A Systematic Review of Large Agriculture Vehicles Use and Crash Incidents on Public Roads

Abstract

2. Review of size of the problem: Number of reported incidents, injuries and/or fatalities due to crashes involving large agricultural vehicles outlined in the literature Road Information (Reference) Time Period Number of Incidents Number of Injuries (and severity) Number of Fatalities Denominator Rate/ Proportion Public roads 46 1995-1999 Farm vehicle crashes represent less than 1% of total public road crashes per year Av. 300 per year

Traversing Community Attitudes and Interaction Experiences with Large Agricultural Vehicles on Rural Roads

“…In this sample there are very low rates of LAV-related crashes (n = 4) and near miss experiences (n = 32). The crash findings mirror the international literature; the crash risk rates are low compared to the use of these vehicles on roads, the overall road crash numbers [21] and the domestic findings (Table 1) [10]. The participants agreed that vigilance in road users is an important factor when driving, and in response to emerging road conditions and traffic, including LAVs.…”

“…The project was overseen by a reference group, who-for this part of the project-provided feedback on the questions and trialed the survey. The stepwise nature of the research process prompted question development informed by some of the key safety issues emerging in the literature and some of the areas of interest, conflict, and concern that emerged from the focus group discussions with operators [21].…”

“…There is currently a dearth of information exploring community members' interaction experiences with LAVs on public roads [21]. This research helps to address this gap by exploring community members' expectations around LAV encounters, the frequency of these interactions, perceptions on how to safely navigate an interaction, and if the presence of LAVs results in any perceived increases in risk when driving on rural roads.…”

Exploring the Impact of Remoteness and Socio-Economic Status on Child and Adolescent Injury-Related Mortality in Australia

“…Similarly, road traffic injuries were significantly more likely in areas classified as low (n = 791, 40%) and mid ( n = 871, 42%) IRSAD deciles. Road surfaces are generally of poorer quality in regional and remote Australia [ 40 ], there is a greater diversity of vehicles on the road [ 41 ], lower populations see lower investment in vital transport-related infrastructure [ 42 ] and higher speeds and driver fatigue all contribute to high fatality rates on regional Australian roads [ 43 ]. This, combined with regional dwelling populations often having to travel longer distances by road to seek major services including medical care [ 44 , 45 , 46 ], leads to increased exposure and risk of injury and death.…”

About Time to Join Forces within Agricultural Health & Safety!?

“…[3][4][5][6] The pressures on farmers, farm families, and farm workers due to changing politics, economic challenges, unpredictable weather, natural disasters, global markets, transport systems, rural isolation, and rural crime leads to increasing frustration, stress, mental health concerns, and suicide. [7][8][9][10] In 2020, we also saw BOTH the pressures induced by a global pandemic, but also the direct impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 on farm workers added to current pressures.…”