[An investigation on traffic accidents in Shanghai from 1986 to 1990]

During 1986 to 1990, the rate of traffic accidents was 66.69, that of mortality 5.48, and that of injury 44.62 per 100,000 person-year in Shanghai, but the rates decreased since 1987. The accident and mortality rates in 12 urban districts were significantly lower than in 9 rural counties (P < 0.01). Of 1967 accidental deaths, the main responsibility in 39.20% belonged to drivers, and that in 36.81% belonged to the persons riding bicycles. And 32.27% accidental deaths were caused by the drivers from other provinces.