Road Traffic Accidents in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
SM Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Control ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Drunk Driving ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Activity Loss ◽  
The One

ABSTRACT Road traffic accidents (RTAs) result in tremendous loss of lives and prolonged morbidity besides causing sufferings to relatives and friends. Loss of lives and useful working hours inflict heavy damage to a nation's economic activity, loss of breadwinner to family, and deprivation of family bond of love and security. Increasing traffic accidents and subsequent trauma creates heavy burden on our scarce funds and already overburdened hospitals. Road traffic accidents are one of the major causes of death and illness which is preventable. There is tremendous rise in RTAs due to increase in vehicular volume on our roads, incredible speeding of the vehicles, poor driving skills, drunk driving, bad roads, poor traffic control, and lack of public awareness, rampant indiscipline, incompetent authorities and lack of implementation of existing laws to tackle the menace of disrespect to law and rules. The solution to the problem lies in reducing the volume of traffic on roads by instituting efficient public transport system all over, like the one prevalent in advanced nations of the world, honest road engineering, universal education and training of all citizens in driving, creating awareness about road safety precautions, enforcing strict punishments upon offenders indulging in drunk driving and crossing the speed limits, and regulating control of traffic on highways and accident-prone areas. How to cite this article Sharma SM. Road Traffic Accidents in India. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(2):57-64.

scholarly journals Identification of Risk Factors Influencing Road Traffic Accidents

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 2417-2421 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Touahmia
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Seat Belt ◽  
World Health ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
The World ◽  
Traffic Law Enforcement ◽  
Health Organization

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.

scholarly journals EXPERT APPROACH WHEN RESEARCHING CAUSES OF TRAMWAYS COMING-OFF FROM RAIL TRACKS (TURNOUTS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
P N. Khorobryh ◽  
A. О. Kazarov ◽  
V. O. Labintsev
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Technical Point ◽  
Automatic Mode ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The One

During investigation of road-traffic accidents with tramways participation, investigative bodies are interested in the causes which, from the technical point of view, could lead to coming-off of a tram from rails. In the paper the case in which two drivers of separate tram cars took part, is considered. Circumstances of road traffic accident consist in the following. During transit of the first tram through automated turnout in the moment when the first bogie of the first tram has already proceeded the switch, and the second has not yet, there was shift of a point rail, that is, there was a shift of rail for the movement in other direction. As a result of it the first bogie of the first tram has continued movement in the same direction, and the second bogi has started to move in another direction. In other words there has occurred turnout incut. In order to check operation of a turnout, various modes of its operation were simulated. Also experimental transits of tram cars were carried out. The obtained data has allowed to draw up a conclusion that the cause of the first tram coming-off from rails was a technical malfunction switch and coincidence of certain circumstances. That is, on the one hand, automatic moving ofpoint switch occurred only for tram movement to the left. On the other hand, the reason of the first tram descent from a railway was that the driver of the second tram has passed entrance harp during the moment when the first tram still was in a pass stage of switch. In article the algorithm of the specialist actions in a similar situation during carrying out of investigatory experiment is resulted and the list of questions solved at carrying out of switch researches, which works in an automatic mode at the moment of traffic accident occurrence is stated.

Transport, mobility and road traffic accidents in Benghazi

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 61-85
Author(s):  
Salem F. Salem
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Central Area ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Traffic Reduction ◽  
Local Taxis

AbstractAs is the case in most Third World cities, Benghazi's urban growth has outpaced infrastructural development. The unexpected rapid growth has generated many typical urban problems particularly in the area of transportation and road accidents. The increase in vehicular traffic is affecting the entire fabric of urban life as the growing number of private cars begins to overwhelm Benghazi's road system. In 1999 12% of all deaths in Libya were caused by road traffic accidents and in 2000 the cost of road traffic accidents was put at more than 15 million LD. This paper argues that the existing public transport system could be better used through incorporation of small-scale services, like local taxis and minibuses, and new technology where feasible.The author suggests that improvement and development in the transportation sector be devoted entirely to buses and intermediate public carriers because of their complementary nature: buses operate on fixed routes and schedules, while minibuses have the flexibility to reach areas inaccessible by buses. In addition to decreasing demand for parking spaces in the central area, minibuses might further bring about traffic reduction and decreases in congestion, minimising road traffic accidents and thus preventing delays for both private automobiles and bus riders.

Chemical Toxicology for the Coroner

1989 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-379
Author(s):  
W.P. Tormey ◽  
H. Crosse ◽  
A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Positive Result ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Beaumont Hospital ◽  
Road Accident ◽  
Positive Finding ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Chemical Toxicology ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One

Toxicology results from all 302 coroners' cases referred to the supraregional unit at Beaumont Hospital over the one year period December 1987 to November 1988 are detailed. Clinical details were provided in 69.5% and formed the basis for the formation of four groups; road traffic accidents, suicides, possible suicides and possible carbon monoxide poisonings. All tests reported were instigated by the referring pathologist on behalf of the coroner. Alcohol was measured in all except 11 patients and a positive result was found in 44%. Drug screens were performed in 68.5% of cases with a positive finding in 30%. At least one positive result was found in 61.9% of the total. In the 60.4% of 53 road accident victims where alcohol was found, the median value was 117 mg/dl. COHb was measured in 23 cases and the median saturation was 45%. There were 12 suicides and agents found included paraquat, CO, cyanide, pancuronium bromide, and amitriptyline. Alcohol levels greater than 120 mg/dl were present in seven. In the 22 cases of suspected suicide, 77.3% were positive for drugs and more than one substance was found in 45.4%.

Research on Influencing Spreading Model of Road Congestion Based on Traffic Flow and Cellular Automata Approaches

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 1761-1764
Author(s):  
Yu Zhuo Men ◽  
Hai Bo Yu ◽  
Xian Sheng Li ◽  
Hua Wang ◽  
Liang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Control ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Evaluation Indexes ◽  
Urban Road ◽  
Spreading Model ◽  
Road Congestion ◽  
Emergency Measures

The quantifying model of influences from urban road traffic accidents is built in this paper, in order to research influencing coverage and effects from road traffic accidents; and the reasonable evaluation indexes are adopted based on the model to quantify influencing coverage and effects from road traffic accidents and determine related factors with influencing coverage and effects from road traffic accidents, also the model is contrasted and verified by actual cases; it is shown from the results that the queue length, traffic recovery time and travel time error are in compliance with the requirements, indicating that the simulation results of this model is feasible and effective, with a certain reliability, and provides a theoretical basis for the evaluation of the effectiveness of traffic emergency measures and implementation of traffic control.

scholarly journals Lagging Behind – The Emerging Influence of Jet Lag Symptoms on Road Safety

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shang Yuin Chai ◽  
Gerard Thomas Flaherty
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Jet Lag ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The Impact

Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in international travelers. With the growth of international travel, the number of visitors who rent a vehicle upon arrival at their destination by air or by sea is expected to increase. Jet lag is a well-recognized maladaptation to international travel across multiple time zones. Little is known about the possible influence of jet lag symptoms on the risk of road traffic collisions. Lack of awareness or failure to recognize the debilitating effects of jet lag and driving immediately after a long-haul flight put the driver at risk of a fatal road traffic accident. This article summarizes the available evidence and suggests reasonable approaches which may serve to minimize the risk of jet lag-induced driver fatigue leading to road injuries and deaths. The future research agenda should focus on routinely recording whether jet lag was a co-factor in road traffic accidents, analyzing the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns to highlight this neglected issue, and investigating the impact of jet lag on pedestrian road safety.

scholarly journals Existing Laws to Combat Road Traffic Injury in Nepal and Bangladesh: A Review on Cross Country Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 416-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shafina Shafiq ◽  
Sushma Dahal ◽  
Noor Kutubul Alam Siddiquee ◽  
Meghnath Dhimal ◽  
Anjani Kumar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Drunk Driving ◽  
Road Traffic Injury ◽  
World Health ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Traffic Injury ◽  
Motorcycle Helmet

Background: Road traffic accidents is a leading cause of injury and death globally. The consequences of road traffic accidents are prominent in developing countries that can least afford to meet the health services, economic and societal challenges. Nepal and Bangladesh are two developing country of South Asia who bear a large share of burden due to road traffic injuries.Methods: A non-systematic review of relevant documents using Google scholar and PubMed as well as review of relevant legal documents was done. Results: Nepal and Bangladesh have traffic laws including all the key risk factors as recommended by the World Health Organization except the child restraint systems laws. The existing laws for both countries include speed, drunk driving, use of seatbelts and motorcycle helmet, driver license, vehicle condition, overloading and accident related compensations.In both the countries for post-crash response, national emergency care access number has partial coverage and in Nepal there are some provisions related to trauma registry.Vulnerable groups are pedestrians with majority of male and higher mortality found in rural areas than urban areas for both the countries.Conclusions: Both the countries have traffic laws that focus on the prevention of road traffic accidents and protection of victims. However, amendments in the existing laws are required for confronting immediate challenges of increasing accidents and injuries that both the countries face every year.Keywords: Bangladesh; Nepal; road traffic injury; road traffic accident; traffic acts and laws.

scholarly journals Injuries among Drivers in RTA

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-351
Author(s):  
Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
Farial Naima Rahman ◽  
Md Rabiul Haq ◽  
Nazlima Nargis ◽  
Md Iqbal Karim
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Seat Belt ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) are responsible for the greatest number of injuries and fatalities worldwide by killing around 1.2 million people each year and injuring another 50 million. Objective: To evaluate the present situation of Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) in Dhaka and to find out the pattern of injuries present in the bodies of drivers who were victims of fatal RTA. Materials & Method: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) Morgue during the period January 2008 to December 2008. Specific findings regarding injury of drivers were noted during post mortem examinations. Results: A total of 2714 post mortems were conducted during the study period and out of which 813 were cases of RTA (29.95%). Maximum RTA occurred at daytime 282 (34.68%). Greater number of accidents occurred during September 90 (11.07%), followed by January 85 (10.45%). Maximum accidents took place on highways 650 (79.95%) and buses were the most dangerous vehicle causing highest number of causalities 307 (37.76%). Among the victims, 545 (67.03%) were male. Out of all victims 39 (4.80%) were drivers. Highest incidence of fatality in RTA (30.38%) was observed among the age group 21 to 30 years. Among the deceased drivers, 36 (92.30%) were literate. Considering injuries of the drivers 100% victims had multiple abrasions and bruises, lacerations were present in 35 (89.74%), and intracranial injury in 36 (90.31%) cases. Specific injuries of drivers like injury to lower limbs due to break pedal/clutch was found in 27 (69.23%) cases, steering wheel injury was present in 24 (61.53%) cases and whiplash injury was found in 15 (38.46%) cases. However, no seat belt injury was observed in any deceased driver. Conclusion: Strict enforcement of traffic law, using seat belts, maintaining fitness of vehicles, driving licenses, improving public awareness etc. can reduce this economical burden and protect vulnerable groups of people of our country.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(4) 2015 p.346-351

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