A Review of the Traffic Accidents and Related Practices Worldwide
DOI: 10.2174/1874447801913010065
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This review article examines the global burden of traffic accidents, analyzing trends, contributing factors, and regional disparities to highlight the catastrophic impact on public health and economies. The authors are motivated by the fact that road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with approximately 1.24 million fatalities annually. The paper emphasizes that while high-income countries have seen declining fatality rates, low- and middle-income countries face rising trends, accounting for 85% of global road traffic deaths. The study aims to enrich global highway safety knowledge by synthesizing data from various regions, including Iraq, Turkey, India, Iran, and Indonesia, to identify specific challenges and potential countermeasures. The methodology involves a comprehensive review of existing literature, statistical reports, and case studies from different countries. The authors analyze data from sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO), national crime records, and traffic police departments. Specific sections detail trends in Turkey, where paired logit and count data regression models were used to analyze accidents on 107 road segments; India, utilizing data from the National Crime Records Bureau; and Iran, employing a cross-sectional study of over 538,000 accident records. The review also categorizes contributory factors into psycho-somatic, road environment, driver characteristics, and mechanical issues, assessing their effects on accident types, particularly rear-end collisions. Key findings reveal significant regional variations in fatality risks. India exhibits a fatality risk of 11.2 per 100,000 people, quadruple that of the UK and Sweden, despite lower motorization rates. The paper projects that without intervention, India’s annual road deaths could exceed 250,000 by 2025. In Iran, road traffic accidents are the third leading cause of mortality, with a fatality rate ten times higher than the global average. Driver-related factors, such as disregard for regulations and lack of experience, are identified as primary causes in Iran. In Turkey, urban areas account for the majority of fatal accidents, and policy implications suggest improving public transportation and land-use planning. The review also notes that human factors exert the strongest influence on accidents, though infrastructure deficits in countries like Indonesia exacerbate the problem. The significance of this paper lies in its call for urgent, context-specific policy interventions. It underscores that traffic accidents are not merely a transport issue but a critical public health and economic challenge, costing countries 1–2% of their GDP. The authors conclude that addressing the rising trend in developing nations requires a combination of improved infrastructure, stricter enforcement of traffic laws, and enhanced driver education. By highlighting the disparity between high- and low-income countries, the paper advocates for targeted strategies, such as better urban planning in Turkey and regulatory compliance in India and Iran, to mitigate the growing global burden of road traffic injuries.
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