A new study reveals that passengers in Georgia are statistically safer in taxis than in ambulances.
The research by the Las Vegas-based personal injury law firm Shook & Stone analyzed crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for taxi and ambulance crashes from 2019 to 2023 across all 50 states. The study calculated the total crashes for each vehicle type to identify the top 10 states where the safety gap is most pronounced.
Georgia ranks second with a disparity of seven incidents, recording 10 ambulance crashes against three taxi crashes between 2019 and 2023. Taxi crashes remained minimal, with the highest count being one crash in three separate years (2019, 2022, and 2023) and zero in 2020 and 2021. Ambulance crashes peaked at three in 2019, 2021, and 2023, and were lowest at two in 2020 and 2022.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Shook & Stone commented:
“The study highlights that Georgia shows the second-most-significant safety disparities between taxi and ambulance transportation.
“These findings raise important questions about emergency vehicle safety protocols and training requirements. While ambulances operate under more challenging conditions in emergency response situations, the data suggests there may be opportunities to improve safety outcomes for both patients and emergency medical personnel.
“To address these disparities, state transportation officials and emergency medical services could consider enhanced driver training programs, improved vehicle maintenance protocols, and better safety equipment standards. Addressing emergency response, driving conditions, and route safety could help reduce ambulance crash rates across these states.”
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The study was conducted by Shook & Stone, a law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured and disabled individuals, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve while providing compassionate, personalized legal representation.
Methodology
The research analyzed crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for taxi and ambulance crashes from 2019 to 2023 across all 50 states. The study calculated the total crashes for each vehicle type to identify the top 10 states where the safety gap is most pronounced.
