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Factors affecting road traffic accidents in benghazi, libya
Ibrahim Al-Ghaweel1, Saleh A Mursi, Joel P Jack
1Department of Community and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya.
Journal of Family & Community Medicine
|September 27, 2012
Summary
Environmental stress factors significantly contribute to road traffic accidents in Benghazi. Fatalities and injury severity are linked to vehicle age, safety measures, human error, and accident location.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Traffic Safety
Background:
- Road traffic accidents (RTAs) pose a significant public health challenge globally.
- Benghazi, Libya, experiences a considerable burden from RTAs, necessitating an understanding of contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate the key factors contributing to road traffic accidents in Benghazi.
- To analyze the relationship between accident characteristics and outcomes such as fatalities and injuries.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective and descriptive study design was employed, analyzing data from 2006-2007.
- Data were collected from the Benghazi Traffic and License Department.
- Analysis focused on fatalities, severe injuries, hit-and-run cases, and correlations with age, sex, time, environmental factors, and road types.
Main Results:
- A total of 1,265 accidents occurred within Benghazi city limits between 2006-2007.
- 11.14% of injuries were fatal, 67.35% resulted in severe injuries, and 21.51% caused minor injuries.
- The majority of fatalities (73.04%) occurred within city limits, with significant percentages also on fly-overs (13.47%).
Conclusions:
- Environmental stress factors are identified as major contributors to RTAs in Benghazi.
- Fatalities and accident severity are influenced by vehicle age, safety measures, human error, and the time and location of the incident.
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