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Differential patterns, trends and hotspots of road traffic injuries on different road networks in Vellore district, southern India
Author(s) -
Mohan Venkata Raghava,
Sarkar Rajiv,
Abraham Vinod Joseph,
Balraj Vinohar,
Naumova Ele
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
tropical medicine and international health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1365-3156
pISSN - 1360-2276
DOI - 10.1111/tmi.12436
Subject(s) - geography , road traffic , socioeconomics , differential (mechanical device) , environmental protection , transport engineering , engineering , sociology , aerospace engineering
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 ( FIR s), 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 RTI s were estimated using a Poisson regression analysis. Results Of the reported 3262 RTI s, 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 RTI s were significantly higher on weekends. Thirteen percentage of all RTI s were associated with fatalities. Hotspots are major town junctions, and RTI rates differ over different stretches of the NH . Conclusion In India, FIR s 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.