Magnitude and temporal evolution of traffic injuries and deaths in Brazil, 2001 to 2021

This study aimed to analyze the temporal trend the profile road traffic accidental injuries and deaths in Brazil from 2001 to 2021, using data on hospitalizations and deaths. Data from land transport accidents (ICD-10 codes V01-V99) from the Hospital Information System and the Mortality Information System were analyzed. Hospitalization and mortality rates were calculated by gender and age group, and the proportional distribution by race/skin color was assessed. The temporal trend was verified using the Prais-Winsten model. Hospitalization rates in Brazil increased from 51.2 to 84.0 per 100,000 inhabitants from 2001 to 2021, with a male predominance. Deaths increased from 2001-2006 to 2007-2012 and then decreased. The highest rates were among men. For hospitalizations, there is a significant upward trend in thirteen capitals and a downward trend in five. Regarding mortality, no series showed an increasing trend, and 11 series showed a decreasing trend. Despite data indicating that the country is progressing in preventing traffic deaths, many capitals still have increasing hospitalization trends.