
file and in the Parkwork data file as PWHLBS_LG.
SAS Name: WHLBS_LG
Attribute Codes
1975-2012
0 Value Not Available from the VINA Program
1-9998 Actual Value (in)
9999 Value Not Coded
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The PERSON Data File
The Person data file includes motorist and non-motorist data. It contains the data elements
ST_CASE, STATE, VEH_NO, and PER_NO, which are described in the beginning of the Data
Element Definitions and Codes section. The Person data file also contains the data elements
on the following pages.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and PER_NO are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE
should be used to merge the Person data file with the Accident data file for a set of all motorists
and non-motorists. ST_CASE and VEH_NO should be used to merge the Person data file with
the Vehicle and Parkwork data files for a set of all motor vehicle occupants. ST_CASE and
PER_NO should be used to merge the Person data file with non-motorist person-level data files.
In the Person data file, motor vehicle occupants are PER_TYPE = 1, 2, 3, 9. Motor vehicle
occupants have assigned vehicle numbers starting with 1. When PER_TYPE = 3, the occupied
vehicle will be found in the PARKWORK data file. Non-motor vehicle occupants are
PER_TYPE = 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 19. VEH_NO = 0 for non-motor vehicle occupants.
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P5/NM5 Age
Definition: This data element identifies this person’s age at the time of the crash, in years, with
respect to their last birthday.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: AGE
Attribute Codes
1975-2008
0 Up to One Year
1-96 Age of the Individual in Years
97 97 Years Old or Older
99 Unknown
2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Less than One Year
1-120 1-120 Age of the Individual in Years
-- 998 Not Reported
999 999 Unknown
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P6/NM6 Sex
Definition: This data element identifies the sex of this person involved in the crash.
Additional Information: From 1975 to 1981, if no information was known about the hit-and-run
vehicle and/or driver, then neither the vehicle form nor the driver form were filled out and were
not counted in the FARS census. Starting in 1982 both a vehicle and a driver form were filled
out and the data were identified as unknown. This is why there were approximately only 20 to
40 drivers with unknown sex listed in the FARS data file from 1975 to 1981 and 700 to 1000
drivers with unknown sex from 1982 on.
On March 22, 1995, a quick review of the 1994 Annual Report File revealed that of the 768
persons in the 1994 data file with unknown sex; over 90 percent were involved in hit-and-run
crashes.
SAS Name: SEX
Attribute Codes
1975- 2010-
2009 Later
1 1 Male
2 2 Female
-- 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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P7/NM7 Person Type
Definition: This data element describes the role of this person involved in the crash.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: PER_TYP
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
1 Driver
2 Passenger
3 Non-Motorist: Pedestrian
4 Non-Motorist: Pedalcyclist
5 Non-Motorist: Occupant of Non-Traffic-Unit Vehicle
8 Non-Motorist: Other or Unknown
9 Occupant: Unknown Type
1982-1993
1 Driver of a Motor Vehicle in Transport
2 Passenger of a Motor Vehicle in Transport
3 Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Not in Transport
4 Occupant of a Non-Motor Vehicle Transport Device (e.g., Horse and Buggy)
5 Non-Occupant Pedestrian
6 Non-Occupant Bicyclist
7 Non-Occupant Other Cyclist
8 Non-Occupant Other or Unknown
9 Unknown Occupant Type in a Motor Vehicle in Transport
1994- 2011-
2009 2010 Later
1 1 1 Driver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
2 2 2 Passenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
3 3 3 Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Not In-Transport
4 4 4 Occupant of a Non-Motor Vehicle Transport Device
5 5 5 Pedestrian
6 6 6 Bicyclist
7 7 7 Other Cyclist
8 -- -- Other Pedestrian (Includes Persons on Personal Conveyances,
1994-2006)
8 8 8 Person on Personal Conveyances (Since 2007)
9 9 9 Unknown Occupant Type in a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
10 10 10 Persons In/On Buildings (Since 2007)
19 19 19 Unknown Type of Non-Motorist
-- 88 -- Not Reported
99 -- -- Unknown
More Information on Person Type
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P8/NM8 Injury Severity
Definition: This data element describes the severity of the injury to this person in the crash
using the KABCO scale.
Additional Information: It is important to realize that some States do not always collect data
on persons who were in a crash but were not injured. If the analysis being performed depends
on non-injured occupants -- for example some paired comparisons -- check the data at the
State level.
SAS Name: INJ_SEV
Attribute Codes
1975- 2013- 2016-
2012 2015 Later
0 -- -- No Injury (O)
-- 0 0 No Apparent Injury (O)
1 1 1 Possible Injury (C)
2 -- -- Non-Incapacitating Evident Injury (B)
-- 2 2 Suspected Minor Injury (B)
3 -- -- Incapacitating Injury (A)
-- 3 3 Suspected Serious Injury (A)
4 4 4 Fatal Injury (K)
5 5 5 Injured, Severity Unknown (U) (Since 1978)
6 6 6 Died Prior to Crash
8 -- -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
9 9 -- Unknown
-- -- 9 Unknown/Not Reported
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P9 Seating Position
Definition: This data element identifies the location of this person in or on the vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: SEAT_POS
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 Non-Motorist
1 Front Seat – Left Side (Driver's Side)
2 Front Seat – Middle
3 Front Seat – Right Side
4 Second Seat – Left Side (Driver's Side)
5 Second Seat – Middle
6 Second Seat – Right Side
7 Third Seat – Left Side (Driver's Side)
8 Third Seat – Middle
9 Third Seat – Right Side
10 Front Seat – Other
11 Second Seat – Other
12 Third Seat – Other
13 Other Passenger
14 Cab Sleeper
15 Vehicle Exterior
99 Unknown
1982- 2010-
2009 Later
0 -- Non-Motorist (1982-2004)
0 0 Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
11 11 Front Seat – Left Side (Driver's Side)
12 12 Front Seat – Middle
13 13 Front Seat – Right Side
18 18 Front Seat – Other
19 19 Front Seat – Unknown
21 21 Second Seat – Left Side
22 22 Second Seat – Middle
23 23 Second Seat – Right Side
28 28 Second Seat – Other
29 29 Second Seat – Unknown
31 31 Third Seat – Left Side
32 32 Third Seat – Middle
33 33 Third Seat – Right Side
38 38 Third Seat – Other
39 39 Third Seat – Unknown
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P9 Seating Position (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010-
2009 Later
41 41 Fourth Seat – Left Side
42 42 Fourth Seat – Middle
43 43 Fourth Seat – Right Side
48 48 Fourth Seat – Other
49 49 Fourth Seat – Unknown
50 50 Sleeper Section of Cab (Truck)
51 -- Other Passenger In Enclosed Passenger or Cargo Area
[Includes Passengers In 5th Row Of 15-Seat, 5-Row Vans]
[Includes Injured Full-Size-Bus Occupants] (2002-2008)
51 51 Other Passenger in Enclosed Passenger or Cargo Area (Since 2009)
52 52 Other Passenger in Unenclosed Passenger or Cargo Area
53 53 Other Passenger in Passenger or Cargo Area, Unknown Whether Or Not
Enclosed
54 54 Trailing Unit
55 55 Riding on Vehicle Exterior
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
More Information on Seat Position
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P10 Restraint System/Helmet Use
Definition: This data element records the restraint equipment in use by the occupant, or the
helmet in use by a motorcyclist, at the time of the crash.
Additional Information: Bicycle helmets are sometimes worn while riding a variety of personal
conveyances.
SAS Name: REST_USE
Attribute Codes
1991-1993
0 None Used – Vehicle Occupant/Not Applicable-Non-Motorist
1 Shoulder Belt
2 Lap Belt
3 Lap and Shoulder Belt
4 Child Safety Seat
5 Motorcycle Helmet
8 Restraint Used – Type Unknown or Other Including Other Helmet
9 Unknown
1994- 2010- 2013-
2009 2012 Later
0 -- -- None Used- Vehicle Occupant; Not Applicable (1994-2004)
0 -- -- None Used/Not Applicable – Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant
(Since 2005)
-- 0 0 Not Applicable
1 1 1 Shoulder Belt Only Used
2 2 2 Lap Belt Only Used
3 3 3 Lap and Shoulder Belt Used
4 -- -- Child Safety Seat (1994-2007)
4 -- -- Child Safety Seat/Booster Seat – Type Unknown/Not Reported
(Since 2008)
-- 4 4 Child Restraint Type Unknown
5 -- -- Motorcycle Helmet
-- 5 5 DOT-Compliant Motorcycle Helmet
6 -- -- Bicycle Helmet
-- 7 -- None Used – Motor Vehicle Occupant
-- -- 7 None Used
8 8 8 Restraint Used – Type Unknown
10 10 10 Child Restraint System – Forward Facing (Since 2008)
11 11 11 Child Restraint System – Rear Facing (Since 2008)
12 -- -- Booster Seat with Lap/Shoulder Belt Used Properly (Since 2008)
-- 12 12 Booster Seat
13 -- -- Safety Belt Used Improperly
14 -- -- Child Safety Seat Used Improperly (1994-2007)
14 -- -- Child Safety Seat/Booster Seat Used Improperly (2008-2009)
15 -- -- Helmets Used Improperly
-- 16 -- Other Helmet
-- -- 16 Helmet, Other than DOT-Compliant Motorcycle Helmet
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P10 Restraint System/Helmet Use (continued)
1994- 2010- 2013-
2009 2012 Later
-- 17 17 No Helmet
-- -- 19 Helmet, Unknown if DOT-Compliant
-- -- 29 Unknown if Helmet Worn
-- 96 96 Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant
-- 97 97 Other
-- 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown
More Information on Restraint Use
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P11 Indication of Misuse of Restraint System/Helmet
Definition: This data element indicates any misuse of the restraint system or helmet used by
this person.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: REST_MIS
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 No
1 Yes
8 Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant
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P12 Air Bag Deployed
Definition: This data element records air bag availability and deployment for this person as
reported in the case materials.
Additional Information: This data element is designed to collect both air bag availability and
deployment for each occupied seat position. Variation in the presentation of the source data on
the state crash report forms and the selections coded on the PAR may produce unlikely
combinations or missing data. For example:
1. If the seat position does not have an air bag at the time of manufacture, but the
information on the PAR indicates an air bag was available or deployed, the information
on the PAR may have taken precedence.
2. If the seat position has an air bag installed at the time of manufacture and the PAR
indicates there is no air bag available, then the PAR information may have taken
precedence.
SAS Name: AIR_BAG
Attribute Codes
1991-1997
0 Non-Motorist
3 Deployed Air Bag
4 Non-Deployed Air Bag
9 Unknown or Not Applicable
1998-2008
0 Non-Motorist (Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant, Since 2005)
DEPLOYED (FOR THIS SEAT)
1 Deployed Air Bag From Front (1998-2006)
1 From Front (Steering Wheel, Dashboard, Since 2007)
2 Deployed Air Bag From Side (1998-2006)
2 From Side (Door, Seat, Canopy, Since 2007)
7 Deployed Air Bag Other Direction (1998-2006)
7 From Other Direction (Knee, Airbelt, etc, Since 2007)
8 Deployed Air Bag Multiple Directions
9 Deployed Air Bag Direction Unknown
NOT DEPLOYED (FOR THIS SEAT)
20 Air Bag Available but Not Deployed for This Seat
28 Air Bag Available and Switched Off
UNKNOWN IF DEPLOYED
29 Air Bag Available, Deployment Not Known for This Seat
NOT AVAILABLE
30 Air Bag Not Available for This Seat
31 Air Bag Previously Deployed and Not Replaced
32 Air Bag Disabled or Removed
99 Unknown (If Airbag Available)
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P12 Air Bag Deployed (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010-
2009 Later
0 -- Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant/Not Applicable
-- 0 Not Applicable
1 1 Deployed: Front
2 2 Deployed: Side (Door, Seatback)
3 3 Deployed: Curtain (Roof)
7 7 Deployed: Other (Knee, Air Belt, etc.)
8 8 Deployed: Combination
9 9 Deployed: Unknown Location
20 20 Not Deployed
28 28 Switched Off
-- 97 Not a Motor Vehicle Occupant
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Deployment Unknown
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P13 Ejection
Definition: This data element describes the ejection status and degree of ejection for this
person, excluding motorcycle occupants.
Additional Information: In the mid 1970’s there were a large number of people coded as
ejection unknown and a corresponding small number of people coded as not ejected. However,
the totally ejected and partially ejected counts are the same magnitude as in later years.
Starting in 2011, “Not Applicable” includes people not in motor vehicles (i.e., pedestrians,
bicyclists, etc.)
SAS Name: EJECTION
Attribute Codes
1975-2006
0 Not Ejected or Not Applicable
1 Totally Ejected
2 Partially Ejected
9 Unknown
2007- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Ejected
1 1 Totally Ejected
2 2 Partially Ejected
3 3 Ejected – Unknown Degree (Since 2008)
-- 7 Not Reported
8 8 Not Applicable
9 -- Unknown (2007-2008)
9 9 Unknown if Ejected (Since 2009)
More Information on Ejection
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P14 Ejection Path
Definition: This data element identifies the path by which this person was ejected from the
vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: EJ_PATH
Attribute Codes
1991- 2015-
2014 Later
0 -- Not Ejected/Not Applicable
-- 0 Ejection Path Not Applicable
1 1 Through Side Door Opening (All Side Doors)
2 2 Through Side Window (All Side Windows, Bus Side Windows)
3 3 Through Windshield (Front Windshield Only)
4 4 Through Back Window (Standard Rear Window, Back Window of Bronco,
Van)
5 5 Through Back Door/Tailgate Opening (Station Wagon Tailgate, Back Door of
Truck, Back Door of Bronco, Van)
6 6 Through Roof Opening (Sun Roof, Convertible Top Down, T-Top, Targa Top)
7 7 Through Roof (Convertible Top Up)
8 8 Other Path (e.g., Back of Pickup Truck, Torn-Off Roof, Car Cut in Half)
9 -- Unknown/Unknown Path
-- 9 Ejection Path Unknown
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P15 Extrication
Definition: This data element identifies if equipment or other force was used to remove this
person from the vehicle.
Additional Information: In Massachusetts, if an occupant is not injured, data for Protection
system use and ejection are not coded on the PAR.
From 1975 to 1976 the EXTRICAT and EJECTION data elements were combined in a single
field. The data files were changed in 1977 to the current format. In 1975 and 1976 there are
fewer persons identified as not extricated than in later years. Both the count of extricated
persons and unknowns seem high for these years. From 1977 to 1981 there was not an edit
check to prevent one coding an occupant as being both ejected and extricated. There are 69,
48, 83, 98, and 88 persons coded as both totally ejected and extricated in the 1977, 1978, 1979,
1980, and 1981 respectively.
SAS Name: EXTRICAT
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
0 Not Extricated/Not Applicable
1 Extricated
9 Unknown
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P16/NM15 Police Reported Alcohol Involvement
Definition: This data element records whether alcohol was involved for this person and reflects
the judgment of law enforcement.
Additional Information: This data element does not indicate that alcohol was a cause of the
crash. If a PAR indicates that opened or unopened alcohol bottles were found in the vehicle,
then this information does not by itself constitute involvement.
SAS Name: DRINKING
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
0 No (Alcohol Not Involved)
1 Yes (Alcohol Involved)
8 Not Reported
9 Unknown (Police Reported)
More Information on Alcohol
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P17/NM16 Method of Alcohol Determination by Police
Definition: This data element describes the method by which the police made the
determination as to whether alcohol was involved for this person.
Additional Information: 1975 to 1979 data on the type of blood alcohol test were collected,
but this data has since been removed from the analysis data files.
SAS Name: ALC_DET
Attribute Codes
1987-Later
1 Evidential Test (Breath, Blood, Urine)
2 Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)
3 Behavioral
4 Passive Alcohol Sensor (PAS)
5 Observed
8 Other (e.g., Saliva Test)
9 Not Reported
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P18/NM17 Alcohol Test
P18A/NM17A Alcohol Test Status
Definition: This data element identifies whether an alcohol test was given to this person.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: ALC_STATUS
Attribute Codes
2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Test Not Given
1 1 Test Refused
2 2 Test Given
-- 8 Not Reported
9 -- Unknown if Tested/Not Reported
-- 9 Unknown if Tested
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P18B/NM17B Alcohol Test Type
Definition: This data element identifies the type of alcohol test that was given to this person.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: ATST_TYP
Attribute Codes
1998-2003
0 Not Tested for Alcohol
1 Whole Blood
2 Breath “BAC”
3 Urine
4 Vitreous
5 Blood Plasma/Serum
6 Blood Clot
7 Liver
8 Other Test Type
9 Unknown/Not Reported (Since 2001)
2004- 2010- 2015-
2009 2014 Later
0 0 0 Not Tested for Alcohol
1 1 1 Blood Test
2 2 -- Breathalyzer “BAC”
-- -- 2 Breath Test (AC)
3 3 3 Urine
4 4 4 Vitreous
5 5 5 Blood Plasma/Serum
6 6 6 Blood Clot
7 7 7 Liver
8 8 8 Other Test Type
9 -- -- Unknown/Not Reported
10 10 10 Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)
-- 95 95 Not Reported
98 -- -- Positive Reading with No Actual Value (2006-2008)
98 98 98 Unknown Test Type (Since 2009)
99 -- -- Unknown if Tested/Not Reported (2009 Only)
-- 99 99 Unknown if Tested
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P18C/NM17C Alcohol Test Result
Definition: This data element identifies the alcohol test result for this person.
Additional Information: In 2015, this data element changed from a 2-digit field to a 3-digit
field. Prior to 2015, the 3rd digit was truncated – not rounded. A BAC of .10 is coded as 10 prior
to 2015 and as 100 in 2015 and later. The decimal is implied. The BAC is expressed in grams
per deciliter (g/dL) or a clinical evaluation of the same.
SAS Name: TEST_RES 1975-1990
ALC_RES 1991-Later
Attribute Codes
1975-1990
0-94 Actual Value of BAC Test
95 Test Refused
96 None Given
97 AC Test Performed, Results Unknown
99 Unknown
1991- 2010- 2015-
2009 2014 Later
0-93 0-93 0-939 Actual Value of BAC Test
94 94 940 0.94 or Greater (The value should be interpreted as
0.94 or greater, since 1995)
95 -- Test Refused (1991-2008)
-- 95 995 Not Reported
96 96 996 None Given
97 97 997 AC Test Performed, Results Unknown
98 98 998 PBT Positive Reading with No Actual Value (Since 2004)
99 -- -- Unknown if Tested/Not Reported
-- 99 999 Unknown if Tested
More Information on Alcohol Test Result
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P19/NM18 Police Reported Drug Involvement
Definition: This data element records whether drugs were involved for this person and reflects
the judgment of law enforcement.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DRUGS
Attribute Codes
1991-Later
0 No (Drugs Not Involved)
1 Yes (Drugs Involved)
8 Not Reported
9 Unknown (Police Reported)
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P20/NM19 Method of Drug Determination by Police
Definition: This data element identifies the method by which the police made the determination
as to whether drugs were involved for this person.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: TOXCLGY 1987-1990
DRUG_DET 1991-Later
Attribute Codes
1987-1990
0 No Blood Test Given
BLOOD TEST GIVEN, RESULTS KNOWN
1 No Drugs Reported
2 Drugs Reported (Excluding Nicotine, Aspirin)
3 Not tested for Drugs
BLOOD TEST GIVEN, RESULTS UNKNOWN
7 Test for Drugs, Results, Unknown
8 Unknown if Tested for Drugs
9 Unknown if Drug Test Given
1991- 2016-
2015 Later
1 1 Evidential Test (Blood, Urine)
2 -- Drug Recognition Technician (DRT) Determination
-- 2 Drug Recognition Expert/Evaluator (DRE) Determination
3 3 Behavioral
7 7 Other
8 8 Not Reported
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P21/NM20 Drug Test
P21A/NM20A Drug Test Status
Definition: This data element identifies whether a drug test was given to this person.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DSTATUS
Attribute Codes
2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Test Not Given
1 1 Test Refused
2 2 Test Given
-- 8 Not Reported
9 -- Unknown if Tested/Not Reported
-- 9 Unknown if Tested
P21B/NM20B Drug Test Type
Definition: This data element identifies the type of drug test that was given to this person.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DRUGTEST 1991-1992
DRUGTST1, DRUGTST2, DRUGTST3 1993-Later
Attribute Codes
1991- 1993- 2010-
1992 2009 Later
0 0 0 Test Not Given
1 1 1 Blood Test
2 2 2 Urine Test
-- 3 3 Both Blood and Urine Tests
-- -- 6 Not Reported
7 7 7 Unknown Test Type
8 8 8 Other Test Type
-- 9 -- Unknown if Tested/Not Reported
9 -- 9 Unknown if Tested
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P21C/NM20C Drug Test Result
Definition: This data element identifies the drug test result for this person.
Additional Information: The FARS analyst may have used any of the three data elements to
code a result of a drug test. One must test all three data elements to ensure that the selected
result is included. *See Specific Drug Listing in the FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Coding and
Validation Manual.
SAS Name: DRUG_RES 1991-1992
DRUGRES1, DRUGRES2, DRUGRES3 1993-Later
Attribute Codes
1991-1992
0 Not Tested for Drugs
1 No Drugs Reported
2 Narcotic
3 Depressant
4 Stimulant
5 Hallucinogen
6 Cannabinol
7 Phencyclidine (PCP)
8 Inhalant
9 Multiple Drugs (From Data elements 02 to 08)
10 Other Drugs (All Other Drugs Excluding Nicotine, Aspirin, Alcohol)
97 Tested for Drugs, Results Unknown
98 Tested for Drugs, Drugs Found, Type Unknown
99 Unknown if Tested for Drugs
1993- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Tested for Drugs
1 1 No Drugs Reported/Negative
-- 95 Not Reported
100-295 100-295 Narcotic*
300-395 300-395 Depressant*
400-495 400-495 Stimulant*
500-595 500-595 Hallucinogen*
600-695 600-695 Cannabinoid*
700-795 700-795 Phencyclidine (PCP) *
800-895 800-895 Anabolic Steroid*
900-995 900-995 Inhalant*
996 996 Other Drugs
997 997 Tested for Drugs, Results Unknown
998 998 Tested for Drugs, Drugs Found, Type Unknown/Positive
999 -- Unknown if Tested/Not Reported
-- 999 Unknown if Tested
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P22/NM21 Transported to First Treatment Facility
Definition: This data element identifies the mode of transportation to a hospital or medical
facility provided for this person.
Additional Information: Prior to 2008 this data element was called “Taken to Hospital or
Treatment Facility.” From 2008 to 2009 this data element was called “Transported for
Treatment by.” From 2010 to 2012 this data element was called “Transported to Medical
Facility By.”
This field exists in the 1975 and 1976 data file, but is not initialized, i.e., it has no values.
SAS Name: HOSPITAL
Attribute Codes
1977- 2001- 2007- 2010-
2000 2006 2009 Later
0 0 -- -- No
-- -- 0 0 Not Transported
1 1 -- -- Yes
-- -- 1 -- Yes, EMS
-- -- -- 1 EMS Air
-- -- 2 -- Yes, Law Enforcement
-- -- -- 2 Law Enforcement
-- -- 3 -- Yes, Other
-- -- -- 3 EMS Unknown Mode
-- -- 4 -- Yes, Transported by Unknown Source
-- -- -- 4 Transported Unknown Source
-- -- -- 5 EMS Ground
-- -- -- 6 Other
7 -- -- -- Died at the Scene (1999-2000)
8 -- -- -- Died En Route (1999-2000)
-- -- -- -- Not Reported
9 9 9 9 Unknown
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P23/NM22 Died at Scene/En Route
Definition: This data element identifies if this person died at the scene of the crash or en route
to a hospital/medical facility.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DOA
Attribute Codes
2001-Later
0 Not Applicable
7 Died at Scene
8 Died En Route
9 Unknown
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P24/NM23 Death Date
P24A/NM23A Month of Death
Definition: This data element records the month of this person’s death.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DEATH_MO
Attribute Codes
1975- 2008-
2007 Later
0 88 Not Applicable (Non-Fatal)
1 1 January
2 2 February
3 3 March
4 4 April
5 5 May
6 6 June
7 7 July
8 8 August
9 9 September
10 10 October
11 11 November
12 12 December
-- 99 Unknown (Except 2009)
P24B/NM23B Day of Death
Definition: This data element records the day of the month of this person’s death.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DEATH_DA
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0 88 Not Applicable (Non-Fatal)
1-31 1-31 Day of the Month of the Death
99 99 Unknown (Since 2008)
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P24C/NM23C Year of Death
Definition: This data element records the year of this person’s death.
Additional Information: A person can die the year after the crash year.
SAS Name: DEATH_YR
Attribute Codes
1975- 1998- 2009-
1997 2008 Later
-- 0 8888 Not Applicable (Non-Fatal)
xx xxxx xxxx Year of the Death
99 9999 9999 Unknown
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P25/NM24 Death Time
Definition: This data element records the hour and minute of this person’s death utilizing the
24-hour clock format.
Additional Information: four digits; DEATH_HR followed by DEATH_MN, e.g., Valid Military
Times 0643 for 6:43 a.m.
SAS Name: DEATH_TM
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
2400 0 For Midnight
1-2359 1-2359 Time of Death in HHMM format
-- 8888 Not Applicable (Non-Fatal)
9999 9999 Unknown
P25A/NM24A Hour of Death
Definition: This data element records the hour of this person’s death utilizing the 24-hour clock
format.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DEATH_HR
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0-24 0-23 Valid Military Times
-- 88 Not Applicable
99 99 Unknown
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P25B/NM24B Minute of Death
Definition: This data element records the minutes after the hour of this person’s death.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: DEATH_MN
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0-59 0-59 Valid Military Times
-- 88 Not Applicable
99 99 Unknown
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P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level
Definition: This data element records factors related to motor vehicle occupants other than
drivers and persons not in motor vehicles as expressed by the investigating officer.
Additional Information: There are also crash-level related factors in the Accident data file
(CF1, CF2, and CF3), vehicle-level related factors in the Vehicle data file (VEH_SC1 and
VEH_SC2), and driver-level related factors, also in the Vehicle data file (DR_SF1, DR_SF2,
DR_SF3 and DR_SF4).
Any of the three data elements may have been used to code a related factor. One must test all
three data elements to ensure that the selected related factor is included.
Person-related factors for all drivers are coded 00. Person-related factors for non-drivers can
have non-zero values as listed below.
For 1975 to 1981, values 02 to 06 correspond to 01 to 05 for the 1982 to 2009 data. Values of
20 and higher correspond directly the same values for 1982 to 2009.
SAS Name: P_CF1, P_CF2, P_CF3 1975-2009
P_SF1, P_SF2, P_SF3 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 Not Applicable – Driver/None – All Other Persons
1 Physical Impairments
2 Not Visible
3 Darting or Running into Road
4 Improper Crossing of Roadway or Intersection
5 Walking/Riding With or Against Traffic, Playing, Working, Sitting, Lying, Standing, etc.,
in Roadway
6 Interfering with Driver (Since 1976)
NON-MOTOR-VEHICLE-OPERATOR-RELATED FACTORS:
20 Leaving Vehicle Unattended in Roadway
21 Overloading or Improper Loading of Vehicle with Passengers or Cargo
22 Towing or Pushing Vehicle Improperly
23 Failing to Have Lights on When Required
24 Operating Without Required Equipment
25 Creating Unlawful Noise or Using Equipment Prohibited by Law
26 Following Improperly
27 Improper or Erratic Lane-Changing
28 Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or Running off Road
29 Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch, on Sidewalk, on Median
30 Making Improper Entry to or Exit from Trafficway
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P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
33 Passing Where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement Markings, Hill, or Curve, or
School Bus Displaying Warning Not to Pass
34 Passing on Wrong Side
35 Passing with Insufficient Distance or Inadequate Visibility or Failing to Yield to
Overtaking Vehicle
36 Operating the Vehicle in Other Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner
38 Failure to Yield Right of Way
39 Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or Traffic Officers, Failure to
Observe Safety Zone
40 Passing Through or Around Barrier Positioned to Prohibit or Channel Traffic
41 Failure to Observe Warnings or Instructions on Vehicles Displaying Them
42 Failure to Signal Intentions
43 Giving Wrong Signal
44 Driving Too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit
45 Driving Less Than Posted Maximum
46 Operating at Erratic or Suddenly Changing Speeds
47 Making Right Turn from Left Turn Lane or Making Left Turn from Right Turn Lane
48 Making Improper Turn
49 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Roadway
50 Driving on Wrong Side of Road
51 Operator Inexperience
52 Unfamiliar with Roadway
99 Unknown
1982- 2010- 2016-
2009 2014 2015 Later
0 0 0 0 None/Not Applicable-Driver
1 -- -- -- Not Visible
2 -- -- -- Darting, Running or Stumbling Into Roadway (1995-2009)
3 -- -- -- Improper Crossing or Roadway or Intersection
4 -- -- -- Walking/Riding With or Against Traffic, Playing, Working,
Sitting, Lying, Standing Etc. In Roadway
5 5 5 5 Interfering With Driver*
6 -- -- -- Ill, Passed Out/Blackout (1995-2009)
7 -- -- -- Emotional (e.g., Depression, Angry, Disputed)
8 8 8 8 Mentally Challenged (Since 1995)
9 9 9 9 Construction/Maintenance/Utility Worker (Since 1995)
Highway Department, Contractor, Utility Company
Personnel, etc.
10 -- -- -- Inattentive
11 -- -- -- Walking With Cane or Crutches
12 -- -- -- Restricted to Wheelchair
13 -- -- -- Paraplegic (1982-1994)
13 13 13 13 Motorized Wheelchair Rider**
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P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2016-
2009 2014 2015 Later
14 -- -- -- Impaired Due to Previous Injury
15 -- -- -- Deaf (1982-1994)
15 -- -- -- Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or Medication
(2008-2009)
16 -- -- -- Blind
17 -- -- -- Other Physical Impairment
18 18 -- -- Mother of Dead Fetus (1982-2010)
-- 18 18 18 Mother of Dead Fetus/Mother of Infant Born Post Crash
(Since 2011)
19 -- -- -- Pedestrian
NON-MOTOR-VEHICLE-OPERATOR-RELATED FACTORS:
20 -- -- -- Leaving Vehicle Unattended in Roadway (1982-1994)
20 -- -- -- Running off Road (2000-2001)
21 21 21 21 Overloading or Improper Loading of Vehicle with Passengers
or Cargo
22 -- -- -- Towing or Pushing Vehicle Improperly (1982-2003)
23 -- -- -- Failing to [Dim Lights or, Since 1995] Have Lights on When
Required
24 -- -- -- Operating Without Required Equipment
25 -- -- -- Creating Unlawful Noise or Using Equipment Prohibited by
Law (1982-2002)
26 26 26 26 Following Improperly
27 -- -- -- Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
28 -- -- -- Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or Running off Road (1982-
1999)*
28 28 -- -- Failure to Keep in Proper Lane (2000-2014)*
-- -- 28 28 Improper Lane Usage*
29 29 -- -- Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch, on Sidewalk, on
Median*
-- -- 29 29 Intentional Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch, on
Sidewalk, on Median*
30 -- -- -- Making Improper Entry to or Exit from Trafficway
32 32 32 32 Opening Vehicle Closure into Moving Traffic or While
Vehicle is in Motion (Since 2001)*
33 33 -- -- Passing where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement
Markings, Hill or Curve, or School Bus Displaying Warning
not to Pass Line*
-- -- 33 33 Passing where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement
Markings, or School Bus Displaying Warning not to Pass*
34 -- -- -- Passing on Wrong Side
35 -- -- -- Passing with Insufficient Distance or Inadequate Visibility or
Failing to Yield to Overtaking Vehicle
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P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2016-
2009 2014 2015 Later
36 -- -- -- Operating the Vehicle in Other Erratic, Reckless, Careless or
Negligent Manner (or Operating at Erratic or Suddenly
Changing Speeds, 1995-2009)
37 37 37 37 Traveling on Prohibited Trafficway (Since 1995)
38 -- -- -- Failure to Yield Right of Way
39 -- -- -- Failure to Obey Actual Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices
or Traffic Officers; Failure to Obey Safety Zone Traffic
Laws
40 40 40 40 Passing Through or Around Barrier Positioned to Prohibit or
Channel Traffic
41 41 41 41 Failure to Observe Warnings or Instructions on Vehicles
Displaying Them
42 42 42 42 Failure to Signal Intentions
43 -- -- -- Giving Wrong Signal (1982-1996)
44 44 44 44 Driving Too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted
Maximum*
45 45 45 45 Driving Less Than Posted Maximum*
46 -- -- -- Operating at Erratic or Suddenly Changing Speeds (1982-
1996)
47 47 47 47 Making Right Turn From Left-Turn Lane, Left Turn from
Right-Turn Lane*
48 -- -- -- Making Other Improper Turn
49 -- -- -- Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Trafficway
50 -- -- -- Driving on Wrong Side of Road (Intentional or Unintentional,
1995-2009)
51 51 51 51 Operator Inexperience
52 52 52 52 Unfamiliar with Roadway
53 -- -- -- Stopping in Roadway (Vehicle Not Abandoned)
54 -- -- -- Underriding a Parked Truck (1982-1996)
55 -- -- -- Getting Off/Out of or On/Into Moving Transport Vehicle
56 -- -- -- Getting Off/Out of or On/Into Non-Moving Transport Vehicle
(1982-2001)
56 56 56 56 Non-Driver Flees Scene (Since 2005)
57 57 57 57 Improper Tire Pressure (Since 1995)
58 58 -- -- Locked Wheel (1995-2014)
59 59 59 59 Overcorrecting (Since 1995)*
VISION OBSCURED BY
60 60 60 60 Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
61 61 61 61 Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights
62 62 62 62 Curve, Hill, or Other Design Features (Including Traffic
Signs, Embankment)
63 63 63 63 Building, Billboard, Other Structures (Since 1995)
64 64 64 64 Trees, Crops, Vegetation
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P26/NM25 Related Factors- Person Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2016-
2009 2014 2015 Later
65 65 65 65 Motor Vehicle (Including Load)
66 66 66 66 Parked Vehicle
67 67 67 67 Splash or Spray or Passing Vehicle
68 68 68 68 Inadequate Lighting System
69 69 69 69 Obstructing Angles on Vehicle
70 70 70 70 Mirrors
71 -- -- -- Mirrors-Other (1982-2002)
72 72 72 72 Other Visual Obstruction
SKIDDING, SWERVING, OR SLIDING DUE TO
73 73 73 73 Severe Crosswind
74 74 74 74 Wind From Passing Truck
75 75 75 75 Slippery or Loose Surface
76 76 76 76 Tire Blow-Out or Flat
77 77 77 77 Debris or Objects in Road
OTHER FACTORS
78 78 78 78 Ruts, Holes, Bumps in Road
79 -- -- -- Live Animals in Road
80 80 80 80 Vehicle in Road
81 81 81 81 Phantom Vehicle
82 -- 82 82 Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist, or Other Non-Motorist
-- 82 -- -- Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist, or Persons on Personal
Conveyances
83 83 83 83 Ice, Snow, Slush, Water, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on
Road (Since 1995)
84 -- -- -- Jay Walk (1982-1994)
85 -- -- -- Jog (1982-1994)
86 86 86 86 Emergency Services Personnel (Since 2007)
87 87 87 87 Police or Law Enforcement Officer (Since 2002)
88 88 88 88 Seat Back Not in Normal Upright Position, Seat Back
Reclined (Since 2002)*
-- 89 89 89 Parked Motor Vehicle With Equipment Extending into the
Travel Lane (Since 2013)*
90 90 90 90 Non-Motorist Pushing a Vehicle**
91 91 91 91 Portable Electronic Devices (Since 2008)
-- 92 92 92 Person in Ambulance Treatment Compartment
(Since 2013)*
-- -- -- 92 Non-Motorist Wearing Motorcycle Helmet**
99 99 99 99 Unknown
* Attribute is only applicable to occupants (other than drivers) of motor vehicles.
** Attribute is only applicable to persons not in motor vehicles.
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P100 Lag Time
P100A Lag Hours
Definition: This data element records the hours between the time of the crash and this
person’s time of death.
Additional Information: This is a computed data element.
SAS Name: LAG_HRS
Attribute Codes
1975- 2009-
2008 Later
0-24 0-719 Hours
99 999 Unknown
P100B Lag Minutes
Definition: This data element records the minutes, in addition to hours (“Lag Hours”), between
the time of the crash and this person’s time of death.
Additional Information: This is a computed data element.
SAS Name: LAG_MINS
Attribute Codes
1975-Later
0-59 Minutes
99 Unknown
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SP2 Fatal Injury at Work
Definition: This data element records whether the death certificate indicated this person was
"at work" at the time of the crash.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: WORK_INJ
Attribute Codes
1987-Later
0 No (The Injury Was Not At Work)
1 Yes (The Injury Was At Work)
8 Not Applicable (Not A Fatality)
9 Unknown
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SP3 Race/Hispanic Origin
SP3A Race
Definition: This data element records the race of this person from the death certificate.
Additional Information: This data element is only coded for fatalities.
SAS Name: RACE
Attribute Codes
1999- 2001-
2000 Later
0 0 Not A Fatality (Not Applicable)
1 1 White
2 2 Black
3 3 American Indian (Includes Aleuts and Eskimos)
4 4 Chinese
5 5 Japanese
6 6 Hawaiian (Includes Part-Hawaiian)
7 7 Filipino
18 18 Asian Indian
19 19 Other Indian (Includes South and Central America, Since 2000)
28 28 Korean
38 38 Samoan
48 48 Vietnamese
58 58 Guamanian
68 68 Other Asian or Pacific Islander
78 -- Combined Other Asian Or Pacific Islander, Includes Data elements 18-68 For
Areas That Do Not Report Them Separately
-- 78 Asian Or Pacific Islander, No Specific (Individual) Race
97 97 Multiple Races (Individual Races Not Specified; ex., “Mixed”, Since 2000)
-- 98 All Other Races
99 99 Unknown
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SP3B Hispanic Origin
Definition: This data element records the Hispanic origin of this person from the death
certificate.
Additional Information: This data element is only coded for fatalities.
SAS Name: HISPANIC
Attribute Codes
1999- 2001-
2000 Later
0 0 Not A Fatality (Not Applicable)
1 1 Mexican
2 2 Puerto Rican
3 3 Cuban
4 4 Central or South American
5 -- Other or Unknown Hispanic (1999 Only)
5 5 European Spanish (Since 2000)
6 -- Hispanic, Origin Not Specified (1999 Only)
6 -- Other Hispanic Origin (Since 2000)
-- 6 Hispanic, Origin Not Specified or Other Origin
7 7 Non-Hispanic
99 99 Unknown
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NM4 Number of Motor Vehicle Striking Non-Motorist
Definition: This data element identifies the “Vehicle Number” (VEH_NO) of the in-transport
vehicle that made contact with this non-motorist.
Additional Information: This data element applies only to non-motorists/non-occupants and
reflects the vehicle that made contact with the non-motorist/non-occupant identified by the
Person Number (PER_NO).
The number must match the vehicle number of the striking vehicle. This number is similar to
VEH_NO, except that the non-motorist/non-occupant was struck by the vehicle, rather than
being within the vehicle.
SAS Name: N_MOT_NO 1982-2010
STR_VEH 2011-Later
Attribute Codes
1982- 2009-
2008 Later
0 0 Occupant of a Motor Vehicle
1-98 1-998 Vehicle Number of Striking Vehicle
99 999 Unknown
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NM10 Non-Motorist Location at Time of Crash
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute which best describes the location of this
non-motorist with respect to the roadway at the time of the crash.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: LOCATION
Attribute Codes
1975-1981
0 Not Applicable-Vehicle Occupant
1 Intersection-In Crosswalk
2 Intersection-Sidewalk, Median, Island, Shoulder, Other
3 Intersection-On Roadway
4 Intersection-Unknown
5 Non-Intersection-In Crosswalk
6 Non-Intersection-Sidewalk, Median, Island, Shoulder, Other
7 Non-Intersection-Bike Path
8 Non-Intersection-On Road Shoulder
9 Non-Intersection-Outside Trafficway
10 Non-Intersection-On Roadway
11 Non-Intersection-In Parking Lane (Since 1980)
12 Non-Intersection-Unknown
99 Unknown
1982- 2010- 2014-
2009 2013 Later
0 0 0 Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants
Since 2006)
1 -- -- Intersection-In Crosswalk
-- 1 -- Intersection-In Marked Crosswalk
-- -- 1 At Intersection-In Marked Crosswalk
2 -- -- Intersection-On Roadway, Not in Crosswalk
-- 2 -- Intersection-Unmarked Crosswalk
-- -- 2 At Intersection-Unmarked/Unknown If Marked Crosswalk
3 -- -- Intersection-On Roadway, Crosswalk Not Available
-- 3 -- Intersection-Not in Crosswalk
-- -- 3 At Intersection-Not in Crosswalk
4 -- -- Intersection-On Roadway, Crosswalk Availability Unknown
5 -- -- Intersection-Not on Roadway
9 9 -- Intersection-Unknown Location
-- -- 9 At Intersection-Unknown Location
10 -- -- Non-Intersection-In Crosswalk
-- 10 -- Non-Intersection-In Marked Crosswalk
-- -- 10 Not At Intersection-In Marked Crosswalk
11 -- -- Non-Intersection-On Roadway, Not in Crosswalk
-- 11 -- Non-Intersection-On Roadway, Not in Marked Crosswalk
-- -- 11 Non At Intersection-On Roadway, Not in Marked Crosswalk
12 -- -- Non-Intersection-On Roadway, Crosswalk Not Available
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NM10 Non-Motorist Location at Time of Crash (continued)
Attribute Codes
1982- 2010- 2014-
2009 2013 Later
13 13 -- Non-Intersection-On Roadway, Crosswalk Availability Unknown
-- -- 13 Not At Intersection-On Roadway, Crosswalk Availability Unknown
14 -- -- Non-Intersection-In Parking Lane
-- 14 14 Parking Lane/Zone
15 -- -- Non-Intersection-On Road Shoulder
16 -- -- Non-Intersection-Bike Path
-- 16 16 Bicycle Lane
17 -- -- Non-Intersection-Outside Trafficway
18 -- -- Non-Intersection-Other, Not a Roadway
19 -- -- Non-Intersection-Unknown
-- 20 20 Shoulder/Roadside
-- 21 21 Sidewalk
-- 22 22 Median/Crossing Island
-- 23 23 Driveway Access
-- 24 -- Shared-Use Path/Trail
-- -- 24 Shared-Use Path
-- 25 25 Non-Trafficway Area
-- 28 28 Other
-- 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown Location
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Discontinued PERSON Data Elements
Automatic Restraint (discontinued)
Definition: This data element was discontinued after 1990.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: AUT_REST
Attribute Codes
1975-1989
0 Non-Motorist or Not Applicable
1 Automatic Belt in Use
2 Automatic Belt Not in Use
3 Deployed Air Bag (No Data 1983-1985)
4 Non-Deployed Air Bag (No Data 1983-1987)
5 Passive Belt (i.e., Passive Belt In Use, 1977-1979)
9 Unknown
1990
0 Non-Motorist
3 Deployed Air Bag
4 Non-Deployed Air Bag
9 Unknown
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Death Certificate Number (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the sequence number from the death certificate for this
person as assigned by the State Vital Statistics or Vital Records Department. This twelve-digit
data element is a combination of the four-digit GSA code for the City where the death occurred,
the two-digit state number, and the six-digit death certificate number.
Additional Information: .
SAS Name: CERT_NO
Attribute Codes
1991-2014
000000000000 Not Applicable (Not A Fatality) 12 0's
xxxxxxxxxxxx Any 12 digits
9997xxxxxxxx No GSA Element for The City
9999xxxxxxxx City Where Death Occurred Cannot Be Found on Death Certificate
999999999999 Unknown
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Manual Restraint (discontinued)
Definition: This data element was discontinued after 1990.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: MAN_REST
Attribute Codes
1975-1990
0 None Used – Vehicle Occupant; Not Applicable – Non-Motorist
1 Shoulder Belt
2 Lap Belt
3 Lap and Shoulder Belt
4 Child Safety Seat
5 Motorcycle Helmet
8 Restraint Used – Type Unknown or Other Including Other Helmet
9 Unknown
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The PARKWORK Data File
The Parkwork data file includes Vehicle data elements applicable to Parked and Working
Vehicles. It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described
in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The Parkwork data file
also contains the data elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE and VEH_NO are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE should be used to
merge the Parkwork data file with the Accident data file. ST_CASE and VEH_NO should be
used to merge the Parkwork data file with the Vindecode and Person data files.
The Parkwork data file replaced the Vehnit data file in 2010. The Vehnit data file ran from 2005
to 2009 and its element and attribute history is also provided below.
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C4A Number of Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of vehicles in-transport involved in the
crash. Legally parked vehicles are not included.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VE_FORMS 2005-2009
PVE_FORMS 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2009-
2008 Later
1-99 1-999 Number of Vehicle Forms
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C8 Crash Date
C8A Month of Crash
Definition: This data element records the month in which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: MONTH 2005-2009
PMONTH 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
C8B Day of Crash
Definition: This data element records the day of the month on which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DAY 2009
PDAY 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
1-31 Day of the Month of the Crash
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C9 Crash Time
C9A Hour of Crash
Definition: This data element records the hour at which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: HOUR 2009
PHOUR 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
0-23 Hour
99 Unknown
C9B Minute of Crash
Definition: This data element records the minutes after the hour at which the crash occurred.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: MINUTE 2009
PMINUTE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
0-59 Minute
99 Unknown
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C19 First Harmful Event
Definition: This data element describes the first injury or damage producing event of the crash.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: HARM_EV 2005-2009
PHARM_EV 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2016-
2009 2015 Later
1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 3 3 Immersion (or Partial Immersion, Since 2012)
4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 -- -- Injured in Vehicle
-- 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 -- -- Pedalcycle
-- 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 -- -- Railway Train
-- 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 -- -- Animal
-- 11 11 Live Animal
12 -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Same Roadway
-- 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
13 -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Other Roadway
14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle (Not In Transport)
15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 -- -- Bridge Pier or Abutment
-- 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
22 -- -- Bridge Parapet End
23 -- -- Bridge Rail
-- 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
27 -- -- Highway/Traffic Sign Post
28 -- -- Overhead Sign Support/Sign
29 -- -- Luminary/Light Support
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C19 First Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2016-
2009 2015 Later
30 -- -- Utility Pole
-- 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
-- -- 31 Post, Pole or Other Support
32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 Ditch
35 -- -- Embankment – Earth
-- 35 35 Embankment
36 -- -- Embankment – Rock, Stone, or Concrete
37 -- -- Embankment – Material Type Unknown
38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 -- -- Pavement Surface Irregularity
-- 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes, Grates, etc.)
45 -- -- Working Construction, Maintenance or Utility Vehicles
-- 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
47 -- -- Vehicle Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own Vehicle (2005-2009)
48 -- -- Collision With Snow Bank (2005-2009)
-- 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
51 -- -- Jackknife
-- 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
52 52 52 Guardrail End
53 53 53 Mail Box
54 -- -- Motor Vehicle Struck by Falling/Shifting Cargo or Anything Set in
Motion by Another Motor Vehicle in Transport
-- 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by Cargo, Persons or
Objects Set-in-Motion from/by Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
55 -- -- Other Not in-Transport Motor Vehicle (2005-2007)
55 55 55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway (Since 2008)
57 57 57 Cable Barrier (Since 2008)
-- 58 58 Ground
-- 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
-- 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful to This Vehicle)
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C19 First Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2016-
2009 2015 Later
-- 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport (2013-2015)
-- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- 98 98 Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 Unknown
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C20 Manner of Collision
Definition: This data element describes the orientation of two motor vehicles in-transport when
they are involved in the “First Harmful Event” of a collision crash. If the “First Harmful Event” is
not a collision between two motor vehicles in-transport it is classified as such.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Accident data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: MAN_COLL 2005-2009
PMAN_COLL 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Collision with Motor Vehicle in Transport (Not Necessarily in Transport for
2005-2009)
1 1 Front-to-Rear
2 2 Front-to-Front
3 -- Angle – Front-to-Side, Same Direction
4 -- Angle – Front-to-Side, Opposite Direction
5 -- Angle – Front-to-Side, Right Angle (Includes Broadside)
6 -- Angle – Front-to-Side/Angle-Direction Not Specified
-- 6 Angle
7 7 Sideswipe – Same Direction
8 8 Sideswipe – Opposite Direction
9 9 Rear-to-Side
10 10 Rear-to-Rear
11 11 Other (End-Swipes and Others)
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
More Information on Manner of Collision
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V4 Number of Occupants
Definition: This data element is a count of the number of occupants in this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: OCUPANTS 2005-2008
NUMOCCS 2009
PNUMOCCS 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2016-
2015 Later
0 0 None
1-95 1-98 The Actual Number of Occupants in The Vehicle
96 -- 96 Or More Occupants in The Vehicle
98 -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 Unknown
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V5 Unit Type
Definition: This data element identifies the type of unit that applies to this motor vehicle at the
time it became an involved vehicle in the crash and was reported as a unit on the PAR.
Additional Information: This data element also appears in the Vehicle data file as UNITTYPE.
The only valid attribute for UNITTYPE is 1 (Motor Vehicle in Transport (Inside or Outside the
Trafficway)).
SAS Name: UNITTYPE 2005-2009
PTYPE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
2 Motor Vehicle Not in Transport Within the Trafficway
3 Motor Vehicle Not in Transport Outside the Trafficway
4 Working Motor Vehicle (Highway Construction, Maintenance, Utility Only)
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V6 Hit and Run
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was a contact vehicle in the crash
that did not stop to render aid (this can include drivers who flee the scene on foot). Hit and run
is coded when a motor vehicle in-transport, or its driver, departs from the scene; vehicles not in-
transport are excluded. It does not matter whether the hit-and-run vehicle was striking or struck.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: HIT_RUN 2005-2009
PHIT_RUN 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2012-
2008 2009 2011 Later
0 0 0 0 No / No Hit-and-Run
1 -- -- -- Hit Motor Vehicle in Transport
-- 1 1 1 Yes
2 -- -- -- Hit Pedestrian or Non-Motorist
3 -- -- -- Hit Parked Vehicle (Working Vehicle, Since 2004) or Object
5 -- -- -- Other Involved Person, not a driver, left Scene (2005-2006)
5 -- -- -- Hit-and-Run, Other Involved Person Left Scene (2007-2008)
-- -- 8 -- Not Reported
-- 9 9 9 Unknown
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V7 Registration State
Definition: This element identifies the state in which this vehicle was registered.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: REG_STAT 2005-2009
PREG_STAT 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
1 Alabama 30 Montana
2 Alaska 31 Nebraska
3 American Samoa 32 Nevada
4 Arizona 33 New Hampshire
5 Arkansas 34 New Jersey
6 California 35 New Mexico
8 Colorado 36 New York
9 Connecticut 37 North Carolina
10 Delaware 38 North Dakota
11 District of Columbia 39 Ohio
12 Florida 40 Oklahoma
13 Georgia 41 Oregon
14 Guam 42 Pennsylvania
15 Hawaii 43 Puerto Rico
16 Idaho 44 Rhode Island
17 Illinois 45 South Carolina
18 Indiana 46 South Dakota
19 Iowa 47 Tennessee
20 Kansas 48 Texas
21 Kentucky 49 Utah
22 Louisiana 50 Vermont
23 Maine 51 Virginia
24 Maryland 52 Virgin Islands
25 Massachusetts 53 Washington
26 Michigan 54 West Virginia
27 Minnesota 55 Wisconsin
28 Mississippi 56 Wyoming
29 Missouri
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V7 Registration State (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 Not Applicable
91 Not Reported
92 No Registration
93 Multiple State Registrations
94 U.S. Government Tags (Includes Military)
95 Canada
96 Mexico
97 Other Foreign Country
98 Other Registration (Includes Native American Indian Nations)
99 Unknown
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V8 Registered Vehicle Owner
Definition: This data element identifies the type of registered owner of the vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: OWNER 2005-2009
POWNER 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2008-
2007 Later
0 0 Not Applicable, Vehicle Not Registered
1 1 Driver (of This Vehicle) Was Registered Owner
2 2 Driver (of This Vehicle) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
3 3 Vehicle Registered as Business/Company/Government Vehicle
4 4 Vehicle Registered as Rental Vehicle
5 5 Vehicle Was Stolen (Reported By Police)
6 -- Driverless Vehicle
-- 6 Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped Off Roadway
9 9 Unknown
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V9 Vehicle Make
Definition: This data element identifies the make (manufacturer) of this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: MAKE 2005-2009
PMAKE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
1 American Motors
2 Jeep/Kaiser-Jeep/Willys Jeep
3 AM General
6 Chrysler
7 Dodge
8 Imperial
9 Plymouth
10 Eagle
12 Ford
13 Lincoln
14 Mercury
18 Buick/Opel
19 Cadillac
20 Chevrolet
21 Oldsmobile
22 Pontiac
23 GMC
24 Saturn
25 Grumman
26 Coda (Since 2013)
29 Other Domestic
Avanti
Checker
DeSoto
Excalibur
Hudson
Packard
Panoz
Saleen
Studebaker
Stutz
Tesla (Since 2014)
30 Volkswagen
31 Alfa Romeo
32 Audi
33 Austin/Austin Healey
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
34 BMW
35 Datsun/Nissan
36 Fiat
37 Honda
38 Isuzu
39 Jaguar
40 Lancia
41 Mazda
42 Mercedes-Benz
43 MG
44 Peugeot
45 Porsche
46 Renault
47 Saab
48 Subaru
49 Toyota
50 Triumph
51 Volvo
52 Mitsubishi
53 Suzuki
54 Acura
55 Hyundai
56 Merkur
57 Yugo
58 Infiniti
59 Lexus
60 Daihatsu
61 Sterling
62 Land Rover
63 Kia
64 Daewoo
65 Smart (Since 2010)
66 Mahindra (2011-2013)
67 Scion (Since 2012)
69 Other Imports
Aston Martin
Bentley
Bertone
Bricklin
Bugatti
Caterham
Citroen
DeLorean
Desta
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
69 Other Imports (continued)
Ferrari
Fisker
Gazelle
Hillman
Jensen
Koenigsegg
Lada
Lamborghini
Lotus
Mahindra (Since 2013)
Maserati
Maybach
McLaren
Mini Cooper
Morgan
Morris
Reliant (British)
Rolls-Royce
Simca
Singer
Spyker
Sunbeam
TVR
70 BSA
71 Ducati
72 Harley-Davidson
73 Kawasaki
74 Moto Guzzi
75 Norton
76 Yamaha
77 Victory
78 Other Make Moped (Since 2010)
79 Other Make Motored Cycle (Since 2010)
80 Brockway
81 Diamond Reo/Reo
82 Freightliner
83 FWD
84 International Harvester/Navistar
85 Kenworth
86 Mack
87 Peterbilt
88 Iveco/Magirus
89 White/Autocar, White/GMC
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V9 Vehicle Make (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
90 Bluebird
91 Eagle Coach
92 Gillig
93 MCI
94 Thomas Built
97 Not Reported (Since 2010)
98 Other Make
Auto-Union-DKW
Carpenter
Collins Bus
DINA
Divco
Hino
Meyers Motors
Mid Bus
Neoplan
Orion
Oshkosh
Scania
Sterling
Think
UD
Van Hool
Western Star
99 Unknown Make
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V10 Vehicle Model
Definition: This data element identifies the model of this vehicle within a given make.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: MODEL 2005-2009
PMODEL 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
See the current FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Coding and Validation Manual for vehicle model
codes.
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V11 Body Type
Definition: This data element identifies a classification of this vehicle based on its general body
configuration, size, shape, doors, etc.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: BODY_TYP 2005-2009
PBODYTYP 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
1 1 Convertible (Excludes Sunroof, T-Bar)
2 2 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
3 3 3-Door/2-Door Hatchback
4 4 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
5 5 5-Door/4-Door Hatchback
6 6 Station Wagon (Excluding Van and Truck-Based)
7 7 Hatchback, Number of Doors Unknown
8 8 Sedan/Hardtop, Number of Doors Unknown
9 9 Other or Unknown Automobile Type
10 10 Auto-Based Pickup
11 11 Auto-Based Panel (Cargo Station Wagon, Auto-Based Ambulance or Hearse)
12 12 Large Limousine – More Than Four Side Doors or Stretch Chassis
13 13 Three-Wheel Automobile or Automobile Derivative
14 14 Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
15 15 Large Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Full Size” and “Large”)
16 16 Utility Station Wagon
-- 17 3-Door Coupe
19 19 Utility Unknown Body
20 20 Minivan
21 21 Large Van – Includes Van-Based Buses
22 22 Step Van or Walk-In Van
28 28 Other Van Type (Hi-Cube Van)
29 29 Unknown Van Type
30 30 Compact Pickup (Gross Vehicle Weight, GVWR, < 4,500 lbs)
31 31 Standard Pickup (4,500 lbs GVWR < 10,000 lbs)
32 32 Pickup with Slide-In Camper
33 33 Convertible Pickup
39 39 Unknown (Pickup Style) Light Conventional Truck Type
40 40 Cab Chassis-Based (Includes Light Stake, Light Dump, Light Tow, Rescue
Vehicles)
41 41 Truck-Based Panel
42 42 Light-Truck-Based Motorhome (Chassis Mounted)
45 45 Other Light Conventional Truck Type (Includes Stretched Suburban
Limousine)
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V11 Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
48 48 Unknown Light-Truck Type (Not a Pickup, 2005-2012)
-- 48 Unknown Light Truck Type (Since 2013)
49 49 Unknown Light-Vehicle Type (Automobile, Utility Vehicle, Van or Light Truck)
50 50 School Bus
51 51 Cross-Country/Intercity Bus (i.e., Greyhound)
52 52 Transit Bus (City Bus)
-- 55 Van-Based Bus GVWR > 10,000 lbs. (Since 2011)
58 58 Other Bus Type
59 59 Unknown Bus Type
60 60 Step Van
61 61 Single-Unit Straight Truck (10,000 lbs < GVWR <= 19,500 lbs) (2005-2010)
-- 61 Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (10,000 lbs < GVWR <=
19,500 lbs) (Since 2011)
62 62 Single-Unit Straight Truck (19,500 lbs < GVWR <= 26,000 lbs) (2005-2010)
-- 62 Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (19,500 lbs < GVWR <=
26,000 lbs) (Since 2011)
63 63 Single-Unit Straight Truck (GVWR > 26,000 lbs) (2005-2010)
-- 63 Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR > 26,000 lbs) (Since 2011)
64 -- Single-Unit Straight Truck
-- 64 Single Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR Unknown) (Since 2011)
65 65 Medium/Heavy Truck-Based Motorhome
66 66 Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or with Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
67 67 Medium/Heavy Pickup (GVWR > 10,000 lbs)
-- 68 Single-Unit Straight Truck (GVWR Unknown) (2010 Only)
71 71 Unknown if Single-Unit or Combination-Unit Medium Truck (10,000 lbs <
GVWR < 26,000 lbs)
72 72 Unknown if Single-Unit or Combination-Unit Heavy Truck (GVWR >
26,000 lbs.)
73 73 Camper or Motorhome, Unknown Truck Type
78 78 Unknown Medium/Heavy Truck Type
79 79 Unknown Truck Type
80 80 Motorcycle
81 81 Moped (Motorized Bicycle)
82 82 Three-Wheel Motorcycle/Moped- Not All-Terrain Vehicle
83 83 Off-Road Motorcycle (2-Wheel)
88 -- Other Motored Cycle Type (Mini-Bikes, Motor Scooters) (2005-2007)
88 88 Other Motored Cycle Type (Mini-Bikes, Motor Scooters, Pocket Motorcycles,
Pocket Bikes) (Since 2008)
89 89 Unknown Motored Cycle Type
90 90 ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle; Includes 3 or 4 Wheels)
91 91 Snowmobile
92 92 Farm Equipment Other Than Trucks
93 93 Construction Equipment Other Than Trucks (Includes Graders)
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V11 Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
-- 94 Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)/Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
(Since 2011)
-- 95 Golf Cart (Since 2012)
97 97 Other Vehicle Type (Includes Go-Cart, Fork-Lift, City Street Sweeper,
Dune/Swamp Buggy, Golf Cart)
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown Body Type
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V12 Vehicle Model Year
Definition: This data element identifies the manufacturer's model year of this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: MOD_YEAR 2005-2009
PMODYEAR 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
0-9997 Actual year of vehicle manufacture
9998 Not Reported
9999 Unknown
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V13 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Definition: This data element records the vehicle identification number (VIN) of this vehicle
assigned by the vehicle manufacturer. The VIN contains information on the vehicle such as:
manufacturer, model year, model, body type, restraint type, etc.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VIN 2005-2009
PVIN 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-2008 2009 2010-Later
-- -- -- First 10 Characters
xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx First 12 Characters
-- 000000000000 000000000000 No VIN Required
-- -- 888888888888 Not Reported
-- -- 999999999999 Unknown
More Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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V14 Vehicle Trailing
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle had any attached trailing units or
was towing another motor vehicle. A trailing unit can be a horse trailer, fifth wheel trailer,
camper, boat, truck trailer, towed vehicle or any other trailer.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: TOW_VEH 2005-2009
PTRAILER 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2009-
2008 Later
0 0 No Trailing Unit
1 1 Yes, One Trailing Unit
2 2 Yes, Two Trailing Units
3 3 Yes, Three or More Trailing Units
4 4 Yes, Number of Trailing Units Unknown
5 -- Vehicle Towing another Motor Vehicle
-- 5 Vehicle Towing another Motor Vehicle – Fixed Linkage
-- 6 Vehicle Towing another Motor Vehicle – Non-Fixed Linkage
9 9 Unknown
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V15 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number
Definition: This data element records the vehicle identification number (VIN) of any trailing
units of a combination vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PTRLR1VIN, PTRLR2VIN, PTRLR3VIN
Attribute Codes
2016-
Later
000000000000 No VIN Required
xxxxxxxxxxxx First 12 Characters of the VIN
777777777777 No Trailing Units
888888888888 Not Reported
999999999999 Unknown
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V17 Motor Carrier Identification Number
Definition: This data element records the issuing authority and motor carrier identification
number if applicable to this vehicle. This data element is the combination of two data elements,
MCARR_I1 and MCARR_I2.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V16.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: MCARR_ID 2005-2009
PMCARR_ID 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx 11-Character Combination of MCARR_I1 followed by
MCARR_I2
00000000000 00000000000 Not Applicable
-- 77777777777 Not Reported
88888888888 88888888888 None
99999999999 99999999999 Unknown
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V17A MCID Issuing Authority
Definition: This data element records the issuing authority if applicable to this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V16A.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: MCARR_I1 2007-2009
PMCARR_I1 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2007- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Applicable
1-56 1-56 FARS State Code
57 57 US DOT
58 58 MC/MX (ICC)
-- 77 Not Reported
88 88 None
95 95 Canada
96 96 Mexico
99 99 Unknown
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V17B MCID Identification Number
Definition: This data element records the motor carrier identification number if applicable to
this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V16B.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: MCARR_I2 2007-2009
PMCARR_I2 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2007-Later
xxxxxxxxx Actual 9-Digit Number
000000000 Not Applicable
777777777 Not Reported
888888888 None
999999999 Unknown
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V18 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Definition: This data element identifies the gross vehicle weight rating of this vehicle if
applicable.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V17.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: GVWR 2005-2009
PGVWR 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
0 0 Not Applicable
1 1 10,000 lbs or Less
2 2 10,001 lbs - 26,000 lbs
3 3 26,001 lbs or More
-- 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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V19 Vehicle Configuration
Definition: This data element identifies the general configuration of this vehicle if applicable.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V18.
SAS Name: V_CONFIG 2005-2009
PV_CONFIG 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
0 -- Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus or Vehicle Displaying a
Hazardous Material Placard
-- 0 Not Applicable
1 -- Single-Unit Truck (2 axles, 6 tires)
-- 1 Single-Unit Truck (2 axles and GVWR more than 10,000 lbs.)
2 2 Single-Unit Truck (3 or More axles)
3 -- Single-Unit Truck (Unknown Number of Axles, Tires)
4 -- Truck/Trailer(s)
-- 4 Truck Pulling Trailer(s)
5 5 Truck Tractor (Bobtail, i.e., Tractor Only, No Trailer)
6 -- Tractor/Semi-Trailer (One Trailer)
-- 6 Tractor/Semi-Trailer
7 -- Tractor/Doubles (Two Trailers)
-- 7 Truck Tractor/Double
8 -- Tractor/Triples (Three Trailers)
-- 8 Truck Tractor/Triple
-- 10 Vehicle 10,000 lbs or Less Placarded for Hazardous Materials
19 -- Medium/Heavy Trucks, Cannot Classify
-- 19 Truck More than 10,000 lbs., Cannot Classify
20 -- Bus (Seats for 9-15 Occupants, Including Driver)
-- 20 Bus/Large Van (Seats for 9-15 Occupants, Including Driver)
21 -- Bus (Seats for More Than 15 People, Including Driver, 2005-2006)
21 -- Bus (Seats for 16 or More People, Including Driver, 2007-2009)
-- 21 Bus (Seats for More Than 15 Occupants, Including Driver, 2010-Later)
70 -- Light Truck (Van, Mini-Van, Panel, Pickup, Sport Utility Vehicle Displaying a
Hazardous Material Placard)
80 -- Passenger Car (Only When Displaying a Hazardous Material Placard)
-- 98 Not Reported (2010-2012)
-- 99 Unknown
99 -- Unknown if Light or Medium/Heavy Truck/Bus
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V20 Cargo Body Type
Definition: This data element identifies the primary cargo carrying capability of this vehicle if
applicable.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V19.
SAS Name: CARGO_BT 2005-2009
PCARGTYP 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2009-
2008 Later
0 -- Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
-- 0 Not Applicable
1 1 Van/Enclosed Box
2 2 Cargo Tank
3 3 Flatbed
4 4 Dump
5 5 Concrete Mixer
6 6 Auto Transporter
7 7 Garbage/Refuse
8 8 Grain, Chips, Gravel
9 -- Pole
-- 9 Pole-Trailer
10 10 Log (Since 2007)
11 -- Intermodal Chassis (2007-2008)
-- 11 Intermodal Container Chassis
12 12 Vehicle Towing Another Motor Vehicle (Since 2007)
20 -- Bus (Seats 9-15 People, Including Driver)
21 -- Bus (Seats More than 15 People, Including Driver, 2005-2006)
21 -- Bus (Seats for 16 or More People, Including Driver, 2007-2008)
-- 22 Bus
-- 28 Not Reported (2010-2012)
96 96 No Cargo Body Type
97 -- Medium/Heavy Truck, or Bus, Other Cargo Body Type (Not Data elements
01-12, 20-21)
-- 97 Other
98 -- Medium/Heavy Truck, or Bus, Unknown Cargo Body Type
-- 98 Unknown Cargo Body Type
-- -- Unknown Vehicle Type
99 -- Unknown if Light or Medium/Heavy Truck/Bus
-- 99 Unknown
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V21A/HM1 Hazardous Material Involvement
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was carrying hazardous materials.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20A/HM1.
SAS Name: HAZ_INV 2007-2009
PHAZ_INV 2010-Later
2007-Later
1 No
2 Yes
V21B/HM2 Hazardous Material Placard
Definition: This data element identifies the presence of hazardous materials for this vehicle
and whether this vehicle displayed a hazardous materials placard.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20B/HM2.
SAS Name: HAZ_PLAC 2007-2009
PHAZPLAC 2010-Later
2007-Later
0 Not Applicable
1 No
2 Yes
8 Not Reported
V21C/HM3 Hazardous Material Identification Number
Definition: This data element identifies the 4-digit hazardous material identification number for
this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20C/HM3.
SAS Name: HAZ_ID 2007-2009
PHAZ_ID 2010-Later
2007-Later
0 Not Applicable
xxxx Actual 4-Digit Number
8888 Not Reported
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V21D/HM4 Hazardous Material Class Number
Definition: This data element identifies the single-digit hazardous material class number for
this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20D/HM4.
SAS Name: HAZ_CNO 2007-2009
PHAZ_CNO 2010-Later
2007
0 Not Applicable
1-7 or 9 Actual Number
8 Not Reported
2008-Later
0 Not Applicable
1-9 Actual Number
88 Not Reported
V21E/HM5 Release of Hazardous Material from the Cargo Compartment
Definition: This data element identifies whether any hazardous cargo was released from the
cargo tank or compartment of this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V20E/HM5.
SAS Name: HAZ_REL 2007-2009
PHAZ_REL 2010-Later
2007-Later
0 Not Applicable
1 No
2 Yes
8 Not Reported
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V22 Bus Use
Definition: This data element describes the common type of bus service this vehicle was being
used as at the time of the crash or the primary use for the bus if not in service at the time of the
crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V21.
SAS Name: BUS_USE 2005-2009
PBUS_USE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 Not Used as a Bus
1 Used as a Public School Bus
2 Used as a Private School Bus
3 Used as a School Bus, Public or Private Unknown
4 Used as a Scheduled Service Bus
5 Used as a Tour Bus
6 Used as a Commuter Bus
7 Used as a Shuttle Bus
8 Modified for Personal/Private Use
9 Unknown Bus Use
2010-Later
0 Not a Bus
1 School Bus
4 Intercity Bus
5 Charter/Tour Bus
6 Transit/Commuter Bus
7 Shuttle Bus
8 Modified for Personal/Private Use
98 Not Reported
99 Unknown
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V23 Special Use
Definition: This data element identifies any special use associated with this vehicle at the time
of the crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V22.
SAS Name: SPEC_USE 2005-2009
PSP_USE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2013-
2009 2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 0 No Special Use
1 1 1 1 Taxi
2 2 -- -- Vehicle Used for School Bus
-- -- 2 2 Vehicle Used as School Transport
3 3 3 3 Vehicle Used as Other Bus
4 4 4 4 Military
5 5 5 5 Police
6 6 6 6 Ambulance
7 7 7 7 Fire Truck
8 8 8 -- Emergency Services Vehicle (2009-2012)
-- -- -- 8 Non-Transport Emergency Services Vehicle
-- -- -- 13 Incident Response
-- 98 98 98 Not Reported
9 99 99 99 Unknown
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V24 Emergency Motor Vehicle Use
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle was engaged in emergency use.
Emergency Use indicates operation of any motor vehicle that is legally authorized by a
government authority to respond to emergencies with or without the use of emergency warning
equipment, such as a police vehicle, fire truck or ambulance while actually engaged in such
response.
Additional Information: Prior to 2013 this data element was called “Emergency Use.” Prior to
2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V23.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: EMER_USE 2005-2009
PEM_USE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2014-
2009 2012 2013 Later
0 0 -- -- No
-- -- 0 0 Not Applicable
1 1 -- -- Yes
-- -- 2 2 Non-Emergency, Non-Transport
-- -- 3 3 Non-Emergency Transport
-- -- 4 4 Emergency Operation, Emergency Warning Equipment
Not In Use
-- -- 5 5 Emergency Operation, Emergency Warning Equipment
In Use
-- -- -- 6 Emergency Operation, Emergency Warning Equipment
In Use Unknown
-- 8 8 8 Not Reported
-- 9 9 9 Unknown
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V26 Underride/Override
Definition: This data element identifies this vehicle’s involvement in an underride or override
during the crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V25.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: UNDERIDE 2005-2009
PUNDERIDE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
0 No Underride or Override (2005-2011)
0 No Underride or Override Noted (2012-Later)
WITH MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
1 Underride (Compartment Intrusion)
2 Underride (No Compartment Intrusion)
3 Underride (Compartment Intrusion Unknown)
WITH MOTOR VEHICLE NOT IN TRANSPORT
4 Underride (Compartment Intrusion)
5 Underride (No Compartment Intrusion)
6 Underride (Compartment Intrusion Unknown)
7 Override, Motor Vehicle in Transport
8 Override, Motor Vehicle Not in Transport
9 Unknown if Underride or Override
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V29A Initial Contact Point
Definition: This data element identifies the area on this vehicle that produced the first instance
of injury to non-motorists or occupants of this vehicle, or that resulted in the first instance of
damage to other property or to this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V28A.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: IMPACT1 2005-2009
PIMPACT1 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2013-
2009 2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock points
13 13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 14 Undercarriage
18 -- -- -- This Vehicle Set Something in Motion
Causing Injury or Damage (Not a Clock Point)
-- 18 -- -- Set-in-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- -- 18 -- Set-in-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
-- 61 61 61 Left
-- 62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- -- 62 62 Left-Front Side
-- 63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- -- 63 63 Left-Back Side
-- 81 81 81 Right
-- 82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- -- 82 82 Right-Front Side
-- 83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- -- 83 83 Right-Back Side
-- 98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 99 Unknown
More Information on Impact
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V30 Extent of Damage
Definition: This data element records the amount of damage sustained by this vehicle as
indicated on the PAR based on an operational damage scale.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V29.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: VEH_SEV 2005-2009
PVEH_SEV 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-2008
0 None
2 Other (Minor)
4 Functional (Moderate)
6 Disabling (Severe)
9 Unknown
2010-
2009 Later
0 0 No Damage
2 2 Minor Damage
4 4 Functional Damage
6 6 Disabling Damage
-- 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown
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V31 Vehicle Removal
Definition: This data element describes the mode by which this vehicle left the scene of the
crash.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V30.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: TOWAWAY 2005-2008
TOWED 2009
PTOWED 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2013-
2008 2009 2012 Later
1 1 1 -- Driven Away
2 -- -- -- Towed Away
-- 2 2 2 Towed Due to Disabling Damage
3 -- -- -- Abandoned/Left Scene
-- 3 3 3 Towed Not Due to Disabling Damage
-- 4 4 -- Abandoned/Left Scene
-- -- -- 5 Not Towed
-- -- 8 8 Not Reported
9 9 9 9 Unknown
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V33 Most Harmful Event
Definition: This data element describes the event that resulted in the most severe injury or, if
no injury, the greatest property damage involving this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V32.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: M_HARM 2005-2009
PM_HARM 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2013- 2016-
2009 2012 2015 Later
1 1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 3 3 3 Immersion (or Partial Immersion, Since 2012)
4 4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 -- -- -- Injured in Vehicle
-- 6 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 -- -- -- Pedalcycle
-- 9 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 -- -- -- Railway Train
-- 10 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 -- -- -- Animal
-- 11 11 11 Live Animal
12 -- -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Same Roadway
-- 12 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
13 -- -- -- Motor Vehicle in Transport on Other Roadway
14 14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 -- -- -- Bridge Pier or Abutment
-- 21 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
22 -- -- -- Bridge Parapet End
23 -- -- -- Bridge Rail
-- 23 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
27 -- -- -- Highway/Traffic Sign Post
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V33 Most Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2013- 2016-
2009 2012 2015 Later
28 -- -- -- Overhead Sign Support/Sign
29 -- -- -- Luminary/Light Support
30 -- -- -- Utility Pole
-- 30 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
-- -- -- 31 Post, Pole or Other Support
32 32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 34 Ditch
35 -- -- -- Embankment – Earth
-- 35 35 35 Embankment
36 -- -- -- Embankment – Rock, Stone, or Concrete
37 -- -- -- Embankment – Material Type Unknown
38 38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 -- -- -- Pavement Surface Irregularity
-- 44 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes, Grates, etc.)
45 -- -- -- Working Construction, Maintenance or Utility Vehicles
-- 45 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
47 -- -- -- Vehicle Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own Vehicle
48 -- -- -- Collision With Snow Bank
-- 48 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
50 50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
51 -- -- -- Jackknife
-- 51 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
52 52 52 52 Guardrail End
53 53 53 53 Mail Box
54 -- -- -- Motor Vehicle Struck by Falling/Shifting Cargo or Anything
Set in Motion by Another Motor Vehicle in Transport
-- 54 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by Cargo,
Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion from/by Another Motor
Vehicle In-Transport
55 -- -- -- Other Not in-Transport Motor Vehicle (2005-2007)
55 55 55 88 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway (Since 2008)
57 57 57 57 Cable Barrier (Since 2008)
-- 58 58 58 Ground
-- 59 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
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V33 Most Harmful Event (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2013- 2016-
2009 2012 2015 Later
-- 72 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful to This Vehicle)
-- -- 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- 98 -- -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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V34 Related Factors – Vehicle Level
Definition: This data element records factors related to this vehicle expressed by the
investigating officer.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V33.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: VEH_CF1, VEH_CF2 2005-2009
PVEH_SC1, PVEH_SC2 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2014-
2009 2013 Later
0 0 0 None
1 -- -- Tires (Does Not Include Wheels, See Value 16)
2 -- -- Brake System
3 -- -- Steering System- Tie Rod, Kingpin, Ball Joint, etc.
4 -- -- Suspension- Springs, Shock Absorbers, MacPherson struts, Axle
Bearing, Control Arms, etc.
5 -- -- Power Train (Power Train/Engine)- Universal Joint, Drive Shaft,
Transmission, etc.
6 -- -- Exhaust System
7 -- -- Headlights
8 -- -- Signal Lights
9 -- -- Other Lights
10 -- -- Horn
11 -- -- Mirrors
12 -- -- Wipers
13 -- -- Driver Seating and Control
14 -- -- Body, Doors, Hood, Other
15 -- -- Trailer Hitch
16 -- -- Wheels
17 -- -- Air Bags
18 -- -- Other Vehicle Defects
19 -- -- Safety Belts
-- 30 -- 3-Wheeled Motorcycle Conversion (2012-2013)
-- -- 30 Multi-Wheeled Motorcycle Conversion
31 -- -- Hit-and-Run Vehicle (2005-2008)
32 32 32 Vehicle Registration for Handicapped
33 33 33 Vehicle Being Pushed by Non-Motorist
35 -- -- Reconstructed Vehicle (2005-2007)
35 35 35 Reconstructed/Altered Vehicle (Since 2008)
36 36 -- Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicle
37 37 37 Transporting Children to/from Head Start/Day Care
39 39 39 Highway Construction, Maintenance or Utility Vehicle, In Transport
(Inside or Outside Work Zone)
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V34 Related Factors – Vehicle Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010- 2014-
2009 2013 Later
40 40 40 Highway Incident Response Vehicle
41 41 41 Police Fire or EMS Vehicle Working at the Scene of an Emergency
or Performing Other Traffic Control Activities
42 42 42 Other Working Vehicle (Not Construction, Maintenance, Utility,
Police, Fire, or EMS Vehicle)
43 -- -- Hazardous Materials/Cargo Released From This Vehicle
(2005-2006)
44 44 44 Adaptive Equipment (Since 2007)
99 99 99 Unknown
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V35 Fire Occurrence
Definition: This data element identifies whether a fire in any way related to the crash occurred
in this vehicle.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V34.
See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more information.
SAS Name: FIRE_EXP 2005-2009
PFIRE 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005- 2009-
2007 2008 Later
0 0 -- No Fire
-- -- 0 No or Not Reported
1 1 -- Fire Occurred in This Vehicle during Crash
-- -- 1 Yes
-- 2 -- Fire Occurred in This Vehicle and Initiated Fire/Explosion in Another
Vehicle
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V100 Make Model Combined
Definition: This derived data element represents the 5-digit combination of two data elements,
the 2-digit “Vehicle Make” code (MAKE) followed by the 3-digit “Vehicle Model” code (MODEL).
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: MAK_MOD 2005-2009
PMAK_MOD 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
See the current FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Coding and Validation Manual for vehicle make
and model codes.
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V101 VIN Character 1
Definition: This data element represents the first character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_1 2005-2009
PVIN_1 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x First Character in the VIN String
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V102 VIN Character 2
Definition: This data element represents the second character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_2 2005-2009
PVIN_2 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Second Character in the VIN String
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V103 VIN Character 3
Definition: This data element represents the third character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_3 2005-2009
PVIN_3 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Third Character in the VIN String
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V104 VIN Character 4
Definition: This data element represents the fourth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_4 2005-2009
PVIN_4 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Fourth Character in the VIN String
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V105 VIN Character 5
Definition: This data element represents the fifth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_5 2005-2009
PVIN_5 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Fifth Character in the VIN String
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V106 VIN Character 6
Definition: This data element represents the sixth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_6 2005-2009
PVIN_6 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Sixth Character in the VIN String
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V107 VIN Character 7
Definition: This data element represents the seventh character in the VIN string for this
vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_7 2005-2009
PVIN_7 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Seventh Character in the VIN String
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V108 VIN Character 8
Definition: This data element represents the eighth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_8 2005-2009
PVIN_8 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Eighth Character in the VIN String
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V109 VIN Character 9
Definition: This data element represents the ninth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_9 2005-2009
PVIN_9 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Ninth Character in the VIN String
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V110 VIN Character 10
Definition: This data element represents the tenth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_10 2005-2009
PVIN_10 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Tenth Character in the VIN String
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V111 VIN Character 11
Definition: This data element represents the eleventh character in the VIN string for this
vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_11 2005-2009
PVIN_11 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Eleventh Character in the VIN String
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V112 VIN Character 12
Definition: This data element represents the twelfth character in the VIN string for this vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: VIN_12 2005-2009
PVIN_12 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
x Twelfth Character in the VIN String
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V150 Fatalities in Vehicle
Definition: This derived data element records the number of fatalities that occurred in this
vehicle and is derived by counting all persons with “Injury Severity” of 4 in the vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DEATHS 2005-2009
PDEATHS 2010-Later
Attribute Codes
2005-Later
0-99 Number of Fatalities that Occurred in the Vehicle.
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Discontinued PARKWORK Data Elements
Axle (discontinued)
Definition: This data element counts the total number of axles on the vehicle (and converter
dolly), including the trailing units (includes raised axles).
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: AXLES
Attribute Codes
2005-2007
0 Not Applicable, Not a Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
2-97 Number of Axles
98 Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus, Number of Axles Unknown
99 Unknown if Light or Medium/Heavy Truck or Bus
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Carburetion (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of barrels for the engine of this vehicle or a
code indicating that the engine is high-performance, fuel-injected, turbocharged, or
electronically-controlled.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PCARBUR
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
0-8 Actual Number of Barrels
A 1 Barrel, Lower HP
B 1 Barrel, Higher HP
C 1 Barrel, Turbo
D 1 Barrel, Turbo Low HP
E 1 Barrel, Turbo High HP
F Number of Barrels Not Specified, Fuel injection
G 1 Barrel, Electronically controlled
H Number of Barrels Not Specified, High performance
J 2 Barrels, Lower HP
K 2 Barrels, Higher HP
L 2 Barrels, Turbo
M 2 Barrels, Turbo Low HP
N 2 Barrels, Turbo High HP
P 2 Barrels, Electronically controlled
Q Number of Barrels Not Specified, Electronically controlled
R 4 Barrels, Electronically controlled
S 4 Barrels, Lower HP
T 1, 2 or 4 Barrels,Turbo Fuel Injected
U 4 Barrels, Higher HP
V 4 Barrels, Turbo
W 4 Barrels, Turbo Low HP
X 4 Barrels, Turbo High HP
Y Number of Barrels Not Specified, Turbo
Z Number of Barrels Not Specified, Super Charged
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Crash Avoidance Maneuver (discontinued)
Definition: This data element is collected to indicate if an avoidance maneuver was taken by
the driver to avoid the crash.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: AVOID
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Avoidance Maneuver Reported
1 Braking (Skid Marks Evident)
2 Braking (No Skid Marks; Driver Stated)
3 Braking (Other Reported Evidence)
4 Steering (Evidence or Stated)
5 Steering and Braking (Evidence or Stated)
6 Other Avoidance Maneuver
8 Not Reported / (Inconclusive Since 1999, By Police)
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Commercial Motor Vehicle License Status (discontinued)
Definition: This data element indicates the status of the driver’s Commercial Driver’s License
(CDL) if applicable.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: CDL_STAT
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
1 Suspended
2 Revoked
3 Expired
4 Cancelled or Denied
5 Disqualified
6 Valid
7 Learner's Permit
8 Other – Not Valid
9 Unknown CDL
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Compliance with CDL Endorsements (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies whether the vehicle driven at the time of the crash
required endorsement(s) on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and whether this driver was
complying with the CDL endorsements.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: L_ENDORS
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Endorsements Required For This Vehicle
1 Endorsement(s) Required, Complied With
2 Endorsement(s) Required, Not Complied With
3 Endorsement(s) Required, Compliance Unknown
-- No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
-- Not Reported
9 Unknown, if Required
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Compliance with License Restrictions (discontinued)
Definition: This data element indicates whether this driver was compliant with restrictions on
their license.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: L_RESTRI
Attribute Codes
1975-2009
0 No Restrictions or Not Applicable
1 Restrictions Complied With
2 Restrictions Not Complied With
3 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
9 Unknown
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Cubic Inch Displacement (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the manufacturer’s cubic inch displacement of the
engine pistons for this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PDISPLACE
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxx Actual Cubic Inch Displacement (cid)
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Curb Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the base weight of the series for this vehicle. This is
available for Passenger Type Vehicles only (VINTYPE='P').
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VIN_WGT 2005-2009
PVIN_WGT 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
0 Not Available
1-9998 Actual weight of Automobile (lbs)
9999 Value Not Coded
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Driver Drinking (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records whether the driver was drinking and is derived from data
elements in the Vehicle and Person data files.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DR_DRINK
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Drinking
1 Drinking
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Driver Height (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies this driver's height (in inches).
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DR_HGT
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
24-107 Actual Height in Inches
999 Unknown
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Driver Presence (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies whether a driver was present in this vehicle at the
onset of the unstabilized situation.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DR_PRES
Attribute Codes
2005-
2008 2009
-- 0 No Driver Present/Not Applicable
1 -- Driver Operated Vehicle
-- 1 Yes
2 -- Driverless (No Driver)
3 -- Driver Left Scene
4 -- Motor Vehicle not In-Transport (Parked/Stopped Off Roadway/ Working
Motor Vehicle/In Motion Outside Trafficway, 2008 Only)
4 -- Motor Vehicle not In-Transport (Parked/Stopped Off Roadway/Working/ In
Motion Outside Trafficway, 2005-2007)
9 9 Unknown
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Driver Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies this driver's weight (in pounds).
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DR_WGT
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
40-700 Actual Weight in Pounds
998 Other
999 Unknown
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Driver’s License State (discontinued)
Definition: This element identifies the state of issue for the license held by this driver.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: L_STATE
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
1 Alabama 30 Montana
2 Alaska 31 Nebraska
3 American Samoa 32 Nevada
4 Arizona 33 New Hampshire
5 Arkansas 34 New Jersey
6 California 35 New Mexico
8 Colorado 36 New York
9 Connecticut 37 North Carolina
10 Delaware 38 North Dakota
11 District of Columbia 39 Ohio
12 Florida 40 Oklahoma
13 Georgia 41 Oregon
14 Guam 42 Pennsylvania
15 Hawaii 43 Puerto Rico
16 Idaho 44 Rhode Island
17 Illinois 45 South Carolina
18 Indiana 46 South Dakota
19 Iowa 47 Tennessee
20 Kansas 48 Texas
21 Kentucky 49 Utah
22 Louisiana 50 Vermont
23 Maine 51 Virginia
24 Maryland 52 Virgin Islands (Since 2004)
25 Massachusetts 53 Washington
26 Michigan 54 West Virginia
27 Minnesota 55 Wisconsin
28 Mississippi 56 Wyoming
29 Missouri
94 Military (2005-2006)
94 U.S. Government (Since 2007)
95 Canada
96 Mexico
97 Other Foreign Country
99 Unknown
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Driver’s Vision Obscured by (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records impediments to a driver’s visual field that were noted in
the case materials.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: D_VISION1, D_VISION2, D_VISION3
Attribute Codes
2009
0 No Obstruction Noted
1 Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
2 Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights
3 Curve, Hill, or Other Roadway Design Features
4 Building, Billboard, or Other Structure
5 Trees, Crops, Vegetation
6 In-Transport Motor Vehicle (Including Load)
7 Not-in-Transport Motor Vehicle (Parked, Working)
8 Splash or Spray of Passing Vehicle
9 Inadequate Defrost or Defog System
10 Inadequate Vehicle Lighting System
11 Obstructing Interior to the Vehicle
12 External Mirrors
13 Broken or Improperly Cleaned Windshield
14 Obstructing Angles on Vehicle
97 Vision Obscured – No Details
98 Other Visual Obstruction
99 Unknown
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Driver’s ZIP Code (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the zip code of the driver’s address as listed in the case
material.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DR_ZIP
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
00000 Not a Resident of U. S. or Territories
xxxxx Actual Zip Code, Five Numeric
99999 Unknown
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Fuel Code (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the fuel type for this vehicle determined by the
manufacturer specification and recommendation.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: FLDCD_TR 2005-2009
PFUECODE 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 2012
-- B Electric and Gasoline Hybrid Engine
C C Gasoline Engine That Can Be Easily Converted to Gaseous-Powered Engine
(Powered by Natural Gas, Propane, etc.)
D D Diesel
E E Electric
F F Flexible Fuel
G G Gas
H H Ethanol Fuel Only
M M Methanol Gas Only
N N Compressed Natural Gas
P P Propane
9 9 Unknown
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Hazardous Cargo (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the presence of hazardous cargo for this vehicle and
records information about the hazardous cargo when present.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: HAZ_CARG
Attribute Codes
2005-2006
0 No
-- Yes
1 Yes, Placarded
2 Yes, Not Placarded
3 Yes, Unknown if Placarded
9 Unknown
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Jackknife (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies whether this vehicle experienced a jackknife anytime
during the unstabilized situation.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: J_KNIFE
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 Not an Articulated Vehicle
1 No
2 Yes, First Event
3 Yes, Subsequent Event
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License Compliance with Class of Vehicle (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the type of license possessed or not possessed by this
driver for the class of vehicle being driven at the time of the crash.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: L_COMPL
2005-2009
0 Not Licensed
1 No License Required for This Class Vehicle
2 No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
3 Valid License for This Class Vehicle
8 Unknown if CDL and/or CDL Endorsement Required for This Vehicle
9 Unknown
More Information on Driver License Type Compliance
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Location of Rollover (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the location of the trip point or start of this vehicle's roll.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: ROLINLOC
Attribute Codes
2009
0 No Rollover
1 On Roadway
2 On Shoulder
3 On Median/Separator
4 In Gore
5 On Roadside
6 Outside of Trafficway
9 Unknown
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Month of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the month of the first crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: FIRST_MO
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Record
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
99 Unknown
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Month of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the month of the last crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: LAST_MO
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Record
1 January
2 February
3 March
4 April
5 May
6 June
7 July
8 August
9 September
10 October
11 November
12 December
99 Unknown
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Most Damaged Area (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the area on this vehicle that was most damaged during
an event in the crash.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PIMPACT2
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 2011
0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 Clock points
13 13 Top
14 14 Undercarriage
18 -- This Vehicle Set Something in Motion Causing Injury or Damage
(Not a Clock Point)
-- 18 Set-in-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- 61 Left
-- 62 Left-Front Half
-- 63 Left-Back Half
-- 81 Right
-- 82 Right-Front Half
-- 83 Right-Back Half
-- 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
More Information on Impact
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Motorcycle Dry Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the dry weight of this motorcycle model.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PMCYCL_WT
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxxx Weight (lbs)
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Motorcycle Engine Displacement (CC) (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the piston bore measured in cubic centimeters for this
motorcycle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: MCYCL_DS 2005-2009
PMCYCL_DS 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
xxxx Actual Displacement (cc)
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Non-CDL License Status (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the status of the driver’s license at the time of the
crash.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: L_STATUS
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 Not Licensed
1 Suspended
2 Revoked
3 Expired
4 Cancelled or Denied
6 Valid License
9 Unknown License Status
Non-CDL License Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the type of license held by this driver at the time of the
crash.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: L_TYPE
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 Not Licensed
1 Full Driver License
2 Intermediate Driver License
-- No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
7 Learner’s Permit
8 Temporary License
9 Unknown License Type
More Information on Driver License Status/Type
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Number of Cylinders (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of cylinders for the engine of this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PCYLINDER
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
0-18 Number of Cylinders
R Rotary Engine
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Number of Motorcycle Engine Cycles (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of engine cycles for this motorcycle model.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PMCYCL_CY
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
2 Two-stroke engine
4 Four-stroke engine
R Rotary engine
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Number of Wheels/Drive Wheels (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the number of wheels/driving wheels for this truck
(trucks only, VINTYPE='T'). The length of this data element is two digits; the first position
represents the number of axles on the vehicle times two and the second position represents the
number of drive axles times two.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PWHLDRWHL
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xx Number of Wheels (1st digit) followed by the Number of Drive Wheels (2nd digit)
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Original Tire Size (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the manufacturer’s original equipment specified tire
size for the series of this vehicle. The length of this data element is six characters; the first two
positions represent rim size and the remaining four positions represent tire size.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PTIRE_SZE
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxxxxx 6-Character Tire Size
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Previous DWI Convictions (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records any previous DWI convictions for this driver that
occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PREV_DWI
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
1-97 Actual Value
99 Unknown
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Previous Other Harmful Moving Violation Convictions (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records any other previous moving violations or convictions for
this driver that occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PREV_OTH
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
1-97 Actual Value
99 Unknown
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Previous Recorded Crashes (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records any previous crashes for this driver that occurred within
three years of the crash date.
Additional Information See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PREV_ACC
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
1-97 Actual Value
98 Not Reported on Driving Record
99 Unknown
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Previous Recorded Suspensions and Revocations (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records any previous license suspensions or revocations for this
driver that occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PREV_SUS
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
1-97 Actual Value
99 Unknown
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Previous Speeding Convictions (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records any previous speeding convictions for this driver that
occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PREV_SPD
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
1-97 Actual Value
99 Unknown
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Related Factors- Driver Level (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records factors related to this driver expressed by the
investigating officer.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: DR_CF1, DR_CF2, DR_CF3, DR_CF4
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITION
1 Drowsy, Sleepy, Asleep, Fatigued
2 Ill, Passed Out/Blackout
3 Emotional (e.g., Depression, Angry, Disturbed)
4 Reaction to or Failure to Take Drugs/Medication
5 Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or Medication
6 Inattentive/Careless (Talking, Eating, Car Phones, etc.)
7 Restricted to Wheelchair
8 Road Rage/Aggressive Driving
9 Impaired Due to Previous Injury
11 Other Physical Impairment (Includes Paraplegic)
12 Mother of Dead Fetus/Mother of Infant Born Post Crash
13 Mentally Challenged
15 Seat Back Not in Normal Position, Seat Back Reclined
MISCELLANEOUS FACTORS
16 Police or Law Enforcement Officer
18 Traveling on Prohibited Trafficways
19 Legally Driving on Suspended or Revoked License
20 Leaving Vehicle Unattended with Engine Running; Leaving Vehicle Unattended in
Roadway
21 Overloading or Improper Loading of Vehicle with Passenger or Cargo
22 Towing or Pushing Vehicle Improperly
23 Failing to Dim Lights or to Have Lights on When Required
24 Operating Without Required Equipment
25 Creating Unlawful Noise or Using Equipment Prohibited by Law
26 Following Improperly
27 Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
28 Failure to Keep in Proper Lane
29 Illegal Driving on Road Shoulder, in Ditch, or Sidewalk, or on Median
30 Making Improper Entry to or Exit from Trafficway
31 Starting or Backing Improperly
32 Opening Vehicle Closure into Moving Traffic or Vehicle is in Motion
33 Passing Where Prohibited by Posted Signs, Pavement Markings, Hill or Curve, or
School Bus Displaying Warning Not to Pass
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
34 Passing on Wrong Side
35 Passing with Insufficient Distance or Inadequate Visibility or Failing to Yield to
Overtaking Vehicle
36 Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner or
Operating at Erratic or Suddenly Changing Speeds
37 High-Speed Chase with Police in Pursuit (See Police Pursuit Note)
-- Police Pursuing this Driver or Police Officer in Pursuit
38 Failure to Yield Right of Way
39 Failure to Obey Actual Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or Traffic Officers, Failure
to Observe Safety Zone Traffic Laws
40 Passing Through or Around Barrier
41 Failure to Observe Warnings or Instructions on Vehicle Displaying Them
42 Failure to Signal Intentions
43 Driving too Fast for Conditions (2008 Only)
44 Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (2005-2007)
44 Driving in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (2008 Only)
45 Driving Less Than Posted Maximum
46 Racing (2005-2008)
47 Making Right Turn from Left-Turn Lane or Making Left Turn from Right-Turn Lane
48 Making Improper Turn
50 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Trafficway
51 Driving on Wrong Side of Road (Intentionally or Unintentionally)
52 Operator Inexperience
53 Unfamiliar With Roadway
54 Stopping in Roadway (Vehicle Not Abandoned)
55 Underriding a Parked Truck (2005-2008)
56 Improper Tire Pressure (2005 Only)
57 Locked Wheel
58 Over Correcting
59 Getting Off/Out of or On/In to Moving Vehicle
VISION OBSCURED BY
61 Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust (2005-2008)
62 Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights (2005-2008)
63 Curve, Hill, or Other Design Features (Including Traffic Signs, Embankment
2005-2008)
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D24 Related Factors- Driver Level (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
73 Driver Has Not Complied with Learners Permit or Intermediate Driver License
Restrictions (GDL Restrictions)
74 Driver Has Not Complied With Physical or Other Imposed Restrictions
75 Broken or Improperly Cleaned Windshield (2005-2008)
76 Other Obstruction (2005-2008)
SKIDDING, SWERVING, OR SLIDING DUE TO
77 Severe Crosswind
78 Wind from Passing Truck
79 Slippery or Loose Surface
80 Tire Blow-Out or Flat
81 Debris or Objects in Road
82 Ruts, Holes, Bumps in Road
83 Live Animals in Road
84 Vehicle in Road
85 Phantom Vehicle
86 Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist, or Other Non-Motorist in Road
87 Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
88 Trailer Fishtailing or Swaying
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FACTORS
89 Carrying Hazardous Cargo Improperly (2005-2009)
-- Driver has a Driving Record or Driver’s License from More than One State
90 Hit-and-Run Vehicle Driver
91 Non-Traffic Violation Charged (Manslaughter, Homicide or Other Assault Offense
Committed Without Malice)
92 Other Non-Moving Traffic Violation
POSSIBLE DISTRACTIONS INSIDE VEHICLE
93 Cellular Telephone
94 Cellular Telephone in Use in Vehicle
95 Computer Fax Machines/Printers
96 On-Board Navigation System
97 Two-Way Radio
98 Head-Up Display
99 Unknown
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Rollover (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies this vehicle’s involvement in a rollover or overturn
during the crash. Rollover is defined as any vehicle rotation of 90 degrees or more about any
true longitudinal or lateral axis. Rollover can occur at any time during the crash.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: ROLLOVER
Attribute Codes
2005-
2008 2009
0 0 No Rollover
1 -- First Event
-- 1 Rollover, Tripped by Object/Vehicle
2 -- Subsequent Event
-- 2 Rollover, Untripped
-- 9 Rollover, Unknown Type
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Sequence of Events (discontinued)
Definition: The events in sequence related to this motor vehicle, regardless of injury and/or
property damage. Events for the vehicle are recorded in the order in which they occur, time-
wise, from the PAR narrative and diagram.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information..
SAS Name: SEQ1, SEQ2, SEQ3, SEQ4, SEQ5, SEQ6
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
1 Rollover/Overturn
2 Fire/Explosion
3 Immersion
4 Gas Inhalation
5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 Injured in Vehicle
7 Other Non-Collision
8 Pedestrian
9 Pedalcycle
10 Railway Train
11 Animal
12 Motor Vehicle in Transport on Same Roadway
13 Motor Vehicle in Transport on Other Roadway
14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 Boulder
18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 Building
20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 Bridge Pier or Abutment
22 Bridge Parapet End
23 Bridge Rail
24 Guardrail Face
25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 Other Traffic Barrier
27 Highway/Traffic Sign Post
28 Overhead Sign Support/Sign
29 Luminary/Light Support
30 Utility Pole
31 Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
32 Culvert
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Speeding Related (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records whether the driver's speed was related to the crash as
indicated by law enforcement.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: SPEEDREL
Attribute Codes
2009
0 No
1 Yes
9 Unknown
More Information on Speeding
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Travel Speed (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the speed the vehicle was traveling prior to the
occurrence of the crash as reported by the investigating officer.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: TRAV_SP
Attribute Codes
2005-
2008 2009
0 0 Stopped Motor Vehicle in Transport
1-96 1-151 Reported Speed Up to 151 mph
97 -- Speed Greater than 96 mph
-- 997 Speed Greater than 151 mph
98 998 Not Reported
99 999 Unknown
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Truck Ton Rating (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the payload capacity of this vehicle based on
manufacturer’s specifications. The length of this data element is two characters. A single code
indicates a single capacity rating. Two codes indicate a range of capacity rating. For example, a
Ford F150 pickup truck with a payload capacity from ½ to ¾ tons would have a rating of “BC.”
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PTON_RAT
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
A ¼
B ½
C ¾
D 1
E 1 ½
F 1 ¾
G 2
H 2 ½
I 3
J 3 ½
K 4
L 4 ½
M 5
N 6
O 7
P 8
Q 9
R 10 and Over
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Truck Shipping Weight (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the shipping weight for the shortest wheel base of this
truck model.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PTRK_WT
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xxxxx Actual Shipping Weight (lbs)
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Truck Shipping Weight Variance (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the difference (coded in 100 pound increments)
between the shipping weights of the shortest wheel base and the longest wheel base for this
truck model. (e.g., a 200 lb. difference appears as “02”.) Incremental weights for optional
equipment are not included.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PTRKWTVAR
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
xx Shipping Weight Variance (100 lbs)
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Truck VIN Restraint Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies restraint type information for this truck. This includes
information about vehicle seat belts and air bags.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PVIN_REST
Attribute Codes
2011-2012
A Active (Manual) belts
B Driver front air bag/passenger side belt unknown
C Dual front air bags/belt system unknown
D Dual front air bag/passenger side passive belts
E Dual front air bags/active belts
F Dual front air bags/passive belts
G Dual air bags front and side/belts unknown
H Dual air bags front, head and sides/belts unknown
I Dual air bags front, head and sides/passive belts
J Dual air bags front and sides/passive belts
K Dual air bags front and sides/active belts
L Dual air bags front, head and sides/active belt
M Driver front air bag/passenger side active belt
N If unable to determine
P Passive (Automatic) belts
R Dual air bags front and side/active belts w/ automatic passenger sensor
S Dual air bags front, head, and side/active belts w/ automatic passenger sensor
T Dual air bags front/active belts/rear passenger side air bag
U Dual front air bags/active belts with passenger side deactivation cutoff switch
V Dual air bags front, head and side/active belts/rear dual side air bags
W Dual air bags front, head and side/active belts w/ automatic passenger sensor/ rear
dual side airbags
X Dual air bags front/side air bag, driver-side only/active belts
Y Dual front and side air bags with passenger deactivation switch
3 Dual front & head airbags with passenger sensor; active belts
4 Dual front airbags with passenger sensor; active belts
7 Dual front, side & head airbags, Rear head airbags; active belts
9 Unknown
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Truck Weight Rating (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies weight ranges for this truck of model year 1966 and
later based on manufacturer specifications.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: WGTCD_TR 2005-2009
PWGTCD_TR 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
1 6,000 lbs or Less
2 6,001 - 10,000 lbs
3 10,001 - 14,000 lbs
4 14,001 - 16,000 lbs
5 16,001 - 19,500 lbs
6 19,501 - 26,000 lbs
7 26,001 - 33,000 lbs
8 33,001 and Up
9 Unknown
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Vehicle Maneuver (discontinued)
Definition: This data element captures the driver’s action, or intended action, prior to the
commencement of the unstabilized event as indicated on the crash report.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VEH_MAN
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
1 Going Straight
2 Slowing or Stopping in Traffic Lane
3 Starting in Traffic Lane
4 Stopped in Traffic Lane
5 Passing or Overtaking another Vehicle
6 Leaving a Parked Position
7 Parked
8 Entering a Parked Position
9 Maneuvering to Avoid
10 Turning Right: Right Turn on Red Permitted
11 Turning Right: Right Turn on Red Not Permitted
12 Turning Right: Right Turn on Red Not Applicable or Not Known if Permitted
13 Turning Left
14 Making a U-Turn
15 Backing Up (Not Parking)
16 Changing Lanes or Merging
17 Negotiating a Curve
98 Other
99 Unknown
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Vehicle Role (discontinued)
Definition: This data element Indicates the vehicle’s role in single or multi-vehicle crashes.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: IMPACTS
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 Non-Collision
1 Striking
2 Struck
3 Both
9 Unknown
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VIN Body Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the two-character representation of this vehicle’s body
style.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VIN_BT 2005-2009
PVIN_BT 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 2012
2D 2D Passenger Vehicle Sedan 2-Door
2F 2F Passenger Vehicle Formal Hardtop 2-Door
2H 2H Passenger Vehicle Hatchback 2-Door
2L 2L Passenger Vehicle Liftback 3-Door
2P 2P Passenger Vehicle Pillard Hardtop 2-Door
2T 2T Passenger Vehicle Hardtop 2-Door
2W 2W Truck 2-Door Wagon/Sport Utility
2W 2W Passenger Vehicle Wagon 2-Door
-- 3B Truck 3-Door Extended Cab/Chassis
-- 3C Truck 3-Door Extended Cab Pickup
3D 3D Passenger Vehicle Runabout 3-Door
-- 3P Passenger Vehicle Coupe 3-Door
-- 4B Truck 4-Door Extended Cab/Chassis
-- 4C Truck 4-Door Extended Cab Pickup
4D 4D Passenger Vehicle Sedan 4-Door
4H 4H Passenger Vehicle Hatchback 4-Door
4L 4L Passenger Vehicle Liftback 5-Door
4P 4P Passenger Vehicle Pillard Hardtop 4-Door
4T 4T Passenger Vehicle Hardtop 4-Door
4W 4W Truck 4-Door Wagon/Sport Utility
4W 4W Passenger Vehicle Wagon 4-Door
5D 5D Passenger Vehicle Sedan 5-Door
8V 8V Truck 8-Passenger Sport Van
AC AC Truck Auto Carrier
AM AM Passenger Vehicle Ambulance
AR AR Truck Armored Truck
AT AT Motorcycle All-Terrain
BU BU Bus
-- C4 Passenger Vehicle Coupe 4-Door
CB CB Truck Chassis and Cab
CB CB Passenger Vehicle Cab & Chassis (Luv)
CC CC Truck Conventional Cab
CG CG Truck Cargo Van
CH CH Truck Crew Chassis
CL CL Truck Club Chassis
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V116 VIN Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
CM CM Truck Concrete or Transit Mixer
CP CP Truck Crew Pickup
CP CP Passenger Vehicle Coupe
CR CR Truck Crane
CS CS Truck Super Cab/Chassis Pickup
CU CU Truck Custom Pickup
CV CV Truck Convertible (Jeep Commando, Suzuki Samurai, Dodge Dakota)
CV CV Passenger Vehicle Convertible
CY CY Truck Cargo Cutaway
DP DP Truck Dump
DS DS Truck Tractor Truck (Diesel)
EC EC Truck Extended Cargo Van
EN EN Motorcycle Enduro
ES ES Truck Extended Sport Van
EV EV Truck Extended Van
EW EW Truck Extended Window Van
FB FB Truck Flat-bed or Platform
FC FC Truck Forward Control
FT FT Truck Fire Truck
GG GG Truck Garbage or Refuse
GL GL Truck Gliders
GN GN Truck Grain
HB HB Passenger Vehicle Hatchback Number Doors Unknown
HO HO Truck Hopper
HR HR Passenger Vehicle Hearse
HT HT Passenger Vehicle Hardtop Number Doors Unknown
IC IC Truck Incomplete Chassis
IE IE Truck Incomplete Ext Van
-- IN Passenger Vehicle Incomplete Passenger
LB LB Passenger Vehicle Liftback
LG LG Truck Logger
LL LL Truck Suburban & Carry-All
LM LM Passenger Vehicle Limousine
-- LM Truck Limousine
MH MH Truck Motorized Home
MK MK Motorcycle Mini-Bike
MN MM Motorcycle Mini Moto Cross
MM MP Motorcycle Moped
MP MP Truck Multipurpose
MR MR Motorcycle Mini Road/Trail
MS MS Motorcycle Motor Scooter
MV MV Truck Maxi-Van
-- MW Truck Maxi Wagon
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V116 VIN Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
MX MX Motorcycle Moto Cross
MY MY Truck Motorized Cutaway
MY MY Motorcycle Mini-Cycle
NB NB Passenger Vehicle Notchback
-- P2 Passenger Vehicle 2-Passenger Low Speed
-- P2 Passenger Vehicle 4-Passenger Low Speed
PC PC Truck Club Cab Pickup
PD PD Truck Parcel Delivery
PK PK Truck Pickup
PK PK Passenger Vehicle Pickup, Truck Commonly Registered Passengers
PM PM Truck Pickup with Camper Mounted on Bed
PN PN Truck Panel
PS PS Truck Super Cab Pickup
RC RC Motorcycle Racer
PN PN Passenger Vehicle Panel, Truck Commonly Registered as Passengers
RD RD Truck Roadster (Jeep, Jeep Commando)
RD RD Passenger Vehicle Roadster
RS RS Motorcycle Road/Street
RT RT Motorcycle Road/Trail
S1 S1 Truck One-Seat
S2 S2 Truck Two-Seat
SB SB Passenger Vehicle Sport Hatchback
SC SC Passenger Vehicle Sport Coupe
SD SD Passenger Vehicle Sedan, number doors unknown
SN SN Truck Step Van
SP SP Truck Sport Pickup
ST ST Truck Stake or Rack
SV SV Truck Sports Van
SV SV Passenger Vehicle Sport Van
SW SW Passenger Vehicle Station Wagon
SW SW Truck Station Wagon (Jeep Wagoneer, etc.)
T T Motorcycle Dirt
TB TB Truck Tilt Cab
TL TL Truck Tilt Tandem
TL TL Motorcycle Trail/Dirt
TM TM Truck Tandem
TN TN Truck Tank
TR TR Motorcycle Trails
TR TR Truck Tractor (Gasoline)
UT UT Passenger Vehicle Utility, truck commonly registered as passenger
UT UT Truck Utility (Blazer, Jimmy, Scout, etc.)
VC VC Truck Van Camper
VD VD Truck Display Van
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V116 VIN Body Type (continued)
Attribute Codes
2005- 2010-
2009 Later
VN VN Truck Van
VT VT Truck Vanette (Includes Metro and Handy Van)
VW VW Truck Window Van
WK WK Truck Tow Truck Wrecker
WW WW Truck Wide Wheel Wagon
WW WW Passenger Vehicle Wide-Wheel Wagon
XT XT Truck Travel-all
YY YY Truck Cutaway
99 99 Unknown
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VIN Length (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the actual length of the VIN for this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VIN_LNGT 2005-2009
PVIN_LNGT 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
1-17 Actual Value
99 Unknown VIN Length
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VIN Make (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Standard
Make Abbreviation for this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PVINMAKE
Attribute Codes
2010-2012
xxxx 4-Character Make Abbreviation
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VIN Model (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the VIN model for this vehicle obtained from the VINA
program.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VINA_MOD 2005-2009
PVINA_MOD 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
xxx 3-Character Model (Series) Abbreviation
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VIN Model Year (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the model year of this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PVINMODYR
Attribute Codes
2010-2012
xx 2-Digit Model Year
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VIN Truck Series (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the model (series) of this truck.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: SER_TR 2005-2009
PSER_TR 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
xxx 3-Character Model (Series) Abbreviation
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VIN Vehicle Type (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the basic vehicle type of his vehicle from the VINA
program.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: PVINTYPE
Attribute Codes
2010-2012
P Passenger Vehicle
T Truck
M Motorcycle
U Unknown
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Violations Charged (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies violations charged to this driver in this crash.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: VIOLCHG1, VIOLCHG2, VIOLCHG3
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 None
RECKLESS/CARELESS/HIT-AND-RUN OFFENSES
1 Manslaughter or Homicide
2 Willful Reckless Driving; Driving to Endanger; Negligent Driving
3 Unsafe Reckless (Not Willful, Wanton Reckless) Driving
4 Inattentive, Careless, Improper Driving
5 Fleeing or Eluding Police
6 Fail to Obey Police, Fireman, Authorized Person Directing Traffic
7 Hit-and-Run, Fail to Stop After Crash
8 Fail to Give Aid, Information, Wait for Police after Crash
9 Serious Violation Resulting in Death
IMPAIRMENT OFFENSES
11 Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol or Drugs) or BAC above Limit (Any Detectable BAC
for CDLs)
12 Driving While Impaired; Driving Under Influence of Substance Not Intended to
Intoxicate
13 Driving under Influence of Substance not intended to intoxicate
14 Drinking While Operating
15 Illegal Possession of Alcohol or Drugs
16 Driving With Detectable Alcohol
18 Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
19 Alcohol, Drug, or Impairment Violations Generally
SPEED-RELATED OFFENSES
21 Racing
22 Speeding (Above the Speed Limit)
23 Speed Greater Than Reasonable and Prudent (Not Necessarily Over the Limit)
24 Exceeding Special Speed Limit (e.g., for Trucks, Buses, Cycles, or on Bridge, in
School Zone, etc.)
25 Energy Speed (Exceeding 55 mph, Non-Pointable)
26 Driving Too Slowly
29 Speed-Related Violations Generally
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Violations Charged (continued)
2005-2009
RULES OF THE ROAD – TRAFFIC SIGN & SIGNALS
31 Fail to Stop for Red Signal
32 Fail to Stop for Flashing Red
33 Violation of Turn on Red (Fail to Stop & Yield, Yield to Pedestrians before Turning)
34 Fail to Obey Flashing Signal (Yellow or Red)
35 Fail to Obey Signal Generally
36 Violate RR Grade Crossing Device/Regulations
37 Fail to Obey Stop Sign
38 Fail to Obey Yield Sign
39 Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – TURNING, YIELDING, SIGNALING
41 Turn in Violation of Traffic Control (Disobey Signs, Turn Arrow Or Pavement Markings;
This Is Not A Right-On-Red Violation)
42 Improper Method & Position of Turn (Too Wide, Wrong Lane)
43 Fail to Signal for Turn or Stop
45 Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
46 Fail to Yield Generally
48 Enter Intersection When Space Insufficient
49 Turn, Yield, Signaling Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – WRONG SIDE, PASSING & FOLLOWING
51 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Road
52 Driving on Left, Wrong Side of Road Generally
53 Improper, Unsafe Passing
54 Pass on Right (Drive off Pavement to Pass)
55 Pass Stopped School Bus
56 Fail to Give Way When Overtaken
58 Following Too Closely
59 Wrong Side, Passing, Following Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – LANE USAGE
61 Unsafe or Prohibited Lane Change
62 Improper Use of Lane (Enter of 3-Lane Road, HOV Designated Lane)
63 Certain Traffic to Use Right Lane (Trucks, Slow Moving, etc.)
66 Motorcycle Lane Violations (More than two per Lane, Riding Between Lanes, etc.)
67 Motorcyclist Attached to another Vehicle
69 Lane Violations Generally
NON-MOVING – LICENSE & REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS
71 Driving While License Withdrawn
72 Other Driver License Violations
73 Commercial Driver Violations
74 Vehicle Registration Violations
75 Fail to Carry Insurance Card
76 Driving Uninsured Vehicle
79 Non-Moving Violations Generally
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Violations Charged (continued)
2005-2009
EQUIPMENT
81 Lamp Violations
82 Brake Violations
83 Failure to Require Restraint Use (By Self or Passenger)
84 Motorcycle Equipment Violations (Helmet, Special Equipment)
85 Violation of Hazardous Cargo Regulations
86 Size, Weight, Load Violations
89 Equipment Violations Generally
OTHER VIOLATIONS
91 Parking
92 Theft, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
93 Driving Where Prohibited (Sidewalk, Limited Access, Off Truck Route)
98 Other Moving Violation
99 Unknown Violation
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Wheelbase Long (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the longest wheelbase respectively for the
manufactured model of this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: WHLBS_LG 2005-2009
PWHLBS_LG 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
0 Value Not Available from the VINA Program
1-9998 Actual Value (in)
9999 Value Not Coded
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Wheelbase Short (discontinued)
Definition: This data element identifies the shortest wheelbase respectively for the
manufactured model of this vehicle.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: WHLBS_SH 2005-2009
PWHLBS_SH 2010-2012
Attribute Codes
2005-2012
0 Value Not Available from the VINA Program
1-9998 Actual Value (in)
9999 Value Not Coded
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Year of First Crash, Suspension or Conviction (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the year of the first crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: FIRST_YR
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Record
xxxx Actual Year
9999 Unknown
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Year of Last Crash, Suspension or Conviction (discontinued)
Definition: This data element records the year of the last crash, suspension, or conviction for
this driver that occurred within three years of the crash date.
Additional Information: See this data element in the Vehicle data file section for more
information.
SAS Name: LAST_YR
Attribute Codes
2005-2009
0 No Record
xxxx Actual Year
9999 Unknown
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The PBTYPE Data File
The Pbtype data file includes data on pedestrians, bicyclists, and people on personal
conveyances. It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, VEH_NO, and PER_NO, which
are described in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The Pbtype
data file also contains the data elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO and PER_NO are the unique identifiers. ST_CASE should be used to
merge the Pbtype data file with the Accident data file.
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P5/NM5 Age
Definition: This data element identifies the person’s age, in years, with respect to the person's
last birthday.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: PBAGE
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 Less than One Year
1-120 Age of the Individual in Years
998 Not Reported
999 Unknown
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P6/NM6 Sex
Definition: This data element identifies the sex of the person involved in the crash
Additional Information:
SAS Name: PBSEX
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 Male
2 Female
8 Not Reported
9 Unknown
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P7/NM7 Person Type
Definition: This data element describes the role of this person involved in the crash.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: PBPTYPE
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
5 Pedestrian
6 Bicyclist
7 Other Cyclist
8 Person on Personal Conveyances
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NM9-PB27 Marked Crosswalk Present
Definition: This data element indicates if a marked crosswalk was present at the crash site.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to both pedestrians and bicyclists.
SAS Name: PBCWALK
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 None Noted
1 Yes
9 Unknown
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NM9-PB28 Sidewalk Present
Definition: This data element indicates if a sidewalk was present at the crash site.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to both pedestrians and bicyclists.
SAS Name: PBSWALK
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 None Noted
1 Yes
9 Unknown
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NM9-PB29 School Zone
Definition: This data element indicates if the crash occurred in a school zone.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to both pedestrians and bicyclists.
SAS Name: PBSZONE
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 None Noted
1 Yes
9 Unknown
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NM9-PB30 Crash Type – Pedestrian
Definition: This data element summarizes the circumstances of the crash for this pedestrian.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDCTYPE
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 Not a Pedestrian
120 Dispute-Related
130 Pedestrian on Vehicle
140 Vehicle-Vehicle/Object
150 Motor Vehicle Loss of Control
160 Pedestrian Loss of Control
190 Other Unusual Circumstances
211 Backing Vehicle – Non-Trafficway – Driveway
212 Backing Vehicle – Driveway Access
213 Backing Vehicle – Trafficway
214 Backing Vehicle – Non-Trafficway – Parking Lot
219 Backing Vehicle – Other/Unknown
220 Driverless Vehicle
230 Disabled Vehicle-Related
240 Emergency Vehicle-Related
250 Play Vehicle-Related
311 Working in Roadway
312 Playing in Roadway
313 Lying in Roadway
320 Entering/Exiting Parked or Stopped Vehicle
330 Mailbox-Related
341 Transit Bus-Related
342 School Bus Stop-Related
360 Ice Cream/Vendor Truck-Related
410 Walking/Running Along Roadway With Traffic – From Behind
420 Walking/Running Along Roadway With Traffic – From Front
430 Walking/Running Along Roadway Against Traffic – From Behind
440 Walking/Running Along Roadway Against Traffic – From Front
459 Walking/Running Along Roadway – Direction/Position Unknown
461 Motorist Entering Driveway
465 Motorist Exiting Driveway
469 Driveway Access – Other/Unknown
510 Waiting to Cross – Vehicle Turning
520 Waiting to Cross – Vehicle Not Turning
590 Waiting to Cross – Vehicle Action Unknown
610 Standing in Roadway
620 Walking in Roadway
680 Not At Intersection – Other/Unknown
690 At Intersection – Other/Unknown
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NM9-PB30 Crash Type – Pedestrian (continued)
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
710 Multiple Threat
730 Trapped
741 Dash
742 Dart-Out
760 Pedestrian Failed to Yield
770 Motorist Failed to Yield
781 Motorist Left Turn – Parallel Paths
782 Motorist Left Turn – Perpendicular Paths
791 Motorist Right Turn – Parallel Paths
792 Motorist Right Turn on Red – Parallel Paths
794 Motorist Right Turn on Red – Perpendicular Paths
795 Motorist Right Turn – Perpendicular Paths
799 Motorist Turn/Merge – Other/Unknown
830 Non-Trafficway – Parking Lot
890 Non-Trafficway – Other/Unknown
900 Other – Unknown Location
910 Crossing an Expressway
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NM9-PB30B Crash Type – Bicycle
Definition: This data element summarizes the circumstances of the crash for this bicyclist.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to bicyclists only.
SAS Name: BIKECTYPE
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 Not a Cyclist
111 Motorist Turning Error – Left Turn
112 Motorist Turning Error – Right Turn
113 Motorist Turning Error – Other
114 Bicyclist Turning Error – Left Turn
115 Bicyclist Turning Error – Right Turn
116 Bicyclist Turning Error – Other
121 Bicyclist Lost Control – Mechanical Problems
122 Bicyclist Lost Control – Oversteering, Improper Braking, Speed
123 Bicyclist Lost Control – Alcohol/Drug Impairment
124 Bicyclist Lost Control – Surface Conditions
129 Bicyclist Lost Control – Other/Unknown
131 Motorist Lost Control – Mechanical Problems
132 Motorist Lost Control – Oversteering, Improper Braking, Speed
133 Motorist Lost Control – Alcohol/Drug Impairment
134 Motorist Lost Control – Surface Conditions
139 Motorist Lost Control – Other/Unknown
141 Motorist Drive-Out – Sign-Controlled Intersection
142 Bicyclist Ride-Out – Sign-Controlled Intersection
143 Motorist Drive-Through – Sign-Controlled Intersection
144 Bicyclist Ride-Through – Sign-Controlled Intersection
147 Multiple Threat – Sign-Controlled Intersection
148 Sign-Controlled Intersection – Other/Unknown
151 Motorist Drive-Out – Right Turn on Red
152 Motorist Drive-Out – Signalized Intersection
153 Bicyclist – Ride-Out – Signalized Intersection
154 Motorist Drive-Through – Signalized Intersection
155 Bicyclist Ride-Through – Signalized Intersection
156 Bicyclist Failed to Clear – Trapped
157 Bicyclist Failed to Clear – Multiple Threat
158 Signalized Intersection – Other/Unknown
159 Bicyclist Failed to Clear – Unknown
160 Crossing Paths – Uncontrolled Intersection
180 Crossing Paths – Intersection – Other/Unknown
211 Motorist Left Turn – Same Direction
212 Motorist Left Turn – Opposite Direction
213 Motorist Right Turn – Same Direction
214 Motorist Right Turn – Opposite Direction
215 Motorist Drive-In/Out – Parking
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NM9-PB30B Crash Type – Bicycle (continued)
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
216 Bus/Delivery Vehicle Pullover
217 Motorist Right Turn on Red – Same Direction
218 Motorist Right Turn on Red – Opposite Direction
219 Motorist Turn/Merge – Other/Unknown
221 Bicyclist Left Turn – Same Direction
222 Bicyclist Left Turn – Opposite Direction
223 Bicyclist Right Turn – Same Direction
224 Bicyclist Right Turn – Opposite Direction
225 Bicyclist Ride-out – Parallel Path
231 Motorist Overtaking – Undetected Bicyclist
232 Motorist Overtaking – Misjudged Space
235 Motorist Overtaking – Bicyclist Swerved
239 Motorist Overtaking – Other/Unknown
241 Bicyclist Overtaking – Passing on Right
242 Bicyclist Overtaking – Passing on Left
243 Bicyclist Overtaking – Parked Vehicle
244 Bicyclist Overtaking – Extended Door
249 Bicyclist Overtaking – Other/Unknown
250 Wrong-Way/Wrong-Side – Bicyclist
255 Wrong-Way/Wrong-Side – Motorist
259 Wrong-Way/Wrong-Side – Unknown
280 Parallel Paths – Other/Unknown
311 Bicyclist Ride-Out – Residential Driveway
312 Bicyclist Ride-Out – Commercial Driveway
313 Bicyclist Ride-Out – Driveway, Unknown Type
318 Bicyclist Ride-Out – Other Midblock
319 Bicyclist Ride-Out – Unknown
321 Motorist Drive-Out – Residential Driveway
322 Motorist Drive-Out – Commercial Driveway
323 Motorist Drive-Out – Driveway, Unknown Type
328 Motorist Drive-Out – Other Midblock
329 Motorist Drive-Out – Midblock – Unknown
357 Multiple Threat – Midblock
380 Crossing Paths – Midblock – Other/Unknown
610 Backing Vehicle
700 Play Vehicle-Related
800 Unusual Circumstances
910 Non-Trafficway
970 Unknown Approach Paths
980 Unknown Location
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NM9-PB31 Crash Location – Pedestrian
Definition: This data element identifies where the pedestrian crash occurred with respect to an
intersection.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDLOC
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 At Intersection
2 Intersection-Related
3 Not At Intersection
4 Non-Trafficway Location
7 Not a Pedestrian
9 Unknown/Insufficient Information
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NM9-PB31B Crash Location – Bicycle
Definition: This data element identifies where the bicyclist crash occurred with respect to an
intersection.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to bicyclists only.
SAS Name: BIKELOC
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 At Intersection
2 Intersection-Related
3 Not At Intersection
4 Non-Trafficway Location
7 Not a Cyclist
9 Unknown/Insufficient Information
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NM9-PB32 Pedestrian Position
Definition: This data element identifies the position/location of the pedestrian with respect to
the trafficway when contacted.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDPOS
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 Intersection Area
2 Crosswalk Area
3 Travel Lane
4 Paved Shoulder/Bicycle Lane/Parking Lane
5 Sidewalk/Shared-Use Path/Driveway Access
6 Unpaved Right-of-Way
7 Non-Trafficway – Driveway
8 Non-Trafficway – Parking Lot/Other
9 Other/Unknown
77 Not a Pedestrian
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NM9-PB32B Bicyclist Position
Definition: This data element identifies the position/location of the bicyclist with respect to the
trafficway when contacted.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to bicyclists only.
SAS Name: BIKEPOS
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 Travel Lane
2 Bicycle Lane/Paved Shoulder/Parking Lane
3 Sidewalk/Crosswalk/Driveway Access
4 Shared-Use Path
5 Non-Trafficway – Driveway
6 Non-Trafficway – Parking Lot/Other
7 Not a Cyclist
8 Other
9 Unknown
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NM9-PB33 Pedestrian Initial Direction of Travel
Definition: This data element identifies the initial direction of travel of the pedestrian prior to
being contacted in the crash.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDDIR
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 Northbound
2 Eastbound
3 Southbound
4 Westbound
7 Not a Pedestrian
8 Not Applicable
9 Unknown Initial Direction of Travel
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NM9-PB33B Bicyclist Initial Direction of Travel
Definition: This data element identifies the initial travel direction of the bicyclist with respect to
the flow of traffic prior to being contacted in the crash.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to bicyclists only.
SAS Name: BIKEDIR
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 With Traffic
2 Facing Traffic
3 Not Applicable
7 Not a Cyclist
9 Unknown
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NM9-PB34 Motorist Initial Direction of Travel
Definition: This data element identifies the initial direction of travel of the motorist prior to being
involved in a pedestrian crash.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: MOTDIR
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 Northbound
2 Eastbound
3 Southbound
4 Westbound
7 Not a Pedestrian
8 Not Applicable
9 Unknown Initial Direction of Travel
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NM9-PB35 Motorist Maneuver
Definition: This data element identifies if the motorist was engaged in a turning maneuver at
an intersection prior to being involved in a pedestrian crash. The data element indicates the
maneuver being made by the motorist at the time of a pedestrian collision.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: MOTMAN
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
1 Left Turn
2 Right Turn
3 Straight Through
7 Not a Pedestrian
8 Not Applicable
9 Unknown Motorist Maneuver
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NM9-PB36 Intersection Leg
Definition: The data element identifies the leg of the intersection where the pedestrian crash
occurred.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDLEG
Attribute Codes
2014- 2016-
2015 Later
1 1 Nearside
2 2 Farside
7 7 Not a Pedestrian
8 8 Not Applicable
9 -- Unknown
-- 9 Unknown/None of the Above
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NM9-PB37 Pedestrian Scenario
Definition: This data element identifies the location and travel directions of the motorist and
pedestrian for those crashes that occur at intersections. This data element summarizes the
movements of the pedestrian and motorist in an intersection area.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDSNR
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
MOTORIST TRAVELING STRAIGHT THROUGH – CRASH OCCURRED ON NEAR
(APPROACH) SIDE OF INTERSECTION
1a Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
1b Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
1c Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
2a Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
2b Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
2c Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
MOTORIST TRAVELING STRAIGHT THROUGH – CRASH OCCURRED ON FAR SIDE OF
INTERSECTION
3a Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
3b Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
3c Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
4a Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
4b Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
4c Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
MOTORIST TURNING RIGHT – CRASH OCCURRED ON NEAR (APPROACH) SIDE OF
INTERSECTION
5a Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
5b Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
5c Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
6a Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
6b Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
6c Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
MOTORIST TURNING RIGHT – CRASH OCCURRED ON FAR SIDE OF INTERSECTION
7a Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Same as Motorist’s.
7b Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Opposite Motorist’s.
7c Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
8a Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Same as Motorist’s.
8b Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Opposite Motorist’s.
8c Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
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NM9-PB37 Pedestrian Scenario (continued)
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
MOTORIST TURNING LEFT – CRASH OCCURRED ON NEAR (APPROACH) SIDE OF
INTERSECTION
9a Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
9b Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
9c Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
10a Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Left.
10b Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Traveled From Motorist’s Right.
10c Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
MOTORIST TURNING LEFT – CRASH OCCURRED ON FAR SIDE OF INTERSECTION
11a Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Same as Motorist’s.
11b Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Opposite Motorist’s.
11c Pedestrian Within Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
12a Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Same as Motorist’s.
12b Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Opposite Motorist’s.
12c Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk Area, Approach Direction Unknown.
7 Not a Pedestrian
8 Not Applicable
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NM9-PB38 Crash Group – Pedestrian
Definition: This data element provides general groupings of the more specific individual
Pedestrian Crash Types.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to pedestrians only.
SAS Name: PEDCGP
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 Not a Pedestrian
100 Unusual Circumstances
200 Backing Vehicle
310 Working or Playing in Roadway
340 Bus-Related
350 Unique Midblock
400 Walking/Running Along Roadway
460 Driveway Access/ Driveway Access Related
500 Waiting to Cross
600 Pedestrian in Roadway – Circumstances Unknown
720 Multiple Threat/Trapped
740 Dash/Dart-Out
750 Crossing Roadway – Vehicle Not Turning
790 Crossing Roadway – Vehicle Turning
800 Non-Trafficway
910 Crossing Expressway
990 Other/Unknown – Insufficient Details
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NM9-PB38B Crash Group – Bicycle
Definition: This data element provides general groupings of the more specific individual
Bicyclist Crash Types.
Additional Information: This data element is applicable to bicyclists only.
SAS Name: BIKECGP
Attribute Codes
2014-Later
0 Not a Cyclist
110 Loss of Control/Turning Error
140 Motorist Failed to Yield – Sign-Controlled Intersection
145 Bicyclist Failed to Yield – Sign-Controlled Intersection
150 Motorist Failed to Yield – Signalized Intersection
158 Bicyclist Failed to Yield – Signalized Intersection
190 Crossing Paths – Other Circumstances
210 Motorist Left Turn/Merge
215 Motorist Right Turn/Merge
219 Parking/Bus-Related
220 Bicyclist Left Turn/Merge
225 Bicyclist Right Turn/Merge
230 Motorist Overtaking Bicyclist
240 Bicyclist Overtaking Motorist
258 Wrong-Way/Wrong-Side
290 Parallel Paths – Other Circumstances
310 Bicyclist Failed to Yield – Midblock
320 Motorist Failed to Yield – Midblock
600 Backing Vehicle
850 Other/Unusual Circumstances
910 Non-Trafficway
990 Other/Unknown – Insufficient Details
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The CEVENT Data File
The Cevent data file includes harmful and non-harmful events in the crash. It contains the data
elements ST_CASE, STATE, and EVENTNUM, which are described in the beginning of the
Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The Cevent data file also contains the data
elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE and EVENTNUM are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE should be
used to merge the Cevent data file with the Accident data file.
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C18A Vehicle Number (This Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the “Vehicle Number” (VEH_NO) of this in-transport
motor vehicle described in this event.
Additional Information: This is the vehicle described in “Sequence of Events” for this event.
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: VNUMBER1
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
1-999 Vehicle Number
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C18B Area of Impact (This Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the impact point, if any, on this in-transport motor
vehicle that produced property damage or personal injury in this event.
Additional Information: This is the impact area of the vehicle recorded in “Vehicle Number
(This Vehicle)” and described in “Sequence of Events.”
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: AOI1
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock Points
13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 Undercarriage
18 -- -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- 18 -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
55 55 55 Non-Harmful Event
61 61 61 Left
62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- 62 62 Left-Front Side
63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- 63 63 Left-Back Side
81 81 81 Right
82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- 82 82 Right-Front Side
83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- 83 83 Right-Back Side
98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown
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V32 Sequence of Events
Definition: This data element describes this event. A motor vehicle traffic crash is a series of
events resulting from an unstabilized situation. This series of harmful and non-harmful events is
recorded in chronological order based on the PAR narrative and diagram.
Additional Information: From 2004 to 2009, Sequence of Events was collected at the vehicle
level and up to six events (SEQ1-SEQ6) were stored in the Vehicle data file. Prior to 2016, this
data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V31.
“First Harmful Event,” “Most Harmful Event,” and the “Sequence of Events” data elements have
the same harmful event attributes. The harmful event attributes were modified to be consistent.
“Sequence of Events” also has non-harmful event attributes.
SAS Name: SOE
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014- 2016-
2011 2012 2013 2015 Later
1 1 1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 -- -- -- -- Immersion
-- 3 3 3 3 Immersion or Partial Immersion
4 4 4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 6 6 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 9 9 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 10 10 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 11 11 11 11 Live Animal
12 12 12 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
14 14 14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 15 15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 21 21 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
23 23 23 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 26 26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
30 30 30 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
-- -- -- -- 31
32 32 32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 34 34 Ditch
35 35 35 35 35 Embankment
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V32 Sequence of Events (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014- 2016-
2011 2012 2013 2015 Later
38 38 38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 44 44 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes,
Grates, etc.)
45 45 45 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
48 48 48 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
50 50 50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
51 51 51 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
52 52 52 52 52 Guardrail End
53 53 53 53 53 Mail Box
54 54 54 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by
Cargo, Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion from/by
Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
55 55 55 55 55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway
57 57 57 57 57 Cable Barrier
58 58 58 58 58 Ground
59 59 59 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
60 60 60 60 60 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Non-Harmful)
61 61 61 61 61 Equipment Failure (Blown Tire, Brake Failure, etc.)
62 62 62 62 62 Separation of Units
63 63 63 63 63 Ran Off Road – Right
64 64 64 64 64 Ran Off Road – Left
65 65 65 65 65 Cross Median
66 66 66 66 66 Downhill Runaway
67 67 67 67 67 Vehicle Went Airborne
68 68 68 68 68 Cross Centerline
69 69 69 69 69 Re-Entering Highway
70 70 70 70 70 Jackknife (Non-Harmful)
-- 71 71 71 71 End Departure
72 72 72 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful To This
Vehicle)
-- -- 73 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-
Transport
-- -- -- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- -- -- 79 79 Ran Off Roadway – Direction Unknown
98 -- -- -- -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 99 99 Unknown
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C18C Vehicle Number (Other Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the “Vehicle Number” (VEH_NO) of the other motor
vehicle, if any, in this event.
Additional Information: This is the vehicle contacted by the motor vehicle in-transport
recorded in “Vehicle Number (This Vehicle).” Another vehicle must have been involved in this
event for this data element to be a valid vehicle number (i.e., “Sequence of Events” for this
event must be 12, 14, 45, 54, or 55).
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: VNUMBER2
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
1-999 Vehicle Number
5555 Non-Harmful Event
9999 Not a Motor Vehicle
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C18D Area of Impact (Other Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the impact point on the other motor vehicle, if any, in
this event.
Additional Information: This is the impact area of the vehicle recorded in “Vehicle Number
(Other Vehicle).” Another vehicle must have been involved in this event for this data element to
be a valid impact location (i.e., “Sequence of Events” for this event must be 12, 14, 45, 54, or 55).
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: AOI2
Attribute Codes
2013-
2010 2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock Points
13 13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 14 Undercarriage
18 18 -- -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- -- 18 -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
55 55 55 55 Non-Harmful Event
61 61 61 61 Left
62 62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- -- 62 62 Left-Front Side
63 63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- -- 63 63 Left-Back Side
-- 77 77 77 Not a Motor Vehicle
81 81 81 81 Right
82 82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- -- 82 82 Right-Front Side
83 83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- -- 83 83 Right-Back Side
98 98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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The VEVENT Data File
The Vevent data file includes harmful and non-harmful events for each in-transport motor
vehicle. It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, VEH_NO, EVENTNUM, and
VEVENTNUM, which are described in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes
section. The Vevent data file also contains the data elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and VEVENTNUM are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE
and VEH_NO should be used to merge the Vevent data file with the Vehicle data file.
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C18A Vehicle Number (This Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the “Vehicle Number” (VEH_NO) of this in-transport
motor vehicle described in this event.
Additional Information: This is the vehicle described in “Sequence of Events” for this event.
If Vehicle #1 (V1) impacts Vehicle #2 (V2), then we have at least 2 Vevent records.
Example:
VEH_NO EVENTNUM VNUMBER1 SOE VNUMBER2
1 1 1 12 2
2 1 1 12 2
The explanation of these 2 records is as follows:
V1 was involved in event 1 where V1 impacts V2
V2 was involved in event 1 where V1 impacts V2
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: VNUMBER1
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
1-999 Vehicle Number
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C18B Area of Impact (This Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the impact point, if any, on this in-transport motor
vehicle that produced property damage or personal injury in this event.
Additional Information: This is the impact area of the vehicle recorded in “Vehicle Number
(This Vehicle)” and described in “Sequence of Events.”
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: AOI1
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock Points
13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 Undercarriage
18 -- -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- 18 -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
55 55 55 Non-Harmful Event
61 61 61 Left
62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- 62 62 Left-Front Side
63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- 63 63 Left-Back Side
81 81 81 Right
82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- 82 82 Right-Front Side
83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- 83 83 Right-Back Side
98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown
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V32 Sequence of Events
Definition: This data element describes this event. A motor vehicle traffic crash is a series of
events resulting from an unstabilized situation. This series of harmful and non-harmful events is
recorded in chronological order based on the PAR narrative and diagram.
Additional Information: From 2004 to 2009, Sequence of Events was collected at the vehicle
level and up to six events (SEQ1-SEQ6) were stored in the Vehicle data file. Prior to 2016, this
data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V31.
“First Harmful Event,” “Most Harmful Event,” and the “Sequence of Events” data elements have
the same harmful event attributes. The harmful event attributes were modified to be consistent.
“Sequence of Events” also has non-harmful event attributes.
SAS Name: SOE
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014- 2016-
2011 2012 2013 2015 Later
1 1 1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 -- -- -- -- Immersion
-- 3 3 3 3 Immersion or Partial Immersion
4 4 4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 6 6 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 9 9 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 10 10 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 11 11 11 11 Live Animal
12 12 12 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
14 14 14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 15 15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 21 21 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
23 23 23 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 26 26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
30 30 30 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
-- -- -- -- 31
32 32 32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 34 34 Ditch
35 35 35 35 35 Embankment
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V32 Sequence of Events (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014- 2016-
2011 2012 2013 2015 Later
38 38 38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 44 44 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes,
Grates, etc.)
45 45 45 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
48 48 48 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
50 50 50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
51 51 51 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
52 52 52 52 52 Guardrail End
53 53 53 53 53 Mail Box
54 54 54 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by
Cargo, Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion from/by
Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
55 55 55 55 55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway
57 57 57 57 57 Cable Barrier
58 58 58 58 58 Ground
59 59 59 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
60 60 60 60 60 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Non-Harmful)
61 61 61 61 61 Equipment Failure (Blown Tire, Brake Failure, etc.)
62 62 62 62 62 Separation of Units
63 63 63 63 63 Ran Off Road – Right
64 64 64 64 64 Ran Off Road – Left
65 65 65 65 65 Cross Median
66 66 66 66 66 Downhill Runaway
67 67 67 67 67 Vehicle Went Airborne
68 68 68 68 68 Cross Centerline
69 69 69 69 69 Re-Entering Highway
70 70 70 70 70 Jackknife (Non-Harmful)
-- 71 71 71 71 End Departure
72 72 72 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful To This
Vehicle)
-- -- 73 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-
Transport
-- -- -- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- -- -- 79 79 Ran Off Roadway – Direction Unknown
98 -- -- -- -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 99 99 Unknown
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C18C Vehicle Number (Other Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the “Vehicle Number” (VEH_NO) of the other motor
vehicle, if any, in this event.
Additional Information: This is the vehicle contacted by the motor vehicle in-transport
recorded in “Vehicle Number (This Vehicle).” Another vehicle must have been involved in this
event for this data element to be a valid vehicle number (i.e., “Sequence of Events” for this
event must be 12, 14, 45, 54, or 55).
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: VNUMBER2
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
1-999 Vehicle Number
5555 Non-Harmful Event
9999 Not a Motor Vehicle
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C18C Area of Impact (Other Vehicle)
Definition: This data element identifies the impact point on the other motor vehicle, if any, in
this event.
Additional Information: This is the impact area of the vehicle recorded in “Vehicle Number
(Other Vehicle).” Another vehicle must have been involved in this event for this data element to
be a valid impact location (i.e., “Sequence of Events” for this event must be 12, 14, 45, 54, or 55).
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: AOI2
Attribute Codes
2013-
2010 2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock Points
13 13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 14 Undercarriage
18 18 -- -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- -- 18 -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
55 55 55 55 Non-Harmful Event
61 61 61 61 Left
62 62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- -- 62 62 Left-Front Side
63 63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- -- 63 63 Left-Back Side
-- 77 77 77 Not a Motor Vehicle
81 81 81 81 Right
82 82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- -- 82 82 Right-Front Side
83 83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- -- 83 83 Right-Back Side
98 98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 99 Unknown
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The VSOE Data File
The Vsoe data file includes harmful and non-harmful events for each in-transport motor vehicle.
It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, VEVENTNUM, and VEH_NO, which are
described in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The Vsoe data
file also contains the data elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and VEVENTNUM are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE
and VEH_NO should be used to merge the Vsoe data file with the Vehicle data file.
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C18A Area of Impact Associated with the Event
Definition: This data element identifies the impact point, if any, on this in-transport motor
vehicle that produced property damage or personal injury in this event.
Additional Information: This is the impact area of the vehicle recorded in “Vehicle Number
(This Vehicle)” and described in “Sequence of Events.”
Prior to 2015, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was C17.
SAS Name: AOI
Attribute Codes
2010- 2013-
2011 2012 Later
0 0 0 Non-Collision
1-12 1-12 1-12 Clock Points
13 13 13 Top
14 14 14 Undercarriage
18 -- -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Point)
-- 18 -- Set-In-Motion (Not a Clock Value)
-- -- 18 Cargo/Vehicle Parts Set-In-Motion
-- -- 19 Other Objects Set-In-Motion
55 55 55 Non-Harmful Event
61 61 61 Left
62 -- -- Left-Front Half
-- 62 62 Left-Front Side
63 -- -- Left-Back Half
-- 63 63 Left-Back Side
81 81 81 Right
82 -- -- Right-Front Half
-- 82 82 Right-Front Side
83 -- -- Right-Back Half
-- 83 83 Right-Back Side
98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown
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V32 Sequence of Events
Definition: This data element describes this event. A motor vehicle traffic crash is a series of
events resulting from an unstabilized situation. This series of harmful and non-harmful events is
recorded in chronological order based on the PAR narrative and diagram.
Additional Information: From 2004 to 2009, Sequence of Events was collected at the vehicle
level and up to six events (SEQ1-SEQ6) were stored in the Vehicle data file. Prior to 2016, this
data element’s Locator Code or Data Element Number was V31.
“First Harmful Event,” “Most Harmful Event,” and the “Sequence of Events” data elements have
the same harmful event attributes. The harmful event attributes were modified to be consistent.
“Sequence of Events” also has non-harmful event attributes.
SAS Name: SOE
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014- 2016-
2011 2012 2013 2015 Later
1 1 1 1 1 Rollover/Overturn
2 2 2 2 2 Fire/Explosion
3 -- -- -- -- Immersion
-- 3 3 3 3 Immersion or Partial Immersion
4 4 4 4 4 Gas Inhalation
5 5 5 5 5 Fell/Jumped from Vehicle
6 6 6 6 6 Injured in Vehicle (Non-Collision)
7 7 7 7 7 Other Non-Collision
8 8 8 8 8 Pedestrian
9 9 9 9 9 Pedalcyclist
10 10 10 10 10 Railway Vehicle
11 11 11 11 11 Live Animal
12 12 12 12 12 Motor Vehicle in Transport
14 14 14 14 14 Parked Motor Vehicle
15 15 15 15 15 Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
16 16 16 16 16 Thrown or Falling Object
17 17 17 17 17 Boulder
18 18 18 18 18 Other Object (Not Fixed)
19 19 19 19 19 Building
20 20 20 20 20 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion
21 21 21 21 21 Bridge Pier or Support
23 23 23 23 23 Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
24 24 24 24 24 Guardrail Face
25 25 25 25 25 Concrete Traffic Barrier
26 26 26 26 26 Other Traffic Barrier
30 30 30 30 30 Utility Pole/Light Support
31 31 31 31 -- Other Post, Other Pole, or Other Support
-- -- -- -- 31
32 32 32 32 32 Culvert
33 33 33 33 33 Curb
34 34 34 34 34 Ditch
35 35 35 35 35 Embankment
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V32 Sequence of Events (continued)
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014- 2016-
2011 2012 2013 2015 Later
38 38 38 38 38 Fence
39 39 39 39 39 Wall
40 40 40 40 40 Fire Hydrant
41 41 41 41 41 Shrubbery
42 42 42 42 42 Tree (Standing Only)
43 43 43 43 43 Other Fixed Object
44 44 44 44 44 Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes,
Grates, etc.)
45 45 45 45 45 Working Motor Vehicle
46 46 46 46 46 Traffic Signal Support
48 48 48 48 48 Snow Bank
49 49 49 49 49 Ridden Animal or Animal-Drawn Conveyance
50 50 50 50 50 Bridge Overhead Structure
51 51 51 51 51 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
52 52 52 52 52 Guardrail End
53 53 53 53 53 Mail Box
54 54 54 54 54 Motor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or is Struck by
Cargo, Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion from/by
Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
55 55 55 55 55 Motor Vehicle in Motion Outside the Trafficway
57 57 57 57 57 Cable Barrier
58 58 58 58 58 Ground
59 59 59 59 59 Traffic Sign Support
60 60 60 60 60 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Non-Harmful)
61 61 61 61 61 Equipment Failure (Blown Tire, Brake Failure, etc.)
62 62 62 62 62 Separation of Units
63 63 63 63 63 Ran Off Road – Right
64 64 64 64 64 Ran Off Road – Left
65 65 65 65 65 Cross Median
66 66 66 66 66 Downhill Runaway
67 67 67 67 67 Vehicle Went Airborne
68 68 68 68 68 Cross Centerline
69 69 69 69 69 Re-Entering Highway
70 70 70 70 70 Jackknife (Non-Harmful)
-- 71 71 71 71 End Departure
72 72 72 72 72 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Harmful To This
Vehicle)
-- -- 73 73 -- Object Fell From Motor Vehicle In-Transport
-- -- -- -- 73 Object That Had Fallen From Motor Vehicle In-
Transport
-- -- -- -- 74 Road Vehicle on Rails
-- -- -- 79 79 Ran Off Roadway – Direction Unknown
98 -- -- -- -- Not Reported (2010 Only)
99 99 99 99 99 Unknown
FARS Analytical User’s Manual The DAMAGE Data File
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The DAMAGE Data File
The Damage data file identifies each area of damage (as a separate record). It contains the
data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the
Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The Damage data file also contains the data
elements on the following pages.
ST_CASE and VEH_NO are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE and VEH_NO
should be used to merge the Damage data file with vehicles from the Vehicle data file.
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V29B Damaged Areas
Definition: This data element identifies all the areas on this vehicle that were damaged in the
crash as reflected in the case materials.
Additional Information: Prior to 2016, this data element’s Locator Code or Data Element
Number was V28B.
SAS Name: MDAREAS
Attribute Codes
2012-Later
1-12 Clock points
13 Top
14 Undercarriage
15 No Damage
99 Unknown
More Information on Impact/Damaged Areas
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The DISTRACT Data File
The Distract data file identifies each driver distraction (as a separate record). It contains the
data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the
Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains MDRDSTRD which is
described below.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and MDRDSTRD are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE
and VEH_NO should be used to merge the Distract data file with drivers from the Vehicle data
file.
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PC16 Driver Distracted By
Definition: This data element identifies the attribute(s) which best describe this driver’s
attention to driving prior to the driver’s realization of an impending critical event or just prior to
impact if realization of an impending critical event does not occur.
Additional Information: Distraction from the primary task of driving occurs when drivers divert
their attention from the driving task to some other activity. Also, driving while daydreaming or
lost in thought is identified as distracted driving by NHTSA. Physical conditions/impairments
(fatigue, alcohol, medical condition, etc.) or psychological states (anger, emotional, depressed,
etc.) are not identified as distractions by NHTSA.
Although the attribute 1 (Looked But Did Not See) is included in this element, this attribute is not
considered a distraction and therefore should not be included in any distraction analysis.
SAS Name: MDRDSTRD
Attribute Codes
2010- 2012-
2011 Later
0 0 Not Distracted
1 1 Looked But Did Not See
3 3 By Other Occupant(s)
4 4 By a Moving Object in Vehicle
5 5 While Talking or Listening to Cellular Phone
6 6 While Manipulating Cellular Phone
7 7 While Adjusting Audio or Climate Controls
9 9 While Using Other Component/Controls Integral to Vehicle
10 10 While Using or Reaching For Device/Object Brought Into Vehicle
12 12 Distracted by Outside Person, Object or Event
13 13 Eating or Drinking
14 14 Smoking Related
15 15 Other Cellular Phone Related
16 16 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
-- 17 Distraction/Inattention
-- 18 Distraction/Careless
-- 19 Careless/Inattentive
92 -- Distraction/Inattention, Details Unknown
-- 92 Distraction (Distracted), Details Unknown
-- 93 Inattention (Inattentive), Details Unknown
96 96 Not Reported
97 -- Inattentive or Lost in Thought
-- 97 Lost In Thought/Day Dreaming
98 98 Other Distraction
99 99 Unknown if Distracted
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The DRIMPAIR Data File
The Drimpair data file identifies each driver impairment (as a separate record). It contains the
data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the
Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains DRIMPAIR which is
described below.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and DRIMPAIR are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE and
VEH_NO should be used to merge the Drimpair data file with drivers from the Vehicle data file.
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D23 Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash- Driver
Definition: This data element identifies physical impairments to this driver that may have
contributed to the crash as identified by law enforcement.
Additional Information: This data element attempts to identify physical impairments to this
driver which may have contributed to the cause of the crash. These impairments can appear
anywhere in the case materials--in the narrative section, in the violations section, in a column
entitled “Contributing Factors” or “Driver Action,” etc.
Some information that had been collected under “Related Factors- Driver Level” is now captured
under this new data element.
SAS Name: DRIMPAIR
Attribute Codes
2011- 2014-
2010 2013 Later
0 0 0 None/Apparently Normal
1 1 1 Ill, Blackout
2 2 2 Asleep or Fatigued
3 3 -- Walking with a Cane or Crutches
-- -- 3 Walking with a Cane or Crutches, etc.
4 4 4 Paraplegic or Restricted to Wheelchair
5 5 5 Impaired Due to Previous Injury
6 6 6 Deaf
7 7 7 Blind
8 8 8 Emotional (Depressed, Angry, Disturbed, etc.)
9 9 9 Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Medication
10 10 10 Physical Impairment – No Details
-- 95 95 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
96 96 96 Other Physical Impairment
98 98 98 Not Reported
99 99 99 Unknown if Impaired
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The FACTOR Data File
The Factor data file identifies each vehicle factor (as a separate record). It contains the data
elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the Data
Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains MFACTOR which is
described below.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and MFACTOR are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE and
VEH_NO should be used to merge the Factor data file with the Vehicle data file.
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PC4 Contributing Circumstances, Motor Vehicle
Definition: This data element describes this vehicle’s possible pre-existing defects or
maintenance conditions that may have contributed to the crash.
Additional Information: Most of these data elements can be found in Related Factor- Vehicle
Level (SAS names VEH_CF1 and VEH_CF2 in the Vehicle data file in 2009 and prior, and
VEH_SC1-VEH_SC2 in 2010).
SAS Name: MFACTOR
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 None
1 Tires
2 Brake System
3 Steering
4 Suspension
5 Power Train
6 Exhaust System
7 Head Lights
8 Signal Lights
9 Other Lights
10 Wipers
11 Wheels
12 Mirrors
13 Windows/Windshield
14 Body, Doors
15 Truck Coupling / Trailer Hitch / Safety Chains
16 Safety Systems
17 Vehicle Contributing Factors – No Details
97 Other
98 Not Reported
99 Unknown
FARS Analytical User’s Manual The MANEUVER Data File
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The MANEUVER Data File
The Maneuver data file identifies each avoidance attempt (as a separate record). It contains the
data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the
Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains MDRMANAV which is
described below.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and MDRMANAV are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE
and VEH_NO should be used to merge the Maneuver data file with the Vehicle data file.
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PC15 Driver Maneuvered to Avoid
Definition: This data element identifies the thing(s) this driver attempted to avoid while the
vehicle was on the road portion of the trafficway, just prior to the first harmful event for this
vehicle.
Additional Information:
SAS Name: MDRMANAV
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 Driver Did Not Maneuver To Avoid
1 Object
2 Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Ice, Pothole, etc.)
3 Live Animal
4 Motor Vehicle
5 Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist or Other Non-Motorist
92 Phantom/Non-Contact Motor Vehicle
95 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
98 Not Reported
99 Unknown
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The VIOLATN Data File
The Violatn data file identifies each violation (as a separate record). It contains the data
elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the Data
Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains MVIOLATN which is
described below.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and MVIOLATN are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE and
VEH_NO should be used to merge the Violatn data file with the Vehicle data file.
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D21 Violations Charged
Definition: This data element identifies all violations charged to this driver.
Additional Information: Prior to 2010, this data element was in the Vehicle data file. In 2010,
this data element changed to identify all violations charged in the crash and was therefore
moved here to its own data file.
SAS Name: MVIOLATN
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 None
RECKLESS/CARELESS/HIT-AND-RUN OFFENSES
1 Manslaughter or Homicide
2 Willful Reckless Driving; Driving to Endanger; Negligent Driving
3 Unsafe Reckless (Not Willful, Wanton Reckless) Driving
4 Inattentive, Careless, Improper Driving
5 Fleeing or Eluding Police
6 Fail to Obey Police, Fireman, Authorized Person Directing Traffic
7 Hit-and-Run, Fail to Stop After Crash
8 Fail to Give Aid, Information, Wait for Police after Crash
9 Serious Violation Resulting in Death
10 Use of Telecommunications Device (Since 2015)
IMPAIRMENT OFFENSES
11 Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol or Drugs) or BAC above Limit (Any Detectable BAC
for CDLs)
12 Driving While Impaired
13 Driving under Influence of Substance not intended to intoxicate
14 Drinking While Operating
15 Illegal Possession of Alcohol or Drugs
16 Driving With Detectable Alcohol
18 Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
19 Alcohol, Drug, or Impairment Violations Generally
SPEED-RELATED OFFENSES
21 Racing
22 Speeding (Above the Speed Limit)
23 Speed Greater Than Reasonable and Prudent (Not Necessarily Over the Limit)
24 Exceeding Special Speed Limit (e.g., for Trucks, Buses, Cycles, or on Bridge, in
School Zone, etc.)
25 Energy Speed (Exceeding 55 mph, Non-Pointable)
26 Driving Too Slowly
29 Speed-Related Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – TRAFFIC SIGN & SIGNALS
31 Fail to Stop for Red Signal
32 Fail to Stop for Flashing Red
33 Violation of Turn on Red (Fail to Stop & Yield, Yield to Pedestrians before Turning)
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D21 Violations Charged (continued)
2010-Later
34 Fail to Obey Flashing Signal (Yellow or Red)
35 Fail to Obey Signal Generally
36 Violate RR Grade Crossing Device/Regulations
37 Fail to Obey Stop Sign
38 Fail to Obey Yield Sign
39 Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – TURNING, YIELDING, SIGNALING
41 Turn in Violation of Traffic Control (Disobey Signs, Turn Arrow or Pavement Markings;
this is not a Right-on-Red violation)
42 Improper Method & Position of Turn (Too Wide, Wrong Lane)
43 Fail to Signal for Turn or Stop
45 Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
46 Fail to Yield Generally
48 Enter Intersection When Space Insufficient
49 Turn, Yield, Signaling Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – WRONG SIDE, PASSING & FOLLOWING
51 Driving Wrong Way on One-Way Road
52 Driving on Left, Wrong Side of Road Generally
53 Improper, Unsafe Passing
54 Pass on Right (Drive off Pavement to Pass)
55 Pass Stopped School Bus
56 Fail to Give Way When Overtaken
58 Following Too Closely
59 Wrong Side, Passing, Following Violations Generally
RULES OF THE ROAD – LANE USAGE
61 Unsafe or Prohibited Lane Change
62 Improper Use of Lane (Enter of 3-Lane Road, HOV Designated Lane)
63 Certain Traffic to Use Right Lane (Trucks, Slow Moving, etc.)
66 Motorcycle Lane Violations (More than two per Lane, Riding Between Lanes, etc.)
67 Motorcyclist Attached to another Vehicle
69 Lane Violations Generally
NON-MOVING – LICENSE & REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS
71 Driving While License Withdrawn (Including Violation of Provisions of Work Permit)
(2010-2013)
71 Driving While License Withdrawn (Since 2014)
72 Other Driver License Violations
73 Commercial Driver Violations
74 Vehicle Registration Violations
75 Fail to Carry Insurance Card
76 Driving Uninsured Vehicle
79 Non-Moving Violations Generally
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D21 Violations Charged (continued)
2010-Later
EQUIPMENT
81 Lamp Violations
82 Brake Violations
83 Failure to Require Restraint Use (By Self or Passenger)
84 Motorcycle Equipment Violations (Helmet, Special Equipment)
85 Violation of Hazardous Cargo Regulations
86 Size, Weight, Load Violations
89 Equipment Violations Generally
LICENSE, REGISTRATION & OTHER VIOLATIONS
91 Parking
92 Theft, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
93 Driving Where Prohibited (Sidewalk, Limited Access, Off Truck Route)
95 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
97 Not Reported
98 Other Moving Violation
99 Unknown Violation(s)
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The VISION Data File
The Vision data file identifies each visual obstruction (as a separate record). It contains the
data elements ST_CASE, STATE, and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the
Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains MVISOBSC which is
described below.
ST_CASE, VEH_NO, and MVISOBSC are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE
and VEH_NO should be used to merge the Vision data file with the Vehicle data file.
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PC14 Driver’s Vision Obscured by
Definition: This data element records impediments to this driver’s visual field that were noted
in the case materials.
Additional Information: Most of these data elements can be found in “Related Factor – Driver
Level” from 1982 to 2008. This data element was added to the Vehicle data file in 2009. In
2010, the data element was changed to identify all that apply in the crash and was therefore
moved here to its own data file.
SAS Name: MVISOBSC
Attribute Codes
2010-Later
0 No Obstruction Noted
1 Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
2 Reflected Glare, Bright Sunlight, Headlights
3 Curve, Hill, or Other Roadway Design Features
4 Building, Billboard, or Other Structure
5 Trees, Crops, Vegetation
6 In-Transport Motor Vehicle (Including Load)
7 Not-in-Transport Motor Vehicle (Parked, Working)
8 Splash or Spray of Passing Vehicle
9 Inadequate Defrost or Defog System
10 Inadequate Vehicle Lighting System
11 Obstructing Interior to the Vehicle
12 External Mirrors
13 Broken or Improperly Cleaned Windshield
14 Obstructing Angles on Vehicle
95 No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
97 Vision Obscured – No Details
98 Other Visual Obstruction
99 Unknown
FARS Analytical User’s Manual The NMCRASH Data File
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The NMCRASH Data File
The Nmcrash data file identifies each non-motorist action or circumstance that may have
contributed to the crash (as a separate record). It contains the data elements ST_CASE,
STATE, VEH_NO, and PER_NO, which are described in the beginning of the Data Element
Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains MTM_CRSH which is described
below.
ST_CASE, PER_NO, and MTM_CRSH are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE,
VEH_NO, and PER_NO should be used to merge the Nmcrash data file with non-motorists from
the Person data file.
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NM12 Non-Motorist Contributing Circumstances
Definition: This data element describes the action(s) and/or circumstances of this non-motorist
that law enforcement indicated may have contributed to the crash.
Additional Information: Some information that had been collected under Person Level
Related Factors are now captured under this new data element. Please note the "non-motorist"
may include people in not-in-transport motor vehicles, however this data element is only
collected for people who are not occupants of motor vehicles. Prior to 2014 this data element
was called “Non-Motorist Action/Circumstances at Time of Crash”.
SAS Name: MTM_CRSH
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014-
2013 Later
0 -- No Improper Action
-- 0 None Noted
1 -- Dart/Dash
-- 1 Dart-Out
2 2 Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way
3 3 Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Signals or Officer
4 4 In Roadway Improperly (Standing, Lying, Working, Playing)
5 -- Entering/Exiting Vehicle
-- 5 Entering/Exiting Parked or Stopped Vehicle
6 6 Inattentive (Talking, Eating, etc.)
7 7 Improper Turn/Merge
8 8 Improper Passing
9 9 Wrong-Way Riding or Walking
10 -- Driving on Wrong Side of Road
-- 10 Riding on Wrong Side of Road
-- 11 Dash
12 12 Improper Crossing of Roadway or Intersection (Jaywalking)
13 13 Failing to Have Lights on When Required
14 14 Operating Without Required Equipment
15 15 Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
16 16 Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or Running Off Road
17 17 Making Improper Entry to or Exit from Trafficway
18 -- Operating the Vehicle in Other Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent
Manner
-- 18 Operating in Other Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner
19 19 Not Visible (Dark Clothing, No Lighting, etc.)
20 20 Passing with Insufficient Distance or Inadequate Visibility or Failing to Yield to
Overtaking Vehicle
21 21 Other
98 -- Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
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The NMIMPAIR Data File
The Nmimpair data file identifies each non-motorist impairment (as a separate record). It
contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, VEH_NO, and PER_NO, which are described in
the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains
NMIMPAIR which is described below.
ST_CASE, PER_NO, and NMIMPAIR are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE,
VEH_NO, and PER_NO should be used to merge the Nmimpair data file with non-motorists
from the Person data file.
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NM14 Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash- Non-Motorist
Definition: This data element identifies physical impairments to this non-motorist that may
have contributed to the crash as identified by law enforcement.
Additional Information: This data element attempts to identify physical impairments to this
non-motorist which may have contributed to the cause of the crash. These impairments can
appear anywhere in the case materials--in the narrative section, in the violations section, in a
column entitled “Contributing Factors” or “Driver Action,” etc.
Some information that had been collected under “Related Factors- Person Level” is now
captured under this new data element.
SAS Name: NMIMPAIR
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014-
2013 Later
0 0 None/Apparently Normal
1 1 Ill, Blackout
2 2 Asleep or Fatigued
-- 3 Walking with a Cane or Crutches
3 -- Walking with a Cane or Crutches, etc.
4 4 Paraplegic or Restricted to Wheelchair
5 5 Impaired Due to Previous Injury
6 6 Deaf
7 7 Blind
8 8 Emotional (Depressed, Angry, Disturbed, etc.)
9 9 Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Medication
10 10 Physical Impairment – No Details
96 96 Other Physical Impairment
98 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown if Impaired
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The NMPRIOR Data File
The Nmprior data file identifies each non-motorist action at the time of their involvement in the
crash (as a separate record). It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, VEH_NO, and
PER_NO, which are described in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes
section. The data file also contains MPR_ACT which is described below.
ST_CASE, PER_NO, and MPR_ACT are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE,
VEH_NO, and PER_NO should be used to merge the Nmprior data file with non-motorists from
the Person data file.
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NM11 Non-Motorist Action/Circumstances
Definition: This data element describes the action(s) of the non-motorist immediately prior to
their involvement in the crash.
Additional Information: Some information that had been collected under Person Level
Related Factors are now captured under this new data element. Please note the "non-motorist"
may include people in not-in-transport motor vehicles, however this data element is only
collected for people who are not occupants of motor vehicles. Prior to 2014 this data element
was called “Non-Motorist Action/Circumstances Prior to Crash”.
SAS Name: MPR_ACT
Attribute Codes
2010- 2014-
2013 Later
1 1 Going to or from School (K-12)
2 2 Waiting to Cross Roadway
3 3 Crossing Roadway
4 4 Jogging/Running
5 5 Movement Along Roadway with Traffic (In or Adjacent to Travel Lane)
6 6 Movement Along Roadway Against Traffic (In or Adjacent to Travel Lane)
7 -- Movement on Sidewalk
8 8 In Roadway-Other (Working, Playing, etc.)
9 9 Adjacent to Roadway (e.g., Shoulder, Median)
10 10 Working in Trafficway (Incident Response)
11 -- Entering/Exiting a Vehicle
-- 11 Entering/Exiting a Parked or Stopped Vehicle
12 12 Disabled Vehicle Related (Working on, Pushing, Leaving/Approaching)
14 14 Other
15 -- None
16 16 Movement Along Roadway – Direction Unknown (Since 2012)
98 98 Not Reported
99 99 Unknown
FARS Analytical User’s Manual The SAFETYEQ Data File
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The SAFETYEQ Data File
The Safetyeq data file identifies each item of safety equipment (as a separate record). It
contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE, VEH_NO, and PER_NO, which are described in
the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes section. The data file also contains
MSAFEQMT which is described below.
ST_CASE, PER_NO, and MSAFEQMT are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE,
VEH_NO, and PER_NO should be used to merge the Safetyeq data file with non-motorists from
the Person data file.
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NM13 Non-Motorist Safety Equipment Use
Definition: This data element indicates the safety equipment that was used by this non-
motorist involved in the crash.
Additional Information: There can be one or more safety equipment responses for each non-
motorist.
SAS Name: MSAFEQMT
Attribute Codes
2010- 2015-
2014 Later
1 1 None Used
2 2 Helmet
3 -- Reflective Equipment/Clothing (Jacket, Backpack, etc.)
-- 3 Reflective Clothing (Jacket, Backpack, etc.)
4 4 Protective Pads (Elbows, Knees, Shins, etc.)
5 5 Lighting
7 7 Other Safety Equipment
8 8 Not Reported
9 9 Unknown if Used
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The VINDECODE Data File
The Vindecode data file provides vehicle specification data for all vehicle types, mainly
passenger vehicles, trucks and motorcycles. It contains the data elements ST_CASE, STATE,
and VEH_NO, which are described in the beginning of the Data Element Definitions and Codes
section. ST_CASE and VEH_NO are the unique identifiers for each record. ST_CASE and
VEH_NO should be used to merge the Vindecode data file with the Vehicle or Parkwork data
file.
The Vindecode data file contains 81 data elements derived from the VIN using the RL Polk VIN
verification and decoding program, VINtelligence. Descriptions of the data elements and their
contents can be found in the Polk VINtelligence Deluxe Package and Field Descriptions
documentation in Appendix F: Changes to the FARS VIN Decoded Data Elements.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 478
Appendices
Appendix A: PC23 Crash Type Diagram
Appendix B: Rules for Derived Data Elements
Appendix C: Auxiliary Data Files
Appendix D: Additional Data Element Information
Appendix E: Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
Appendix F: Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
Appendix G: Changes to the FARS VIN Decoded Data Elements
Appendix H: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data: Availability of 2014 and 2015 Data
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix A:
PC23 Crash Type Diagram
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 479
Appendix A:
PC23 Crash Type Diagram
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 480
Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
Several derived data elements are included in the data files. A derived data element is any
element that is not coded (i.e., data directly entered into the system) but translated from existing
data. Derived data elements include:
• translations from coded data elements (e.g., “Number of Drinking Drivers”)
• records counted from vehicle and person levels as crash level counters (e.g., “Number
of Parked/Working Vehicles”),
• data extracted across several records (e.g., “First Harmful Event”), and
• element combinations (e.g., “Motor Carrier Issuing Authority and ID Number”).
The derived data elements are provided to facilitate analyses and as a common platform for
presenting findings. These elements and the translations used to derive them are described in
this Appendix.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 481
Crash Level Counts
Number of Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Accident. VE_FORMS
(also provided as Vehicle.VE_FORMS, Parkwork.PVE_FORMS, Person.VE_FORMS)
Logic of Derivation
All Vehicle records linked to the crash are used. This data element is derived as the count of all
vehicles in the crash where “Unit Type” = 1. It is the number of records in the Vehicle data file.
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Number of Parked/Working Vehicles
Accident. PVH_INVL
Logic of Derivation
All Vehicle records linked to the crash are used. This data element is derived as the count of all
vehicles in the crash where “Unit Type” is in (2, 3 or 4). It is the number of records in the
Parkwork data file.
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Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Accident. PERMVIT
Logic of Derivation
All Person records linked to the crash are used. This data element is derived as the count of all
persons in the crash where “Person Type” is in (1, 2 or 9).
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Number of Persons Not in Motor Vehicles in Transport (MVIT)
Accident. PERNOTMVIT
Logic of Derivation
All Person records linked to the crash are used. This data element is derived as the count of all
persons in the crash where “Person Type” is in (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 19).
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 482
Crash and Vehicle Level Derived Data Elements
Fatalities
Accident.FATALS
Logic of Derivation
All Person records linked to the crash are used. This data element records the number of fatally
injured persons in the crash and is derived by counting all persons with “Injury Severity” of 4 in
the crash.
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Fatalities in Vehicle
Vehicle.DEATHS
Logic of Derivation
All Person records linked to the vehicle are used. This data element records the number of
fatally injured persons in the vehicle and is derived by counting all persons with “Injury Severity”
of 4 in the vehicle.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 483
Number of Drinking Drivers
Accident.DRUNK_DR
Attribute Labels
1975-1988,
2008-2015
No Drinking Drivers Involved in the Crash
0
Number of Drinking Drivers Involved in the Crash
x
Logic of Derivation
1975-1998 and 2008-2014: All Person records linked to the crash are used. The data element is
derived as the sum of drivers in a crash that have (1) police-reported alcohol involvement, or (2)
a positive alcohol test result. That is, it is the sum of records where “Person Type” equals 1
(Driver of a Motor Vehicle In Transport), and “Police Reported Alcohol Involvement” equals 1
(Yes, Alcohol Involved) or “Alcohol Test Result” greater than 0 and less than 95.
Logic of Derivation
2015: All Person records linked to the crash are used. The data element is derived as the sum
of drivers in a crash that have (1) police-reported alcohol involvement, or (2) a positive alcohol
test result. That is, it is the sum of records where “Person Type” equals 1 (Driver of a Motor
Vehicle In Transport), and “Police Reported Alcohol Involvement” equals 1 (Yes, Alcohol
Involved) or “Alcohol Test Result” greater than 0 and less than 941.
The DRUNK_DR element is unreliable for 1977, 1981, and 1999-2007, as it was incorrectly
derived for those years.
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Driver Drinking
Vehicle.DR_DRINK
Attribute Labels
1975-
1981
1982-
Later
No Drinking
0
0
Drinking
1
1
Unknown
9
--
Logic of Derivation
All Person records linked to the vehicle are used. Driver Drinking is derived as drivers that have
(1) police-reported alcohol involvement, or (2) a positive alcohol test result. That is, if it is a
vehicle where “Person Type” equals 1 (Driver of a Motor Vehicle In Transport), and “Police
Reported Alcohol Involvement” equals 1 (Yes, Alcohol Involved) or “Alcohol Test Result” is
greater than 0 and less than 95 (prior to 2015) / 995 (2015 and later), then 1 (Drinking),
otherwise 0 (No Drinking).
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 484
Atmospheric Conditions
Accident.WEATHER
Attribute Labels
1988-2009
2010-2012
2013-Later
No Additional Atmospheric Conditions
1
0
0
Clear
1
1
Cloudy
10
10
Rain
2
2
2
Sleet, Hail (Freezing Rain or Drizzle)
3
3
Sleet or Hail
3
Freezing Rain or Drizzle
12
Snow
4
4
4
Blowing Snow
5
11
11
Rain and Fog
6
Sleet and Fog
7
Fog, Smog, Smoke
5
5
Severe Crosswinds
6
6
Blowing Sand, Soil, Dirt
7
7
Other
8
8
8
Not Reported
98
98
Unknown
9
99
99
Logic of Derivation
This data element is derived from the coded data elements, Accident.WEATHER1 and
Accident.WEATHER2. To derive WEATHER from these two data elements, the priority ranking
of each attribute is as follows:
• Snow
• Blowing Snow
• Sleet or Hail
• Freezing Rain or Drizzle
• Rain
• Fog, Smog, Smoke
• Severe Crosswinds
• Blowing Sand, Soil, Dirt
• Other
• Cloudy
• Clear
• Not Reported
• Unknown
• No Additional Atmospheric
Conditions
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 485
First Harmful Event
Accident.HARM_EV
(also provided as Vehicle.HARM_EV, Parkwork.PHARM_EV, Person.HARM_EV)
Logic of Derivation
Since 2010, this data element is derived from the set of all crash events. Each event in a crash
is recorded in chronological order. The data element that records the event is “Sequence of
Events” and includes both harmful and non-harmful events. First Harmful Event, therefore, is the
first “Sequence of Events” value that is not between codes 60 and 71 (non-harmful events).
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Initial Contact Point
Vehicle. IMPACT1, Parkwork.PIMPACT1
(also provided as Person.IMPACT1)
Logic of Derivation
Since 2010, this data element is derived from the set of all crash events for a vehicle. Each
event in a crash is recorded in chronological order. The data element that records each impact
for a vehicle is “Area of Impact (This Vehicle)” ) for “This Vehicle” or “Area of Impact (Other
Vehicle)” for the “Other Vehicle”. The area of impact is only coded for harmful events, that is
“Sequence of Events” values that are not between codes 60 and 71. Initial Contact Point,
therefore, is the vehicle’s first recorded Area of Impact value for a harmful event. Note that the
vehicle may be “This Vehicle” or the “Other Vehicle” in the crash event.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix B:
Rules for Derived Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 486
Make Model Combined
Vehicle. MAK_MOD, Parkwork. PMAK_MOD
(also provided as Person. MAK_MOD)
Logic of Derivation
This 5-digit data element is the combination of two data elements, the 2-digit “Vehicle Make”
code followed by the 3-digit “Vehicle Model” code.
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Motor Carrier Identification Number
Vehicle. MCARR_ID, Parkwork. PMCARR_ID
Logic of Derivation
This 11-character data element is the combination of two data elements, the 2-digit “Motor
Carrier Issuing Authority” code followed by the 9-character “Identification Number”.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix C:
Auxiliary Data Files
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 487
Appendix C:
Auxiliary Data Files
A set of auxiliary files has been created since 1982. These files contain elements derived from
the FARS datasets to make it easier to extract certain data classifications and topical areas,
such as commonly used age groups, speeding involved crashes, and distraction involved
crashes. There is an Accident (Acc_Aux), Vehicle (Veh_Aux), and Person (Per_Aux) level
auxiliary file for each year of data. Refer to the FARS Auxiliary Analytical User’s Manual for the
derived elements and associated attributes. The manual can be found at NCSA Publications-
FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Manuals and Documentation. A listing of data elements in each file
follows:
Accident File (ACC_AUX)
Variable
Description
A_CRAINJ
Crash Injury Type
A_CT
Crash Type
A_D15_19
Crashes Involving a Young Driver (Aged 15-19)
A_D15_20
Crashes Involving a Young Driver (Aged 15-20)
A_D16_19
Crashes Involving a Young Driver (Aged 16-19)
A_D16_20
Crashes Involving a Young Driver (Aged 16-20)
A_D16_24
Crashes Involving a Young Driver (Aged 16-24)
A_D21_24
Crashes Involving a Young Driver (Aged 21-24)
A_D65PLS
Crashes Involving an Older Driver (Aged 65+)
A_DIST
Involving a Distracted Driver
A_DOW
Day of Week
A_DROWSY
Involving a Drowsy Driver
A_HR
Involving a Hit and Run
A_INTER
Interstate
A_INTSEC
Intersection
A_JUNC
Junction
A_LT
Involving a Large Truck
A_MANCOL
Manner of Collision
A_MC
Involving a Motorcycle
A_PED
Involving a Pedestrian
A_PEDAL
Involving a Pedalcyclist
A_POLPUR
Involving a Police Pursuit
A_POSBAC
Involving a Driver with a Positive BAC Test Result
A_RD
Involving a Roadway Departure (FHWA definition)
A_REGION
NHTSA Region
A_RELRD
Relationship to the Trafficway
A_ROADFC
Roadway Function Class
A_ROLL
Involving a Rollover
A_RU
Land Use (Rural/Urban)
A_SPCRA
Involving Speeding
A_TOD
Time of Day
BIA
Tribal lands based on geographic location and spatial data
SPJ_INDIAN
Special Jurisdiction Indian Reservation
INDIAN_RES
Indian Reservation based on special jurisdiction and geographic location data
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix C:
Auxiliary Data Files
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 488
Vehicle File (VEH_AUX)
Variable
Description
A_BODY
Vehicle Type
A_CDL_S
CDL Status
A_DRDIS
Distracted Driver
A_DRDRO
Drowsy Driver
A_IMP1
Initial Impact Point
A_IMP2
Principal Impact Point
A_LIC_C
License Compliance
A_LIC_S
License Status
A_MC_L_S
Motorcycle License Status
A_SBUS
School Bus
A_SPVEH
Speeding Vehicle
A_VROLL
Rollover
Person File (PER_AUX)
Variable
Description
A_AGE1
Age Group 1
A_AGE2
Age Group 2
A_AGE3
Age Group 3
A_AGE4
Age Group 4
A_AGE5
Age Group 5
A_AGE6
Age Group 6
A_AGE7
Age Group 7
A_AGE8
Age Group 8
A_AGE9
Age Group 9
A_ALCTES
Alcohol Testing
A_EJECT
Ejection
A_HISP
Hispanic Origin
A_HRACE
Race and Hispanic Origin – Using OMB Guideline
A_LOC
Non-Motorist Location
A_PERINJ
Injury Type
A_PTYPE
Person Type
A_RCAT
Race – Using OMB Guidelines
A_REST
Restraint Use
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 489
Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
Analytical data classifications make up the majority of information provided in this appendix.
The data classifications are primarily, but not solely, based on standards established for
production of NCSA’s Traffic Safety Facts publications and other data products produced by
NCSA. It is important to note that these classifications are only meant as references and may
be deviated from as a project or request dictates. However, to maintain consistency in data
reporting, NCSA tends to adhere to these classifications.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 490
Date of Crash
Time of Day/Day of Week
Classification
Data Year and Code
1975-Later
Time of Day
HOUR (Military)
Daytime (6:00 a.m. – 5:59 p.m.)
6-17
Nighttime (6:00 p.m. – 5:59 a.m.)
0-5, 18-24*
Unknown
99
Day of Week
DAY_WEEK w/ HOUR
Weekday
6 a.m. Monday thru 5:59 p.m. Friday
(DAY_WEEK=2 and 6<=HOUR<=23) or
(DAY_WEEK in (3,4,5)) or
(DAY_WEEK=6 and (0<= HOUR <=17 or HOUR=24*))
Weekend
6 p.m. Friday thru 5:59 a.m. Monday
(DAY_WEEK=6 and 18<= HOUR <=23) or
(DAY_WEEK in (1,7)) or
(DAY_WEEK=2 and (0<= HOUR <=5 or HOUR=24*))
Unknown
(DAY_WEEK =9) or
(DAY_WEEK in (2,6) and HOUR =99)
* Hour 24 is the beginning of the day. In 2009 attribute 24 was dropped since 0 means the same thing.
Holidays
The length of a "FARS holiday" depends on the day on which the holiday occurs. NHTSA uses
the following times for holiday analysis:
DAY OF HOLIDAY TIME PERIOD USED FOR ANALYSIS
Sunday or Monday 6 p.m. Friday to 5:59 a.m. Tuesday
Tuesday 6 p.m. Friday to 5:59 a.m. Wednesday
Wednesday 6 p.m. Tuesday to 5:59 a.m. Thursday
Thursday 6 p.m. Wednesday to 5:59 a.m. Monday
Friday or Saturday 6 p.m. Thursday to 5:59 a.m. Monday
HOLIDAY DESCRIPTIONS AND CALENDARS
The following table gives a detailed description of the time periods included within the following
major holidays: New Year’s, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. The number of whole days in the holiday period is shown in parentheses. Since the
holiday period data retrieval is associated with the alcohol related data, the holiday periods are
given from 1982 onwards to match with the BAC data.
Note: When using the Alcohol data files, the New Year’s Day holiday period for 1982 will be
incomplete since no Alcohol data files exist prior to 1982.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 491
Date of Crash (continued)
Holiday
HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Year
New Year’s
Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day
Christmas
Day
1982
6:00 PM Thu.
12/31/1981 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/04/1982 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/28/1982 to
5:59 AM Tue.
06/01/1982 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/02/1982 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/06/1982 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/03/1982 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/07/1982 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/24/1982 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/29/1982 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/23/1982 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/27/1982 (3)
1983
6:00 PM Thu.
12/30/1982 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/03/1983 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/27/1983 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/31/1983 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/01/1983 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/05/1983 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/02/1983 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/06/1983 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/23/1983 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/28/1983 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/23/1983 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/27/1983 (3)
1984
6:00 PM Fri.
12/30/1983 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/03/1984 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/25/1984 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/29/1984 (3)
6:00 PM Tue.
07/03/1984 to
5:59 AM Thu.
07/05/1984 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/31/1984 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/04/1984 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/21/1984 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/26/1984 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/21/1984 to
5:59 AM Wed.
12/26/1984 (4)
1985
6:00 PM Fri.
12/28/1984 to
5:59 AM Wed.
01/02/1985 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/24/1985 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/28/1985 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
07/03/1985 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/08/1985 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/30/1985 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/03/1985 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/27/1985 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/02/1985 (4)
6:00 PM Tue.
12/24/1985 to
5:59 AM Thu.
12/26/1985 (1)
1986
6:00 PM Tue.
12/31/1985 to
5:59 AM Thu.
01/02/1986 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/23/1986 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/27/1986 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/03/1986 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/07/1986 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/29/1986 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/02/1986 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/26/1986 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/01/1986 (4)
6:00 PM Wed.
12/24/1986 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/29/1986 (4)
1987
6:00 PM Wed.
12/31/1986 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/05/1987 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/22/1987 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/26/1987 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/02/1987 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/06/1987 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/04/1987 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/08/1987 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/25/1987 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/30/1987 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/24/1987 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/28/1987 (3)
1988
6:00 PM Thu.
12/31/1987 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/04/1988 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/27/1988 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/31/1988 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/01/1988 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/05/1988 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/02/1988 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/06/1988 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/23/1988 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/28/1988 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/23/1988 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/27/1988 (3)
1989
6:00 PM Fri.
12/30/1988 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/03/1989 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/26/1989 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/30/1989 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
06/30/1989 to
5:59 AM Wed.
07/05/1989 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/01/1989 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/05/1989 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/22/1989 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/27/1989 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/22/1989 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/26/1989 (3)
1990
6:00 PM Fri.
12/29/1989 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/02/1990 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/25/1990 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/29/1990 (3)
6:00 PM Tue.
07/03/1990 to
5:59 AM Thu.
07/05/1990 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/31/1990 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/04/1990 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/21/1990 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/26/1990 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/21/1990 to
5:59 AM Wed.
12/26/1990 (4)
1991
6:00 PM Fri.
12/28/1990 to
5:59 AM Wed.
01/02/1991 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/24/1991 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/28/1991 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
07/03/1991 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/08/1991 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/30/1991 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/03/1991 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/27/1991 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/02/1991 (4)
6:00 PM Tue.
12/24/1991 to
5:59 AM Thu.
12/26/1991 (1)
1992
6:00 PM Tue.
12/31/1991 to
5:59 AM Thu.
01/02/1992 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/22/1992 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/26/1992 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/02/1992 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/06/1992 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/04/1992 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/08/1992 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/25/1992 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/30/1992 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/24/1992 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/28/1992 (3)
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 492
Date of Crash (continued)
HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Year
New Year’s
Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day
Christmas
Day
1993
6:00 PM Thu.
12/31/1992 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/04/1993 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/28/1993 to
5:59 AM Tue.
06/01/1993 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/02/1993 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/06/1993 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/03/1993 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/07/1993 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/24/1993 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/29/1993 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/23/1993 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/27/1993 (3)
1994
6:00 PM Thu.
12/30/1993 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/03/1994 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/27/1994 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/31/1994 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/01/1994 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/05/1994 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/02/1994 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/06/1994 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/23/1994 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/28/1994 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/23/1994 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/27/1994 (3)
1995
6:00 PM Fri.
12/30/1994 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/03/1995 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/26/1995 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/30/1995 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
06/30/1995 to
5:59 AM Wed.
07/05/1995 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/01/1995 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/05/1995 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/22/1995 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/27/1995 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/22/1995 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/26/1995 (3)
1996
6:00 PM Fri.
12/29/1995 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/02/1996 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/24/1996 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/28/1996 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
07/03/1996 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/08/1996 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/30/1996 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/03/1996 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/27/1996 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/02/1996 (4)
6:00 PM Tue.
12/24/1996 to
5:59 AM Thu.
12/26/1996 (1)
1997
6:00 PM Tue.
12/31/1996 to
5:59 AM Thu.
01/02/1997 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/23/1997 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/27/1997 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/03/1997 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/07/1997 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/29/1997 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/02/1997 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/26/1997 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/01/1997 (4)
6:00 PM Wed.
12/24/1997 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/29/1997 (4)
1998
6:00 PM Wed.
12/31/1997 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/05/1998 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/22/1998 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/26/1998 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/02/1998 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/06/1998 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/04/1998 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/08/1998 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/25/1998 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/30/1998 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/24/1998 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/28/1998 (3)
1999
6:00 PM Thu.
12/31/1998 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/04/1999 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/28/1999 to
5:59 AM Tue.
06/01/1999 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/02/1999 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/06/1999 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/03/1999 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/07/1999 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/24/1999 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/29/1999 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/23/1999 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/27/1999 (3)
2000
6:00 PM Thu.
12/30/1999 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/03/2000 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/26/2000 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/30/2000 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
06/30/2000 to
5:59 AM Wed.
07/05/2000 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/01/2000 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/05/2000 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/22/2000 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/27/2000 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/22/2000 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/26/2000 (3)
2001
6:00 PM Fri.
12/29/2000 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/02/2001 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/25/2001 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/29/2001 (3)
6:00 PM Tue.
07/03/2001 to
5:59 AM Thu.
07/05/2001 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/31/2001 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/04/2001 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/21/2001 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/26/2001 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/21/2001 to
5:59 AM Wed.
12/26/2001 (4)
2002
6:00 PM Fri.
12/28/2001 to
5:59 AM Wed.
01/02/2002 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/24/2002 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/28/2002 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
07/03/2002 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/08/2002 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/30/2002 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/03/2002 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/27/2002 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/02/2002 (4)
6:00 PM Tue.
12/24/2002 to
5:59 AM Thu.
12/26/2002 (1)
2003
6:00 PM Tue.
12/31/2002 to
5:59 AM Thu.
01/02/2003 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/23/2003 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/27/2003 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/03/2003 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/07/2003 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/29/2003 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/02/2003 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/26/2003 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/01/2003 (4)
6:00 PM Wed.
12/24/2003 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/29/2003 (4)
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 493
Date of Crash (continued)
HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Year
New Year’s
Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day
Christmas
Day
2004
6:00 PM Wed.
12/31/2003 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/05/2004 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/28/2004 to
5:59 AM Tue.
06/01/2004 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/02/2004 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/06/2004 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/03/2004 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/07/2004 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/24/2004 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/29/2004 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/23/2004 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/27/2004 (3)
2005
6:00 PM Thu.
12/30/2004 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/03/2005 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/27/2005 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/31/2005 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/01/2005 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/05/2005 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/02/2005 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/06/2005 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/23/2005 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/28/2005 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/23/2005 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/27/2005 (3)
2006
6:00 PM Fri.
12/30/2005 to
5:59 AM Tue.
01/03/2006 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/26/2006 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/30/2006 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
06/30/2006 to
5:59 AM Wed.
07/05/2006 (4)
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09/05/2006 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/22/2006 to
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11/27/2006 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/22/2006 to
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12/26/2006 (3)
2007
6:00 PM Fri.
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5:59 AM Tue.
01/02/2007 (3)
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5:59 AM Tue.
05/29/2007 (3)
6:00 PM Tue.
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5:59 AM Thu.
07/05/2007 (1)
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09/04/2007 (3)
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11/26/2007 (4)
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12/21/2007 to
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2008
6:00 PM Fri.
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01/02/2008 (4)
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5:59 AM Tue.
05/27/2008 (3)
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07/07/2008 (3)
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09/02/2008 (3)
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11/26/2008 to
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12/01/2008 (4)
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5:59 AM Mon.
12/29/2008 (4)
2009
6:00 PM Wed.
12/31/2008 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/05/2009 (4)
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05/26/2009 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/02/2009 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/06/2009 (3)
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09/08/2009 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
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5:59 AM Mon.
11/30/2009 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/24/2009 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/28/2009 (3)
2010
6:00 PM Thu.
12/31/2009 to
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01/04/2010 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
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5:59 AM Tue.
06/01/2010 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/02/2010 to
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07/06/2010 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
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09/07/2010 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
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5:59 AM Mon.
11/29/2010 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/23/2010 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/27/2010 (3)
2011
6:00 PM Thu.
12/30/2010 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/03/2011 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/27/2011 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/31/2011 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/01/2011 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/05/2011 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/02/2011 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/06/2011 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
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5:59 AM Mon.
11/28/2011 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/23/2011 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/27/2011 (3)
2012
6:00 PM Fri.
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5:59 AM Tue.
01/03/2012 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/25/2012 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/29/2012 (3)
6:00 PM Tue.
07/03/2012 to
5:59 AM Thu.
07/05/2012 (1)
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08/31/2012 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/04/2012 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
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5:59 AM Mon.
11/26/2012 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/21/2012 to
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12/26/2012 (4)
2013
6:00 PM Fri.
12/28/2012 to
5:59 AM Wed.
01/02/2013 (4)
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5:59 AM Tue.
05/28/2013 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
07/03/2013 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/08/2013 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/30/2013 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/03/2013 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/27/2013 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/02/2013 (4)
6:00 PM Tue.
12/24/2013 to
5:59 AM Thu.
12/26/2013 (1)
2014
6:00 PM Tue.
12/31/2013 to
5:59 AM Thu.
01/02/2014 (1)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/23/2014 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/27/2014 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/03/2014 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/07/2014 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
08/29/2014 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/02/2014 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/26/2014 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/01/2014 (4)
6:00 PM Wed.
12/24/2014 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/29/2014 (4)
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Additional Data Element Information
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Date of Crash (continued)
HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Year
New Year’s
Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day
Christmas
Day
2015
6:00 PM Wed.
12/31/2014 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/05/2015 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/22/2015 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/26/2015 (3)
6:00 PM Thu.
07/02/2015 to
5:59 AM Mon.
07/06/2015 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/04/2015 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/08/2015 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/25/2015 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/30/2015 (4)
6:00 PM Thu.
12/24/2015 to
5:59 AM Mon.
12/28/2015 (3)
2016
6:00 PM Thu.
12/31/2015 to
5:59 AM Mon.
01/04/2016 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
05/27/2016 to
5:59 AM Tue.
05/31/2016 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
07/01/2016 to
5:59 AM Tue.
07/05/2016 (3)
6:00 PM Fri.
09/02/2016 to
5:59 AM Tue.
09/06/2016 (3)
6:00 PM Wed.
11/23/2016 to
5:59 AM Mon.
11/28/2016 (4)
6:00 PM Fri.
12/23/2016 to
5:59 AM Tue.
12/27/2016 (3)
Note: The number of whole days in the holiday period is shown in parenthesis.
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 495
Manner of Collision
Note: From 1975 to 2001, the manner of collision is totally dependent on the directions of travel
of the vehicles involved. The direction of travel of the vehicles is often misunderstood. The
direction of a vehicle is determined by the precrash condition direction of travel, just before the
vehicle goes out of control. Example (1): Assume two vehicles are heading toward each other
on the same roadway, one going north and the other going south. If the southbound vehicle
skids on a patch of ice and turns 180° and immediately is struck in the rear by the vehicle going
north, then the manner of collision is “Head-On,” not “Rear-End.” Example (2): Had the vehicle
going north sideswiped the southbound vehicle, which after the ice skid was pointed north, the
manner of collision would be “Sideswipe Opposite Direction,” even though both vehicles are
pointed north at the time of the sideswipe. The precrash condition directions of travel, for both
vehicles, determine the outcome. These examples involve a rotation of a vehicle just before the
crash and can account for 20 to 30 percent of the coded cases. See Impact also in this
Appendix.
Starting in 2002 and later, the manner of collision is dependent on the geometry of the points of
impact. That is, Example (1) above is now coded 01, Front-to-Rear (includes Rear-End) and
Example (2), is now coded 07 Sideswipe, Same Direction. This is a major change in the
MAN_COLL data element. Care must be taken when using this data element over a time period
that spans 2001 to 2002.
NHTSA’S Manner Of Collision Convention
Classification (MAN_COLL)
Data Year and Code
1975-1977
1978-2001
2002-2009
2010-Later
Not Collision with Motor Vehicle in Transport
0
0
0
0
Rear-End
1
1
1
1
Head-On
2
2
2
2
Angle
4
4
3-6
6
Sideswipe
7
5, 6
7-8
7-8
Other
3
3
9-11
9-11
Unknown
9
9
99
98, 99
Note: Refers only to crashes in which the “First Harmful Event” is a collision between two motor
vehicles in-transport (codes 12 and 13).
Since 2002, this data element has been based on the impact location (front, side, or rear) and
vehicle orientation (facing in the same or opposite directions) of the contact vehicles in the First
Harmful Event. The use of “direction of force” will no longer be used in determining this data
element. Prior to 2002, the “direction of force” immediately preceding the collision was allowed
to be considered, especially in head-on collisions.
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 496
Relation to Trafficway
FARS Description
(REL_ROAD)
Data Year and Code
Classification
1975-1997
1998-Later
On Roadway
1
1
On roadway
Two-Way Continuous
Left-Turn Lane*
-
11 (since 2001)
Shoulder
2
2
Off roadway/shoulder
Median
3
3
Off roadway/median
Roadside
4
4
Off roadway/other
Outside Right-Of-
Way
5
5
Off Roadway -
Location Unknown
6
6
In Parking Lane
7 (since 1980)
7
Gore
8 (since 1982)
8
Separator
-
10
Not Reported
-
98 (since 2010)
Unknown
Unknown
9
99
IMPORTANT: Two-way continuous left-turn lane has been reclassified as On Roadway.
Previously, two-way continuous left-turn lane was classified as off roadway/median.
*The attribute two-way continuous left-turn lane was introduced in 2001 and was described as a
type of median, thus they were classified as off roadway/median. However, in 2003 the attribute
description was revised and the two-way continuous left-turn lane was considered on the
roadway, thus not a median. For analytical purposes, consider two-way continuous left-turn
lanes as on the roadway, with the understanding that these instances may have been recorded
under the Median attribute prior to 2001.
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 497
Trafficway with frontage road
Trafficway with multiple roadways in the same direction
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 498
Relation to Trafficway (continued)
Gore
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 499
Roadway Function Class and Land Use
NHTSA’S Roadway Function Class Convention
Classification
Data Year and Code
1981-1986
(ROAD_FNC)
1987-2014
(ROAD_FNC)
2015-Later
(FUNC_SYS)
Interstate, principal arterial
1
1, 11
1
Freeway and expressway, principal arterial
2
12
2
Principal arterial, other
3
2, 13
3
Minor arterial
4
3, 14
4
Collector
5, 6, 7
4, 5, 15
5, 6
Local
8
6, 16
7
Unknown
9
9, 19, 99
96, 98, 99
NHTSA’S Land Use (Rural/Urban) Convention
Classification
Data Year and Code
1975-1986
(LAND_USE)
1987-2014
(ROAD_FNC)
2015-Later
(RUR_URB)
Rural
2
1-6, 9
1
Urban
1
11-16, 19
2
Unknown
9
99
6, 8, 9
NHTSA’S Interstate and Non-Interstate Convention
Classification
Data Year and Code
1975-1980
(CL_TWAY)
1981-1986
(ROAD_FNC)
1987-2014
(ROAD_FNC)
2015-Later
(FUNC_SYS)
Interstate
1
1
1, 11
1
Non-Interstate
2-8
2-8
2-6, 12-16
2-7
Unknown
9
9
9, 19, 99
96, 98, 99
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FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 500
Indian Reservation
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s (FARS) Special Jurisdiction data and the geographic
location (global position) of the crash are used to identify Indian Reservations. These data can
be used in conjunction to provide a more accurate representation of fatal crashes occurring on
Tribal lands.
Special Jurisdiction
This element identifies if the location on the trafficway where the crash occurred qualifies as a
Special Jurisdiction even though it may be patrolled by state, county or local police (e.g., all
State highways running through Indian reservations are under the jurisdiction of the Indian
reservation).
Element Values:
0 No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
1 National Park Service
2 Military
3 Indian Reservation
4 College/University Campus
5 Other Federal Properties (Since 1977)
8 Other (Since 1976)
9 Unknown
In order to code the crash as Indian Reservation (SP_JUR=3) the relevant information would
need to be present on the Police Crash Report or the FARS Analyst would need to have the
local knowledge that the particular location of the crash was within the Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) land.
Derived Data Element Using Geospatial Software
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) dataset: This dataset is an extraction from PAD-US 1.1 (CBI
Edition) of lands owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Native American Tribes and Native
Alaskan Corporations. The PAD-US 1.1 (CBI Edition) data set portrays the nation's protected
areas with a standardized spatial geometry and numerous valuable attributes on land
ownership, management designations, and conservation status (using national GAP and
international IUCN coding systems). The PAD-US 1.1 (CBI Edition) defines protected areas to
include all lands dedicated to the preservation of biological diversity and to other natural,
recreation and cultural uses, and managed for these purposes through legal or other effective
means (adapted from IUCN definition). PAD-US 1.1 (CBI Edition) attempts to include all
available spatial data on these places. This dataset was uploaded to Data Basin and is available
with additional information at:
Data Basin- Native American Lands
The FARS database contains Latitude and Longitude elements. These data elements are coded
by the FARS Analysts based on the location information available on the Police Crash Report
(either directly from a listed latitude/longitude or indirectly via the address of the crash (road
name, mile marker etc.)). Not all FARS crashes have a valid latitude/longitude and these
crashes are coded as having an unknown geospatial location.
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 501
FARS crash locations were imported into Geospatial software and overlaid on a BIA land layer.
FARS crashes were then coded as being within the boundaries of BIA land or not (BIA=1 or 0).
When analyzing the FARS data with Geospatial software there are inconsistencies between the
FARS coding and Geospatial coding.
Derived Indian Reservation Data Elements (2001 and later)
Derived Indian Reservation data elements can be found on the Accident level auxiliary file –
ACC_AUX.*. The first year of data available is 2001. The following Indian Reservation related
data elements can be found in ACC_AUX.*:
• BIA – 1 indicates that the crash occurred on Tribal lands. The geographic location data
collected in FARS was used in conjunction with spatial data on the Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA) land boundaries to identify Tribal lands.
• SPJ_INDIAN – derived from FARS special jurisdiction (SP_JUR=3) element. 1 indicates
that the crash occurred on an Indian Reservation.
• *INDIAN_RES – 1 indicates either BIA=1 or SPJ_INDIAN=1. This provides a more
accurate representation of fatal crashes occurring on Tribal lands.
*Use the INDIAN_RES data element to obtain the most complete data.
ACC_AUX.* datasets can be merged with other FARS datasets by ST_CASE to obtain
additional information on the crash.
Additional Information
For further details on identifying Indian Reservations, please refer to Identifying Fatal Crashes
Involving Native Americans/Alaskan Natives throughout the United States and on Tribal
Reservations.
Summary of Fatal Crashes and Fatalities on Indian Reservations, 2001-2016
Fatal Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes on Indian Reservations and
Fatalities in Crashes on Indian Reservations
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2001-2015 Final & 2016 Annual Files
Year
Fatal Crashes
Fatalities
Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
GIS
Bureau of
Indian
Affairs
(BIA)
*BIA or Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
GIS
Bureau of
Indian
Affairs
(BIA)
*BIA or Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
2001
226
167
309
257
185
346
2002
288
254
412
342
304
490
2003
272
237
385
325
277
459
2004
264
289
376
322
351
456
2005
277
307
388
320
366
455
2006
318
328
422
368
376
484
2007
304
338
410
366
399
488
2008
213
285
330
251
333
384
2009
242
276
345
282
317
399
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 502
Summary of Fatal Crashes and Fatalities on Indian Reservations, 2001-2016
(continued)
Fatal Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes on Indian Reservations and
Fatalities in Crashes on Indian Reservations
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2001-2015 Final & 2016 Annual Files
Year
Fatal Crashes
Fatalities
Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
GIS
Bureau of
Indian
Affairs
(BIA)
*BIA or Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
GIS
Bureau of
Indian
Affairs
(BIA)
*BIA or Special
Jurisdiction
(FARS) Indian
Reservation
2010
233
246
314
274
290
364
2011
245
275
341
279
314
388
2012
217
232
305
262
287
367
2013
202
217
279
234
247
316
2014
220
257
315
259
293
359
2015
244
261
319
285
298
369
2016
243
260
310
298
321
380
*Note: The Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s (FARS) special jurisdiction data and the
geographic location (global position) of the crash were used to identify Indian Reservations.
Both of these data pieces were used to provide a more accurate representation of fatal crashes
occurring on Tribal lands. The geographic location data collected in FARS was used in
conjunction with spatial data on the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) land boundaries to identify
Tribal lands. Indian Reservations identified by the FARS special jurisdiction element and those
identified by the GIS/Bureau of Indian Affairs are not mutually exclusive
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Additional Data Element Information
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Trafficway Identifier
If “Route Signing” is 1 (Interstate), then “I-” is in the first two spaces of “Trafficway Identifier”
If “Route Signing” is 2 (US Highway), then “US-” is in the first three spaces of “Trafficway
Identifier”
If “Route Signing” is 3 (State Highway), then “SR-” is in the first three spaces of “Trafficway
Identifier”
If Route Signing is 4 (County Road), then “CR-” is in the first three spaces of Trafficway
Identifier followed by the route number OR name if there is no number.
If Route Signing is other than 1, 2, 3 or 4, the route name or identifier is left-justified.
Immediately after the route designation (I-, US- or SR-), the corresponding highway number
appears. For example, Interstate 70 should be coded as “I-70” and US 66 should be coded as
“US-66.” A dash is used in the highway designation between the capital letters and the number.
If one trafficway is both a State Highway and an Interstate Highway, “Route Signing” must
always be coded “1-Interstate.”
(a) If the “Trafficway Identifier” and “Milepoint” are available for only the State Highway then the
“Route Signing” is coded as “1-Interstate.” “I-” is in the first two spaces of “Trafficway Identifier”
followed by the full State Highway Identifier as normal (including any letters.) If California
business loop (CA215) is also Interstate 15, then “Trafficway Identifier” is code as “I-SR215” or
“I-CA215.”
(b) If the “Trafficway Identifier” and “Milepoint” are available for both the State Highway and the
Interstate Highway, then “I-” appears in the first two spaces of “Trafficway Identifier” followed by
the Interstate number. The Interstate “Milepoint” is coded. E.g., “I-15” (SR215) or “I-15”
(CA215).
Similarly, if a State Highway is also a U.S. Highway, then the “Route Signing” is coded as “2-US
Highway.”
(a) If the “Trafficway Identifier” and “Milepoint” are available only for the State Highway, then the
“Route Signing” is coded as “2-US Highway.” “US-” appears in the first three spaces of
“Trafficway Identifier” followed by the full State Highway Identifier as normal (including any
letters). The State Highway “Milepoint” is coded. E.g.; If Florida Route 25 is also US Route 27,
then code “US-SR25” or “US-FL25.”
(b) If the “Trafficway Identifier” and “Milepoint” are available for both the U.S. Highway and the
State Highway, then “US-” is in the first three spaces of “Trafficway Identifier” followed by the
U.S. route number. The State Highway Identifier appears anywhere after the US route number.
The US Route “Milepoint” is coded. E.g. “US-27” (SR25) or “US-27” (FL25).
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Vehicle Body Type
BODY_TYP by NHTSA vehicle category
NHTSA has precise definitions for several vehicle categories, such as passenger cars, pickups,
buses, etc. For some categories, one will also need the data element TOW_VEH.
NHTSA’s Vehicle Body Type Classification
Classification
(BODY_TYP)
Data Year and Code
1975-1981
1982-1990
1991-Later
Passenger Cars
1-9
1-11, 67
1-11, 17 (since 2010)
Light Trucks & Vans
(4)
43, 50-52, or (60 and
tow_veh=0)
12, 40, 41, 48-51, 53-56,
58, 59, 68, 69, or (79 and
tow_veh=0 or 9)
14-16, 19-22, 24(1,6), 25(2,6),
28-41, 45-49, or (79 and
tow_veh =0 or 9)
Large Trucks
53-59, or (60 and
tow_veh=1)
70-72, 74-76, 78, or (79
and tow_veh in 1-5(8))
60-64, 66, 67(5), 71, 72, 78, or
(79 and tow_veh(7) in 1-4)
Motorcycles
15-18
20-29
80-89
Buses
25-29
30-39
50-59 (55 van-based >10k lbs
since 2011)
Other/Unknown
Vehicles
35-42, 44, 45, 99
13, 14, 42, 52, 73, 77, 80,
81, 82, 83, 88, 89, 90, 99
12, 13, 23(6), 42, 65, 73, 90,
91, 92, 93, 94(3), 95 (since
2012), 97, 99
Also, since 2004 (79 and
tow_veh(7) =5 or 6) or 98
(since 2010)
Passenger Vehicles
1-9, 43, 50-52, or
(60 and tow_veh=0)
1-12, 40, 41, 48-51,
53-56, 58, 59, 67-69, or
(79 and tow_veh-0 or 9)
1-11, 14-22, 24(1), 25(2),
28-41, 45-49, or (79 and
tow_veh=0 or 9) ,
or 17 (since 2010)
Utility Vehicles
(a.k.a. On/Off Road)
43
12, 56, 68
14-16, 19
Pickups
50
50, 51
30-39
Vans
51
40, 41, 48, 49
20-22, 24(1,6), 25(2,6), 28, 29
Medium Trucks
53, 54, 56
70, 71, 75, 78
60-62, 64, 67(5), 71
Heavy Trucks
55, 57-59, or (60 and
tow_veh=1)
72, 74, 76, or (79 and
tow_veh in 1-5(8))
63, 66, 72, 78, or (79 and
tow_veh(7) in 1-4)
Combination Trucks
((53-56, 60) and
tow_veh=1) or 57-59
((70-72, 75, 76, 78, 79)
and tow_veh in 1-5(8)) or
74
((60-64, 71, 72, 78, 79) and
tow_veh(7) in 1-4) or 66
Single Unit Trucks
(53-56, 60) and tow_veh =0
(70-72, 75, 76, 78, 79)
and tow_veh in (0,9)
(60-62,63,64,67,71,72,78,79)
and tow_veh in (0,5,6(7),9)
(1) Body type code 24 (van-based school bus) was added in 1993. When solely defining School Buses be sure to
include body type code 24.
(2) Body type code 25 (van-based transit bus) was added in 1993. When solely defining Transit Buses be sure to
include body type code 25.
(3) Body type coded 94 (motorized wheelchair) was added in 1997 and deleted in 1998.
(4) “Light Trucks & Vans” is frequently referred to as just “Light Trucks.”
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Vehicle Body Type Classification (continued)
(5) Body type code 67 (medium/heavy pickup (Ford Super Duty 450/550)) was added in 2001. For the purposes of
medium and heavy truck classifications, this body type will be considered a medium truck.
(6) Van-based bus (24, 25) and van-based motor home (23) body type codes were deleted in 2003.
These attributes were removed because a review of the FARS Analyst coding revealed that they were rarely
capturing them.
(7) New code was added in 2004 for Vehicle Trailing (tow_veh) - 5 (vehicle towing another motor vehicle). In 2009
the attribute was split into two to distinguish between fixed and non-fixed linkages (5 and 6). This attribute is not a
part of the selection criteria for Light, Large, Heavy, or Combination Truck classifications. Beginning with 2004, an
unknown truck type (light/medium/heavy) that was towing another vehicle - (BODY_TYP=79 and TOW_VEH=5,6)
- should be classified as Other/Unknown. This classification is subject to change.
(8) From 1982 to 1990, Vehicle Trailing (TOW_VEH) attribute value 5 (yes, two or more trailing units) existed in 1982
only. Including “5” in the range from 1982 to 1990 does not affect the classification.
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Impact Area
FARS Description
IMPACT1 and IMPACT2
(and MDAREAS*)
Data Year and Code
Classification
Initial/Principal
Point of Impact
Areas of
Impact –
Initial/Most
Damaged
Initial
Contact
Point/
Damaged
Areas
1975-1993
1994-2009
2010-2011
2012-Later
Non-Collision
0
0
0
Non-Collision
1 o’clock
1
1
1*
Front
11 o’clock
11
11
11*
12 o’clock
12
12
12*
2 o’clock
2
2
2*
Right Side /
Side
3 o’clock
3
3
3*
4 o’clock
4
4
4*
Right
-
81
81
Right-Front Half/Side
-
82
82
Right-Back Half/Side
-
83
83
8 o’clock
8
8
8*
Left Side /
Side
9 o’clock
9
9
9*
10 o’clock
10
10
10*
Left
-
61
61
Left-Front Half/Side
-
62
62
Left-Back Half/Side
-
63
63
5 o’clock
5
5
5*
Rear
6 o’clock
6
6
6*
7 o’clock
7
7
7*
Top
13
13
13*
Other
Undercarriage
14
14
14*
Underride
15
(since 1980)
-
-
-
Override
16
(since 1982)
-
-
-
Special Condition:
This vehicle set something in
motion causing injury of
damage (not a clock value)
-
18
(since 2004)
18
-
Cargo/Vehicle Parts
Set-In-Motion
-
-
18
(since 2013)
Other Objects Set-In-Motion
-
-
19
(since 2013)
Not Reported
-
98
98
Unknown
Unknown
99*
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Impact (continued)
Note: In 2010, “Initial Point of Impact” and “Principal Point of Impact” became “Area of Impact-
Initial Damaged Area” and “Area of Impact- Most Damaged Area”. In 2012, “Area of Impact-
Initial Damaged Area” became “Initial Contact Point” and “Area of Impact- Most Damaged Area”
was discontinued. It was replaced with Damaged Areas which records all damaged areas to the
vehicle in the Damage data file. The applicable attributes for this element are marked with an
asterisk in the table (*).
2010-Later
Areas of Impact- Initial/Most Damaged (2010-2011)
Initial Contact Point (2012-Later)
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Impact (continued)
1975-2009
Initial Impact Point and Principal Impact Point
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Impact (continued)
1975-Later
Impact Points
Right Side
Left Side
Source: FARS Coding Manual
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Impact (continued)
Data element 13 Examples
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VIN Weight- Auto
FARS collects information on the weight of cars involved in fatal crashes. Vehicle weight is not
generally available for light trucks, however, the weight data element, WGTCD_TR, is. NHTSA
often partitions car weight into six classes. This has been done in An Analysis of Fires in
Passenger Cars, Light Trucks, and Vans, Tessmer, DOT HS 808 208, 1994; Passenger Car
Weight and Injury Severity in Single-Vehicle Nonrollover Crashes, Partyka and Boehly, 1989;
ESV Report 89-2b-O-005 and Development of Databases in Support of an Analysis of Fire
Incidence Using the Fatal Accident Reporting System, Walz and Klein, September 14, 1993.
The partition is defined as:
Car Weight Classes
Class
Weight Range in Pounds
Class 1
Car Weight < 1,950
Class 2
1,950 Car Weight < 2,450
Class 3
2,450 Car Weight < 2,950
Class 4
2,950 Car Weight < 3,450
Class 5
3,450 Car Weight < 3,950
Class 6
3,950 Car Weight
Note: If you are going to use this data element as a continuous data element, consider defining
a new data element, say AUTO_WT as AUTO_WT = VIN_WT/1000. That is, AUTO_WT is the
weight of the car in 1,000s of lbs. Its coefficient is less likely to be zero.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Data elements = VIN_1 ... VIN_12 The 1st to 12th character of the vehicle identification
number
The first character of the VIN usually identifies the country or Nation of Origin; the most common
are:
VIN_1 = 1 U.S.
2 Canada
3 Mexico
J Japan
K Korea
L Taiwan
S England
VF France (V for Europe, F for France)
W West Germany
Y Sweden
Z Italy
1981-Later
The second and third characters of the VIN, more or less, identify the make of the vehicle; the
most common AUTOMOBILE makes are:
VIN_2|VIN_3 =
2A - AVANTI
A3 - MITSUBISHI
AB - ISUZU
AJ - JAGUAR
AM - MASERATI (IF
VIN_1 = Z)
AM - AMERICAN
MOTORS (IF
VIN_1 = 1)
AR - ALPHA ROMEO
AW - AUDI
AX - STERLING
B3 - DODGE
BA - BMW
BB - BERTONE
C3 - CHRYSLER
CA - ROLLS ROYCE
CC - LOTUS
CE - DELOREAN
CF - ASTON MARTIN
DB - MERCEDES
BENZ
E3 - EAGLE
F1 - EAGLE
MEDALLION
(IF VIN_1 = V
SEE
RENAULT)
F1 - MERKUR (IF
VIN_1 = W)
F1 - RENAULT (IF
VIN_1 = V
SEE EAGLE
MEDALLION)
F1 - SUBARU (IF
VIN_1 = J)
F3 - PEUGEOT
FA - FORD (IF VIN_1
= 1)
FA - FIAT (IF VIN_1 =
Z)
FF - FERRARI
FR - PININFARINA
G1 - CHEVROLET
G2 - PONTIAC
G3 - OLDSMOBILE
G4 - BUICK
G6 - CADILLAC
G8 - SATURN
H4 - ACURA
HM - HONDA
JC - JEEP
LN - LINCOLN
M1 - MAZDA
ME - MERCURY
MH - HYUNDAI
N1 - NISSAN
P3 - PLYMOUTH
PO - PORSCHE
S3 - SAAB
S3 - SUZUKI
T2 - TOYOTA
V1 - VOLVO
VW - VOLKSWAGEN
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (continued)
1981-Later
The 10th letter or number of the VIN tells you the model year of the vehicle. Note that this may
be different from when it was manufactured, as many automobile manufacturers start to
produce next year’s model this year. Find the model year by matching the 10th digit of your VIN
to the table below:
VIN_10 =
VIN (1st Run)
VIN (2nd Run)
A = 1980
B = 1981
C = 1982
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
5 = 2005
6 = 2006
7 = 2007
8 = 2008
9 = 2009
A = 2010
B = 2011
C = 2012
D = 2013
E = 2014
F = 2015
G = 2016
H = 2017
J = 2018
K = 2019
L = 2020
M = 2021
N = 2022
P = 2023
R = 2024
S = 2025
T = 2026
V = 2027
W = 2028
X = 2029
Y = 2030
1 = 2031
2 = 2032
3 = 2033
4 = 2034
5 = 2035
6 = 2036
7 = 2037
8 = 2038
9 = 2039
As shown, each letter or number has been assigned to two different years. To find out which
one applies, compare it to the 7th letter or number in the VIN. If the 7th VIN position is a letter,
then the vehicle is made in 2010 through 2039. If the 7th VIN position is a number, then the
vehicle is made prior to 2010.
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Driver License Status/Type
NHTSA’S Driver License Status & Non-CDL Status
Classification
(L_STATUS)
Data Year and Code
1975-1981
1982-1986
1987-1992
1993-2003
2004-2010
2011-Later
Valid
0, 3, 7
0, 2, 7-8
5-8
6-8
6
6
Invalid
1-2, 4-6
1, 3-6
0-4
0-4
0-4
0-4
Unknown
9
9
9
9
9
7, 9
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Driver License Type Compliance
NHTSA’S Driver License Type Compliance
Classification
Data Year and Code
1982-1986
(L_CL_VEH)
1987-1992
(L_COMPL)
1993-Later
(L_COMPL)
Valid
0, 2, 4
1, 3
1, 3
Invalid
1, 3, 5
0, 2
0, 2
Unknown
9
9
6 (since 2011),
7 (2010-2011),
8, 9
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Police Pursuits
A pursuit is an event that is initiated when a law enforcement officer, operating an authorized
emergency vehicle, gives notice to stop (either through the use of visual or audible emergency
signals or a combination of emergency devices) to a motorist who the officer is attempting to
apprehend and that motorist fails to comply with the signal by either maintaining his/her speed,
increasing speed or taking other evasive action to allude the officer’s continued attempts to stop
the motorist.
Police Pursuits
Classification
Data Year and Codes
1982-1993
1994-Later
Related Factors- Crash Level CF1, CF2, CF3
Police Pursuit Involved
-
20
Related Factors- Driver Level DR_CF1, DR_CF2, DR_CF3 (1982-2009)
DR_CF4 (1997-2009)
DR_SF1, DR_SF2, DR_SF3, DR_SF4 (2010-Later)
High Speed Chase with Police in
Pursuit
37
-
Police Pursuing this Driver or Police
Officer in Pursuit
-
37
FARS 1982-1993
If at least one driver in a crash has a “Related Factor-Driver Level” of High Speed Chase with
Police in Pursuit (37) then that crash is considered a “police pursuit” crash and all fatalities in
that crash are considered “fatalities in crashes involving police in pursuit.”
(DR_CF1=37) or (DR_CF2=37) or( DR_CF3=37)
Specific fatality types in a “police pursuit” crash can be identified as follows:
1. occupant of police vehicle - all occupants (PER_TYP IN (1,2,9)) of special use
vehicle police (SPEC_USE=5)
2. occupant of chased vehicle - all occupants (PER_TYP IN (1,2,9)) of vehicle with
a driver having a “driver related factor” of high speed chase with police in pursuit
(DR_CF1=37 OR DR_CF2=37 OR DR_CF3=37)
3. occupant of other vehicle - all other occupants (PER_TYP IN (1,2,9)) - excludes
occupant of police vehicle and chased vehicle
4. non-occupant - pedestrians, pedalcyclists, and other non-occupants (PER_TYP
IN (3,4,5,6,7,8))
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Police Pursuits (continued)
FARS 1994 and later
If a crash has a “Related Factor- Accident Level” of Police Pursuit Involved (20) or a driver in the
crash has a “Related Factor-Driver Level” of High Speed Chase with Police in Pursuit (37), then
that crash is considered a “police pursuit crash” and all fatalities in that crash are considered
“fatalities in crashes involving police in pursuit.”
(CF1=20) or (CF2=20) or (CF3=20) or (DR_CF1=37) or (DR_CF2=37) or (DR_CF3=37)
(or (DR_CF4=37) since 1997)
Note that data elements DR_CF1-DR_CF4 were renamed to DR_SF1-DR_SF4 in 2010.
Specific fatality types can be identified as follows:
1. occupant of police vehicle - all occupants (PER_TYP IN (1,2,9)) of special use
vehicle police (SPEC_USE=5)
2. occupant of chased vehicle - all occupants (PER_TYP IN (1,2,9)) of vehicle with
a driver having a driver related factor of high speed chase with police in pursuit
(DR_CF1=37 or DR_CF2=37 or DR_CF3=37 (or (DR_CF4=37) since 1997)).
3. occupant of other vehicle - all other occupants (PER_TYP IN (1,2,9)) - excludes
occupant of police vehicle and chased vehicle
4. non-occupant - pedestrians, pedalcyclists, and other non-occupants
(PER_TYP IN (3,4,5,6,7,8,10,19))
5. unknown - (PER_TYP=99), this code existed for one year – 1996
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Speeding
A fatal crash is “speeding” related if any of the following applies:
1. At least one driver involved in the crash had a speeding related “Related Factor-
Driver Level.” Note that in 2009 the “Related Factor-Driver Level” attributes
associated with speeding related were deleted and a new data element, “Speed
Related,” was introduced to capture this information. The element name was
changed in 2013 to “Speeding Related.”
2. At least one driver involved in the crash had a speeding related “Violations
Charged.”
Note: This definition was revised in 2002. The previous definition for “speeding” only looked at
“Related Factor-Driver Level.” By expanding the definition to include “Violations Charged,”
“speeding” fatal crashes and fatalities increase by less than one percent.
Fatal speeding-related crashes are not captured prior to 1982 using this scheme because
“Violations Charged” did not identify speeding violations prior to 1982. This method only applies
to 1982 through 2008 data.
NHTSA’s Speeding Convention
Data Year and Codes
1982-1996
1997
1998-2007
2008
1. Related Factor- Driver Level
DR_CF1, DR_CF2, DR_CF3, DR_CF4 (DR_CF4 added in 1997)
Driving too fast for conditions or in
excess of the posted maximum
44
Driving too fast for conditions
-
43
Driving in Excess of Posted Maximum
-
44
Racing
-
46
2. Violations Charged
VIOL_CHG
VIOLCHG1, VIOLCHG2,
VIOLCHG3 (starting in 2002)
Speeding
2
-
Alcohol or drugs and speeding
3
-
Racing
-
21
Speeding (above the speed limit)
-
22
Speed greater than reasonable and
prudent (not necessarily over the limit)
-
23
Exceeding special speed limit (e.g.: for
trucks, buses, cycles, or on bridge, in
school zone, etc.)
-
24
Energy speed (exceeding 55 mph, non-
pointable)
-
25
Speed related violations generally
-
29
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Speeding (continued)
A “Speeding Related” data element was added to the Vehicle file in 2009. A crash is “speeding”
related if at least one driver involved in the crash was “Speeding Related” Yes. Only the “Speed
Related” data element needs to be considered for 2009 and later data.
NHTSA’s Speeding Convention
Data Year and
Codes
Classification
2009-2012
No
0
Not Speeding
Yes (includes the following):
• Speed greater than reasonable or prudent
(not necessarily over the limit)
• Driving too fast for conditions
• Speeding (above the speed limit)
• Exceeding special limit (e.g.; for trucks,
buses, cycles, on bridge, at night, in school
zone, etc.)
• Racing
1
Speeding
No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
8
(2011-2012)
Not Speeding
Unknown
9
Unknown
The “Speeding Related” data element was expanded in 2013.
NHTSA’s Speeding Convention
Data Year and
Codes
Classification
2013-Later
No
0
Not Speeding
Yes, Racing
2
Speeding
Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
3
Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
4
Yes, Specifics Unknown
5
Unknown
9
Unknown
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Alcohol
References:
Subramanian, R. (2002) Transitioning to Multiple Imputation: A New Method to Estimate Missing
BAC in FARS, Report DOT-HS-809-403, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation.
https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/809403
(This report has detailed tabulations of the extent of alcohol involvement from 1982 to 2000
using estimates generated with both the old and new methods. Alcohol Involvement is reported
according to various categories of interest (age, sex, time of day, day of week, etc.)
Rubin, D.B., Schafer, J.L., and Subramanian, R. (1998) Multiple Imputation of Missing Blood
Alcohol Concentration (BAC) values in FARS, Report DOT-HS-808-816, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation.
https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/808816
(This report presents an in-depth technical view of the Multiple Imputation process and its
implementation in the FARS. Detailed specifications of the statistical models used to estimate
missing BACs are provided. Examples are also given of how the new data can be analyzed and
used in models.)
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Alcohol Test Result
MAPPING OF BAC VALUES
In 2015, the Alcohol Test Results element changed from a 2-digit field to a 3-digit field. Prior to
2015, the 3rd digit was truncated – not rounded. The following table shows the translation for
the 3-digit 2015 BAC values to the previously reported 2-digit BAC values:
BAC
2014
Code
2015
Code
BAC
2014
Code
2015
Code
BAC
2014
Code
2015
Code
BAC .00
0
0-9
BAC .32
32
320-329
BAC .64
64
640-649
BAC .01
1
10-19
BAC .33
33
330-339
BAC .65
65
650-659
BAC .02
2
20-29
BAC .34
34
340-349
BAC .66
66
660-669
BAC .03
3
30-39
BAC .35
35
350-359
BAC .67
67
670-679
BAC .04
4
40-49
BAC .36
36
360-369
BAC .68
68
680-689
BAC .05
5
50-59
BAC .37
37
370-379
BAC .69
69
690-699
BAC .06
6
60-69
BAC .38
38
380-389
BAC .70
70
700-709
BAC .07
7
70-79
BAC .39
39
390-399
BAC .71
71
710-719
BAC .08
8
80-89
BAC .40
40
400-409
BAC .72
72
720-729
BAC .09
9
90-99
BAC .41
41
410-419
BAC .73
73
730-739
BAC .10
10
100-109
BAC .42
42
420-429
BAC .74
74
740-749
BAC .11
11
110-119
BAC .43
43
430-439
BAC .75
75
750-759
BAC .12
12
120-129
BAC .44
44
440-449
BAC .76
76
760-769
BAC .13
13
130-139
BAC .45
45
450-459
BAC .77
77
770-779
BAC .14
14
140-149
BAC .46
46
460-469
BAC .78
78
780-789
BAC .15
15
150-159
BAC .47
47
470-479
BAC .79
79
790-799
BAC .16
16
160-169
BAC .48
48
480-489
BAC .80
80
800-809
BAC .17
17
170-179
BAC .49
49
490-499
BAC .81
81
810-819
BAC .18
18
180-189
BAC .50
50
500-509
BAC .82
82
820-829
BAC .19
19
190-199
BAC .51
51
510-519
BAC .83
83
830-839
BAC .20
20
200-209
BAC .52
52
520-529
BAC .84
84
840-849
BAC .21
21
210-219
BAC .53
53
530-539
BAC .85
85
850-859
BAC .22
22
220-229
BAC .54
54
540-549
BAC .86
86
860-869
BAC .23
23
230-239
BAC .55
55
550-559
BAC .87
87
870-879
BAC .24
24
240-249
BAC .56
56
560-569
BAC .88
88
880-889
BAC .25
25
250-259
BAC .57
57
570-579
BAC .89
89
890-899
BAC .26
26
260-269
BAC .58
58
580-589
BAC .90
90
900-909
BAC .27
27
270-279
BAC .59
59
590-599
BAC .91
91
910-919
BAC .28
28
280-289
BAC .60
60
600-609
BAC .92
92
920-929
BAC .29
29
290-299
BAC .61
61
610-619
BAC .93
93
930-939
BAC .30
30
300-309
BAC .62
62
620-629
BAC .94+
94
940
BAC .31
31
310-319
BAC .63
63
630-639
Alcohol Test Result (contd.)
2014 code
2015 code
Not Reported
95
995
Test Not Given
96
996
AC Test Performed, Results Unknown
97
997
Positive Reading with No Actual Value
98
998
Unknown if Tested
99
999
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Alcohol Test Result (continued)
FARS Description
Data Year and Code
Classification
1975-1990
1991-2008
2009
2010-2014
2015-Later
(TEST_RES)
(ALC_RES)
.00 - Actual Value
0
0
0
0
0-9
No
Alcohol
Tested
with
Known
Results
.01-.93 – Actual
Value
1-93
1-93
1-93
1-93
10-939
Positive
BAC
.94 or Greater
94
94
94
94
940
Preliminary Breath
Test (PBT) positive
reading with no
actual value
-
98
(new in
2004)
-
-
-
Positive Reading
with No Actual
Value
-
-
-
-
17
Test Refused
95
-
-
-
-
Not
Tested
Unknown
BAC
None Given
96
96
96
96
996
AC Test Performed,
Results Unknown
97
97
97
97
997
Tested,
with
Unknown
Results
Unknown if Tested /
Not Reported
99
99
99
99
999
Unknown
if Tested
Not Reported
-
-
-
95
995
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Additional Data Element Information
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Ejection
NHTSA’S Ejection
Classification (EJECTION)
Data Year and Data element
1975-2006
2007-Later
Not Ejected
0
0, 8
Ejected
1, 2
1, 2, 3
Unknown
9
9,
7 (since in 2010)
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FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix D:
Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 524
Person Type
FARS Description
(PER_TYP)
Data Year and Code
Classification
1975-
1981
1982-
1993
1994-
2004
2005-
2006
2007-
Later
Occupants
Driver of a motor vehicle in-
transport
1
1
1
1
1
Driver
Passenger of a motor vehicle in-
transport
2
2
2
2
2
Passenger
Unknown occupant type of a
motor vehicle in-transport (1)
9
9
9
9
9
Non-occupants
Occupant of a motor vehicle not
in-transport (2)
-
3
3
3
3
Other non-occupant
Occupant of a non-motor vehicle
transport device (3)
5
4
4
4
4
Pedestrian
3
5
5
5
5
Pedestrian
Bicyclist
4
6
6
6
6
Pedalcyclist
Other cyclist
7
7
7
7
Other or unknown non-occupant
8
8
-
-
-
Other/unknown
non-occupant
Other pedestrian (4)
-
-
8
-
-
Other non-occupant
Other persons on personal
conveyances/ vehicles (5)
-
-
-
8
-
Persons on personal
conveyances (6)
-
-
-
-
8
Persons in/on buildings (6)
-
-
-
-
10
Unknown type of non-occupant
-
-
19
19
19
Unknown non-
occupant type
Unknown
Unknown person type (7)
-
-
99
-
-
Unknown person
type
Not Reported*
-
-
-
-
88 (2010)
*Not reported was introduced in 2010 although none appeared on the file in 2010. This attribute was deleted in 2011.
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Person Type (continued)
Note: The early data has been modified to fit this format. For example, from 1975 to 1977 there
was a value for fatal crashes involving a non-motorist in an animal drawn vehicle. This data has
been reclassified into one of the values below.
(1) Customarily, “Unknown Occupant” is placed in the “Passenger” category, unless they need to be
distinguished from “Passengers”.
(2) “Occupant of motor vehicle not in-transport” refers to occupants of parked motor vehicles (any motor
vehicle stopped off the roadway). In 2005, this definition was expanded to include parked/stopped off
roadway/working motor vehicles and occupants of motor vehicles in motion outside the trafficway
boundaries. Prior to 2005, occupants of working motor vehicles (working highway maintenance
vehicles, cherry pickers, etc.) were coded “08.” At that time, code “08” was labeled “Other
Pedestrians.”
(3) “Occupant of non-motor vehicle transport device” refers to persons riding in an animal-drawn
conveyance, on an animal, or injured occupants of railway trains, etc.
(4) The code for “other pedestrians (08)” was created in FARS in 1994. This code was the result of
further detailing the previous coding of “other or unknown non-occupant (8)” as 1) other pedestrians
and 2) unknown non-occupant. Since it is not possible to differentiate “other pedestrians” from
“unknown non-occupants” prior to 1994, we have kept them in the “other non-occupant“ category for
consistency across data years. “Other pedestrians” is used for occupant of a transport device used as
equipment (working highway maintenance trucks, cherry pickers, etc.), pedestrians using
conveyances, and people in buildings. Examples of pedestrian conveyances are skateboard riders,
people in wheelchairs, people on roller skates, and sled riders.
(5) Prior to 2005, code “08” was labeled “Other Pedestrians” and also included occupants of motor
vehicles used as equipment (working highway maintenance vehicles, cherry pickers, etc.). For
occupants of working motor vehicles, see code “03.”
(6) Prior to 2007, code “08” included persons in buildings. For persons in buildings, see code “10 –
Persons In/On Buildings.”
(7) “Unknown person type” existed in data years 1995 and 1996 only. It was found that this attribute did
not add any value to the data element.
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Additional Data Element Information
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Restraint System/Helmet Use
FARS Description
Data Year and Code
Classi-
fication
1975-1990
1991-1993
1994-2007
2008-2009
2010-2012
2013-Later
(MAN_REST)
(REST_USE)
None used
(vehicle occupant)
or Not applicable
(non-occupant)
0
0
0
0
-
-
Not Used
Not Applicable –
no restraint
available in seat
position of
occupant (ex.
sleeper cab or
exterior)
-
-
-
-
0
0
None Used –
vehicle occupant
-
-
-
-
7
7
Helmets used
improperly
-
-
15
15
(5, 16) and
*REST_MIS
=1
(5, 16, 19)
and
*REST_MIS
=1
No helmet
-
-
-
-
17
17
Shoulder belt
1
1
1
1
1
1
Used
Lap belt
2
2
2
2
2
2
Lap and
shoulder belt
3
3
3
3
3
3
Child safety seat
4
4
4
-
-
-
Child Safety/
Booster Seat –
Type Unknown/
Not Reported
-
-
-
4
4
4
Child Safety Seat –
Forward Facing
-
-
-
10
10
10
Child Safety Seat –
Rear Facing
-
-
-
11
11
11
Booster Seat (with
lap/shoulder belt
used properly)
-
-
-
12
12
12
Motorcycle helmet
5
5
5
5
-
-
DOT-Compliant
motorcycle helmet
5 and
*REST_MIS
=0
5 and
*REST_MIS
=0
Other/Unknown
Helmet
16 and
*REST_MIS
=0
(16, 19) and
*REST_MIS
=0
Restraint used -
type unknown or
other including
other helmet
8
8
8
8
8
8
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FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 527
Restraint System/Helmet Use (continued)
FARS Description
Data Year and Code
Classi-
fication
1975-1990
1991-1993
1994-2007
2008-2009
2010-2012
2013-Later
(MAN_REST)
(REST_USE)
Safety belt used
improperly
-
13
13
-
-
Child safety
seat/booster seat
used improperly
-
14
14
-
-
Bicycle Helmet
-
6
6
-
-
Other
-
-
-
97
97
Unknown if used
9
9
99
99
99
99
Unknown
Unknown if helmet
worn
29
Not Reported
98
98
*Improperly used helmets are classified as “Not Used.” In 2010, the Restraint/Helmet Mis-Use (REST_MIS) data
element was introduced and “Improperly Used” attributes were removed from the Restraint Use (REST_USE) data
element.
Historically, child safety seat used improperly was classified as ”Not Used” in FARS. In June of 2003, this attribute
was re-classified as USED. All other improperly used restraint systems were placed in categories as appropriate.
The majority of restraint usage analysis focuses on 1) child safety seat or belt use for passenger vehicle occupants
or; 2) helmet use for motorcyclists. Be sure to include the appropriate body types in your selection criteria - see the
section on Vehicle Body Type Classification.
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Additional Data Element Information
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 528
Seating Position
Starting in 2003 Person Level Forms are submitted for uninjured occupants of van-based buses.
1982-Later
Seating Position
* For van-based buses, use the actual seating position if known, or use data element 51 for the
second, third, and fourth rows, if actual seating position is not known.
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FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 529
Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
The tables below show each year a change was made to a data element. Elements are shown
within the data set in which they can be found. Elements that appear in more than one data set
are shown within the primary data set to which they belong. For example, MOD_YEAR is a
Vehicle level element (V12. Vehicle Model Year) but it is also provided in the Person data file as
a courtesy. Therefore, changes to this data element will only be found in the Vehicle table
below.
This is a note for how to read the tables below:
The first row in which the letter “A” appears is the first year that data element was coded. If the
letter “A” appears through the column there have been no significant changes in the way in
which the data element has been coded. If the letter “B” appears in a column, there has been a
significant change in the way the data element has been coded. The first row, which contains
the letter “B,” indicates which year the first change was made. The letter “C” indicates the year
the second change was made, and so on.
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Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 530
Accident Data Set
Year
ALIGNMNT
ARR_HOUR
ARR_MIN
C_M_ZONE
CF1,
CF2,
CF3
CITY
CL_TWAY
COUNTY
DAY
DAY_WEEK
DRUNK_DR
FATALS
FED_AID
FUNC_SYS
1975
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1976
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1977
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1978
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1979
A
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1980
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1981
A
A
A
A
B
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1982
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1983
A
A
A
B
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1984
A
A
A
B
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1985
A
A
A
B
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1986
A
A
A
B
D
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1987
A
A
A
B
D
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1988
A
A
A
B
E
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1989
A
A
A
B
F
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1990
A
A
A
B
F
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1991
A
A
A
B
F
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1992
A
A
A
B
F
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1993
A
A
A
B
F
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1994
A
A
A
B
G
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1995
A
A
A
B
H
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1996
A
A
A
B
H
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1997
A
A
A
B
H
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1998
A
A
A
B
H
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1999
A
B
B
B
I
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2000
A
B
B
B
I
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2001
A
B
B
B
I
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2002
A
B
B
B
J
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2003
A
B
B
B
J
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2004
A
B
B
B
J
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2005
A
B
B
B
K
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2006
A
B
B
B
L
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2007
A
B
B
B
L
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2008
A
B
B
B
M
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2009
A
C
C
-
M
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
2010
-
C
C
-
M
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
-
2011
-
C
C
-
M
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
-
2012
-
C
C
-
N
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
-
2013
-
C
C
-
O
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
-
2014
-
C
C
-
O
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
-
2015
-
C
C
-
O
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
A
2016
-
C
C
-
O
B
-
B
B
B
A
A
-
A
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Accident Data Set (continued)
Year
HARM_EV
HIT_RUN
HOSP_HR
HOSP_MIN
HOUR
LAND_USE
LATTITUDE
LGT_COND
LONGITUD
MAN_COLL
MILEPT
MINUTE
MONTH
NHS
NO_LANES
1975
A
A
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
A
1976
A
A
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
A
1977
A
B
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
A
1978
A
B
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
A
1979
B
B
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
A
1980
B
B
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
-
A
A
-
B
1981
B
B
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
-
A
A
-
B
1982
C
C
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1983
C
C
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1984
C
C
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1985
C
C
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1986
C
C
-
-
A
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1987
C
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1988
C
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1989
C
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1990
C
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1991
C
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1992
C
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1993
D
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
-
B
1994
E
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
B
1995
E
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
B
1996
E
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
B
1997
F
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
B
1998
F
C
A
A
A
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
B
1999
F
C
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
2000
F
C
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
2001
F
C
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
2002
F
D
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
B
2003
F
E
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
B
2004
G
F
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
B
2005
H
G
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
B
2006
H
G
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
B
2007
H
H
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
B
2008
I
H
B
B
A
-
A
B
A
D
A
A
A
A
B
2009
I
-
C
C
B
-
A
C
A
D
A
B
B
A
B
2010
J
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
2011
K
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
2012
L
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
2013
M
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
2014
M
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
2015
M
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
2016
N
-
C
C
C
-
B
D
B
E
B
C
B
A
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 532
Accident Data Set (continued)
Year
NOT_HOUR
NOT_MIN
PAVE_TYP
PEDS
PERMVIT
PERNOMVIT
PERSONS
PROFILE
PVH_INVL
RAIL
RD_OWNER
REL_JUNC
RELJCT1
RELJCT2
REL_ROAD
1975
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
1976
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
1977
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
1978
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
-
B
-
-
A
1979
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
C
-
-
A
1980
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
D
-
-
B
1981
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
-
D
-
-
B
1982
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1983
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1984
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1985
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1986
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1987
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1988
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1989
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1990
A
A
A
-
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
D
-
-
C
1991
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1992
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1993
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1994
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1995
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1996
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1997
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
C
1998
A
A
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
D
1999
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
D
2000
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
D
2001
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
E
2002
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
E
-
-
E
2003
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
E
2004
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
E
2005
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
E
2006
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
E
2007
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
F
2008
B
B
A
A
-
-
B
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
F
2009
C
C
A
A
-
-
C
B
-
A
-
F
-
-
F
2010
C
C
-
A
-
-
C
-
-
A
-
-
A
A
G
2011
C
C
-
B
A
A
C
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
G
2012
C
C
-
B
A
A
C
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
G
2013
C
C
-
B
A
A
C
-
A
A
-
-
A
B
G
2014
C
C
-
B
A
A
C
-
A
A
-
-
A
C
G
2015
C
C
-
B
A
A
C
-
A
A
A
-
A
C
G
2016
C
C
-
B
A
A
C
-
A
A
A
-
A
C
G
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 533
Accident Data Set (continued)
Year
ROAD_FLO
ROAD_FNC
ROUTE
RUR_URB
SCH_BUS
SP_JUR
SP_LIMIT
ST_CASE
STATE
SUR_COND
T_CONT_F
TA_1_CL
TRA_CONT
TRAF_FLO
TWAY_FLO
1975
A
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
A
-
-
1976
A
-
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
-
A
-
-
1977
A
-
-
-
A
C
B
A
A
A
-
-
A
-
-
1978
A
-
-
-
A
C
B
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1979
A
-
-
-
A
C
C
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1980
A
-
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1981
A
A
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1982
-
A
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
1983
-
A
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
1984
-
A
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
1985
-
A
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
1986
-
A
-
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
1987
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1988
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1989
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1990
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1991
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1992
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1993
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1994
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1995
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1996
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1997
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1998
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
1999
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
2000
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
-
2001
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
B
B
-
2002
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
C
B
-
2003
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
A
A
A
-
C
C
-
2004
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
B
A
A
-
C
C
-
2005
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
B
A
A
-
C
C
-
2006
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
B
A
A
-
C
C
-
2007
-
B
A
-
A
C
D
A
B
B
A
-
C
C
-
2008
-
B
A
-
A
D
D
A
B
B
A
-
C
C
-
2009
-
B
A
-
A
D
D
A
B
B
A
-
C
C
-
2010
-
B
A
-
B
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
2011
-
B
A
-
B
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
2012
-
B
A
-
B
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
2013
-
B
A
-
C
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
2014
-
B
A
-
C
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
2015
-
-
A
A
C
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
2016
-
-
A
A
C
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 534
Accident Data Set (continued)
Year
TWAY_ID
TWAY_ID2
TYP_INT
VE_FORMS
VE_TOTAL
VEHICLES
WEATHER
WEATHER1,
WEATHER2
WRK_ZONE
YEAR
1975
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
1976
-
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
1977
-
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
1978
-
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
1979
-
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
1980
-
-
-
A
-
A
B
-
-
A
1981
-
-
-
A
-
A
B
-
-
A
1982
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1983
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1984
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1985
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1986
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1987
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1988
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1989
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1990
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1991
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1992
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1993
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1994
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1995
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1996
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1997
A
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
A
1998
B
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
1999
B
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
2000
B
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
2001
B
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
2002
B
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
2003
B
-
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
2004
B
A
-
B
-
-
C
-
-
B
2005
B
A
-
B
A
-
C
-
-
B
2006
B
A
-
B
A
-
C
-
-
B
2007
B
A
-
B
A
-
D
A
-
B
2008
B
A
-
B
A
-
D
A
-
B
2009
B
A
-
C
B
-
D
A
A
B
2010
B
A
A
C
B
-
E
B
B
B
2011
B
A
A
C
B
-
E
B
B
B
2012
C
B
A
C
B
-
E
B
C
B
2013
C
B
B
C
B
-
F
C
C
B
2014
C
B
B
C
B
-
F
C
C
B
2015
C
B
B
C
B
-
F
C
C
B
2016
C
B
B
C
B
-
F
C
C
B
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 535
Vehicle Data Set
Year
ACC_TYPE
AVOID
AXLES
BODY_TYP
BUS_USE
CARBUR
CARGO_BT
CDL_STAT
CHAS_TR
CYLINDER
D_VISION1,
D_VISION2,
D_VISION3
DEATHS
DEFORMED
DISPLACE
1975
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
1976
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
1977
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
-
-
1978
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
A
-
1979
-
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
A
-
1980
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
A
-
1981
-
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
A
-
-
A
A
-
1982
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1983
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1984
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1985
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1986
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1987
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1988
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1989
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1990
-
-
-
C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
1991
-
A
A
D
-
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
1992
-
A
A
D
-
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
1993
-
A
A
E
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
1994
-
A
A
F
-
-
A
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
1995
-
A
B
F
-
-
B
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
1996
-
A
B
F
-
-
B
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
1997
-
A
B
G
-
-
B
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
1998
-
A
B
H
-
-
B
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
1999
-
A
B
H
-
-
B
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2000
A
B
H
-
B
B
-
A
A
2001
-
A
B
I
A
-
C
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2002
-
A
B
I
A
-
C
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2003
-
A
B
J
A
-
C
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2004
-
A
B
K
A
-
C
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2005
-
A
B
K
A
-
C
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2006
-
A
B
K
A
-
C
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2007
-
A
B
K
A
-
D
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2008
-
A
-
L
A
-
D
B
-
-
-
A
A
-
2009
-
A
-
L
A
-
E
B
-
-
A
A
B
-
2010
A
-
-
M
B
-
F
C
-
-
-
A
C
-
2011
A
-
-
N
B
A
F
D
-
A
-
A
C
A
2012
A
-
-
O
B
A
F
E
-
A
-
A
C
A
2013
B
-
-
P
B
-
G
E
-
-
-
A
C
-
2014
B
-
-
P
B
-
G
E
-
-
-
A
C
-
2015
B
-
-
P
B
-
G
E
-
-
-
A
C
-
2016
B
-
-
P
B
-
G
E
-
-
-
A
C
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 536
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
DR_CF1,
DR_CF2,
DR_CF3
DR_CF4
DR_DRINK
DR_HGT
DR_PRES
DR_SF1 –
DR_SF4
DR_TRAIN
DR_WGT
DR_ZIP
EMER_USE
FIRE_EXP
FIRST_MO
FIRST_YR
1975
A
-
A
-
A
-
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
1976
A
-
A
-
A
-
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
1977
A
-
A
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1978
B
-
A
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1979
C
-
A
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1980
C
-
A
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1981
C
-
A
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1982
D
-
B
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1983
D
-
B
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1984
D
-
B
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1985
D
-
B
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1986
E
-
B
-
B
-
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
1987
E
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1988
E
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1989
E
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1990
E
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1991
F
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1992
F
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1993
F
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1994
G
-
B
-
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1995
H
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1996
H
-
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1997
H
A
B
-
B
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
1998
I
S
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
1999
I
S
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2000
J
C
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2001
K
D
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2002
L
E
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2003
M
F
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2004
N
G
B
A
B
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2005
O
H
B
A
C
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2006
P
I
B
A
C
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2007
P
I
B
A
C
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2008
Q
J
B
A
D
-
-
A
A
A
B
A
B
2009
R
K
B
B
E
-
-
A
A
A
C
A
B
2010
-
-
B
C
E
A
-
A
A
B
C
A
B
2011
-
-
B
D
E
A
-
B
B
B
C
B
C
2012
-
-
B
D
E
B
-
B
B
B
C
B
C
2013
-
-
B
D
E
B
-
B
B
C
C
B
C
2014
-
-
B
D
E
C
-
B
B
D
C
B
C
2015
-
-
B
D
E
D
-
B
B
D
C
C
D
2016
-
-
B
D
E
D
-
B
B
D
C
C
D
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 537
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
FLDCD_TR
FUELCODE
GWVR
HAZ_CARG
HAZ_CNO
HAZ_ID
HAZ_INV
HAZ_PLAC
HAZ_REL
HIT_RUN
IMPACT1
IMPACT2
IMPACTS
J_KNIFE
1975
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
-
1976
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
-
1977
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
-
1978
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
-
1979
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
1980
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
B
B
A
A
1981
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
B
B
A
A
1982
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1983
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1984
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1985
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1986
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1987
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1988
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1989
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1990
A
-
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1991
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1992
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1993
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
C
C
A
B
1994
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
1995
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
1996
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
1997
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
1998
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
1999
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
2000
A
-
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
2001
A
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
C
D
D
A
B
2002
A
-
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
D
D
D
A
B
2003
A
-
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
E
D
D
A
B
2004
A
-
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
F
E
E
A
B
2005
A
-
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
G
E
E
A
B
2006
A
-
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
G
E
E
A
B
2007
A
-
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
H
E
E
A
B
2008
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
H
E
E
A
B
2009
A
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
I
E
E
A
B
2010
-
A
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
J
F
F
-
B
2011
-
A
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
J
F
F
-
B
2012
-
A
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
K
G
-
-
B
2013
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
K
H
-
-
B
2014
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
K
H
-
-
B
2015
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
K
H
-
-
B
2016
-
-
B
-
B
A
A
A
A
K
H
-
-
B
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 538
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
L_CL_VEH
L_COMPL
L_ENDORS
L_RESTRI
L_STATE
L_STATUS
L_TYPE
LAST_MO
LAST_YR
M_HARM
MAK_MOD
MAKE
MCARR_I1,
MCARR_I2
MCARR_ID
1975
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1976
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1977
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1978
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
1979
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1980
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1981
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
1982
A
-
-
A
A
B
-
A
A
B
B
B
-
-
1983
A
-
-
A
A
B
-
A
A
B
B
B
-
-
1984
A
-
-
A
A
B
-
A
A
B
B
B
-
-
1985
A
-
-
A
A
B
-
A
A
B
B
B
-
-
1986
A
-
-
A
A
B
-
A
A
B
B
B
-
-
1987
-
A
-
A
A
C
-
A
A
B
C
C
-
-
1988
-
A
-
A
A
C
-
A
A
B
C
D
-
-
1989
-
A
-
A
A
C
-
A
A
B
C
D
-
-
1990
-
A
-
A
A
C
-
A
A
B
C
D
-
-
1991
-
A
A
A
A
C
-
A
A
B
D
E
-
-
1992
-
A
A
A
A
C
-
A
A
B
D
E
-
-
1993
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
A
C
D
E
-
-
1994
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
A
D
D
E
-
-
1995
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
A
D
D
E
-
-
1996
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
A
D
D
E
-
-
1997
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
A
E
D
E
-
-
1998
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
B
F
D
E
-
A
1999
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
B
F
D
E
-
A
2000
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
B
F
D
E
-
A
2001
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
B
F
D
E
-
A
2002
-
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
B
F
D
E
-
A
2003
B
A
A
A
D
-
A
B
F
D
E
-
A
2004
B
A
A
B
E
A
A
B
G
D
E
-
A
2005
-
B
A
A
B
E
A
A
B
H
D
E
-
A
2006
-
B
A
A
B
E
A
A
B
H
D
E
-
A
2007
-
B
A
A
C
E
A
A
B
H
D
E
A
A
2008
-
B
A
A
C
E
A
A
B
I
D
E
A
A
2009
-
B
A
A
D
E
A
A
B
J
D
E
A
A
2010
-
C
B
B
E
F
A
A
B
K
D
F
B
B
2011
-
D
C
C
E
G
B
B
C
L
D
G
B
B
2012
-
E
D
D
E
G
B
B
C
M
D
H
B
B
2013
-
E
D
D
E
G
B
B
C
N
D
I
B
B
2014
-
E
D
D
E
G
B
B
C
N
D
I
B
B
2015
-
E
D
D
E
G
B
C
D
N
D
I
B
B
2016
-
E
D
D
E
G
B
C
D
O
D
I
B
B
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 539
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
MCYCL_CY
MCYCL_DS
MCYCL_TY
MCYCL_WT
MOD_YEAR
MODEL
NUMOCCS
OCUPANTS
OWNER
P_CRASH1
P_CRASH2
P_CRASH3
PCRASH4
PCRASH5
1975
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1976
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1977
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1978
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1979
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1980
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1981
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1982
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1983
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1984
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1985
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1986
-
A
-
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1987
-
A
-
-
A
C
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1988
-
A
-
-
A
C
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1989
-
A
-
-
A
C
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1990
-
A
-
-
A
C
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
1991
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1992
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1993
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1994
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1995
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1996
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1997
-
A
-
-
A
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1998
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
1999
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2000
A
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2001
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2002
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2003
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2004
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2005
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2006
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2007
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
2008
-
A
-
-
B
D
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
2009
-
A
-
-
B
D
A
-
B
-
-
-
-
-
2010
-
A
-
-
C
D
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
A
2011
A
A
-
A
C
D
A
-
B
B
B
A
A
A
2012
A
A
-
A
C
D
A
-
B
B
B
A
A
A
2013
-
-
-
-
C
D
A
-
B
C
B
B
B
B
2014
-
-
-
-
C
D
A
-
B
C
B
B
B
B
2015
-
-
-
-
C
D
A
-
B
C
C
B
B
B
2016
-
-
-
-
C
D
B
-
B
C
D
C
B
B
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 540
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
PREV_ACC
PREV_DWI
PREV_OTH
PREV_SPD
PREV_SUS
REG_STAT
ROLINLOC
ROLLOVER
SEQ1, SEQ2,
SEQ3, SEQ4,
SEQ5, SEQ6
SER_TR
SPEC_USE
SPEEDREL
TIRE_SZE
1975
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
1976
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
1977
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
1978
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1979
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1980
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1981
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1982
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1983
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1984
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1985
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1986
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1987
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1988
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1989
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1990
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1991
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1992
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1993
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1994
B
B
B
B
B
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1995
B
B
B
B
B
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1996
B
B
B
B
B
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1997
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1998
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
1999
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
2000
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
2001
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
2002
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
2003
B
B
B
B
B
B
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
2004
B
B
B
B
B
C
-
A
A
A
A
-
-
2005
B
B
B
B
B
C
-
A
B
A
A
-
-
2006
B
B
B
B
B
C
-
A
B
A
A
-
-
2007
B
B
B
B
B
C
-
A
B
A
A
-
-
2008
B
B
B
B
B
D
-
A
C
A
A
-
-
2009
B
B
B
B
B
D
A
B
C
A
B
A
-
2010
B
B
B
B
B
E
A
B
-
A
C
A
-
2011
C
C
C
C
C
E
B
B
-
A
C
B
A
2012
C
C
C
C
C
E
B
B
-
A
D
B
A
2013
C
C
C
C
C
E
B
B
-
-
E
C
-
2014
C
C
C
C
C
E
B
B
-
-
E
C
-
2015
D
D
D
D
D
E
B
B
-
-
E
C
-
2016
D
D
D
D
D
E
B
B
-
-
E
C
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 541
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
TON_RAT
TOW_VEH
TOWAWAY
TOWED
TRAV_SP
TRK_WT
TRLR1VIN
TRLR2VIN
TRLR3VIN
UNDERIDE
UNITTYPE
V_CONFIG
VALIGN
VEH_CF1,
VEH_CF2
1975
-
A
A
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1976
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1977
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1978
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1979
-
A
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1980
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1981
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
1982
-
B
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1983
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1984
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1985
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1986
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1987
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1988
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1989
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1990
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
B
1991
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
1992
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
1993
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
1994
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
A
-
B
1995
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
C
1996
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
C
1997
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
C
1998
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
D
1999
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
E
2000
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
B
-
F
2001
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
G
2002
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
H
2003
-
C
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
H
2004
-
D
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
I
2005
-
D
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
A
C
-
J
2006
-
D
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
A
C
-
J
2007
-
D
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
A
D
-
K
2008
-
D
B
-
A
-
-
-
-
A
B
D
-
L
2009
-
E
-
A
B
-
-
-
-
A
B
D
-
M
2010
-
E
-
B
B
-
-
-
-
A
B
E
A
-
2011
A
E
-
B
B
A
-
-
-
A
B
E
A
-
2012
A
E
-
C
B
A
-
-
-
A
B
E
A
-
2013
-
E
-
D
B
-
-
-
-
A
B
F
B
-
2014
-
E
-
D
B
-
-
-
-
A
B
F
B
-
2015
-
E
-
D
B
-
-
-
-
A
B
F
B
-
2016
-
E
-
D
B
-
A
A
A
A
B
F
B
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 542
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
VEH_MAN
VEH_NO
VEH_SC1,
VEH_SC2
VIN
VIN_1 –
VIN_10
VIN_11 –
VIN_12
VIN_BT
VIN_LNGT
VIN_REST
VIN_WGT
VINA_MOD
VINMAKE
VINMODYR
VINTYPE
1975
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1976
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1977
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1978
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1979
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1980
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1981
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1982
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1983
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1984
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1985
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1986
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1987
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1988
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1989
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1990
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1991
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1992
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1993
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1994
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1995
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1996
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1997
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1998
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
1999
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2000
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2001
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2002
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2003
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2004
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2005
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2006
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2007
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2008
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2009
A
B
-
C
B
B
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
2010
-
B
A
D
B
B
B
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
2011
-
B
A
D
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2012
-
B
A
D
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2013
-
B
A
D
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2014
-
B
A
D
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2015
-
B
A
D
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2016
-
B
A
D
B
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 543
Vehicle Data Set (continued)
Year
VIOL_CHG
VIOLCHG1
VIOLCHG2
VIOLCHG3
VNUM_LAN
VPAVETYP
VPROFILE
VSPD_LIM
VSURCOND
VTCONT_F
VTRAFCON
VTRAFWAY
WGTCD_TR
WHLBS_LG
WHLBS_SH
WHLDRWHL
1975
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1976
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1977
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1978
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1979
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1980
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1981
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1982
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1983
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1984
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1985
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1986
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1987
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1988
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1989
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1990
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1991
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1992
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1993
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1994
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1995
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1996
B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1997
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1998
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
1999
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2000
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2001
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2002
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2003
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2004
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2005
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2006
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2007
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2008
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2009
-
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
2010
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
2011
-
-
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
2012
-
-
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
2013
-
-
B
B
B
C
A
A
B
B
-
-
-
-
2014
-
-
B
B
B
C
A
A
B
B
-
-
-
-
2015
-
-
B
B
B
C
A
A
B
B
-
-
-
-
2016
-
-
B
B
B
D
A
A
B
B
-
-
-
-
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 544
Person Data Set
Year
AGE
ACL_RES
ACL_STATUS
AIR_BAG
ALC_DET
ATST_TYP
AUT_REST
CERT_NO
DEATH_DA
DEATH_HR
DEATH_MN
DEATH_MO
DEATH_TM
DEATH_YR
DOA
1975
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1976
-
-
-
-
-
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1977
A
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1978
A
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1979
A
-
-
-
-
-
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1980
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1981
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1982
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1983
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1984
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1985
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1986
A
-
-
-
-
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1987
A
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1988
A
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1989
A
-
-
-
A
-
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1990
A
-
-
-
A
-
D
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1991
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1992
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1993
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1994
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1995
A
B
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1996
A
B
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1997
A
B
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
1998
A
B
-
B
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
1999
A
B
-
B
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
2000
A
B
-
B
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
-
2001
A
B
-
B
A
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2002
A
B
-
B
A
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2003
A
B
-
B
A
B
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2004
A
C
-
B
A
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2005
A
C
-
C
A
C
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2006
A
C
-
C
A
D
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2007
A
C
-
D
A
D
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2008
A
C
-
D
A
D
-
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
A
2009
B
D
A
E
A
E
-
A
C
B
B
B
B
C
A
2010
C
E
B
F
A
F
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
2011
C
E
B
F
A
F
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
2012
C
E
B
F
A
F
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
2013
C
E
B
F
A
F
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
2014
C
E
B
F
A
F
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
2015
C
F
B
F
A
G
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
2016
C
F
B
F
A
G
-
A
C
B
B
C
B
C
A
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 545
Person Data Set (continued)
Year
DRINKING
DRUG_DET
DRUG_RES
DRUGRES1,
DRUGRES2,
DRUGRES3
DRUGS
DRUGTEST
DRUGTST1,
DRUGTST2,
DRUGTST3
DSTATUS
EJ_PATH
EJECTION
EXTRICAT
HISPANIC
HOSPITAL
INJ_SEV
LAG_HRS
1975
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
1976
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
1977
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1978
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1979
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1980
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1981
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1982
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1983
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1984
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1985
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1986
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1987
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1988
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1989
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1990
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
1991
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1992
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1993
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1994
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1995
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1996
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1997
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1998
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
1999
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
2000
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
2001
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
2002
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
2003
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
2004
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
2005
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
2006
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
A
C
C
A
A
2007
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
B
A
C
D
A
A
2008
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
-
A
C
A
C
D
A
A
2009
A
A
-
A
A
-
B
A
A
D
A
C
D
B
B
2010
A
A
-
B
A
-
B
B
A
E
A
C
E
C
B
2011
A
A
-
B
A
-
B
B
A
E
A
C
E
C
B
2012
A
A
-
B
A
-
B
B
A
E
A
C
E
C
B
2013
A
A
-
B
A
-
B
B
A
E
A
C
E
D
B
2014
A
A
-
B
A
-
B
B
A
E
A
C
E
D
B
2015
A
A
-
B
A
-
B
B
B
E
A
C
E
D
B
2016
A
B
-
B
A
-
B
B
B
E
A
C
E
E
B
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 546
Person Data Set (continued)
Year
LAG_MINS
LOCATION
MAN_REST
N_MOT_NO
P_CF1 –
P_CF3
P_SF1 –
P_SF3
PER_NO
PER_TYP
RACE
REST_MIS
REST_USE
SEAT_POS
SEX
TEST_RES
TOXCLGY
WORK_INJ
1975
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1976
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1977
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1978
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1979
A
A
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1980
A
B
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1981
A
B
A
-
B
-
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
-
-
1982
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
-
-
1983
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
-
-
1984
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
-
-
1985
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
-
-
1986
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
-
-
1987
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
A
1988
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
A
1989
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
A
1990
A
C
A
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
A
1991
A
C
-
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
A
B
A
-
-
A
1992
A
C
-
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
A
B
A
-
-
A
1993
A
C
-
A
C
-
A
B
-
-
A
B
A
-
-
A
1994
A
C
-
A
C
-
A
C
-
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
1995
A
C
-
A
D
-
A
C
-
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
1996
A
C
-
A
D
-
A
C
-
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
1997
A
C
-
A
E
-
A
C
-
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
1998
A
C
-
A
E
-
A
C
-
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
1999
A
C
-
A
E
-
A
C
A
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
2000
A
C
-
A
F
-
A
C
B
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
2001
A
C
-
A
G
-
A
C
C
-
B
B
A
-
-
A
2002
A
C
-
A
H
-
A
C
C
-
B
C
A
-
-
A
2003
A
C
-
A
I
-
A
C
C
-
B
C
A
-
-
A
2004
A
C
-
A
J
-
A
C
C
-
B
C
A
-
-
A
2005
A
C
-
A
K
-
A
C
C
-
C
D
A
-
-
A
2006
A
D
-
A
K
-
A
C
C
-
C
D
A
-
-
A
2007
A
D
-
A
L
-
A
D
C
-
C
D
A
-
-
A
2008
A
D
-
A
M
-
A
D
C
-
D
D
A
-
-
A
2009
A
D
-
B
M
-
B
D
C
-
D
E
A
-
-
A
2010
A
E
-
B
-
A
B
E
C
A
E
F
B
-
-
A
2011
A
E
-
-
-
B
B
F
C
A
E
F
B
-
-
A
2012
A
E
-
-
-
B
B
F
C
A
E
F
B
-
-
A
2013
A
E
-
-
-
C
B
F
C
A
F
F
B
-
-
A
2014
A
F
-
-
-
C
B
F
C
A
F
F
B
-
-
A
2015
A
F
-
-
-
D
B
F
C
A
F
F
B
-
-
A
2016
A
F
-
-
-
E
B
F
C
A
F
F
B
-
-
A
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 547
Vehnit Data Set
Year
AVOID
AXLES
BODY_TYP
BUS_USE
CARGO_BT
CDL_STAT
D_VISION1,
D_VISION2,
D_VISION3
DEATHS
DEFORMED
DR_CF1,
DR_CF2,
DR_CF3
DR_CF4
DR_DRINK
DR_HGT
DR_PRES
2005
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2006
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
2007
A
A
A
A
B
A
-
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
2008
A
-
B
A
B
A
-
A
A
C
C
A
A
B
2009
A
-
B
A
C
A
A
A
B
D
D
A
B
C
Vehnit Data Set (continued)
Year
DR_WGT
DR_ZIP
EMER_USE
FIRE_EXP
FIRST_MO
FIRST_YR
FLDCD_TR
GWVR
HAZ_CARG
HAZ_CNO
HAZ_ID
HAZ_INV
HAZ_PLAC
HAZ_REL
HIT_RUN
2005
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
A
2006
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
A
2007
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
B
2008
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
B
2009
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
C
Vehnit Data Set (continued)
Year
IMPACT1
IMPACT2
IMPACTS
J_KNIFE
L_COMPL
L_ENDORS
L_RESTRI
L_STATE
L_STATUS
L_TYPE
LAST_MO
LAST_YR
M_HARM
MAK_MOD
MAKE
2005
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2006
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2007
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2008
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
2009
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix E:
Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 548
Vehnit Data Set (continued)
Year
MAN_COLL
MCARR_I1,
MCARR_I2
MCARR_ID
MCYCL_DS
MOD_YEAR
MODEL
NUMOCCS
OCUPANTS
OWNER
PREV_ACC
PREV_DWI
PREV_OTH
PREV_SPD
PREV_SUS
REG_STAT
2005
A
-
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2006
A
-
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2007
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2008
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
2009
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
Vehnit Data Set (continued)
Year
ROLINLOC
ROLLOVER
SEQ1, SEQ2,
SEQ3, SEQ4,
SEQ5, SEQ6
SER_TR
SPEC_USE
SPEEDREL
TOW_VEH
TOWAWAY
TOWED
TRAV_SP
UNDERIDE
UNITTYPE
V_CONFIG
VEH_CF1,
VEH_CF2
2005
-
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
2006
-
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
2007
-
A
A
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
B
B
2008
-
A
B
A
A
-
A
A
-
A
A
B
B
C
2009
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
-
A
B
A
B
B
D
Vehnit Data Set (continued)
Year
VEH_MAN
VEH_NO
VIN
VIN_1 –
VIN_12
VIN_BT
VIN_LNGT
VIN_WGT
VINA_MOD
VIOLCHG1
VIOLCHG2
VIOLCHG3
WGTCD_TR
WHLBS_LG
WHLBS_SH
2005
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2006
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2007
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2008
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2009
A
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 549
Parkwork Data Set
Year
PBODYTYP
PBUS_USE
PCARGTYP
PMINUTE
PCARBUR
PCYLINDER
PDAY
PDEATHS
PDISPLACE
PEM_USE
PFIRE
PFUECODE
PGVWR
PHARM_EV
PHOUR
2010
A
A
A
A
-
-
A
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
2011
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
2012
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
2013
D
A
B
A
-
-
A
A
-
B
A
-
A
D
A
2014
D
A
B
A
-
-
A
A
-
C
A
-
A
D
A
2015
D
A
B
A
-
-
A
A
-
C
A
-
A
D
A
2016
D
A
B
A
-
-
A
A
-
C
A
-
A
D
A
Parkwork Data Set (continued)
Year
PHAZ_CNO
PHAZ_ID
PHAZ_INV
PHAZ_REL
PHAZPLAC
PHIT_RUN
PIMPACT1
PIMPACT2
PM_HARM
PMAKE
PMAK_MOD
PMAN_COLL
PMCARR_I1,
PMCARR_I2
PMCARR_ID
PMCYCL_DS
2010
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2011
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
2012
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
-
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
2013
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
-
D
D
A
A
A
A
-
2014
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
-
D
D
A
A
A
A
-
2015
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
-
D
D
A
A
A
A
-
2016
A
A
A
A
A
B
C
-
E
D
A
A
A
A
-
Parkwork Data Set (continued)
Year
PMCYCL_CY
PMCYCL_WT
PMINUTE
PMODEL
PMODYEAR
PMONTH
PNUMOCCS
POWNER
PREG_STAT
PSER_TR
PSP_USE
PTIRE_SZE
PTOWED
PTON_RAT
PTRAILER
2010
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
A
2011
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2012
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
2013
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
C
-
A
-
A
2014
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
C
-
A
-
A
2015
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
C
-
A
-
A
2016
-
-
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
-
C
-
A
-
A
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Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 550
Parkwork Data Set (continued)
Year
PTRK_WT
PTRKWTVAR
PTRLR1VIN
PTRLR2VIN
PTRLR3VIN
PUNDERIDE
PTTYPE
PV_CONFIG
PVE_FORMS
PVEH_SEV
PVEH_SC1,
PVEH_SC2
PVIN
PVINA_MOD
PVIN_1 –
PVIN_12
PVIN_BT
2010
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2011
A
A
-
-
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2012
A
A
-
-
-
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2013
-
-
-
-
-
B
A
B
A
A
A
A
-
A
-
2014
-
-
-
-
-
B
A
B
A
A
B
A
-
A
-
2015
-
-
-
-
-
B
A
B
A
A
B
A
-
A
-
2016
-
-
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
B
A
-
A
-
Parkwork Data Set (continued)
Year
PVIN_LNGT
PVIN_REST
PVINMAKE
PVINMODYR
PVINTYPE
PVIN_WGT
PWGTCD_TR
PWHLBS_LG
PWHLBS_SH
PWHLDRWHL
2010
A
-
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
-
2011
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2012
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2013
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2014
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2015
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2016
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 551
Pbtype Data Set
Year
BIKECGP
BIKECTYPE
BIKEDIR
BIKELOC
BIKEPOS
MOTDIR
MOTMAN
PBAGE
PBCWALK
PBPTYPE
PBSEX
PBSWALK
PBSZONE
PEDCGP
PEDCTYPE
2014
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2015
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
2016
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Pbtype Data Set (continued)
Year
PEDDIR
PEDLEG
PEDLOC
PEDPOS
PEDSNR
2014
A
A
A
A
A
2015
A
A
A
A
A
2016
A
B
A
A
A
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Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 552
Cevent Data Set
Year
VNUMBER1
AOI1
SOE
VNUMBER2
AOI2
2010
A
A
A
A
A
2011
A
B
A
A
B
2012
A
C
B
A
C
2013
A
D
C
A
D
2014
A
D
D
A
D
2015
A
D
D
A
D
2016
A
D
E
A
D
Vevent Data Set
Year
VNUMBER1
AOI1
SOE
VNUMBER2
AOI2
2010
A
A
A
A
A
2011
A
B
A
A
B
2012
A
C
B
A
C
2013
A
D
C
A
D
2014
A
D
D
A
D
2015
A
D
D
A
D
2016
A
D
E
A
D
Vsoe Data Set
Year
AOI
SOE
2010
A
A
2011
B
A
2012
C
B
2013
D
C
2014
D
D
2015
D
D
2016
D
E
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Changes in FARS Data Elements by SAS Data File and Year
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 553
Distract
Data Set
Year
MDRDSTRD
2010
A
2011
A
2012
B
2013
B
2014
B
2015
B
2016
B
Drimpair
Data Set Factor
Data Set
Year
MFACTOR
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
A
2015
A
2016
A
Maneuver
Data Set
Year
MDRMANAV
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
A
2015
A
2016
A
Violatn
Data Set
Year
MVIOLATN
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
B
2015
C
2016
C
Vision
Data Set
Year
MVISIOBSC
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
A
2015
A
2016
A
Nmcrash
Data Set
Year
MTM_CRSH
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
B
2015
B
2016
B
Nmimpair
Data Set
Year
NMIMPAIR
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
C
2015
C
2016
C
Nmprior
Data Set
Year
MPR_ACT
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
B
2015
B
2016
B
Safetyeq
Data Set
Year
MSAFEQMT
2010
A
2011
A
2012
A
2013
A
2014
A
2015
A
2016
A
Damage
Data Set
Year
MDAREAS
2012
A
2013
A
2014
A
2015
A
2016
A
Year
DRIMPAIR
2010
A
2011
B
2012
B
2013
B
2014
C
2015
C
2016
C
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix F:
Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 554
Appendix F:
Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
2010 FARS/NASS GES Standardization
The purpose of this document is to inform users of NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System
(FARS) and National Automotive Sampling System General Estimates System (NASS GES)
data about some of the more significant changes to the 2010 data as a result of the
standardization of the data elements between the two systems. In addition to the changes
outlined below, a listing of all specific data element changes can be found in the following table:
Variables with Changes in Definitions and Attributes
The FARS/NASS GES Standardization began in 2006, with the second phase being
implemented in the 2010 data collection year. The definition and element attribute changes
introduced in 2010 are the most substantive and most numerous changes in one year in the
reconciliation of the FARS and NASS GES data systems. In the 2011 data collection year – the
third and final planned phase of the FARS/NASS GES Standardization – nearly all remaining
data element attribute and file structure differences will be addressed. As a single, unified data
entry system, FARS/NASS GES will be compatible with the Model Minimum Uniform Crash
Criteria (MMUCC), the guideline used by nearly all States to develop and revise their crash
forms and databases. Once complete, the FARS/NASS GES Standardization will simplify crash
data coding and analysis as well as reduce costs and errors.
Probably the most notable changes were the introduction of precrash information in FARS
(already collected in NASS GES) and a change to case structure or how the groups of related
data elements are organized. For example, in 2009 a FARS case consisted of Crash, Vehicle,
Driver and Person coding forms. In 2010, the Person level form was split into Motor Vehicle
Occupant and Non-Motor Vehicle Occupant forms, and the Precrash form was added (new to
FARS, though not to NASS GES).
These structure changes also include changes to how the data are now stored and made
available. For example, for FARS, there are now 16 data tables rather than 4. This results from
the changes in the number of coding forms and from changes in specific data elements.
Several data elements that used to allow only a specified number of responses now have a
“select-all-that-apply” format. There is a separate data table for each of these data elements.
At the Crash level, a Crash Events Table was added to FARS (and modified in NASS GES). In
NASS GES, Non-Harmful Events were added to the Crash Events Table.
The precrash information represents not only a new coding form, but more importantly, largely a
new concept for FARS, attempting to collect data about the conditions, events and driver
actions that preceded and may have contributed to the crash. Precrash data is intended to
improve crash avoidance research and has been included in NASS GES since 1992.
The new FARS Precrash form information consists of 23 data elements, 9 of which were
previously coded at the Crash level, 3 each at the Vehicle and Driver levels, and 8 new
elements. Nine trafficway descriptor data elements were moved from the crash level to the new
precrash level. These elements provide details about the characteristics of the trafficway
selected for each vehicle.
A Pedestrian/Bicycle crash typing software application was added to the Non-Motor Vehicle
Occupant form for both systems to help identify the precrash actions for parties involved in
certain non-motorist-related crashes.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix F:
Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 555
Type of Intersection was added to both systems. Bus Use and Vehicle Configuration were two
Vehicle level elements that are new to NASS GES in 2010 and modified for FARS (element
attributes were consolidated and redefined). Condition at Time of Crash was added at the
Driver and the Non-Motor Vehicle Occupant levels for both systems. For motor vehicle
occupants, there is now an Indication of Misuse of Restraint System or Helmet Use in both
systems.
Some of the information that had been collected under FARS Related Factors was redistributed
to new data elements. For example, some Person Related Factors have been removed and are
now captured in two new Non-Motor Vehicle Occupant elements; Non-Motorist
Action/Circumstances Prior to Crash and Non-Motorist Action/Circumstances at Time of Crash.
Some Vehicle Related Factors are now captured under the new Precrash elements,
Contributing Circumstances, Motor Vehicle and Driver Distracted By. The Driver Level element,
Violations Charged, is now a “Select-all-That-Apply” element.
Multiple data elements that are part of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC)
had the attribute “Not Reported” added in 2010 to account for information missing from the case
source materials.
To ensure that data quality was not compromised as a result of the standardization, NHTSA
refined and enhanced its quality control processes. These enhancements enable the
identification of coding discrepancies and development of training tailored to eliminate or reduce
these discrepancies.
The final phase of the FARS/NASS GES standardization will occur during the 2011 data
collection year, at which point FARS and NASS GES, while remaining separate data systems,
will share a single data entry system and uniform set of data elements.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix F:
Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 556
New in 2010 FARS
There were many changes to the 2010 FARS, most of which are the result of NHTSA’s efforts to
standardize variables in FARS and the National Automotive Sampling System’s (NASS)
General Estimates System (GES). Additions, deletions, and changes are listed below.
2010 Data Elements with Changes in Definitions and Attributes
Below is a list of FARS data elements that had substantial changes for 2010.
ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
C6
County
X
X
• Added new attribute 998 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
C7
City
X
X
• Added new attribute 9898 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
C8
Crash Date
X
X
• Added GES element information.
• Added new GES Special Instructions.
• UPDATE - Deleted attribute 98 - Not
Reported for both Month and Day
C9
Crash Time
X
X
• Added GES element information.
• Added new GES Special Instructions.
• UPDATE - Deleted attribute 9998 - Not
Reported.
C13
Trafficway
Identifier
X
• Updated remarks section.
• Added new GES Special Instructions.
C14
Milepoint
X
X
• Added new attribute 99998 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
C15
Global Position
X
X
• Added new attribute 7s – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
C17
Crash Events
X
X
• Filled in by MDE.
• Added new attributes.
• Added new remarks.
• GES and FARS Special Instruction
Sections.
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Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 557
ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Old C17
New C18
First Harmful
Event
X
X
• Added new attributes: 58 – Ground, 59
– Traffic Sign Support and 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated attributes 01 –
Rollover/Overturn, 09 – Pedalcyclist,
10 – Railway Train Vehicle, 12 – Motor
Vehicle In-Transport On Same
Roadway,14 – Parked Motor Vehicle or
Motor Vehicle Stopped Off Roadway,
51 – Jackknife (harmful to this
vehicle), 45 – Working Motor Vehicle
(Construction, Maintenance or Utility
Vehicle), 21 – Bridge Pier or Abutment
Support, 23 – Bridge Rail (Includes
Parapet), 30 – Utility Pole/Light
Support, 35 – Embankment- Earth, 42
– Tree (Standing Tree Only),46 – Traffic
Signal Support/Signal, 72 –
Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (harmful
to this vehicle).
• Deleted attributes: 13 – Motor Vehicle
In-Transport on Different Roadway,
22 – Bridge Parapet End, 27 –
Highway/Traffic Sign Post/Sign, 28 –
Overhead Sign Support/Sign, 29 –
Luminaire/Light Support, 36 –
Embankment –Rock, Stone, or
Concrete, 37 – Embankment –
Material Type Unknown, 47 – Vehicle
Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own
Vehicle.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old C18
New C19
Manner of
Collision
X
X
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated attributes: 00 – Not a Collision
with a Motor Vehicle In-Transport, 01 –
Front-to-Rear (includes Rear-End), 02
– Front-to-Front (includes Head-On),
06 – Front-to-Side/Angle – Direction
Not Specified, 11 – Other (End-Swipes
and Others)*.
• Deleted attributes: 03 – Front-to-Side,
Same Direction, 04 – Front-to-Side,
Opposite Direction, 05 – Front-to-
Side, Right Angle (includes
Broadside).
• Updated/Added new remarks.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix F:
Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 558
ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Old C19
New C20
Relation to
Junction
X
X
• Divided element into two data entries (a)
Within Interchange Area and (b)
Specific Location.
• Format change from 1 numeric, to 2
numeric and 1 numeric one time.
• Added new attributes: 16 – Shared-Use
Path or Trail, 17 – Acceleration/
Deceleration Lane, 18 – Through
Roadway, 98 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: 15 19 – Unknown,
Interchange Area Other Location With
Interchange Area, 09 – Unknown , Non-
Interchange.
• Deleted attributes: 10 – Intersection,
11 – Intersection Related, 12 –
Driveway Access, 13 – Entrance/Exit
Ramp Related, 14 – Crossover-
Related.
• Updated/Added new Remarks.
New C21
Type of
Intersection
X
X
• Added new element.
• Added new attributes: 1 – Not an
Intersection, 2 – Four-Way
Intersection, 3 – T-Intersection, 4 – Y-
Intersection, 5 – Traffic Circle, 6 –
Roundabout, 7 – Five Point, or
More, 8 – Not Reported, 9 – Unknown.
• Added new remarks and diagram.
Old C20
New C22
Relation to
Trafficway
X
X
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated attributes: 02 – On Shoulder,
03 – On Median, 04 – On Roadside,
05 – Outside Trafficway/Outside Right-
of-Way, 11 – Two-way Continuous Left-
Turn Lane.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old C28
New C23
Work Zone
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
Old C31
New C24
Light Condition
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
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Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 559
ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Old C32
New C25
Atmospheric
Conditions
X
X
• Format change from 1 numeric to 2
numeric.
• Added new attributes: 10 – Cloudy, 11
– Blowing Snow, 98 – Not Reported
• Updated attributes: 00 – No Additional
Atmospheric Conditions, 01 –
Clear/Cloudy (No Adverse
Conditions), 02 – Rain, 03 – Sleet, Hail
(Freezing Rain or Drizzle), 04 – Snow
or Blowing Snow, 05 – Fog, Smog,
Smoke, 06 – Severe Crosswinds, 07 –
Blowing Sand, Soil, Dirt, 08 – Other, 99
– Unknown.
• Added new remarks.
Old C33
New C26
School Bus
Related
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
• Added ANSI Definition for bus.
V3
Vehicle Number
X
X
• Deleted attribute 000 – Persons Not in
Motor Vehicles.
• Updated remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
V4
Number of
Occupants
X
X
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
Old V37
New V6
Hit-and-Run
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old V8
New V9
Vehicle Make
X
X
• Added new attributes: 78 – Other Make
Moped, 79 – Other Make Motored
Cycle, 97 – Not Reported
• Update/Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
Old V9
New V10
Vehicle Model
X
X
• Added new attribute 997 – Not
Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions
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Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 560
ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Old V10
New V11
Body Type
X
X
• Added new attributes: 17 – 3-door
coupe, 98 – Not Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old V11
New V12
Model Year
X
X
• Added new attribute 9998 – Not
Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old V12
New V13
Vehicle
Identification
Number
X
X
• Added new attribute
88888888888888888 – Not Reported
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old V27
New V16
Motor Carrier
Identification
Number
X
X
• Added new attribute to Issuing Authority
and Identification Number: 77 – Not
Reported, 777777777 – Not Reported
• Updated/Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
Old V30
New V17
GVWR/GCWR
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
Old V28
New V18
Vehicle
Configuration
X
X
• Added new attributes: 10 – Vehicle
10,000 pounds or less placarded for
Hazardous Materials, 98 – Not
Reported.
• Deleted attributes: 03 – Single-Unit
Truck (unknown number of axles,
tires), 70 – Light Truck (van, minivan,
panel, pickup, sport utility vehicle
displaying a hazardous materials
placard), 80 – Passenger Car (only
when displaying a hazardous
materials placards).
• Updated attributes: 00 – Not Applicable,
not a medium/heavy truck, bus or
vehicle displaying a hazardous
material placard, 01 – Single-Unit
Truck (two axles, 6 tires & GVWR of
more than 10,000 pounds), 04 – Truck
Pulling Trailer(s), 06 – Tractor/Semi-
Trailer (one trailer), 07 – Truck
Tractor/Doubles (two trailers), 08 –
Truck Tractor/Triples (three trailers),
19 – Medium/Heavy Truck more than
10,000 lbs, cannot classify, 20 – Bus
(seats for 9-15 people occupants,
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
including driver), 21 – Bus (seats for 16
or more than 15 people occupants,
including driver), 99 – Unknown If Light
or Medium/Heavy Truck/Bus.
• Added new remarks.
Old V31
New V19
Cargo Body
Type
X
X
• Added new attribute 28 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
Old V13
New V21
Bus Use
X
X
• Format change from 1 numeric to 2
numeric.
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Deleted attributes: 01 – Not Used as a
Bus, 02 – Used as a Private School
Bus, 03 – Used as a School Bus,
Public or Private Unknown
• Updated attributes: 00 – Not Used as a
Bus, 01 – Used as a Public School
Bus, 04 – Used as Scheduled Service
Bus Intercity, 05 – Used as a Tour
Bus Charter/Tour, 06 – Used as a
Commuter Bus Transit/Commuter, 07
– Used as a Shuttle Bus, 99 –
Unknown Bus Use
• Added new remarks
Old V14
New V22
Special Use
X
X
• Format change from 1 numeric to 2
numeric.
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks
Old V15
New V23
Emergency Use
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks
Old V16
New V24
Travel Speed
X
X
• Added new attribute 998 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
V17
Vehicle
Maneuver
• Deleted Element
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
V18
Crash Avoidance
Maneuver
• Deleted Element
V28
Vehicle Role
• Deleted Element
Old V22
New V28
Impact Points -
Initial/ Principal
changed to
Areas of
Impact – Initial
Damaged /Most
Damaged
X
X
• Added new attributes: 61 – Left, 62 –
Left-Front Half, 63 – Left-Back Half,
81 – Right, 82 – Right-Front Half, 83 –
Right-Back Half, 98 – Not Reported.
• Updated attribute 18 – This Vehicle Set
Something in Motion Causing Injury
or Damage (Not a Clock Point) Set-In-
Motion (Not a Clock Point).
• Added new remarks and examples.
• Added new diagram.
Old V25
New V29
Extent of
Damage
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
Old V26
New V30
Vehicle Removal
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
Old V33
New V31
Sequence of
Events
X
X
• Added new attributes: 58 – Ground, 59
– Traffic Sign Support, 68 – Cross
Centerline, 69 – Re-entering Highway,
70 – Jackknife (non-harmful), 72 –
Cargo/Equipment (harmful to this
vehicle), 98 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: 01 -
Overturn/Rollover Rollover/Overturn,
02 – Fire/Explosion (Always code if
present), 06 – Injured in Vehicle (Non-
Collision), 09 – Pedal Cycle
Pedalcyclist, 10 – Railway Train
Vehicle, 12 – Motor Vehicle In-
Transport on Same Roadway, 14 –
Parked Motor Vehicle or Motor Vehicle
Stopped Off Roadway, 21 – Bridge
Pier or Abutment Support, 23 – Bridge
Rail (Includes Parapet), 30 – Utility
Pole/Light Support, 35 – Embankment
– Earth, 42 – Tree (Standing Tree
Only), 44 - Pavement Surface
Irregularity (Pothole, Grooved, Grates)
(Ruts, Potholes, Grates, etc.), 45 –
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Working Motor Vehicle (Construction,
Maintenance or Utility Vehicle), 51 –
Jackknife (harmful to this vehicle), 46
– Traffic Signal Support/Signal, 60 –
Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (non-
harmful), 65 – Cross
Median/Centerline.
• Deleted attributes: 13 – Motor Vehicle
In-Transport on Different Roadway,
22 – Bridge Parapet End, 27 –
Highway/Traffic Sign Post/Sign, 28 –
Overhead Sign Support/Sign, 29 –
Luminaire/Light Support, 36 –
Embankment –Rock, Stone, or
Concrete, 37 – Embankment –
Material Type Unknown, 47 – Vehicle
Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own
Vehicle.
• Added new remarks.
• Updated remarks and examples.
Old V34
New V32
Most Harmful
Event
X
X
• Added new attributes: 58 – Ground, 59
– Traffic Sign Support, 98 – Not
Reported
• Updated attributes: 01 -
Overturn/Rollover Rollover/Overturn,
02 – Fire/Explosion (Always code if
present), 06 – Injured in Vehicle (Non-
Collision), 09 – Pedal Cycle
Pedalcyclist, 10 – Railway Train
Vehicle, 12 – Motor Vehicle In-
Transport on Same Roadway, 14 –
Parked Motor Vehicle or Motor Vehicle
Stopped Off Roadway, 21 – Bridge
Pier or Abutment Support, 23 – Bridge
Rail (Includes Parapet), 30 – Utility
Pole/Light Support, 35 – Embankment
– Earth, 42 – Tree (Standing Tree
Only), 44 - Pavement Surface
Irregularity (Pothole, Grooved, Grates)
(Ruts, Potholes, Grates, etc.), 45 –
Working Motor Vehicle (Construction,
Maintenance or Utility Vehicle), 51 –
Jackknife (harmful to this vehicle, 46 –
Traffic Signal Support/Signal, 72 –
Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift
(harmful), 65 – Cross
Median/Centerline.
• Deleted attributes: 13 – Motor Vehicle
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
In-Transport on Different Roadway,
22 – Bridge Parapet End, 27 –
Highway/Traffic Sign Post/Sign, 28 –
Overhead Sign Support/Sign, 29 –
Luminaire/Light Support, 36 –
Embankment –Rock, Stone, or
Concrete, 37 – Embankment –
Material Type Unknown, 47 – Vehicle
Occupant Struck or Run Over by Own
Vehicle.
• Added new remarks.
Old V35
New V33
Related Factors
– Vehicle Level
X
• Deleted attributes: 01 – Tires, 02 –
Brake System, 03 – Steering System,
04 – Suspension, 05 – Power Train,
06 – Exhaust System, 07 –
Headlights, 08 – Signal Lights, 09 –
Other Lights, 10 – Horn, 11 – Mirrors,
12 – Wipers, 13 – Driver Seating and
Control, 14 – Body, Doors, Hood and
Other, 15 – Trailer Hitch, 16 – Wheels,
17 – Air Bag, 18 – Other Vehicle
Defects, 19 – Safety Belts.
D5
Driver’s License
State
X
X
• Added new attributes: 00 – No Driver
Present, 98 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
D6
Driver’s Zip
Code
X
X
• Added new attribute 99998 – No Driver
Present.
• Added new remarks.
• Added new GES Special Instructions.
D8
Commercial
Motor Vehicle
License Status
X
X
• Format change from 1 numeric to 2
numeric.
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated attribute – 99 – Unknown.
• Added new remarks.
D9
Compliance with
License
Endorsements
changed to
Compliance
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
with CDL
Endorsements
D10
License
Compliance with
Class of Vehicle
X
X
• Added new attribute 7 – Not Reported.
• Updated reference table.
• Added new remarks.
D11
Compliance with
License
Restrictions
X
X
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
D21
Violations
Charged
X
X
• Format change from 2 numeric, 3
times to select all that apply.
• Added new attribute 97 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
New D23
New
NM14
Condition
(Impairment) at
Time of Crash
X
X
• Add new element which is located on
two forms.
• Format – select all that apply.
• New attributes: 00 – None/Apparently
Normal, 01 – Ill, Blackout, 02 – Asleep
or Fatigued, 03 – Walking with a Cane
or Crutches, 04 – Paraplegic Or
Restricted To A Wheelchair, 05 –
Impaired Due To Previous Injury, 06 –
Deaf, 07 – Blind, 08 – Emotional
(depressed, angry, disturbed, etc.),
09 – Under the Influence of Alcohol,
Drugs or Medication, 10 – Physical
Impairment – No Details, 96 – Other
Physical Impairment, 98 – Not
Reported, 99 – Unknown If Physically
Impaired.
• New remarks.
D24
Related Factors
– Driver Level
X
• Deleted attributes: 01 – Drowsy,
Sleepy, Asleep Fatigued, 02 – Ill,
Passed Out/Blackout, 03 – Emotional
(e.g., Depression, Angry, Disturbed),
05 – Under the Influence of Alcohol,
Drugs or Medication, 07 – Restricted
to Wheelchair, 06 – Operating the
Vehicle in Careless or Inattentive
Thought In, 09 – Impaired Due to
Previous Injury, 11 – Other Physical
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Impairment, 93 – Cellular Telephone
Present in Vehicle, 94 – Cellular
Telephone in Use in Vehicle, 95 –
Computer/Fax Machines/Printers, 96
– Onboard Navigation System, 97 –
Two-way Radio, 98 – Head-up
Display.
New PC4
Contributing
Circumstances,
Motor Vehicle
X
X
• Added new element.
• Format – 2 digits
• Added new attributes: 00 – None, 01 –
Tires, 02 – Brake System, 03 –
Steering, 04 – Suspension, 05 –
Power Train, 06 – Exhaust System, 07
– Head Lights, 08 – Signal Lights, 09
– Other Lights, 10 – Wipers, 11 –
Wheels, 12 – Mirrors, 13 –
Windows/Windshield, 14 – Body,
Doors, 15 – Truck Coupling / Trailer
Hitch / Safety Chains, 16 – Safety
Systems, 17 – Vehicle Contributing
Factors – No Details, 97 – Other, 98 –
Not Reported, 99 – Unknown.
• Added new remarks.
Old C21
New PC5
Trafficway Flow
change to
Trafficway
Description
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attributes: 0 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 8 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: 1 – Not Physically
Divided (Two-Way, Trafficway Not
Divided), 5 – Not Physically Divided
(With Two-Way, Not Divided with a
Continuous Left-Turn Lane), 2 –
Divided Highway, Median Strip
(Without Traffic Barrier) Two-Way,
Divided, Unprotected (Painted > 4
Feet) Median, 3 – Divided Highway,
Median Strip (With Traffic Barrier)
Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median
Barrier.
• Added new remarks.
Old C22
New PC6
Number of
Travel Lanes
changed to
Total Lanes in
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attributes: 0 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 8 – Not Reported.
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Roadway
• Added new remarks.
Old C23
New PC7
Speed Limit
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated remark 00 – No Statutory
Limit/Non-Trafficway Area.
• Added new remarks.
Old C24
New PC8
Roadway
Alignment
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attributes: 0 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 3 – Curve Left, 4 –
Curve – Unknown Direction, 8 – Not
Reported.
• Updated attribute 2 – Curve Right.
Old C25
New PC9
Roadway Profile
changed to
Roadway Grade
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attributes: 0 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 5 – Uphill, 6 –
Downhill, 8 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: 2 – Grade,
Unknown Slope, 4 – Sag (Bottom).
• Added new remarks.
• Added new diagram.
Old C26
New
PC10
Roadway
Surface Type
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attributes: 0 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 8 – Not Reported.
• Updated attribute 7 8 – Other.
• Added new remarks.
Old C27
New PC11
Roadway
Surface
Conditions
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Format change from 1 numeric to 2
numeric.
• Added new attributes: 00 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 10 – Slush, 11 –
Mud, Dirt or Gravel, 98 – Not
Reported.
• Updated attributes: 03 – Snow or
Slush, 05 – Sand, Dirt, Mud, Gravel,
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
99 – Unknown.
• Added new remarks.
Old C29
New PC12
Traffic Control
Device
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attributes: 32 – School
Zone Sign/Device, 65 – Railway
Crossing Device, 97 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: 29 – Unknown
Type Regulatory Sign, 50 – Officer,
crossing guard, flagman, etc. Person.
• Deleted attributes: 05 – Flashing
beacon, 06 – Flashing highway traffic
signal, type unknown or other than
traffic control or beacon, 30 – School
speed limit sign, 31 – School
advance or crossing sign, 38 – Other
school related sign, 39 – Unknown
type school zone sign, 41 – Electric
Warning Sign, 60 – Gates, 61 –
Flashing Lights, 62 – Traffic Control
Signal, 63 – Wigwags, 64 – Bells, 68 –
Other train activated device, 69 –
Active device, type unknown, 70 –
Cross bucks, 71 – Stop sign, 72 –
Other railroad crossing sign, 73 –
Special warning device - watchman,
flagged by crew, 78 – Other passive
device, 79 – Passive device, type
unknown, 80 – Grade crossing
controlled, type unknown.
• Added new remarks.
Old C30
New PC13
Traffic Control
Device
Functioning
changed to
Device
Functioning
X
X
• Element moved from Crash Level to
Precrash (Vehicle/Driver) Level.
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Attribute change to element values “00 -
Not Applicable-Occupant of a Motor
Vehicle In-Transport or Not In-
Transport (Including Motor Vehicle
Parked/Stopped Off
Roadway/Working/In Motion Outside
the Trafficway) to 000 - Not
Applicable-Occupant of a Motor
Vehicle In-Transport or Not In-
Transport (Including Motor Vehicle
Parked/Stopped Off
Roadway/Working/In Motion Outside
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
the Trafficway).
• Updated/Added new remarks.
New
PC14
Driver
Distracted By
X
X
• Moved from Driver level to Precrash
Level.
• Format change from 2 numeric to
select all that apply.
• Add new attribute 95 – No Driver
Present.
• Update/Added new remarks.
New PC15
Driver
Maneuvered to
Avoid
X
X
• Added new attributes: 00 – Driver Did
Not Maneuver To Avoid, 01 – Object,
02 – Poor Road Conditions (Puddle,
Ice, Pothole, etc.), 03 – Live Animal,
04 – Motor Vehicle, 05 – Pedestrian,
Pedalcyclist or Other Non-Motorist,
92 – Phantom/Non-contact Motor
Vehicle, 95 – No Driver Present, 98 –
Not Reported, 99 – Unknown.
• Format – select all that apply.
• Added new remarks.
New
PC16
Driver’s Vision
Obscured By
X
X
• Added new attributes: 00 – Not
Distracted, 01 – Looked But Did Not
See, 03 – By Other Occupant(s), 04 –
By Moving Object in Vehicle, 05 –
While Talking or Listening to Cellular
Phone, 06 – While Dialing Cellular
Phone, 07 – Adjusting Audio And/or
Climate Controls, 09 – While Using
Other Device/Controls Integral to
Vehicle, 10 – While Using or
Reaching For Device/Object Brought
Into Vehicle, 12 – Distracted by
Outside Person, Object or Event, 13 –
Eating or Drinking, 14 – Smoking
Related, 15 – Other Cellular Phone
Related, 16 – No Driver Present, 92 –
Distraction/ Inattention, Details
Unknown, 96 – Not Reported, 97 –
Inattentive or Lost in Thought, 98 –
Other Distraction, 99 – Unknown if
Distracted.
• Format – select all that apply.
• Added new remarks.
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
New
PC17
Pre-Event
Movement
(Prior to
Recognition of
Critical Event)
X
X
• Added new attributes: 00 – No Driver
Present, 01 – Going Straight, 02 –
Decelerating in Traffic Lane, 03 –
Accelerating in Traffic Lane, 04 –
Starting in Traffic Lane, 05 – Stopped
in Traffic Lane, 06 – Passing or
Overtaking Another Vehicle, 07 –
Disabled or Parked in Travel Lane, 08
– Leaving a Parking Position, 09 –
Entering a Parking Position, 10 –
Turning Right, 11 – Turning Left, 12 –
Making a U-Turn, 13 – Backing Up
(other than for Parking Position ),
14 – Negotiating a Curve, 15 –
Changing Lanes, 16 – Merging, 17 –
Successful Avoidance to a Previous
Critical Event, 98 – Other (specify:),
99 – Unknown.
• Format – 2 numeric.
• Added new remarks.
New PC18
Critical Event –
Precrash
(Category)
X
X
• Added new attributes: 1 – This Vehicle
Loss of Control Due To:, 2 – This
Vehicle Traveling. 3 – Other Motor
Vehicle in Lane, 4 – Other Motor
Vehicle Encroaching into Lane, 5 –
Pedestrian or Pedalcyclist or Other
Non-Motorist, 6 – Object or Animal, 7
– Other (specify:), 9 – Unknown.
• Format – 1 numeric.
• Added new remarks.
New PC19
Critical Event –
Precrash
(Event)
X
X
• Added new attributes: 01 – This
Vehicle Loss Of Control Due To:
Blow out/flat tire, 02 – This Vehicle
Loss Of Control Due To: Stalled
Engine, 03 – This Vehicle Loss Of
Control Due To: Disabling vehicle
failure (e.g., wheel fell off) (specify:),
04 – This Vehicle Loss Of Control
Due To: Non-disabling vehicle
problem (e.g., hood flew
up)(specify:), 05 – This Vehicle Loss
Of Control Due To: Poor road
conditions (puddle, pothole, ice, etc.)
(specify:), 06 – This Vehicle Loss Of
Control Due To: Traveling too fast for
conditions, 08 – This Vehicle Loss Of
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Control Due To: Other cause of
control loss (specify:), 09 – This
Vehicle Loss Of Control Due To:
Unknown cause of control loss, 10 –
This Vehicle Traveling: Over the lane
line on left side of travel lane, 11 –
This Vehicle Traveling: Over the lane
line on right side of travel lane, 12 –
This Vehicle Traveling: Off the edge
of the road on the left side, 13 – This
Vehicle Traveling: Off the edge of the
road on the right side, 14 – This
Vehicle Traveling: End departure, 15
– This Vehicle Traveling: Turning left
at intersection, 16 – This Vehicle
Traveling: Turning right at
intersection, 17 – This Vehicle
Traveling: Crossing over (passing
through) intersection, 18 – This
Vehicle Traveling: This vehicle
decelerating, 19 – This Vehicle
Traveling: Unknown travel direction,
50 – Other Motor Vehicle in Lane:
Other vehicle stopped, 51 – Other
Motor Vehicle in Lane: Traveling in
same direction with lower steady
speed, 52 – Other Motor Vehicle in
Lane: Traveling in same direction
while decelerating, 53 – Other Motor
Vehicle in Lane: Traveling in same
direction with higher speed, 54 –
Other Motor Vehicle in Lane:
Traveling in opposite direction, 55 –
Other Motor Vehicle in Lane: In
crossover, 56 – Other Motor Vehicle
in Lane: Backing, 59 – Other Motor
Vehicle in Lane: Unknown travel
direction of the other motor vehicle in
lane, 60 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
adjacent lane (same direction) over
left lane line, 61 – Other Motor
Vehicle Encroaching into Lane: From
adjacent lane (same direction) over
right lane line, 62 – Other Motor
Vehicle Encroaching into Lane: From
opposite direction over left lane line,
63 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
opposite direction over right lane
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
line, 64 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
parking lane, median, shoulder,
roadside, 65 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
crossing street, turning into same
direction, 66 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
crossing street, across path, 67 –
Other Motor Vehicle Encroaching into
Lane: From crossing street, turning
into opposite direction, 68 – Other
Motor Vehicle Encroaching into Lane:
From crossing street, intended path
not known, 70 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
driveway, turning into same
direction, 71 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
driveway, across path, 72 – Other
Motor Vehicle Encroaching into Lane:
From driveway, turning into opposite
direction, 73 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
driveway, intended path not known,
74 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane: From
entrance to limited access highway,
78 – Other Motor Vehicle
Encroaching into Lane:
Encroachment by other vehicle
details unknown, 80 – Pedestrian,
Pedalcyclist Or Other Non-Motorist:
Pedestrian in roadway, 81 –
Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist Or Other
Non-Motorist: Pedestrian
approaching roadway, 82 –
Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist Or Other
Non-Motorist: Pedestrian unknown
location, 83 – Pedestrian,
Pedalcyclist Or Other Non-Motorist:
Pedalcyclist or other non-motorist in
roadway (specify:), 84 – Pedestrian,
Pedalcyclist Or Other Non-Motorist:
Pedalcyclist or other non-motorist
approaching roadway (specify:), 85 –
Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist Or Other
Non-Motorist: Pedalcyclist or other
non-motorist unknown location
(specify:), 87 – Object or Animal:
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#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Animal in roadway, 88 – Object or
Animal: Animal approaching
roadway, 89 – Object or Animal:
Animal -unknown location, 90 –
Object or Animal: Object in roadway,
91 – Object or Animal: Object
approaching roadway, 92 – Object or
Animal: Object unknown location, 98
– Other critical precrash event
(specify:), 99 – Unknown.
• Format – 2 numeric.
• Added new remarks.
New PC20
Attempted
Avoidance
Maneuver
X
X
• Added new attributes: 00 – No Driver
Present, 01 – No Avoidance
Maneuver, 02 – Braking (no lockup),
03 – Braking (lockup), 04 – Braking
(lockup unknown), 05 – Releasing
brakes, 06 – Steering left, 07 –
Steering right, 08 – Braking and
steering left, 09 – Braking and
steering right, 10 – Accelerating, 11 –
Accelerating and steering left, 12 –
Accelerating and steering right, 98 –
Other Action (specify:), 99 –
Unknown.
• Format – 2 numeric.
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
New
PC21
Pre-Impact
Stability
X
X
• Added new attributes: 0 – No Driver
Present, 1 – Tracking, 2 – Skidding
longitudinally — rotation less than 30
degrees, 3 – Skidding laterally —
clockwise rotation, 4 – Skidding
laterally — counter-clockwise
rotation, 7 – Other vehicle loss-of-
control (specify:), 9 – Precrash
stability unknown.
• Format – 1 numeric.
• Added new remarks.
New PC22
Pre-Impact
Location
X
X
• New attributes: 0 – No Driver Present,
1 – Stayed in Original Travel Lane, 2 –
Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original
Travel Lane, 3 – Stayed on Roadway,
not Known if Left Original Travel
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Lane, 4 – Departed Roadway, 5 –
Remained off Roadway, 6 – Returned
to Roadway, 7 – Entered Roadway, 9
– Unknown.
• Format – 1 numeric.
• Added new remarks
New PC23
Crash Type
X
X
• Added new attributes: 00 – No Impact,
Actual attribute 01-93, 98 – Other
Crash Type, 99 – Unknown.
• Format – 2 numeric.
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
P3
Vehicle Number
- Person Level
X
• Deleted attribute 000 – Not a Motor
Vehicle Occupant.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
Old P6
New P5
and NM5
Age
X
X
• Element located on two forms.
• Added new attribute 998 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
Old P7
New P6
and NM6
Sex
X
X
• Element located on two forms.
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
Old P8
New P7
Person Type
X
X
• Element was split between Occupant
and Non-Motorist Person Level forms.
• Added attribute 88 – Not Reported.
• Attributes moved to Person Type NM7 -
04 – Occupant of a Non-Motor
Vehicle Transport Device, 05 –
Pedestrian, 06 – Bicyclist, 07 – Other
Bicyclist, 08 – Person on Personal
Conveyance,10 – Persons in/On
Buildings, 19 – Unknown Type of
Non-Motorist.
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
Old P22
New P8
and NM8
Injury Severity
X
X
• Element located on two forms.
• Added new attribute 8 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
• Added GES Special Instructions.
P9
Seating Position
X
X
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Deleted attribute 00 – Not a Motor
Vehicle Occupant.
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
P10
Protection
System Use
changed to
Restraint
System/ Helmet
Use
X
X
• Added new attributes: 07 – None Used-
Motor Vehicle Occupant, 16 – Other
Helmet, 17 – No Helmet, 97 – Other,
98 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: 00 – None
Used/Not Applicable – Not a Motor
Vehicle Occupant, 01 – Shoulder Belt
Only Used, 02 – Lap Belt Only Used,
03 – Lap and Shoulder Shoulder and
Lap Belt Used, 04 – Child Safety
Seat/Booster Restraint Type
Unknown/Not Reported, 05 – DOT
Compliant Motorcycle Helmet, 10 –
Child Safety Seat Restraint System –
Forward Facing, 11 – Child Safety Seat
Restraint System – Rear Facing, 12 –
Booster Seat (lap and shoulder belt
used properly).
• Deleted attributes: 06 – Bicycle
Helmet, 14 – Child Safety
Seat/Booster Seat Used Properly, 15
– Helmets Used Improperly.
• Added new remarks.
• Added FARS Special Instructions.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
New P11
Any Indication
of Mis-Use of
Restraint
System or
Helmet Use
X
X
• Added new element.
• Added new attributes: 0 – No, 1 – Yes.
• Added new remarks.
Old P11
New P12
Air Bag
Deployed
X
X
• Added new attribute 98 – Not
Reported.
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Old P12
New P13
Ejection
X
X
• Added new attribute 7 – Not Reported.
• Added new remarks.
P18 and
NM17
Alcohol Test
X
X
• Element is now located on two forms.
• Added new attributes: Status: 8 – Not
Reported, Type: 95 – Not Reported,
Result: 95 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: Status: 9 –
Unknown if Tested / Not Reported,
Type: 99 – Unknown if Tested / Not
Reported, Result: 99 – Unknown if
Tested / Not Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
P21 and
NM20
Drug Test
X
X
• Element now located on two forms.
• Added new attributes: Status: 8 – Not
Reported, Type: 6 – Not Reported,
Result: 095 – Not Reported.
• Updated attributes: Status: 9 –
Unknown if Tested / Not Reported,
Type: 9 – Unknown if Tested / Not
Reported, Result: 999 – Unknown if
Tested / Not Reported.
• Updated/Added new remarks.
• Updated Drug Lists.
Old P23
New P22
and
NM21
Transported for
Treatment By
changed to
Transported to
Medical Facility
By
X
X
• Element located on two forms.
• Added new attributes: 5 – EMS
Ground, 6 – Other, 8 – Not Reported
• Updated attributes: 1 – Yes, EMS Air, 2
– Yes, Law Enforcement, 3 – Yes,
Other EMS Unknown Mode, 4 – Yes,
Transported by Unknown Source.
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
Old P27
New P26
Related Factors -
Person Level
changed to
Related Factors -
(Motor Vehicle
Occupant)
Person Level
• Deleted attributes: 01 – Not Visible, 02
– Darting, Running or Stumbling Into
Roadway, 03 – Improper Crossing of
Roadway or Intersection, 04 -
Walking/Riding With or Against
Traffic, Playing, Working, Sitting,
Lying, Standing, etc., in Roadway, 06
– Ill, Passed Out/Blackout, 07 –
Emotional (e.g., Depression, Angry,
Disturbed), 10 – Inattentive, 11 –
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Walking with Cane or Crutches, 12 –
Restricted to Wheelchair, 13 –
Motorized Wheelchair Rider, 14 –
Impaired Due to Previous Injury, 15 –
Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs
or Medication, 16 – Blind, 17 – Other
Physical Impairment, 19 – Pedestrian
Jogging, 23 – Failure to Dim Lights or
Have Lights on When Required, 24 –
Operating Without Required
Equipment, 27 – Improper or Erratic
Lane Changing, 30 – Making
Improper Entry to or Exit from
Trafficway, 34 – Passing on Wrong
Side, 35 – Passing with Insufficient
Distance or Inadequate Visibility or
Failing to Yield to Overtaking Vehicle,
36 – Operating the Vehicle in an
Erratic, Reckless, Careless or
Negligent Manner, 38 – Failure to
Yield the Right of Way, 39 – Failure to
Obey Actual Traffic Sign, 48 – Making
Other Improper Turn, 49 – Driving
Wrong Way on One Way Trafficway,
50 – Driving on Wrong Side of Road,
53 – Stopped in Roadway (Vehicle
Not Abandoned), 55 – Getting Off/Out
of or On/In to a Transport Vehicle, 79
– Live Animals in Road, 90 – Non-
Motorist Pushing a Vehicle.
• Added new remarks.
Old P5
New NM4
Non-Occupant
Striking Vehicle
Number
changed to
Number of
Motor Vehicle
Striking Non-
Motorist
X
X
• Element moved to Non-Motorist Person
Level form.
• Deleted attribute 000 - Not Applicable
– Occupant of a Motor Vehicle In-
Transport or Not In-Transport
(Including Parked/Stopped Off
Roadway/Working/In Motion Outside
In Trafficway).
• Added new remarks.
• Added GES Special Instructions.
NM7
Person Type
X
X
• Add new attribute: 88 – Not Reported.
• Moved attributes from P7 – Person
Type: 04 – Occupant of a Non-Motor
Vehicle Transport Device, 05 –
Pedestrian, 06 – Bicyclist, 07 – Other
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Cyclist, 08 – Person on Personal
Conveyance, 10 – Person In/On
Buildings, 88 – Not Reported, 19 –
Unknown Type of Non-Motorist.
• Added new remarks.
NM9
Pedestrian/
Bike Typing
X
X
• Added new element.
• Format – Element entered in MDE
system.
• Remarks added by headquarters
Old P15
New
NM10
Non-Occupant
Location
changed to
Non-Motorist
Location at
Time of Crash
• Element moved to Non-Motorist Person
Level form.
• Added attributes: 14 – Parking Lane
Zone, 20 – Shoulder/Roadside, 21 –
Sidewalk, 22 – Median/Crossing
Island, 23 – Driveway Access, 24 –
Shared-Use Path/Trail, 25 – Non-
Trafficway Area, 28 – Other, 98 – Not
Reported.
• Deleted attributes: 00 – No Applicable
– Occupant of a Motor Vehicle In-
Transport or Not In-Transport
(Including Motor Vehicles
Parked/Stopped Off
Roadway/Working/In Motion Outside
the Trafficway) and Injured Railway
Train Occupants, 04 – Intersection –
On Roadway, Crosswalk Availability
Unknown, 05 – Intersection – Not on
Roadway, 12 – Non-Intersection – On
Roadway, Crosswalk not Available,
15 – Non-Intersection – On Road
Shoulder, 17 – Non-Intersection –
Outside Trafficway, 18 – Non-
Intersection – Other, Not on
Roadway, 19 – Non-Intersection –
Unknown.
• Updated to attributes: 01 – Intersection
– In Marked Crosswalk, 02 –
Intersection – On Roadway, Not in
Unmarked Crosswalk, 03 – Intersection
– On Roadway, Not In Crosswalk not
Available, 09 – Intersection – Unknown
Location, 10 – Non-Intersection – In
Marked Crosswalk, 14 – Non-
Intersection – In Parking Lane/Zone,
16 – Non-Intersection – Bike Path*
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Bicycle Lane, 99 – Unknown Location.
• Added new remarks.
New
NM11
Non-Motorist
Action/Circums
tances Prior to
Crash
X
X
• Added new element.
• Added attributes: 01 – Going To or
From School (K-12), 02 – Waiting to
Cross Roadway, 03 – Crossing
Roadway, 04 – Jogging/Running, 05 –
Movement Along Roadway with
Traffic (In or Adjacent to Travel
Lane), 06 – Movement Along
Roadway Against Traffic (In or
Adjacent to Travel Lane, 07 –
Movement on Sidewalk, 08 – In
Roadway – Other (Working, Playing,
Etc.), 09 – Adjacent to Roadway (e.g.,
Shoulder, Median), 10 – Working in
Trafficway (Incident Response), 11 –
Entering/Exiting a Vehicle, 12 –
Disabled Vehicle Related (Working
on, Pushing, Leaving/ Approaching),
14 – Other, 15 – None, 98 – Not
Reported, 99 – Unknown.
• Format: select all that apply.
• Added new remarks.
New
NM12
Non-Motorist
Action/Circums
tances at Time
of Crash
X
X
• Added new element.
• Added new attributes: 00 – No
Improper Action, 01 – Dart/Dash, 02 –
Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way, 3 –
Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Signals
or Officer, 04 – In Roadway
Improperly (Standing, Lying,
Working, Playing), 05 – Entering/
Exiting a Vehicle, 06 – Inattentive
(Talking, Eating, Etc.), 07 – Improper
Turn/Merge, 08 – Improper Passing,
09 – Wrong-Way Riding or Walking,
10 – Driving on Wrong Side of Road,
12 – Improper Crossing of Roadway
or Intersection (Jaywalking), 13 –
Failing to Have Lights on When
Required, 14 – Operating Without
Required Equipment, 15 – Improper
or Erratic Lane Changing, 16 –
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or
Running Off Road, 17 – Making
Improper Entry to or Exit from
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
Trafficway, 18 – Operating the
Vehicle in other Erratic, Reckless,
Careless or Negligent Manner, 19 –
Not Visible (Dark clothing, No
Lighting, etc.), 20 – Passing with
Insufficient Distance or Inadequate
Visibility or Failing to Yield to
Overtaking Vehicle, 21 – Other, 98 –
Not Reported, 99 – Unknown.
• Format: select all that apply.
• Added new remarks.
New
NM13
Non-Motorist
Safety
Equipment
X
X
• Added new element.
• Added new attributes: 0 – Not
Applicable, 1 – None Used, 2 –
Helmet, 4 – Protective Pads Used
(elbows, knees, shins, etc.), 3 –
Reflective Equipment/Clothing
(jacket, backpack, etc.), 5 – Lighting,
7 – Other Safety Equipment, 8 – Not
Reported, 9 – Unknown if Used.
• Format: select all that apply.
• Added new remarks.
New
NM25
Related Factors
– Person Level
(Not a Motor
Vehicle
Occupant)
X
X
• Added new element to form. Carry over
from Related Factors – Person Level.
• Deleted attributes: 01 – Not Visible, 02
– Darting, Running or Stumbling Into
Roadway, 03 – Improper Crossing of
Roadway or Intersection, 04 -
Walking/Riding With or Against
Traffic, 05 – Interfering With Driver,
06 – Ill, Passed Out/Blackout, 07 –
Emotional (e.g., Depression, Angry,
Disturbed), 10 – Inattentive, 11 –
Walking with Cane or Crutches, 12 –
Restricted to Wheelchair, 14 –
Impaired Due to Previous Injury, 15 –
Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs
or Medication, 16 – Blind, 17 – Other
Physical Impairment, 19 – Pedestrian
Jogging, 23 – Failure to Dim Lights or
Have Lights on When Required, 24 –
Operating Without Required
Equipment, 27 – Improper or Erratic
Lane Changing, 28 – Failure to Keep
in Proper Lane, 29 – Illegal Driving on
Road Shoulder, in Ditch, on Sidewalk
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ELEMENT
#
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
or on Median, 30 – Making Improper
Entry to or Exit from Trafficway, 32 –
Opening Vehicle Closure into Moving
Traffic or While Vehicle is in Motion,
33 – Passing Where Prohibited by
Posted Signs, Pavement Markings,
Hill or Curve, or School Bus
Displaying Warning Not to Pass Line,
34 – Passing on Wrong Side, 35 –
Passing with Insufficient Distance or
Inadequate Visibility or Failing to
Yield to Overtaking Vehicle, 36 –
Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic,
Reckless, Careless or Negligent
Manner, 38 – Failure to Yield the
Right of Way, 39 – Failure to Obey
Actual Traffic Sign, 44 – Driving Too
Fast for Conditions or in Excess of
Posted Maximum, 45 – Driving Less
Than Posted Minimum, 47 – Making
Right Turn from Left-Turn Lane, Left
Turn from Right-Turn Lane, 48 –
Making Other Improper Turn, 49 –
Driving Wrong Way on One Way
Trafficway, 50 – Driving on Wrong
Side of Road, 53 – Unfamiliar with
Roadway, 55 – Getting Off/Out of or
On/In to a Transport Vehicle, 59 –
Overcorrecting, 79 – Live Animals in
Road, 87 – Police or Law
Enforcement Officer, 88 – Seat Back
Not in Normal Upright Position, Seat
Back Reclined.
• Added new remarks.
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New SAS Data Files in 2010
Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Names
Data Element Name
C17
N/A
Cevent.AOI1
Area of Impact (this)
C17
N/A
Cevent.AOI2
Area of Impact (other)
C17
N/A
Cevent.EVENTNUM
Event Number
C17
N/A
Cevent.SOE
Sequence of Event
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Cevent.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Cevent.STATE
State Number
C17
N/A
Cevent.VNUMBER1
Vehicle Number (this)
C17
N/A
Cevent.VNUMBER2
Vehicle Number (other)
C17
N/A
Vevent.AOI1
Area of Impact (this)
C17
N/A
Vevent.AOI2
Area of Impact (other)
C17
N/A
Vevent.EVENTNUM
The number of the first event in the crash in which
this vehicle is involved (could be this vehicle or the
other vehicle in the SAS event data file).
C17
N/A
Vevent.SOE
Sequence of Event
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Vevent.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Vevent.STATE
State Number
C17
N/A
Vevent.VNUMBER1
Vehicle Number (this)
C17
N/A
Vevent.VNUMBER2
Vehicle Number (other)
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Vevent.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
New id data
element
N/A
Vevent.VEVENTNUM
The number of event sequentially ordered for each
vehicle.
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Vsoe.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Vsoe.STATE
State Number
C17
N/A
Vsoe.SOE
Sequence of Event
C17
N/A
Vsoe.AOI
Area of Impact associated with the event
New id data
element
N/A
Vsoe.VEVENTNUM
The number of event sequentially ordered for each
vehicle.
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Vsoe.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
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Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Names
Data Element Name
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Parkwork.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number & Unit Type
V5
N/A
Parkwork.PTYPE
Unit Type
V9
N/A
Parkwork.PMAKE
Vehicle Make
V10
N/A
Parkwork.PMODEL
Vehicle Model
V11
N/A
Parkwork.PBODYTYP
Body Type
V12
N/A
Parkwork.PMODYEAR
Model Year
V13
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN
VIN
V7
N/A
Parkwork.PREG_STAT
Registration State
V22
N/A
Parkwork.PSP_USE
Special Use
V23
N/A
Parkwork.PEM_USE
Emergency use
V4
N/A
Parkwork.PNUMOCCS
Number of Occupants
V14
N/A
Parkwork.PTRAILER
Vehicle trailing
V34
N/A
Parkwork.PFIRE
Fire Occurrence
V29
N/A
Parkwork.PVEH_SEV
Extent of damage
V30
N/A
Parkwork.PTOWED
Vehicle Removal
V28
N/A
Parkwork.PIMPACT1
Area of Impact- Initial Damaged
V28
N/A
Parkwork.PIMPACT2
Area of Impact- Most Damaged
V19
N/A
Parkwork.Pcargtyp
Cargo body type
V20 - HM1
N/A
Parkwork.PHAZ_INV
Hazardous Material Involvement/Placard -
Involvement
V20 - HM2
N/A
Parkwork.PHAZPLAC
Hazardous Material Involvement/Placard -
Placard
V20 - HM3
N/A
Parkwork.PHAZ_ID
Hazardous Material Involvement/Placard -
Identification Number
V20 - HM4
N/A
Parkwork.PHAZ_CNO
Hazardous Material Involvement/Placard -
Class Number
V20 - HM5
N/A
Parkwork.PHAZ_REL
Hazardous Material Involvement/Placard -
Released
V100
N/A
Parkwork.MAK_MOD
Make Model
V21
N/A
Parkwork.PBUS_USE
Bus Use
C8
N/A
Parkwork.PDAY
Day
V150
N/A
Parkwork.PDEATHS
Fatals in Vehicle
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Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Names
Data Element Name
V121
N/A
Parkwork.PFUECODE
Fuel Code
V17
N/A
Parkwork.PGVWR
GVWR
C18
N/A
Parkwork.PHARM_EV
First Harmful Event
V6
N/A
Parkwork.PHIT_RUN
Hit and Run
C9
N/A
Parkwork.PHOUR
Crash Time (HOUR)
V124
N/A
Parkwork.PMCYCL_DS
Motorcycle Engine Displacement (CC)
V16A
N/A
Parkwork.PMCARR_I1
MCID Issuing Authority
V16
N/A
Parkwork.PMCARR_I2
MCID Identification Number
V16B
N/A
Parkwork.PMCARR_ID
Motor Carrier Identification Number
V32
N/A
Parkwork.PM_HARM
Most Harmful Event
C19
N/A
Parkwork.PMAN_COLL
Manner of Collision
C9
N/A
Parkwork.PMINUTE
Crash Time (MINUTE)
C8
N/A
Parkwork.PMONTH
Crash Date (Month)
V8
N/A
Parkwork.POWNER
Registered Vehicle Owner
V122
N/A
Parkwork.PSER_TR
VIN Truck Series
V25
N/A
Parkwork.PUNDERIDE
Underride/Override
C4AA
N/A
Parkwork.PVE_FORMS
Number of Vehicle Forms Submitted for MV In
Transport
V13
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN
Vehicle Identification Number
V101
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_1
VIN Character 1
V102
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_2
VIN Character 2
V103
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_3
VIN Character 3
V104
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_4
VIN Character 4
V105
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_5
VIN Character 5
V106
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_6
VIN Character 6
V107
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_7
VIN Character 7
V108
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_8
VIN Character 8
V109
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_9
VIN Character 9
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Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Names
Data Element Name
V110
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_10
VIN Character 10
V111
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_11
VIN Character 11
V112
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_12
VIN Character 12
V115
N/A
Parkwork.PVINA_MOD
VIN Model
V114
N/A
Parkwork.PVINMAKE
VIN Make
V117
N/A
Parkwork.PVINMODYR
VIN Model Year
V113
N/A
Parkwork.PVINTYPE
VIN Vehicle Type
V116
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_BT
VIN Body Type
V125
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_LNGT
VIN Length
V118
N/A
Parkwork.PVIN_WGT
Curb Weight
V18
N/A
Parkwork.PV_CONFIG
Vehicle Configuration
V33
N/A
Parkwork.PVEH_SC1
Related Factors -1
V33
N/A
Parkwork.PVEH_SC2
Related Factors -2
V123
N/A
Parkwork.PWGTCD_TR
Truck Weight Rating
V120
N/A
Parkwork.PWHLBS_LG
Wheelbase Long
V119
N/A
Parkwork.PWHLBS_SH
Wheelbase Short
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Parkwork.STATE
State Number
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Parkwork.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Parkwork.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
PC16
N/A
Distract.MDRDSTRD
Driver Distracted By
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Distract.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Distract.STATE
State Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Distract.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
PC4
N/A
Factor.MFACTOR
Contributing Circumstances, Motor Vehicle
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Factor.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Factor.STATE
State Number
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Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Names
Data Element Name
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Factor.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
D23
N/A
Drimpair.DRIMPAIR
Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Drimpair.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Drimpair.STATE
State Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Drimpair.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
NM14
N/A
Nmimpair.NMIMPAIR
Condition (Impairment) at Time of Crash
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Nmimpair.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Nmimpair.STATE
State Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Nmimpair.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
P4/NM4
N/A
Nmimpair.PER_NO
Person Number
PC15
AVOID
Maneuver.MDRMANAV
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Maneuver.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Maneuver.STATE
State Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Maneuver.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
NM12
N/A
Nmcrash.MTM_CRSH
Non Motorists Action/Circumstance at Time of
Crash
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Nmcrash.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Nmcrash.STATE
State Number
P4/NM4
N/A
Nmcrash.PER_NO
Person Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Nmcrash.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
NM11
N/A
Nmprior.MPR_ACT
Non Motorists Action/Circumstance Prior to Crash
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Nmprior.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Nmprior.STATE
State Number
P4/NM4
N/A
Nmprior.PER_NO
Person Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Nmprior.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
NM13
N/A
Safetyeq.MSAFEQMT
Non Motorists Safety Equipment
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Safetyeq.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
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Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Names
Data Element Name
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Safetyeq.STATE
State Number
P4/NM4
N/A
Safetyeq.PER_NO
Person Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Safetyeq.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
D21
N/A
Violatn.MVIOLATN
Violations Charged
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Violatn.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Violatn.STATE
State Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Violatn.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
PC14
D_VISION1,
D_VISION2,
D_VISION3
Vision.MVISOBSC
Driver's Vision Obscured By
C2/V2/D2/P
C2/P2/NM2
N/A
Vision.ST_CASE
Consecutive Number
C1/V1/D1/P
C1/P1/NM1
N/A
Vision.STATE
State Number
V3/D3/PC3/
P3
N/A
Vision.VEH_NO
Vehicle Number
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Summary of the SAS Naming Changes in 2010
Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Name
Data Element Name
C20a
N/A
RELJCT1
Relation to Junction - Within Interchange Area
C20b
REL_JUNC
RELJCT2
Relation to Junction - Specific Location
PC5
TRAF_FLO
VTRAFWAY
Trafficway Description
PC6
NO_LANES
VNUM_LAN
Total Lanes in Roadway
PC7
SP_LIMIT
VSPD_LIM
Speed Limit
PC8
ALIGNMNT
VALIGN
Roadway Alignment
PC9
PROFILE
VPROFILE
Roadway Grade
PC10
PAVE_TYP
VPAVETYP
Roadway Surface Type
PC11
SUR_COND
VSURCOND
Roadway Surface Condition
PC12
TRA_CONT
VTRAFCON
Traffic Control Device
PC13
T_CONT_F
VTCONT_F
Traffic Control Device Functioning
C21
N/A
TYP_INT
Type of Intersection
V113
N/A
VINTYPE
VIN Vehicle Type
V114
N/A
VINMAKE
VIN Make
V117
N/A
VINMODYR
VIN Model Year
PC23
N/A
ACC_TYPE
Accident Type
V121
N/A
FUELCODE
Fuel Code
V126
N/A
TIRE_SZE
Original Tire Size
V127
N/A
DISPLACE
Cubic Inch Displacement
V128
N/A
CYLINDER
Number of Cylinders
V129
N/A
CARBUR
Carburetion
V130
N/A
WHLDRWHL
Number of wheels/driver wheels
V131
N/A
TON_RAT
Ton Rating
V132
N/A
TRK_WT
Shipping Weight
V133
N/A
TRKWTVAR
Shipping Weight Variance
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Locator
Code
2009
SAS Name
New 2010
SAS Name
Data Element Name
V134
N/A
VIN_REST
VIN Restraint Type
V135
N/A
MCYCL_WT
Dry Weight
V136
N/A
MCYCL_CY
Number of Engine Cycles
P11
N/A
REST_MIS
Any Indication of Mis-Use of Restraint
System/Helmet Use
The data elements in RED are new to 2010 FARS.
The data elements in BLUE are changed in 2010 FARS.
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Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
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Trafficway Descriptor Data Elements in 2010
As part of the data standardization effort to harmonize the data in FARS and NASS GES and
align both data systems with the data elements recommended in MMUCC, nine data elements
were moved from the Crash Level in FARS to the a new Precrash Level method of collection.
Some data elements also had title changes as a result. The changes are identified below with
bold/italics. Those data elements are:
2009 Crash Level Data elements
2010 Precrash Level Data elements
C21 Trafficway Flow (TRAF_FLO)
C22 Number of Travel Lanes (NO_LANES)
C23 Speed Limit (SP_LIMIT)
C24 Roadway Alignment (ALIGNMNT)
C25 Roadway Profile (PROFILE)
C26 Roadway Surface Type (PAVE_TYP)
C27 Roadway Surface Condition (SUR_COND)
C29 Traffic Control Device (TRAF_CON)
C30 Traffic Control Device Functioning (T_CONT_F)
PC5 Trafficway Description (VTRAFWAY)
PC6 Total Lanes in Roadway (VNUM_LAN)
PC7 Speed Limit (VSPD_LIM)
PC8 Roadway Alignment (VALIGN)
PC9 Roadway Grade (VPROFILE)
PC10 Roadway Surface Type (VPAVETYP)
PC11 Roadway Surface Condition (VSURCOND)
PC12 Traffic Control Device (VTRAFCON)
PC13 Traffic Control Device Functioning (VTCONT_F)
In the FARS data collection years 2009 and prior, the set of data elements above-left (C21-C27)
provided details about the characteristics of the trafficway to which the crash had been
assigned. Crashes were assigned to the trafficway on which the First Harmful Event occurred.
If the First Harmful Event occurred outside the boundaries of a trafficway (e.g. private property),
the crash was assigned to the trafficway on which the vehicle was traveling when the
Unstabilized Situation began.
In at-intersection crashes, assignment was to the highest function class of trafficway at the
intersection. If the vehicles were traveling on two different trafficways of equal function class
prior to an at-intersection crash, it was assigned to the trafficway on which the motor vehicle
precipitating the crash was traveling.
The data elements C29 Traffic Control Device and C30 Traffic Control Device Functioning were
coded with respect to the control most applicable to the crash. If more than one device was
present, the highest device (lowest number on the attribute list) most related to the crash was
selected.
In the FARS data collection years starting in 2010, this set of data elements above-right (PC5-
PC13) provide details about the characteristics of the trafficway that each in-transport motor
vehicle was traveling on just prior to its Critical Precrash Event. The Critical Precrash Event is
the event which made the crash imminent (i.e., something occurred which made the collision
possible). For vehicles departing the trafficway prior to their critical precrash events, the
trafficway selected for classification is the one the vehicle departed. If this vehicle is in a junction
just prior to its critical precrash event, the trafficway selected for classification is the one it is on
before entering the junction.
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While these data elements were still collecting the same general information in 2010, there are
some important differences to note. First, by being collected for each vehicle, different
trafficway characteristics could be recorded for each vehicle in the crash. Second, in some
circumstances the procedural change to being recorded for each vehicle based on its precrash
location rather than the location of the first harmful event resulted in different data being
provided than would have been in the same crash in prior years.
The types of crashes most affected by the change were those that occur in junction. For
example, in a crash where two vehicles were traveling on the same trafficway in opposite
directions (e.g. North-South) that have an at-intersection crash in the junction of a higher
function class trafficway, the characteristics of the lower class trafficway that each of the
vehicles were traveling on before entering the intersection area are recorded in the data
elements PC5-PC13 for each vehicle. In prior years, the characteristics of the higher functional
class trafficway would have appeared on the Crash Level. Also note that in such a case, on the
Crash Level this crash would still be recoded to the higher functional class trafficway in the data
elements C10 National Highway System, C11 Roadway Function Class, C12 Route Signing,
and C13 Trafficway Identifier and none of the vehicle level characteristics can be attributed to
this trafficway.
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Summary of 2010 and 2011 FARS Changes
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 592
New in 2011 FARS
2011 Data Elements with Changes in Definitions and Attributes
Below is a list of FARS data elements that have substantial changes for 2011.
DATA
ELEMENT
#
DATA
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
C3
Number of
Forms
Submitted for
Persons Not
in Motor
Vehicles
X
▪ Update Range to: 00-99.
C14
Milepoint
X
X
▪ Changed format from 5 alphanumeric to
5 numeric.
▪ Updated element attributes with the
addition of the decimal point.
C17
Crash
Events-
Sequence of
Events
X
▪ Delete attribute 98 – Not Reported
C18
First Harmful
Event
X
X
▪ Delete attribute 98 – Not Reported
C30
EMS Time at
Hospital
X
X
▪ Added new attribute 9996 – Transport
Terminated.
V4
Number of
Occupants
X
X
▪ Delete attribute 98 - Not Reported
V9
Vehicle Make
X
X
▪ Added new Make 66 - Mahindra
V10
Vehicle
Model
X
▪ Add new attribute 598 – Low Speed
Vehicle (LSV) / Neighborhood Electric
Vehicle (NEV) and 870 – Medium/Heavy
Van-Based Vehicle.
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DATA
ELEMENT
#
DATA
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
V10
Body Type
X
X
▪ Added new attributes: 55 – Van-Based
Bus GVWR > 10,000 lbs. and 94 – Low
Speed Vehicle (LSV) / Neighborhood
Electric Vehicle (NEV)
▪ Updated attributes: 61 – Single-unit
straight truck or Cab-Chassis (10,000
lbs. < GVWR < or = 19,500 lbs.), 62 –
Single-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis
(19,500 lbs. < GVWR < or = 26,000 lbs.),
63 – Single-unit straight truck or Cab-
Chassis (GVWR > 26,000 lbs.), 64 –
Single-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis
(GVWR unknown).
V27
Location of
Rollover
X
X
▪ Add new attribute: 7 – In Parking
Lane/Zone
V31
Sequence of
Events
X
X
▪ Removal of attribute 98 - Not Reported
V32
Most Harmful
Event
X
▪ Added new remarks.
▪ Removal of attribute 98 - Not Reported
D5
Driver’s
License State
X
X
▪ Delete attribute 00 - No Driver Present
D6
Driver’s Zip
Code
X
X
▪ Delete attribute 99997 - No Driver
Present
D23/
NM14
Condition
(Impairment)
at Time of
Crash
X
X
▪ Updated attribute 99 – Unknown If
Physically Impaired.
D24
Related
Factors-
Driver Level
X
▪ Updated attribute 12 – Mother of Dead
Fetus/ Mother of Infant Born Post
Crash
PC7
Speed Limit
X
X
▪ Change attribute range from 01-95 to 05-
80 (in 5 mph increments).
PC12
Traffic
Control
Device
X
X
▪ Updated attributes: 32 23 – School
Zone
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DATA
ELEMENT
#
DATA
ELEMENT
NAME
NEW/
REVISED
VALUES
NEW/
REVISED
REMARKS
COMMENTS
PC14
Driver Vision
Obscured By
X
X
▪ Updated attribute: 95 - No Driver Present
/ Unknown if Driver Present
PC15
Driver
Maneuvered
to Avoid
X
X
▪ Updated attribute: 95 - No Driver Present
/ Unknown if Driver Present
PC16
Driver
Distracted By
X
X
▪ Updated attribute: 16 - No Driver Present
/ Unknown if Driver Present
PC17
Pre-Event
Movement
(Prior to
Recognition
of Critical
Event)
X
X
▪ Updated attributes: 02 – Decelerating in
Roadway, 03 – Accelerating in Roadway,
04 – Starting in Roadway, 05 – Stopped
in Traffic Lane in Roadway. 07 –
Disabled or “Parked” in Travel Lane
PC19
Critical
Event-
Precrash
(Event)
X
X
▪ Updated attributes: 15 – Turning left at
trafficway junction, 16 – Turning right at
trafficway junction, 80 – Pedestrian in
roadway road, 81 – Pedestrian
approaching roadway road, 83 –
Pedalcyclist or other non-motorist in
roadway road (specify:), 84 –
Pedalcyclist or other non-motorist
approaching roadway road (specify:),
85 – Pedalcyclist or other non-motorist
unknown location (specifiy:),87 – Animal
in roadway road, 88 – Animal
approaching roadway road, 90 – Object
in roadway road, 91 – Object
approaching roadway road
P7/NM7
Person Type
X
X
▪ Deleted attribute: 88 - Not Reported.
P8/NM8
Injury
Severity
X
▪ Deleted attribute: 8 – Not Reported
P26/NM25
Related
Factors-
Person Level
(Motor
Vehicle
Occupant)
X
X
▪ Updated attributes: 18 – Mother of Dead
Fetus/ Mother of Infant Born Post
Crash
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Summary of the SAS Naming Changes in 2011
Locator
Code
2010
SAS Name
New 2011
SAS Name
Data Element Name
C3A
N/A
PERNOTMVIT
Number of Persons Not in Motor Vehicles in
Transport (MVIT)
C4B
N/A
PVH_INVL
Number of Parked/Working Vehicles Involved
C5A
N/A
PERMVIT
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport
(MVIT)
V126
N/A
TIRE_SZE
Original Tire Size
V127
N/A
DISPLACE
Cubic Inch Displacement
V128
N/A
CYLINDER
Number of Cylinders
V129
N/A
CARBUR
Carburetion
V130
N/A
WHLDRWHL
Number of Wheels/Drive Wheels
V131
N/A
TON_RAT
Ton Rating
V132
N/A
TRK_WT
Shipping Weight
V133
N/A
TRKWTVAR
Shipping Weight Variance
V134
N/A
VIN_REST
VIN Restraint Type
V135
N/A
MCYCL_WT
Dry Weight
V136
N/A
MCYCL_CY
Number of Engine Cycles
NM4
N_MOT_NO
STR_VEH
Number of Motor Vehicle Striking Non-Motorist
The data elements in RED are new to 2011 FARS.
The data elements in BLUE are changed in 2011 FARS.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix G:
Changes to the FARS VIN Decoded Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 596
Appendix G:
Changes to the FARS VIN Decoded Data Elements
FARS implemented a new structure for its VIN decoded data elements in 2013. This was
warranted due to the renovation of the RL Polk VIN verification and decoding program. RL Polk
upgraded their PC VINA VIN validation and decoding program to their new VINtelligence
application, and no longer supports PC VINA. The FARS data collection software was therefore
retooled to work with the VINtelligence application. The output is now stored in the Vindecode
data file. The data file contains 100 VIN decoded data elements. Descriptions of these data
elements are provided below from the Polk VINtelligence Deluxe Package and Field
Descriptions documentation.
Note: The twelve characters of the VIN are still provided as individual data elements (V101-
V112) in the Vehicle and Parkwork data files. The 24 VIN decoded data elements that used to
be on the Vehicle, Parkwork and Person data files were discontinued in 2013. These data
elements can still be found in the discontinued sections of the Vehicle and Parkwork data files in
this Manual.
Element
Identifier
SAS Name
Field Description
V200
ABS
(Brakes- ABS Code) A code that describes whether a vehicle has or does not
have anti-lock brakes, and what kind of brakes they are. (Not coded for heavy
truck). This is based on the series code that is assigned the vehicle from VINA.
V201
ABS_T
(Brakes- ABS Code) description
V202
BATKWRTG
The measure of total battery power expressed in kilowatts. For example: 71KW,
85KW, 75KW, 67KW.
V203
BATTYP
A value that identifies the kind of battery in the vehicle. For example: PbA- Lead
Acid, NMH- Nickel Metal Hydride.
V204
BATTYP_T
The description of the Polk assigned code for the Battery Type Code. For
example: PbA- Lead Acid, NMH- Nickel Metal Hydride.
V205
BATVOLT
The voltage rating of the battery as provided by the manufacturer.
V206
BLOCKTYPE
(Block Type) Description
V207
BODYSTYL
A Polk assigned code that describes the body style of the vehicle. For example,
CP=Coupe.
V208
BODYSTYL_T
The description of the Polk assigned code Body Style Code For example: Coupe
V209
CARBBRLS
The number of barrels on a carbureted engine.
V210
CARBTYPE
Carburetion types include "Carburetor”, “Fuel Injection”, N/A
V211
CARBTYPE_T
The description of the Polk assigned code which identifies the vehicle
carburetion type. For example Carburetor, Fuel Injection, Unknown or Electric.
V212
CYCLES
(Cycle Count) Refers to the cycle or stroke of an engine. 2-strokes are
lightweight and simpler, but they burn oil, by design. Few cars on the road in
North America are two-strokes, the last one offered was a 1967 Saab.
V213
CYLNDRS
Contains a code that represents the number of cylinders a vehicle's combustion
engine can have.
V214
DISPCLMT
(Displacement Liters) displacement in rounded Liters, where 1,000 cubic
centimeters = 1 liter. Even domestic makes will advertise displacement in terms
of liters (e.g. 5.0 liter mustang, which equates to a 302 CID or 4967 cc
displacement).
V215
DISPLCC
(Displacement CC) displacement in cubic centimeters. We intend to use this as
the definitive, exact displacement value, i.e. 4967 cc.
V216
DISPLCI
(Displacement CID) displacement in cubic inches. This is a rounded, marketing
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Element
Identifier
SAS Name
Field Description
value, like 302 cubic inches, instead of 4967 cc.
V217
DOORS
The number of doors the vehicle has
V218
DRIVETYP
(Drive Type) This element describes type of driving configuration for cars and
trucks such as FWD, AWD, RWD.
V219
DRIVETYP_T
(Drive Type) description
V220
DRIVWHLS
Number of wheels driven by the power train. For example in a 6x4 configuration
this would be the 4.
V221
DRL
(Daytime Running Lights)A Polk assigned code that identifies whether or not the
vehicle has daytime running lights.
V222
DRL_T
(Daytime Running Lights) description
V223
ENGHEAD
(Head Configuration) Describes the cylinder head's camshaft/valve
configuration.
V224
ENGHEAD_T
(Head Configuration) description
V225
ENGMFG
(Mfr.) A Polk assigned code given to the original equipment manufacture of the
within a vehicle
V226
ENGMFG_T
(Mfr.) description
V227
ENGMODEL
(Model) description
V228
ENGVINCD
(Code) Code derived from the VIN (not the secondary VIN for a motorcycle).
Usually a single character, some manufactures give full positions 4-8 and engine
information from that; they do not break it down any further.
V229
ENGVVT
Used to determine if a car has Variable Valve Timing
V230
FUEL
(Fuel) What an internal combustion burns to move a piston in a cylinder
V231
FUEL_T
(Fuel) description
V232
FUELINJ
The type of fuel injection
V233
FUELINJ_T
The type of fuel injection used by a vehicle. For example, Direct, Throttle body
V234
GVWRANGE
Contains a code that identifies the Polk standard groupings of gross vehicle
weights to which a vehicle may belong. This information is typically captured only
for trucks.
V235
GVWRANGE_T
The description for the manufacturers assigned Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) for
trucks. This rating may or may not equal the actual GVW.
V236
INCOMPLT
Indicator that signifies whether the vehicle is consider "incomplete" (Y/N)
V237
MCYUSAGE
A further breakdown of body style for motorcycles to indicate if is it On-Road or
Off-Road.
V238
MCYUSAGE_T
A further breakdown of body style for motorcycles to indicate if is it On-Road or
Off-Road.
V239
MFG
(Vehicle Manufacturer Name) Standard abbreviation of the name of the vehicle
manufacturer, i.e. General Motors, as defined by the National Crime Information
Center
V240
MFG_T
(Vehicle Manufacturer Name) The name of the vehicle manufacturer, i.e.
General Motors, as defined by the National Crime Information Center
V241
MSRP
Contains the base price of the vehicle as designated by the OEM's
specifications. BASE PRICE includes only the price for the base model of the
vehicle, excluding any optional equipment that may have been added as a result
of the vehicle's TRIM LEVEL.
V242
NCICMAKE
Contains the Polk standardized abbreviation for the OEM's vehicle make. The
vehicle make generally contains what the general public usually considers to be
a vehicle brand name, for example, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Mercury, Toyota,
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Element
Identifier
SAS Name
Field Description
GMC, Chevy, etc.
V243
ORIGIN
(Origin) A code that indicates the origin of a vehicle.
V244
ORIGIN_T
(Origin) description
V245
PLANT
(Plant Code) Plant code where vehicle was manufactured.
V246
PLNTCITY
(City) This is the city where the plant is located.
V247
PLNTCTRY
A code representing the country the plant is in.
V248
PLNTCTRY_T
(Country) This is the country where the plant is located. Example values are
USA, Canada and Japan.
V249
PLNTSTAT
A code representing the state or province the plant is in.
V250
PLNTSTAT_T
(State or Province) This is the state or province (Canada) location of the plant.
V251
PSI_F
(Front Tire Pressure) Vehicle Mfr. recommendation for tire pressure, in
pounds/sq. in.
V252
PSI_R
(Rear Tire Pressure) Vehicle Mfr. recommendation for tire pressure, in
pounds/sq. in.
V253
REARSIZE
The size of the rear tires. example "17R245"
V254
REARSIZE_T
(Rear Tire Size Description) As in "17R245"
V255
RSTRNT
(Restraint Type) A Polk assigned code that identifies the type of restraints that a
vehicle has based on VIN.
V256
RSTRNT_T
(Restraint Type) description
V257
SALECTRY
(Country Sold / Specific Market) Country where the vehicle is planned to be sold
(may have different emissions standards).
V258
SALECTRY_T
(Country Sold / Specific Market) description
V259
SECURITY
(Security Type) Describes the security system (if any) installed on this model.
V260
SECURITY_T
(Security Type) description
V261
SEGMNT
The Polk standard segmentation code
V262
SEGMNT_T
Description of SEGMENTATION_CODE that represents the Polk Standard
Segmentation applied.
V263
SHIPWEIGHT
Contains the base weight of the vehicle, rounded to the nearest one hundred
pounds, as defined in the OEM's specifications. The base weight of a vehicle is
the empty weight of the base model of the vehicle (i.e., the stripped down
version of the vehicle)
V264
SUPCHRGR
Indicates if the engine has a supercharger or not.
V265
SUPCHRGR_T
Indicates if the engine has a supercharger or not. Yes, No or Unknown.
V266
TIREDESC_F
(Front Tire) More specific tire description (ex. Michelin Eagle P245/40ZR)”
V267
TIREDESC_R
(Rear Tire) More specific tire description (ex. Michelin Eagle P245/40ZR)”
V268
TIRESZ_F
Describes the size of the front tire. For example "17R245"
V269
TIRESZ_F_T
(Front Tire Size Description) As in "17R245"
V270
TKAXLEF
(Axle- Type, Front Axle) The location of the front axle of a truck tractor. Set
forward increases stability on the highway, Setback increases maneuverability in
tight spaces.
V271
TKAXLEF_T
(Axle- Type, Front Axle) short description
V272
TKAXLER
(Axle- Type, Rear Axle) Represents rear axle configuration on a truck tractor.
Tandem axles increase load bearing capability.
V273
TKAXLER_T
(Axle- Type, Rear Axle) short description
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix G:
Changes to the FARS VIN Decoded Data Elements
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 599
Element
Identifier
SAS Name
Field Description
V274
TKBEDL
(Bed Length) Code representing the manufacturer's description of the relative
size of the cargo area of a pickup truck or van. A "long" Ford Ranger bed
(compact pickup) may well be shorter than a "short" bed on an F350 (large
industrial pickup).
V275
TKBEDL_T
(Bed Length) description
V276
TKBRAK
(Brake Type) The type of brakes on the Vehicle (currently commercial truck
only). Truck VIN determines this currently
V277
TKBRAK_T
(Brake Type) description
V278
TKCAB
(Cab Configuration) Cab Type describes the physical configuration of a truck's
cabin.
V279
TKCAB_T
(Cab Configuration) medium description
V280
TKDUTY
(Duty Type) A Polk assigned code that represents the duty type of a truck
engine, based on manufacturer information.
V281
TKDUTY_T
(Duty Type) medium description
V282
TONRATING
(Tonnage Rating) description
V283
TURBO
Indicates if the engine has a turbocharger.
V284
TURBO_T
Indicates if the engine has a turbocharger. Yes, No or Unknown.
V285
VEHTYPE
A Polk assigned code that defines the type of a vehicle represented by a specific
VIN. For example: M,P,C or T.
V286
VEHTYPE_T
The description of the Polk assigned code for the vehicle type code. For
example: passenger, truck, motorcycle, commercial trailer.
V287
VINMAKE_T
(Make- Name) Full name of the make (i.e. Chevrolet)
V288
VINMODEL_T
(Model Code) description
V289
VINTRIM_T
The Trim of the vehicle
V290
VINTRIM1_T
The trim of the vehicle. This field is used when a VIN Pattern could have more
than 1 trim assigned.
V291
VINTRIM2_T
The trim of the vehicle. This field is used when a VIN Pattern could have more
than 2 trims assigned.
V292
VINTRIM3_T
The trim of the vehicle. This field is used when a VIN Pattern could have more
than 3 trims assigned.
V293
VINTRIM4_T
The trim of the vehicle. This field is used when a VIN Pattern could have more
than 4 trims assigned.
V294
VINYEAR
The marketing year defined by the OEM within which the vehicle was produced.
The value contained in this attribute may not always match the calendar year in
which the vehicle was actually manufactured. Many OEMs release models prior
to calendar year.
V295
VLVCLNDR
(Valves Per Cylinder) Number of intake/exhaust valves per cylinder.
V296
VLVTOTAL
(Valves Total) Total number of intake/exhaust valves.
V297
WHEELS
The number of wheel ends on the vehicle. For example in a 6x4 configuration
this would be the 6.
V298
WHLBLG
Contains the longest distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle in
inches for a particular series of that vehicle.
V299
WHLBSH
Contains the distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle in inches of
the base model of the vehicle.
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix H:
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data:
Availability of 2014 and 2015 Data
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendices • 600
Appendix H:
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data:
Availability of 2014 and 2015 Data
The development of effective countermeasures to prevent pedestrian and bicyclist crashes is
often hindered by State crash files that contain insufficient details about these types of crashes.
To remedy this issue, Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Typing was developed to describe the pre-
crash actions of the involved parties to better define the sequence of events and precipitating
actions leading to crashes between motor vehicles and pedestrians or bicyclists. In 2010, the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adopted parts of a stand-alone crash
typing application called Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) into its two
records based data collection systems, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the
National Automotive Sampling System (NASS) General Estimates System (GES). PBCAT was
developed by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) contractor, the University of North
Carolina Highway Safety Research Center (UNC-HSRC). (More about the PBCAT can be found
at http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/pbcat_us/.)
As part of the integration, NHTSA performed extensive quality control checks and analysis using
the 2010 and 2011 data. The results of the analysis highlighted definitional differences between
the PBCAT application and the coded data elements already included in FARS and NASS GES.
As a result, NHTSA removed the Pbtype data file from the 2010 and 2011 FARS and NASS
GES while research was conducted on how improvements could be made. Throughout the 2012
and 2013 data collection years, NHTSA continued to collect the pedestrian and bicycle data for
internal use so that it could be monitored for consistency and stability. During this period
NHTSA and FHWA worked collaboratively to identify issues and implement improvements.
Following this period of research and evaluation, NHTSA began capturing new and improved
pedestrian and bicyclist data beginning with the 2014 data collection year resulting in the
following Pbtype data elements being reinstated:
• PB30 – Crash Type - Pedestrian
• PB31 – Crash Type Location - Pedestrian
• PB32 – Pedestrian Position
• PB33 – Pedestrian Initial Direction of Travel
• PB34 – Motorist Direction
• PB35 – Motorist Maneuver
• PB36 – Intersection Leg
• PB37 – Pedestrian Scenario
• PB38 – Crash Group – Pedestrian
• PB30B – Crash Type - Bicycle
• PB31B – Crash Location - Bicycle
• PB32B – Bicyclist Position
• PB33B – Bicyclist Direction
• PB38B – Crash Group - Bicyclist
FARS Analytical User’s Manual Appendix H:
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data:
Availability of 2014 and 2015 Data
FARS Analytical User’s Manual
The Ped/Bike Wizard Application
In FARS and NASS GES, pedestrian and bicycle crash typing is accomplished through a
software application referred to as the Ped/Bike Wizard. The wizard is embedded within a larger
set of elements collected for non-motorists (see FARS/NASS GES/CRSS Coding and Validation
Manual). The wizard is automatically presented when a non-motorist with a certain person type
is entered from the set of seven non-motorist person types collected in FARS and NASS GES.
The Ped/Bike Wizard application is only presented for the following four person types:
•Pedestrian
•Persons on Personal Conveyances
•Bicyclist
•Other Cyclist
By following on-screen prompts and clicking on choices in the wizard, the FARS Analyst or
NASS GES Case Coder enters data into the file without typing each specific data element’s
attribute (numeric code) represented in this manual. In the data entry process, the FARS
Analyst or NASS GES Case Coder must analyze each crash and recognize the appropriate
selection in the hierarchy established by the sequence of screens in the wizard. Entry of the
data elements and attributes in this manual is structured in the Ped/Bike Wizard such that the
selections available on each successive entry screen are limited by the prior choices.
Consequently, while all of the data elements collected by the Ped/Bike Wizard are defined in
this manual, the wizard entry screens are limited by the FARS Analyst’s or NASS GES Case
Coder’s selection at each step through the application.
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