Factors associated with single-vehicle and multi-vehicle road traffic collision injuries in Ireland. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Donnelly-Swift, Erica; Kelly, Alan
• Is Part Of: International journal of injury control and safety promotion. Volume 23:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 351
• Page End: 361
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Bayesian -- logistic regression -- binomial regression -- single-vehicle collisions -- multi-vehicle collisions; Wounds and injuries -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Consumer Product Safety -- Periodicals; 363.107
• DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2015.1047861
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-7300

Abstract

Abstract : Generalised linear regression models were used to identify factors associated with fatal/serious road traffic collision injuries for single- and multi-vehicle collisions. Single-vehicle collisions and multi-vehicle collisions occurring during the hours of darkness or on a wet road surface had reduced likelihood of a fatal/serious injury. Single-vehicle 'driver with passengers' collisions occurring at junctions or on a hill/gradient were less likely to result in a fatal/serious injury. Multi-vehicle rear-end/angle collisions had reduced likelihood of a fatal/serious injury. Single-vehicle 'driver only' collisions and multi-vehicle collisions occurring on a public/bank holiday or on a hill/gradient were more likely to result in a fatal/serious injury. Single-vehicle collisions involving male drivers had increased likelihood of a fatal/serious injury and single-vehicle 'driver with passengers' collisions involving drivers under the age of 25 years also had increased likelihood of a fatal/serious injury. Findings can enlighten decision-makers to circumstances leading to fatal/serious injuries.