Table 1.

Predictor variables and the associated levels/baselines used when modeling injury severity for single-vehicle accidents in Florida (United States) from 2006–2013.

PredictorLevels of predictorBase level for model
GenderFemale
Male
Female
AgeContinuous variableNone
Seatbelt useYes
No
No
Airbag deployedYes
No
No
Occupant ejectedYes
No
Partially
No
Drug/Alcohol useYes
No
No
Estimated speedContinuous variableNone
Land useRural
Urban
Rural
Road typeCounty/State
Forest
Interstate/Tollway
Local
County/State
Shoulder typeCurb
Paved
Unpaved
Curb
Road surface conditionsDry
Loose
Slippery
Standing water
Dry
Light conditionsDaylight
Dark
Dark w/lighting
Dawn/Dusk
Daylight
Weather conditionsClear
Cloudy
Low visibility
Precipitation
Severe winds
Clear
Crash typeBarrier
Ditch
Fence
No fixed object
Other
Pole
Rollover
Sign
Structure
Tree
Water
Tree