Traffic Safety Among Latino Populations in California: Current Status and Policy Recommendations

Abstract: 

This report summarizes the information gained from two community forums held in Latino communties in California, provides an analysis of trends in injury and demographic data, and reviews best practices for increasing safety and preventing injury in Latino populations. It highlights pressing traffic safety needs and presents recommendations. It is our goal that this report will serve as a prototype for policy, enforcement and program development to address traffic safety issues for Latinos in California.

Author: 
Cooper, Jill F.
Wilder, Tammy R.
Lankina, Elena
Geyer, Judy A.
Ragland, David R.
Publication date: 
March 1, 2015
Publication type: 
Research Report
Citation: 
Cooper, J. F., Wilder, T. R., Lankina, E., Geyer, J. A., & Ragland, D. R. (2015). Traffic Safety Among Latino Populations in California: Current Status and Policy Recommendations. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1fx5g427