Road Accidents: Facts And Figures You Need To Know

Road accidents are one of the leading causes

of death worldwide. In fact, there are more than 1.2 million people

die in road traffic crashes every year.

• On an average daily basis, there is an approximate of 3,287 deaths

• The global annual cost of RTA is almost 230 billion dollars

• Over 50 million people are injured or disabled due to road accidents per year

• Up to 4% of the country’s Gross National Product is being spent on road traffic crashes

• Approximately 850,000 deaths occur in those who are under 45 years of age in developing countries and are the sole bread-winners for their families.

The leading causes of road traffic accidents are:

• Distracted Drivers

• Driver Fatigue

• Drunk Driving

• Speeding

• Aggressive Driving

• Alcohol intoxication causing RTA is present in 15-20% of all traffic accidents.

• Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists composed half of the crash victims

• Heavy equipment drivers are at risk for auto accidents, some of which can be serious, even fatal.

• 1.6% of crash accidents involve heavy equipment machines

However, safety precautions have helped reduce accidents.

• Correctly used seat-belts reduce the risk of death in a crash by 61%

• Mandatory use of child restraints can reduce child deaths by 35%

• Use of helmets reduce fatal and serious head injuries by up to 45%

• Accidents can be reduced by 20% through enforcing a drinking and driving law

• Following traffic rules could also help reduce the number of traffic crashes

• Heavy equipment machines should be subjected for inspections and maintenance to ensure performance on the road

Periodic maintenance programs and

inspections are very important to ensure safety on the road.

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