Each year approximately 40,000 crashes involving 65,000 vehicles and 100,000 vehicle occupants occur on Maine roads. Maine police crash report data provide a wealth of information about each of these crashes. For example, information about the type of crash, road conditions, speed, driver and occupant age, driver behavior, and occupant safety protection are collected for each crash. However, information about the injuries resulting and medical costs from these crashes is limited.

Independently, Maine's state agencies collect statewide electronic medical information on emergency medical service response, hospital inpatient and emergency department use and cost, and death certificates.