Distance of Mass School Shootings From Trauma Centers

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the distances between schools experiencing mass shootings and nearby trauma centers.
• Examined mass school shootings from 1980 to 2024
• Analyzed distances to level I and II trauma centers
• Focused on incidents across the continental US
• Identified average distances to trauma centers for various mass shooting incidents
• Noted significant variations in access to emergency care based on location
• Highlighted potential gaps in emergency response due to distance from trauma centers

Abstract