Descriptive Mapping of Road Traffic Accidents Reported to Red Crescent, Saudi Arabia
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This study addresses the persistent public health and economic burden of road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Saudi Arabia, where accident rates have risen despite safety efforts. The primary objective was to determine the causes, injury patterns, and management issues associated with RTAs to inform strategies for reducing morbidity and mortality. The research was motivated by the significant loss of human life and resources, with previous estimates suggesting that RTAs account for a large proportion of hospital admissions and fatalities in the country. The researchers conducted a descriptive study using retrospective record-based data from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, covering the period from 2016 to 2020. After filtering for duplicates and incomplete records, the final dataset included 63,732 cases. Data collection focused on demographic variables (age, sex, nationality), geographic incidence (area, city limits vs. outside), type of incidence, and source of information. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25 to calculate frequencies and percentages. The results indicated a strong demographic skew, with males accounting for 88.5% of accidents compared to 11.5% for females. The highest incidence occurred in the 26–35 age group (35.1%), followed by the 16–25 age group (31.7%). Geographically, Riyadh recorded the highest number of incidents (21.4%), followed by Makkah (15.2%) and the Eastern Region (14.5%). Regarding location, 68.1% of accidents occurred within city limits, while 31.9% occurred outside. The most common incident types were crash accidents (76.6%) and car rollovers (14.9%). Nationality distribution showed that Saudi nationals comprised 79.1% of victims, followed by Asians (20.2%). The primary source of incident reporting was telephone calls to emergency services (98.4%), with minimal use of digital applications. The authors conclude that RTAs represent a massive loss of human and economic resources, particularly affecting young males. They attribute higher accident rates in this demographic to inexperience and negligence, while noting that highway accidents often result in higher severity due to speed. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive national plan focused on accident prevention through health education and rigorous law enforcement. The findings support the implementation of the "3E" strategy (engineering, education, and enforcement) and highlight the importance of inter-sectoral cooperation to mitigate the impact of RTAs, aligning with global road safety initiatives.
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