CAS3 Staff Officer Guide - U.S. Army

ABCA-SO
SUBJECT: Vehicle Accident Trend Analysis
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12 August 20xx
Point Paper
Correspondence 82
Purpose. To inform the Director, Directorate of Logistics (DOL) of the accident profile and
trend analysis regarding DOL’s fleet of 5-ton commercial trucks (DeLorean 500).
Discussion Points.
· DOL’s truck fleet (DeLorean 500) experienced a significant rise in vehicle accidents over
the last two quarters (2 d and 3 d quarters, FYxx).
· Vehicle accidents and mechanical failures increased 54 percent and 73 percent,
respectively, since 1 April 20xx.
· During 3 d quarter, FYxx, DOL’s 5-ton truck fleet experienced 13 accidents and 18
mechanical failures (that resulted in damages), accounting for 46 percent of Fort Riley’s
total vehicle accidents and safety related incidents last quarter.
- Final drive shaft failure was the largest contributor to accidents and mechanical
failures.
ü Final drive shafts are directly attributable to 85 percent of the accidents involving
the DOL truck fleet (11/13).
ü Final drive shaft failures account for over 83 percent of the mechanical failures
(15/18).
- The DeLorean 500 fleet is accountable for 5 loss days due to personal injuries and
over $150,345 due to damages during accidents or mechanical failure.
Assessments.
· DOL’s DeLorean 500 fleet is experiencing an unprecedented increase in accidents and
mechanical failures directly related to the final drives.
· The DeLorean 500 fleet is a safety risk to its users and to the Fort Riley community.
Recommendation. Purchase new trucks or stand down the 5-ton fleet to inspect and rebuild
the existing trucks.