Traffic collision

Traffic collision

A traffic collision, also known as a motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car crash, or car accident, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building.<ref>,

 Traffic Collision Investigation,</ref>

Overview

Traffic collisions can result in injury, death, and property damage. They are a major public health issue around the world, contributing significantly to deaths and serious injuries annually.<ref>,

 Traffic collisions and injuries, 
 Accident Analysis & Prevention,</ref>

Causes

A variety of factors contribute to the risk of collisions, including vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road environment, driving skills, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, and behavior, notably distracted driving and street racing.<ref>,

 Factors contributing to traffic collisions, 
 Traffic Injury Prevention,</ref>

Prevention

Effective traffic collision prevention strategies include improvements in road and vehicle design, traffic regulations and enforcement, driver training and licensing, and public education campaigns.<ref>,

 Preventing traffic collisions, 
 Injury Prevention,</ref> Seat belts, airbags, and child safety seats provide significant protection.

Medical Aspects

Injuries from traffic collisions include fractures, internal injuries, and head trauma. They can also result in psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.<ref>,

 Psychological trauma following traffic collisions, 
 Psychological Medicine,</ref> Emergency medical services are essential to manage these injuries.

Epidemiology

• Traffic collisions are a major cause of death and injury globally, especially in lower and middle-income countries.<ref>,

 Global epidemiology of traffic collisions, 
 The Lancet,</ref> Young adults and males are more likely to be involved in traffic collisions.<ref>, 
 Age and gender differences in traffic collisions, 
 Accident Analysis & Prevention,</ref>

See also

• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Road safety

References

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Further reading

• Traffic safety
• Vehicle safety technology

External links

• CDC - Motor Vehicle Safety
• NHTSA - Road Safety
• WHO - Global status report on road safety 2018

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