Table 2.

Crash fatality reductions in 1990–2009 resulting from selected State laws and the Federal airbag mandate

Laws	Fatalities Prevented	% Reduction in Related Fatalities*
Safety Belts	32,700	5%
Airbags	30,200	5%
Booster Seats	300	19%
Motorcycle Helmets	3,000	4.5%
Impaired Driving	52,100	16%
Graduated Licensing	3,100	6%
TOTAL	120,000	14.5%

^*Computed as fatalities averted/fatalities remaining