EGS P01 The diurnal and seasonal relationships of pedestrian injuries secondary to motor vehicles in young people

Abstract Background There remains a significant morbidity and mortality in young pedestrians hit by motor vehicles, even the era of pedestrian crossings speed limits. The aim this study was to compare incidence injury severity vehicle-related trauma according time day season population, based on supposition that injuries would be more prevalent during dusk dawn autumn winter. Methods Data retrieved for patients between 10–25 years old from national Trauma Audit Research Network (TARN) database, who had been involved as vehicle accidents 2015–2020. injuries, their (using Injury Severity Score [ISS]), hospital transfer were analysed hours daylight, darkness season. Results identified seasonal pattern, showing predominant lead 34.9% with further 25.4% winter comparison spring summer, 21.4% 18.3% respectively. However, visibility alone not sufficient factor 49.5% occurred darkness, while 50.5% daylight. Importantly, greatest rate (number injuries/hour) 1500–1630 correlating school pick up times. A relationship score (ISS) daylight demonstrated (p-value= 0.0124) moderate (ISS 9–14) occurring most commonly (72.7%) severe (ISS>15) night (55.8%). Conclusions We have frequency people. In addition, particular groupings correspond rate, suggesting reduced coupled times may play role . This could addressed through targeted public health approach implement change. recommend measures improve road safety focus these increase children combined education drivers.