Health and Fatigue as a Marker of Crash Risk

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

This study examines whether self-rated general health or drivers who reported ever nodding off while driving is associated with truck crash involvement among long-haul truck drivers. Findings suggest that self-rated health status may serve as an indicator of truck crash risk.

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The author gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the NIOSH team members involved in the National Survey of U.S. Long-Haul Truck Driver Health and Injury, including K. Sieber, J. Birdsey, E. Hitchcock, and J. Lincoln.
 

Occupational epidemiology

Risk assessment and management

Safety