BACKGROUND Road traffic crash is of growing public health importance worldwide contributing significantly to the global disease burden. There is paucity of published data on road traffic crashes in our local environment. This study was carried out to describe the injury characteristics and outcome of road traffic crash victims in our local setting and provide baseline data for establishment of ...

In 1997, a Motorcycle Safety Programme (MSP) was introduced to address the motorcycle-related accident problem. The MSP was specifically targeted at motorcyclists. In addition to the MSP, the recent economic recession has significantly contributed to a reduction of traffic-related incidents. This paper examines the effects of the recent economic crisis and the MSP on motorcycle-related accident...

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between helmet component characteristics with frequency and distribution of head and brain injury (diffuse and focal) among motorcyclists in Klang Valley, Malaysia. In Malaysia, helmet law was implemented in 1973 (MIROS, 2008). To date, high helmet wearing rate was observed among Malaysian motorcyclists (i.e. 90% among riders) (World Heal...

Powered-Two-Wheelers (PTW) riders’ fatalities are prevalent on bends outside built-up areas due to the complexity and instability of their vehicles: countermeasures require a better understanding rider-PTW interaction. Analysing riding data is effective but becomes challenging when using extensive datasets; segmenting would help identify events interest, isolate specific manoeuvres describe ses...

CONTEXT Motorcycle crashes account for a disproportionate number of motor vehicle deaths and injuries in the U.S. Motorcycle helmet use can lead to an estimated 42% reduction in risk for fatal injuries and a 69% reduction in risk for head injuries. However, helmet use in the U.S. has been declining and was at 60% in 2013. The current review examines the effectiveness of motorcycle helmet laws i...

This paper investigates the influence of type of roadway, weather conditions and other factors on motorcycle helmet use rates in Iowa. Using data from six statewide roadside observational surveys of motorcycle helmet use, a bivariate probit model is estimated. The applied methodological approach allows for potentially interrelated choices of motorcycle helmet use by drivers and passengers to be...

Motorcycle crashes are a major public health concern and place economic stresses on the health care system. Helmets have been shown to reduce both motorcycle-related fatalities and head injuries. Universal motorcycle helmet laws in other states have shown to be effective at increasing helmet use. The current Rhode Island motorcycle helmet law does not require every motorcycle rider to wear a he...