A comparison of collision factors and toxicologic characteristics for rural and urban drivers presenting to the emergency department after a vehicular collision

Key Points

• To compare the toxicologic profiles and collision factors of rural and urban drivers after vehicular collisions.
• Analyzed collision factors and toxicologic characteristics of drivers presenting to emergency departments.
• Compared levels of BAC and THC between rural and urban drivers.
• Examined prevalence of polysubstance use among different demographics.
• Younger rural drivers had significantly higher BAC levels.
• THC levels were elevated in rural drivers compared to their urban counterparts.
• Increased polysubstance use was noted in younger rural drivers.

Abstract