An investigation on the safety of children on the roads of Gaza, Palestine

The traffic safety system in Palestine needs major improvements. Traffic accident data Gaza Strip are collected from crash reports recorded by the local Police. In many cases, roads constructed without proper consideration of children’s needs. However, children and young kids use as pedestrians, bicyclists, occupants vehicles. Moreover, they might choose to play on road. This paper aims investigate situation recommend measures reduce their risk. research is based statistics period between 2008 2018. Analysis was carried out determine critical locations that have a high number accidents, focusing accidents resulted casualties fatalities children. Results show highest rate Arterial Roads. According 2016, 2017, 2018, percentage road deaths 60%, 68% 59% respectively, which higher than average child mortality world (52%) according organization statistics. city has largest caused Strip. be due population density heavy traffic. order for children, it necessary control speed vehicles at school zones provide more roads, including illuminated pedestrian crossings It very important schools kindergartens with training how cross street. also helpful teach them some signs.