By Juan Aguilar, Naval Safety Command Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
Accurately reporting individuals’ ages is essential for identifying at-risk demographics; however, 23% of crash reports in July still lack this information, hindering our ability to thoroughly analyze age-related trends. Despite this fact, younger and lower-ranking riders still represented a higher percentage of accidents during this reporting period: 48% of crashes involved riders 25 years old and under and 71% involved ranks E-5 or below.
In July, the naval enterprise recorded 31 motorcycle crashes, with two resulting in fatalities. Due to favorable riding conditions, California led in motorcycle crashes for the 18th continuous month with 11...
By Juan Aguilar, Naval Safety Command Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
Accurately reporting individuals’ ages is essential for identifying at-risk demographics; however, 23% of crash reports in July still lack this information, hindering our ability to thoroughly analyze age-related trends. Despite this fact, younger and lower-ranking riders still represented a higher percentage of accidents during this reporting period: 48% of crashes involved riders 25 years old and under and 71% involved ranks E-5 or below.
In July, the naval enterprise recorded 31 motorcycle crashes, with two resulting in fatalities. Due to favorable riding conditions, California led in motorcycle crashes for the 18th continuous month with 11...
Don't let the number of injuries skyrocket the 4th of July holiday! Watch the video for safety tips and alternative activities to ensure that you have a happy and safe celebration.
The Naval Safety Command recently hosted a two-day review of the Navyās Risk Management Information (RMI) system for its Navy and Marine Corps stakeholders.
Cmdr. Cody Schaal, right, is relieved by Cmdr. Benjamin J. Barrus, left, as commanding officer of Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN) during a change of command ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Dan "Dino" Martin, commander, Naval Safety Command, on Naval Station Norfolk, August 7, 2025. NAVSAFENVTRACEN provides education and training for military and civilian Navy and Marine Corps personnel in the areas of safety and occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental protection and emergency management. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felix Castillo Reyes)
