... many levels, such as preventing the injury event in the first place (e.g., avoiding drinking and driving, removing hazards in the home), preventing or minimizing injury after an event has occurred ... the southern states.• The number of traffic injuries is highest in some southern states and in some of the upper plains.• The lowest traffic injury rates are found in states in the northeast ... Compares to Other CountriesSweden, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands have the lowest rates of child injury deaths among 1 to 14 year olds. In contrast, the United States and Portugal...