New survey: Michigan
buckles up most

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Michigan is tops in the nation when it comes to seatbelt usage, according to a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

97.2% of Michigan motorist buckle up when out on the road.

The mitten beat out former number one Washington, with 96.5%, and Hawaii, with 97%.

The study says that an unbelted vehicle occupant's medical costs average 11,000 dollars more per collision than those of a belted vehicle occupant's.