Road Safety in Malaysia

vehicle collisions yearly, according to Kristof’s projections (Kristof 161). This is exponentially greater than the 30,000 who are killed in car accidents today, after these regulations were

Background and Audience Relevance: According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015, about thirty-five hundred people were killed, and four hundred thousand were injured in car crashes.

Fatal motor vehicle accidents were the number one cause of death for 15-24 year olds in 2011 with a total deaths of 6,926 people. In the same year a total of 33,783 people of all ages died as a result of motor vehicle accidents.

To put this into context, the current eight road safety schemes programmed for this year have an average of 4.7 collisions per year per site. Many of which involve vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Motor vehicle crashes are among the top 10 causes of death for U.S. residents of all ages and the leading cause of death for persons aged 5--34 years. In terms of years of potential life lost before age 65, motor vehicle crashes ranked third in 2007, behind only cancer and heart disease, and account for an estimated $99 billion in medical and lost work costs annually. Crash-related deaths and injuries largely are preventable. From 2000 to 2009, while the number of vehicle miles traveled on the nation's roads increased by 8.5%, the death

Ever since the first automobile accident, which occurred in London in 1896, road safety is a critical issue for all road drivers. Nearly 1.3 million people die due to car accidents globally every year, amounting to 3,274 deaths each and every day, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has projected that estimate will rise as much as 65% by the year 2020. However, knowing the top causes for car accidents can increase your awareness while on the road, and help you get to your destination safely.

The Toronto Road Safety Commission understands the growing safety epidemic on the streets of Toronto. The safety of all citizens is our top priority. The problem is not being fully addressed and the citizens of the city are at risk. Road traffic injuries put a threat on public health and deserve attention now. On average there is more than one pedestrian death a week. In the first 15 days of 2018 there have been seven deaths related to the road. This puts the city at a 250% increase since last year (Toronto Star). Cycle Toronto executive director Jared Kolb reports that there is a pedestrian hit every three hours and a cyclist hit every six hours. Those who are the most vulnerable in the city are seeing the most impact from the crisis (CBCnews).

There is viable information on motor vehicle collisions. Most of the information based on past fatalities and injuries rated to fatal car crashes, contributing factors, trend analysis, the comparison of collisions in the State of Minnesota urban and rural roads and highways, the roads and highways safety inspection and mitigation plans. The literature points out the potential challenges in the field of emergency management on the motor vehicle collisions in the United States. Incorporate

The facts are astounding and horrific. According to the Association for Safe and International Travel, nearly 1.3 million individuals are killed in road related crashes each year. This accounts for 3,287 deaths each day. Among the statistics, is the fact, that car related accidents are the leading cause of death among young adults ages 15 through 29. It is also the second leading cause of death worldwide among young people ages 5 through 14. Unless action is taken, car related deaths are expected to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030.

Many people have lost their lives on the road and other were severely injured. Over a million of people across the globe dies commuting from home, work or school. This is devastating to hear each day there are thousands of fatal car crashes. There are several contributing factors to collisions such as; speeding, driving under the influence, distracted while driving. For example, the person search for a radio station to listen to while driving. This causes the driver to take their eyes off the road; within seconds a collision can occur. Especially if the car ahead of the driver suddenly stops because the traffic speed decreases.

many drivers are unskilled and under-prepared. The open road is not a safe place to explore

1.3 million people die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a day. Thats a lot maybe if people weren't going as fast maybe that number would be cut in half. In 2014 9,967 people died in drunk driving crashes. An estimated amount said that on deadly car crash happens every 53 minutes. 290,000 people were injured in drunk driving crashes.

There is a significant difference in motor vehicle accident between rural, suburban, and urban counties (p-value < 0.0001). There are more motor vehicle accidents in urban counties. According to the analyses, there is an average 17428 motor vehicle accidents in urban counties compared to rural counties (p-value < 0.0001). Similarly, there is an average of 14240 higher motor

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“Nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a day,” according to the Association For Safe International Road Travel. Road accidents are practically dangerous for everyone; they might cause serious injuries, severe damage and even be the reason why someone’s life is taken away from them. There can be several reasons why a car crashes. Distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving are the three main causes of car accidents.