Analysis of Tractor-Associated Fatalities

Abstract

Tractor-related fatalities due to tractor rollover are most often seen. To reduce the deaths caused by this reason, drivers should have special training and technical support, use helmets and seatbelts in the tractor, and have a health check at certain intervals (especially the drivers at advanced age).

Deaths Related to Tractor Accidents in Eskişehir, Turkey: A 25‐Year Analysis

“…Most of the young workers are employed in industries. In a study conducted in Elazığ Province of Turkey, it was reported that the age average of deaths due to tractor accidents was 43.3 years old . Similarly, the present study revealed that the age average of the cases was 48.7 ± 27.5 years old.…”

“…A study conducted in Istanbul reported that men died in 84.5% of tractor accidents . A study conducted in Elazığ Province, located in the east of Turkey reported that victims were males in 85.7% of deaths related to tractor accidents . In this study, it was determined in accordance with the literature that 54 of the cases (88.5%) involved male victims and 7 cases (11.5%) involved female victims.…”

“…The most frequent tractor accidents in the literature were reported in the form of rollover . This was found to be 54% in a study conducted by Fulcher et al., and this rate was found as 37% in a study conducted by Doğan et al.…”

“…A study conducted in Australia reported that 72% of deaths in agricultural activities were due to tractor accidents . Accidents can occur in many forms, such as traffic accidents, tractor rollovers, and jamming .…”

“…In Turkey, tractor accidents are mainly observed in locations where agricultural activities are intense . Eskişehir Province is a city located in Western Anatolia where agriculture is an important business branch.…”