Fatality risk analysis of vulnerable road users from an Indian city

• Traffic fatalities trend analysis is carried out for Bengaluru city based on seven years (2011-2017) road accident data. Who-hit-whom matrices developed signify that two-wheelers and pedestrian alone accounts more than 80% of fatalities. The Fatality-risk model to assess the change in traffic eight growth scenarios. high proportion distance traveled by bus identified as best scenario reducing considered cyclist ratio 3:1. Transport measures focusing shift towards public transportation increased cycling share could improve safety. Introduction: Road are externalities associated with urbanization, motorization, infrastructure development. Globally, low middle-income countries contribute 90% total accidents. India's fourth-largest populous has exponential vehicle growth, similar other cities a developing economy. Lack safe support this leads an risk users resulting Method: It crucial identify vulnerable (VRUs) fatality would help policymakers adopt adequate reduce their risk. data from First Information Reports (FIRs) collected analyzed current study. identifying VRUs. Further, risk-based estimate risk, followed sensitivity different transport Results: main results study are: 1) Increase observed increase motorization 2) Pedestrians most user highest 3) Fatality showed maximum reduction mode level 4) Increasing cycle helped further decreasing number scenario. Conclusion: All favor sustainable policies Practical applications: In light investigation, paper provides insight into strategies decision-makers enhance safety