The association between price of regular-grade gasoline and injury and mortality rates among occupants involved in motorcycle- and automobile-related motor vehicle collisions

Hyatt, Eddie; Griffin, Russell; Rue, Loring W.; McGwin, Gerald

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2009.06.009

Cited by 35 publications

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“…First, we focused only on California. Although our results are consistent with previous studies, further research is needed to extend this analysis to other states with comparable data in order to improve generalisability 14 15. Second, the injury levels of victims in a motorcycle-related crash were determined by police investigators and not by medical personnel; thus, potential misclassification error may exist.…”

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The relationship between gasoline price and patterns of motorcycle fatalities and injuries

2014

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Our findings suggest that increasing gasoline prices led to more motorcycle riders on the roads and, consequently, more injuries. Aside from mandatory helmet laws and their enforcement, other strategies may include raising risk awareness of motorcyclists and investment in public transportation as an alternative transportation modality to motorcycling. In addition, universally mandated training courses and strict licensing tests of riding skills should be emphasised to help reduce the motorcycle fatal and non-fatal injuries.

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The relationship between gasoline price and patterns of motorcycle fatalities and injuries

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“…The story can vary for individual road user categories, however. Hyatt et al (2009) and Wilson et al (2009) concluded that motorcycle deaths in the United States tend to increase when fuel prices rise, as people substitute to more efficient two-wheeled travel.…”

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Fuel Prices and Road Deaths in Australia

Burke

Teame

2018

J of App Econs and Policy

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After years of general progress in reducing Australia's road death toll, road deaths increased in 2015 and 2016, reaching 1293 per annum. These were also years of relatively cheap fuel following the dramatic decline in the world oil price in late 2014. This study uses monthly data to model the number of road deaths in Australia. Our estimates suggest that low fuel prices have contributed to knocking Australia off track for meeting its 2020 road safety target. The paper also provides a discussion of other factors that may have contributed to the rise in Australia's road death toll.

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“…But the substitution of motorcycles for cars is estimated to cause an additional 1500 fatalities per dollar increase in fuel prices, 49 even if accident rates remain stable. 50 Pedestrian accidents will almost certainly increase as pedestrian trips increase. Whether unintentional injuries will increase or decrease as oil prices rise is difficult to predict, but we can be certain that it will depend on where and how we design the intersections within and among modes of travel, the separation and design of facilities for particular modes of travel, and the behavior of travelers in each mode.…”

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Peak Oil, Urban Form, and Public Health: Exploring the Connections

Kaza

Knaap

et al. 2011

Am J Public Health

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We assessed the relationships between peak oil and urban form, travel behavior, and public health. Peak oil will affect the general economy, travel behavior, and urban form through income and substitution effects; however, because of the wide range of substitution possibilities, the impacts are likely to be gradual and relatively small. Furthermore, we suggest that changes in travel behavior and increases in urban density will have both favorable and unfavorable effects on public health. To mitigate the adverse impacts and to maximize the positive effects of peak oil, we recommend that careful attention should be paid to urban design and public health responses for a range of urbanization patterns.

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The association between price of regular-grade gasoline and injury and mortality rates among occupants involved in motorcycle- and automobile-related motor vehicle collisions

Cited by 35 publications

References 9 publications

The relationship between gasoline price and patterns of motorcycle fatalities and injuries

The relationship between gasoline price and patterns of motorcycle fatalities and injuries

Fuel Prices and Road Deaths in Australia

Peak Oil, Urban Form, and Public Health: Exploring the Connections

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