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- The study analyzed Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) in Vellore district, focusing on their spatial and temporal patterns from January 2005 to May 2007 based on police reports.
- 52% of the 3,262 reported RTIs occurred on National Highways, with a higher incidence on weekends and significant pedestrian involvement.
- The findings highlight the importance of FIRs for identifying high-risk areas, which can help authorities implement better strategies for reducing RTIs and improving road safety.
Article Abstract
Objective: To describe spatial and temporal profiles of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) on different road networks in Vellore district of southern India.
Methods: Using the information in the police maintained First Information Reports (FIRs), daily time series of RTI counts were created and temporal characteristics were analysed with respect to the vehicle, road types and time of the day for the period January 2005 to May 2007. Daily incidence and trend of RTIs were estimated using a Poisson regression analysis.
Results: Of the reported 3262 RTIs, 52% had occurred on the National Highway (NH). The overall RTI rate on the NH was 8.8/100 000 vehicles per day with significantly higher pedestrian involvement. The mean numbers of RTIs were significantly higher on weekends. Thirteen percentage of all RTIs were associated with fatalities. Hotspots are major town junctions, and RTI rates differ over different stretches of the NH.
Conclusion: In India, FIRs form a valuable source of RTI information. Information on different vehicle profile, RTI patterns, and their spatial and temporal trends can be used by administrators to devise effective strategies for RTI prevention by concentrating on the high-risk areas, thereby optimising the use of available personnel and resources.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4308433 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tmi.12436 | DOI Listing |
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