Work-related road traffic accidents: emergence of new modes of personal journey – analysis based on data from a register of road traffic accidents in France
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This study investigates the characteristics and evolution of work-related road traffic accidents in France, specifically focusing on the emergence of personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as electric scooters. Motivated by the steady increase in PMD usage since their market introduction and the fact that work-related journeys account for approximately 25% of all travel, the research aims to describe accident profiles and injury patterns among these new user groups compared to traditional modes of transport. The researchers conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional analysis using data from the Rhône Road Trauma Registry, covering the period from 2015 to 2020. The study included 11,296 victims aged 18–70 years injured in work-related accidents (commuting or on-duty). After excluding passengers and drivers of specialized vehicles, the final analysis comprised 10,653 individuals categorized into seven groups: pedestrians, bicycle riders, scooter riders, other PMD riders (e.g., rollerblades, hoverboards), car drivers, truck drivers, and motorized two-wheeler riders. Injury severity was assessed using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and New Injury Severity Score (NISS). Statistical comparisons were performed using chi-square tests and analysis of variance. The results revealed a dramatic rise in accidents involving new mobility modes between 2015 and 2019, with scooter-related accidents increasing by 773% and other PMD accidents by 200%, while car accidents increased by only 18.3%. Scooter and other PMD riders were predominantly male and under 34 years of age. Most scooter accidents (95.6%) occurred during commuting, and 65% of scooter accidents involved no opponent, suggesting falls were the primary cause. Helmet usage was critically low, with less than 20% of scooter and other PMD riders wearing helmets, compared to 95% of motorized two-wheeler riders. Despite the high frequency of accidents, injuries were generally of low severity; 97.5% of all victims had minor injuries (MAIS <3). However, scooter riders frequently sustained injuries to the upper limbs (59.2%), lower limbs (46.8%), face (21.2%), and head (17.9%). The study concludes that while PMD-related accidents are increasing rapidly, they are typically less severe than those involving motor vehicles. However, the high prevalence of head and facial injuries among scooter and PMD users, combined with low helmet adoption rates, indicates a significant opportunity for prevention. The authors recommend widespread helmet use to prevent head injuries and suggest that companies implement preventive measures to better inform employees about safety risks associated with these new modes of transport.
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