Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fatalities in Botswana-An Epidemiological Study

Abstract

According to WHO, more than 300,000 pedestrian deaths were recorded globally, accounting for 22% of total road user fatalities in 2019. In 2017, Botswana pedestrian fatalities were considerably high at 32% of the total road accident fatalities recorded. This paper investigated causes, distribution, risk, and offers potential solutions to pedestrian accidents and fatalities in Botswana. Secondary data extracted from different sources were analyzed through descriptive statistics and stepwise regression modeling was performed to determine significant explanators of pedestrian fatalities. The results show that the “car” vehicle type is responsible for 55% of pedestrian collisions. There is a higher chance of pedestrian fatality when collision is with a lorry with a trailer. On the other hand, driver negligence is also blamed for 55% of pedestrian accidents. Ninety percent (90%) of pedestrian fatalities happen away from road junctions. Truck, fuel imports and nighttime accidents were identified as significant regressors for pedestrian fatalities. Overall, pedestrians are six times more likely to perish in a collision than their counterparts. Adopting sustainable road infrastructure patterns that promote pedestrian safety will foster mode split. Improving road lighting and infusing pedestrian safety into driver training curriculum, while strengthening road traffic law enforcement, will lead to improved pedestrian safety. Future studies should disaggregate pedestrian safety analysis to account for location-specific variations.

Pattern of Injuries among Victims of Motor Car Accidents admitted to Tanta University Emergency Hospital

“…It could be attributed to less risk taking behavior that makes females relatively safer as drivers (Singh et al, 2016;Ambade et al, 2021). However, females are at higher risk as pedestrians because of socioeconomic standards in developing countries that make females earn less money so; female victims are more pedestrians than drivers (Ambade et al, 2021;Mphela et al, 2021).…”

Comparative analysis of influencing factors on pedestrian road accidents

“…Different strategies have been applied to know the factors that cause pedestrian accidents, like survey-based questionnaires, interviews with the victims of accidents, and modeling-based approaches. But it was found that most specific factors like gender, age [13], [19], and urban areas have been studied, while rural areas have been linked with the factors of over speeding and poor infrastructure [20]. But in the present study, we are considering both human factors and vehicle-related factors that cause pedestrian road accidents while taking into account different surrounding contexts, geographical distribution, different weather conditions, daytimes, and other factors.…”

Institutional dynamics and road accidents in the road haulage sector: the moderating role of information communication technology

“…, 2021). Road vehicle accidents result in fatalities, disabilities and substantial financial burdens both for society and the individuals directly affected (Mphela et al. , 2021).…”

“…Multiple elements contribute to the heightened risk of such collisions, encompassing vehicle design, operational speed, road infrastructure, environmental conditions, driver proficiency, potential impairments and driver conduct (Giummarra et al, 2021). Road vehicle accidents result in fatalities, disabilities and substantial financial burdens both for society and the individuals directly affected (Mphela et al, 2021).…”