Characteristics of injuries related to traffic crashes in Israel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

CONCLUSIONS: The study reveals significant changes in traffic crashes characteristics during the pandemic period, including a notable increase in cyclist victims and a decrease in pedestrian incidents. These shifts may be attributed to factors such as changes in transportation patterns, increased use of bicycles for essential travel. Despite these changes, the proportion of severe crashes remained relatively consistent. These findings underscore the importance of understanding the underlying causes behind these shifts and highlight the ongoing need for public education and awareness initiatives to promote traffic safety, particularly for vulnerable road users, during pandemic periods.PMID:38546462 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2331218
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Source Type: research