Year: 1969 Source: Police, v.13, no.5, (1969), p.60-64 SIEC No: 19840672

The work of physicians and others to discover the causes of automobile accidents is outlined. The view that at least 80% of all accidents are caused by driver error is rejected as simplistic. The role of drinking is examined. Other factors outlined more briefly are age, personality, social position, and suicide.