Costs and benefits to Sweden of Swedish road safety research

Elvik, Rune; Kolbenstvedt, Marika; Elvebakk, Beate; Hervik, Arild; Bræin, Lasse

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2008.12.009

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“…As an example, in the analysis reported by Elvik (2010), the sign of the coefficient representing the effect of GDP per capita on traffic fatalities changed in Great Britain and the Netherlands during the period 1970-2007, depending on which years were included in the analysis (1970-1989, 1970-1999 or 1970-2007). While some factors that have influenced past trends may be identified (Elvik et al, 2009), this cannot be done in a very rigorous manner and may be of little help in predicting future changes.…”

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Elvik

2010

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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“…Elvik et al [42], estimating the benefits to society of road safety research funded by some of the Swedish research boards during the period 1971-2004, concluded that, even if the study had several limitations, the various road safety measures originating from research efforts had very probably contributed to a major part of the reduction in road accident fatalities in Sweden. Hence, "the benefits of applied road safety research are likely to be greater than the costs of conducting this research and implementing road safety measures developed by research" (p.387).…”

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“…Elvik et al [42] showed that the benefits of road safety research are greater than the costs of conducting such research and implementing road safety measures based on research findings.…”

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Road Safety Management ‒ The Need for a Systematic Approach

Várhelyi¹

2016

TOTJ

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Abstract:In order to achieve significant improvements in road safety at the national level, there is a need for a systematic approach to road safety management with clear responsibilities and accountability. In this paper -after a review of the literature on guidelines, recommendations and research findings -twelve essential elements of such a systematic approach are pointed out, and corresponding relevant issues are discussed. These elements are: 1) Define the burden and nature of road casualties; 2) Gain commitment and support from decision makers; 3) Establish road safety policy; 4) Define institutional roles and responsibilities; 5) Identify road safety problems; 6) Set road safety targets; 7) Formulate a strategy and action plan; 8) Allocate responsibility for measures; 9) Ensure funding; 10) Apply measures with known effectiveness; 11) Monitor performance; and 12) Stimulate research and capacity building. The main conclusions are that: a) Monetary values of statistical life have to be established; b) The police register of accidents should be combined with the hospital register; c) Exposure data for all types of road users is necessary; d) The three-dimensional analysis of road safety problems should be employed; e) Safety performance indicators should be used; f) Only countermeasures with known effectiveness should be applied; g) Performance of countermeasures should be monitored on a yearly basis; and h) Commitment from decision makers is decisive!

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“…km. Elvik et al (2009), by conducting cost benefit analysis, made benefit analysis acquired as a response to costs suffered at the expenses spent for the sake of preventing traffic accidents. Analyze results indicated that the costs suffered were calculated as 10.361 million SEK(Swedish Crone) and the benefit acquired as 10.614 million SEK(Swedish Crone).…”

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Estimation of the Costs of Traffic Accidents in Turkey: An Evaluation in Terms of the Insurance and Financial System

Özen¹,

Genç²,

Kaya³

2014

Journal of Yaşar University

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The aim of the study is to estimate the costs of traffic accidents in Turkey and to put forward conjectural magnitude of these costs within insurance and financial system. Another purpose is to predict the non-systemic costs which are difficult to be involved in records and that are caused by accidents.Different kinds of cost elements come out as a result of traffic accidents. In this study, great effort is spent to predict the cost elements such as material damage, medical care and labour loss.The cost predictions are performed by using the data issued by Turkish Insurance Association and the data acquired by the questionnaire carried out in the city of Uşak. In cost analysis conducted, it is seen that the total costs of traffic accidents occurred in 2012 is more than $4,3 billion. It is found out that insurance companies made a loss of approximately $233 million from traffic insurance operations in 2012. This decreases the contribution of insurance companies, which have significant

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Costs and benefits to Sweden of Swedish road safety research

Cited by 21 publications

References 10 publications

Sources of uncertainty in estimated benefits of road safety programmes

Sources of uncertainty in estimated benefits of road safety programmes

Road Safety Management ‒ The Need for a Systematic Approach

Estimation of the Costs of Traffic Accidents in Turkey: An Evaluation in Terms of the Insurance and Financial System

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