Identification of Risk Factors Influencing Road Traffic Accidents

Abstract

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are becoming a major problem around the world, incurring enormous losses of human and economic resources. Recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that each year more than 1.25 million people are killed and 50 million are injured in road traffic accidents worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, statistics show that at least one traffic accident occurs every minute, causing up to 7,000 deaths and over 39,000 injuries annually. In this study, the main causes of RATs in the province of Hail are examined. The data was collected through the use of a survey which was developed to evaluate the effect of influencing parameters on RTA rate. The results show that 67% of RTAs result from human factors, 29% from road conditions and 4% from vehicle defects. Excessive speed and violation of traffic rules and regulations were found to be the main causes of RATs. Low rates of compliance with speed limit signs and seat-belt regulations were also observed. These findings highlight the need of strengthening effective traffic law enforcement alongside with improving traffic safety and raising public awareness.

Road Traffic Injuries and Related Safety Measures: A Multicentre Analysis at Military Hospitals in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

“…In the current study, it was noted that approximately one of five crash victims had driven their vehicles at speeds of more than 80 kilometres per hour in the city. These results are consistent with other studies conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [ 27 ]. Obeying road traffic regulations also plays a major role in preventing road traffic fatalities.…”

“…ese results are consistent with other studies conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [27]. Obeying road traffic regulations also plays a major role in preventing road traffic fatalities.…”

“…Obeying road traffic regulations also plays a major role in preventing road traffic fatalities. In this study, two of five victims of crashes had been in road injuries or had had traffic violations in the past [ 27 ]. Also, in this study, six of ten victims had had a vehicle-to-vehicle collision.…”

Associated head injuries and survival rate of patients with maxillofacial fractures in road traffic accident:A prospective study in Saudi Arabia

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