HCMC - Trauma Prevention Programs

Teen Driving (High School Seat Belt Traffic Safety Challenge)

Mock Crash

Mock Crash Enactment

HCMC has received a grant from the MN Dept of Public Safety to conduct this year’s High School Traffic Safety Challenge. During the month of April schools in Hennepin County will compete for awards and cash prizes for the best seat belt use by students driving to school. but the real reward will come if more teens “Drive Smart” after the campaign. If your school would like to participate, contact Nancy@frankewilsonconsulting.com to sign up for this year's challenge.

<<Public health organizations join forces annually to sponsor a "mock crash" at a local area high school

to graphically illustrate the dangers of drinking and driving and not wearing a seat belt.

Press Release on Teen Crashes:

STATE STUDY LINKS TEEN CRASHES AND HOSPITAL CHARGES

May is Deadliest Month for Teens Over Last Five Years

The threat and impact of teen drivers on Minnesota roads is detailed in a new study that reveals crashes involving 16–17-year-old drivers resulted in nearly $11 million in hospital charges to the injured motorists involved. Teens also have a fatal crash involvement rate four-and-a-half times higher than adult drivers. For the complete press release go to:

http://www.dps.state.mn.us/ots/crashdata/CODES/TeenDriver_PressRelease.doc