From a report in Native Times —
Motor vehicle crashes are the third leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaskan Natives, according to the Indian Health Service. According to Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, the death rate from motor vehicle crashes among American Indians is 2.5 times higher than the general population….Indians also had the lowest seat belt use rate.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs plans aggressive enforcement during the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.