Why do people die in road crashes?
The Ministry of Transport commissioned TERNZ Transport Research to analyse a sample of road crashes to get a better understanding of why people die in crashes.
The focus was not on the cause of the crash, but rather why there was an impact severe enough to result in death.
The analysis looked at:
the characteristics of the roadside
pre-crash speeds (related to impact severity, rather than the cause of the crash)
restraint or helmet use
vehicle characteristics
after crash medical care.
The report finds wearing seatbelts and helmets, the age and weight of vehicles, and speed are among the crucial factors in whether or not someone survives a crash
The findings of Why do People Die in Road Crashes have in part informed Safer Journeys, Government’s road safety strategy to 2020. [From MOT website]
Record #:
11032
Date:
2016
Format:
Report
Author:
de Pont, J.
Corp:
TERNZ Transport Research;Mackie Research & Consulting;Ministry of Transport
Publisher:
Auckland, N.Z. : TERNZ Transport Research, 2016. - 12 of 24 p.
Keywords:
TRANSPORT;ROAD SAFETY;TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Identity:
NZ
Location:
w, f
Class:
F000
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