This paper compiles, evaluates and analyses information from different data sources on accidents and health, road transport and economic performance in a comprehensive manner to assess the size and impact of road accidents and injuries in regions under increasing motorization. Strategies based on global road safety improvement experiences are presented. In addition the paper aims at discussing ...

BACKGROUND Road traffic injury patients admitted to 35 hospitals in Lublin region. OBJECTIVE To describe the pattern of road traffic injuries in Lublin county, Poland. METHODS Review of medical records for the period from January 2004 to December 2005. RESULTS Pedestrians accounted for the largest share of the Road traffic crash (RTC) injury cases (35.8%) and 46.4% of deaths. The highest ...

WATCH-OVER is a European Specific Targeted project co-funded by the European Commission Information Society and Media within the initiatives of the cooperative systems for traffic safety and efficiency based on communication and sensor technologies. The project, supported by EUCAR and coordinated by Centro Ricerche Fiat, includes in its consortium vehicle and motorcycle makers, technology, auto...

Horse riding and horse-related interactions are inherently dangerous. When they occur on public roads, the risk profile of equestrian activities is complicated by interactions with other road users. Research has identified speed, proximity, visibility, conspicuity and mutual misunderstanding as factors contributing to accidents and near misses. However, little is known about their significance ...