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Profile of Mortal Injuries in Vehicular Accidents: An Autopsy-Based Study
Ashok Jiwane1, Shailesh Raut1, Harshal R Thube1
1Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Nagpur, IND.
Cureus
|July 1, 2024
Summary
Fatal traffic accidents disproportionately affect male motorcycle riders, with head injuries being the most common. Most crashes occur in the evening, highlighting issues with road conditions and helmet use.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Public Health
- Traumatology
Background:
- Analyzing fatal injury trends in traffic accidents is vital for road safety.
- Understanding injury patterns across different road user categories is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the trends of fatal head, chest, and abdominal injuries.
- To analyze these trends across various victim categories in vehicular accidents.
Main Methods:
- An autopsy-based prospective study was conducted.
- 108 fatal vehicular accident cases were analyzed.
- Data included victim demographics, accident circumstances, and injury patterns.
Main Results:
- Males were the predominant victims (8.8:1 ratio).
- The 41-60 age group and male motorcycle riders (21-40 years) were most affected.
- Head injuries (53.4%) were the most frequent, often seen in motorcycle riders.
Conclusions:
- Motorcycle riders represent the most severely injured group in traffic accidents.
- Accidents frequently occurred during evening hours, linked to poor rural lighting and road conditions.
- The high incidence of head injuries suggests non-compliance with mandatory helmet use.
