Road Traffic Accidents and Road Safety Behavior in India

Road traffic accidents prevalence is higher among two wheeler drivers. Road traffic injuries are the eight leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death among 15–19 yrs. aim; - to study the road traffic accidents and road safety behavior in India, Methods;- studies related to road traffic accidents and road safety behavior were analyzed. Result; RTA prevalence is higher among two wheeler drivers. While comparing with average driving speed, the prevalence was higher among drivers whose average speed of driving was > 60 km/hr. recommendations; increase awareness about road traffic accidents prevention and road safety measures among target group of through mass media, radio, TV, role play, poster, banners, etc.

Road traffic accidents prevalence is higher among two wheeler drivers. Road traffic injuries are the eight leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death among 15–19 yrs. aim;-to study the road traffic accidents and road safety behavior in India, Methods;-studies related to road traffic accidents and road safety behavior were analyzed. Result; RTA prevalence is higher among two wheeler drivers. While comparing with average driving speed, the prevalence was higher among drivers whose average speed of driving was > 60 km/hr. recommendations; increase awareness about road traffic accidents prevention and road safety measures among target group of through mass media, radio, TV, role play, poster, banners, etc.