The number of people killed each day of the year on our national highways is comparable to a jumbo jet crashing every day of the year and killing everyone on board. CSUS is participating in a Community Safety Belt Challenge . The challenge is a friendly competition with other Sacramento-area organizations to increase safety belt use among employees.
Auto crashes mean both direct and indirect costs to employers and employees.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of lost work time in this country. Each year, American employers pay for nearly 15 million days of lost time because of motor vehicle crashes. The direct costs can be the tip of the iceberg. The hidden costs of workplace disruption can amount to many times the direct costs. While they may not require a direct cash outlay, they are a true economic burden to the company.