Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011
In recent years, Oman has seen a shift in the burden of diseases towards road accidents. The main objective of this paper, therefore, is to describe key characteristics of heavy vehicle crashes in Oman and identify the key driving behaviours that influence fatality risks. Crash data from January 200...
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| description | In recent years, Oman has seen a shift in the burden of diseases towards road accidents. The main objective of this paper, therefore, is to describe key characteristics of heavy vehicle crashes in Oman and identify the key driving behaviours that influence fatality risks. Crash data from January 2009 to December 2011 were examined and it was found that, of the 22,543 traffic accidents that occurred within this timeframe, 3,114 involved heavy vehicles. While the majority of these crashes were attributed to driver behaviours, a small proportion was attributed to other factors. The results of the study indicate that there is a need for a more thorough crash investigation process in Oman. Future research should explore the reporting processes used by the Royal Oman Police, cultural influences on heavy vehicle operations in Oman and improvements to the current licensing system. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-36d4d4932398453187e407f37deeb6362022-12-21T20:55:56ZengSultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University Medical Journal2075-051X2075-05282015-05-01152e191e201Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011Islam Al-Bulushi0Jason Edwards1Jeremy Davey2Kerry Armstrong3Hamed Al-Reesi4Khalid Al-Shamsi5Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety–Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia; Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, Directorate General of Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Muscat, OmanCentre for Accident Research & Road Safety–Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AustraliaCentre for Accident Research & Road Safety–Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AustraliaCentre for Accident Research & Road Safety–Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AustraliaDepartment of Epidemiology, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos UniversityDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanIn recent years, Oman has seen a shift in the burden of diseases towards road accidents. The main objective of this paper, therefore, is to describe key characteristics of heavy vehicle crashes in Oman and identify the key driving behaviours that influence fatality risks. Crash data from January 2009 to December 2011 were examined and it was found that, of the 22,543 traffic accidents that occurred within this timeframe, 3,114 involved heavy vehicles. While the majority of these crashes were attributed to driver behaviours, a small proportion was attributed to other factors. The results of the study indicate that there is a need for a more thorough crash investigation process in Oman. Future research should explore the reporting processes used by the Royal Oman Police, cultural influences on heavy vehicle operations in Oman and improvements to the current licensing system.http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/includes/tng/pub/tNG_download.asp?id=9e028d9597c091ad5046e71ccaf75f44Traffic AccidentsAccident PreventionAutomobile DrivingSafetyOman |
| spellingShingle | Islam Al-Bulushi Jason Edwards Jeremy Davey Kerry Armstrong Hamed Al-Reesi Khalid Al-Shamsi Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011 Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Traffic Accidents Accident Prevention Automobile Driving Safety Oman |
| title | Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011 |
| title_full | Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011 |
| title_fullStr | Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011 |
| title_short | Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman; 2009–2011 |
| title_sort | heavy vehicle crash characteristics in oman 2009 2011 |
| topic | Traffic Accidents Accident Prevention Automobile Driving Safety Oman |
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