Country profi les - WHO...Local authorities can set lower limits Maximum limit urban roads Enforcementa Yes Yes 50 km/h Drink–driving law BAC limit – general population BAC limit

Country profi les

1.Explanatorynotes

•Background

•Methodologicalvariations

•Terminologyandinterpretation

•Presentationofdata

2.Individualcountryprofiles(listedalphabetically)

Explanatorynotesbackground

The country profiles in this section present a selection of information about road safety as reported by each of the 178participatingcountries/areas.AdditionalnationaldatacanbefoundintheStatisticalAnnex(TablesA.2–A.7).Thecountrysurveytoolsmaybedownloadedfromthefollowingwebsite:www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/road_safety_status/2009

Methodological variations

Onehundredandseventy-eightcountries/areasparticipatedinthesurveyfortheGlobal status report on road safety (seeTable2onpage10).Whilemostcountries/areasfollowedthestandardizedmethodology(seepages8–10 for moredetails),ineightofthem(Australia,Germany,Kazakhstan,PuertoRico,SaintVincentandtheGrenadines,Singapore,UkraineandUzbekistan)thequestionnairewascompletedbytheNationalDataCoordinator(NDC)(seeTableA.1inStatisticalAnnex)andnoconsensusmeetingwasheld.Inaddition,inallcountries/areasoftheWHOEasternMediterraneanRegion,thequestionnairewasnotself-administeredbutwascompletedthroughface-to-faceinterviewsbetweentheNDCsandindividualrespondents.Consensusmeetingswere,however,heldinthesecountries/areasinaccordancewiththeprojectmethodology.

Dataarereportedforpopulation,incomegroupandgrossnationalincomepercapitaforthelatestyearavailable(seeexplanatorynotesintheStatisticalAnnexformoredetails).

terminology and interpretation

Thefollowingtermsandissuesshouldbeconsideredwhenreviewingtheindividualcountryprofiles:• Thequestionnaireaskedforinformationonanumberoftopics,withfollow-upquestionsexploringeachtopic

infurtherdetail.Formanytopicsrespondentswereaskedtoskipfollow-up questions depending on their answertothetop-levelquestion.Consequently,thecountryprofilesdonotreportinformationfromfollow-upquestionsiftheseshouldhavebeenskipped.However,ifthesequestionswereansweredtheresponsesarerecordedintheStatisticalAnnex.

• Road classifications(inparticularthedefinitionofanurbanroad,aruralroadandahighway)varygreatlyfromcountry tocountry.Respondentswereasked to reporton thespeed limitsofdifferentkindsof roadaccording to the definitions used in the country concerned.

• Respondentswereasked,asindividuals,toratetheeffectiveness of enforcement of various elements of nationalroadsafetylegislationonthebasisoftheirprofessionalopinionorperception.Ascaleof0to10wasused,where0was“noteffective”and10was“highlyeffective”.Thegroupofrespondentsthentriedtoreach consensus on an enforcement score. These scores are therefore subjective and should be seen only asanindicationofhowenforcementisperceivedinthecountry.Manyrespondentsexpresseddifficultyinassessinglawenforcementatanationallevelsinceitoftenvariesfromregiontoregionwithinacountryandthe intensity of the enforcement may vary at different times.

• Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits refer to the maximum amount of alcohol that is legally acceptable inthebloodofadriverontheroad–i.e.thebloodalcohollevelabovewhichadrivermaybepunishedbylaw.Forthepurposesofthisreport,theBAClimitincountrieswherealcoholconsumptionisprohibitedhasbeenrecordedaszerowithanexplanatoryfootnote.

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• Whererespondentsprovidedexplanatoryinformationonrates of helmet wearing and/or seat-belt use –forinstance,adescriptionofthemethodologyorgeographicalcoverage–thisinformationisreportedinfootnotes.

• Amotorcycle helmet lawisassessedas“appliestoallriders–yes”ifthelawrequiresdriversandpassengers(bothadultsandchildren)towearahelmet.Lawswithexceptionsonthegroundsofreligion,medicalconditionsorotherreasonsareindicatedwiththefootnote“someexceptions”.

• Respondentswereaskedtoreportonvehicle standardsrequiredforcarmanufacturersorassemblersinthecountry.Thereforenoinformationisincludedonvehiclestandardsforcountrieswheremanufactureorassemblydonottakeplace.Somecountriesapplystringentstandardstoimportedvehiclesbutdataonsuchstandardswerenotcollectedaspartofthissurvey.

• Variableshavebeencoded“Datanotavailable(–)”iftheinformationwasnotprovidedthroughthenationaldata collection process.

presentation of data

Country profiles contain dataonroadtrafficfatalitiesandnon-fatalinjuriesasreportedbycountries/areas.• Datafromdifferentcountriesarenotnecessarilycomparable,asdifferentdefinitionsandtimeframeshave

been used. • Duetospaceconstraintsinfootnotes,thedatasourcehasbeensummarizedasPolice,TransportorHealth

ifthedataarefromtheMinistryofInterior,MinistryofTransportorMinistryofHealth,respectively.• Theproportionofdeathswherethesexisunknownhasnotbeenreportedintheprofiles.

In the charts presenting data on deaths by road user category,proportionsmaynotsum to100%due torounding.Somecountriesclassifyroadtrafficfatalitiesaccordingtothevehicleorroaduser“atfault”ratherthanaccordingtowhodied,orusecategoriesdifferentfromthoserequestedinthequestionnaire.Inthesecountriesdeathsamongvulnerableroadusersareevenmorelikelytobeunderreported.

The standard colour coding of the pie charts used to represent the road user categories requested in thequestionnaireisshownbelow.Additionalcategoriesarerepresentedbynon-standardcolours.

●Driversof4-wheeledvehicles ● Cyclists●Passengersof4-wheeledvehicles ● Pedestrians ●Occupants(drivers/passengers)4-wheeledvehicles ●Other●Riders(drivers/passengers)ofmotorized2-or3-wheelers ●Unspecified

Trend graphsareshowneitherasroadtrafficdeathratesper100000population(onagreenbackground)orasanabsolutenumberofroadtrafficdeaths(onabluebackground),dependingonwhichfiguresweresuppliedbythecountry.Duetospaceconstraints,anarbitrarycut-offpointof1970wasappliedtothefewcountriesthatprovided many decades of trend data.

Where the primary source of informationforboththepieandtrendgraphswasnotstipulated,thesourcehasbeenreportedas‘Countryquestionnaire’.

Information about the number of vehicles in the country includes only registered vehicles,andproportionsofvarious typesofsuchvehicles.Theseproportionsmaynotsumto100%duetorounding. Insomecountries,respondents noted that a substantial proportion of the vehicle fleet may not be registered.

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Post-CRAsH CARe

Formal, publicly available pre-hospital care systemNational universal access number

Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)1 835c

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)3 212d

Costing study availableNo

c Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash.d Police data.

AFgHAnIstAnPopulation: 27 145 275

Income group: low

gross national income per capita: $319

RegIsteReD VeHICles

731 607 total (2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBuses

59%12%20%

1%8%

— Data not available.n/a Data not required/not applicable.

InstItutIonAl FRAmewoRk

lead agencyFunded in national budget

YesYes

national road safety strategyMeasurable targetsFunded

Non/an/a

DATA NOT AVAILABLE

DeAtHs by RoAD useR CAtegoRy

nAtIonAl legIslAtIon

speed limits set nationallyLocal authorities can set lower limitsMaximum limit urban roadsEnforcementa

YesYes

50 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or policeRoad traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementa

Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

Yes—

motorcycle helmet lawApplies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementa

Non/an/a—n/a

seat-belt lawApplies to all occupantsSeat-belt wearing rateEnforcementa

Non/a—n/a

Child restraints lawEnforcementa

Non/a

a Enforcement score represents consensus based on professional opinion of respondents, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

b Alcohol consumption prohibited by law.

Random breath testing and/or police checkpoints

10

10

VeHICle stAnDARDs

No car manufacturers

RoAD sAFety AuDIts

Formal audits required for major new road construction projects Regular audits of existing road infrastructure

YesYes

PRomotIng AlteRnAtIVe tRAnsPoRt

National policies to promote walking or cycling National policies to promote public transportation

NoNo

Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health.

DATA NOT AVAILABLE

tRenDs In RoAD tRAFFIC DeAtHs

50

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)384d (77% males, 23% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)1 344e


d Police data, defined as died at the crash scene.e Police data.


lead agencyFunded in national budget No


Non/an/a

Interministerial Committee of Road Safety

RegIsteReD VeHICles


68%7%8%

12%5%

AlbAnIAPopulation: 3 190 012

Income group: middle

gross national income per capita: $3 290



YesYes

40 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or policeRoad traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementa

Yes0.05 g/dl0.05 g/dl

Yes5%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes

30% Frontc


Yes


b 2007, Internal Affairs Ministry (Directory of Road Police). c 1996, Citizen Society of Road Safety, data from pilot cities.


10

9

8

9

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoYes


Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs (Road Police Directory) and Ministry of Transport (General Directory of Road Transport)

2001 20062002 2003 2004

Year

2005 2007

4

0

8

2

12

6

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health.

Drivers4-wheelers (24%)


Source: 2006, Ministry of Transport

Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (9%)

Cyclists (6%)

Pedestrians (40%)

Passengers4-wheelers (22%)


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AngolAPopulation: 17 024 084





National Directorate of Road Traffi cYes


Yesa

n/an/a

a Not formally endorsed by government.

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries—


c Transport data, defi ned as died at the crash scene.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles

671 060 total (2007)Registered vehicle types: data not available


speed limits set nationallyLocal authorities can set lower limitsMaximum limit urban roadsEnforcementb

YesYes

60 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or police checkpointsRoad traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb

——————

motorcycle helmet lawApplies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementb

YesYesYes—

seat-belt lawApplies to all occupantsSeat-belt wearing rateEnforcementb

Non/a—n/a

Child restraints lawEnforcementb

Non/a

b Enforcement score represents consensus based on professional opinion of respondents, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

5

5

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



1 000

0

2 000

1 500

500

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2003

2 500

Year

2007

Source: National Directorate of Road Traffi c

2004 2005 2006


52

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2006)4 063d (75% males, 25% females)


Costing study availableYes (deaths and injuries)

d Health data, defined as died at the scene of the crash. National Registry of Transit Records (RENAT) reported 4 175 deaths in 2007.

e Health data.

ARgentInAPopulation: 39 531 115




lead agencyFunded in national budget Yes


YesYesNo

National Road Safety Agency




YesYes

40–60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes

13%b


YesYes

48%b, c


Non/a


b 2005, Argentina National Risk Factor survey. c Front seats only.


3

3

1

3

VeHICle stAnDARDs

Car manufacturers required to adhere to standards onFuel consumptionSeat-belt installation for all seats

YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo


National policies to promote walking or cycling National policies to promote public transportation No

No (subnational)

RegIsteReD VeHICles

12 399 887 total (2007)Registered vehicle types: data not available


Occupants 3- and 4-wheelers (42%)

Source: Ministry of Health Argentina, 2006

Cyclists (6%)

Unspecified (23%)

Riders motorized 2-wheelers (10%)

Pedestrians (19%)


Source: The Health Statistics and Information Office, the Department of Policies, Regulation, and Institutes at the National Ministry of Health, Argentina


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

4 500

Year

500

1 000

1 500

2 000

2 500

3 000

3 500

4 000

1981 2001 200619911986 1996

53

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)371c (75% males, 25% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)2 720d


c Police data, no specified time period.d Police data.




Non/an/a

Road Police of the Police of the Republic of Armenia

RegIsteReD VeHICles

366 836 total (2007)MotorcarsBusesOther

79%7%

15%

ARmenIAPopulation: 3 002 271






YesYes

60 km/h



Yes6%b

motorcycle helmet law Applies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementa

YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, Road Police of the Police of the Republic of Armenia.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

3

5

5

5

5



Source: 2007, Road Police of the Police of the Republic of Armenia

Pedestrians (39%)

Cyclists (<1%)




0

200

100Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

600

Year

Source: Road Police of the Police of the Republic of Armenia

300

400

500

1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006

54

AustRAlIAa

a Questionnaire completed by National Data Coordinator (no consensus meeting).

Population: 20 743 179

Income group: High


Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 616i (73% males, 27% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2005–2006)

31 204j


i Transport data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. j Health and Transport data, hospitalized cases only.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

14 774 921 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBuses

78%4%

15%3%

<1%



lead agency

Funded in national budget Yes


YesYesYes

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Pedestrians (13%)


Source: 2007, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government: “Monthly Road Death Series”

Drivers 4-wheelers (49%)


Cyclists (3%)



20

10

0

30

15

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1970 19981978 1982 1986 19901974

35

Year

1994 2006

Source: 2008, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

25

2002



No (subnationally)n/an/an/a

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or policeRoad traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb

No (subnational)0.05 g/dlc

0.0–0.02 g/dld

n/a30%e

n/a


No (subnational)Yesf

Yesf

—n/a


No (subnational)Yesg

97% Front, 92% Rearh

n/a


No (subnational)n/a


c No national limit, but all states and territories have a consistent BAC limit of 0.05 for general population.

d For young provisional drivers, all states and territories have a zero BAC requirement, with exception of one territory with a BAC limit of 0.02 g/dl.

e 1999–2003, Transport data. f No national law, but all states and territories require motorcycle helmets for all riders and compliance

with a helmet standard. g No national law, but all states and territories require the use of seat-belts by all vehicle occupants. h 2006, Transport data, national survey.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes


Data cleared by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport,Regional Development and Local Government.

55

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)691e (77% males, 23% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)53 211f


e Statistics Austria, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.f Statistics Austria.

AustRIAPopulation: 8 360 746

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles

5 796 973 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBusesOther

73%11%14%<1%2%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes8%b


YesYesc

Yes95%d


YesYes

89% Front, 49% Reard


Yes


b 2007, Statistics Austria. c Some exceptions. d 2007, Austrian Road Safety Board survey.


9

7

7

9

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes

Other (3%)



Pedestrians (16%)


Cyclists (5%)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs & Statistics Austria

Data cleared by the Federal Ministry of Health, Family and Youth.

Passengers 4-wheelers (14%)




YesYesNo

Austrian Road Safety Council


0

2 500

Year

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Statistics Austria

500

1 000

1 500

2 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1982 1987 1992 1997 2002 2007

56

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 107c (78% males, 22% females)



c Police data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.d Police data.

— Data not available.

AzeRbAIjAnPopulation: 8 467 167



RegIsteReD VeHICles

784 018 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehiclesOther

77%<1%2%

16%4%

<1%1%




YesYesYes

State Road Police



YesYes

60 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dl0.0 g/dl

Yes3%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, State Road Police.


9

9

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

9

9Drivers

4-wheelers (28%)


Source: 2007, Head Department of State Road Police


Cyclists (1%)

Pedestrians (38%)




0

1 400

Year

Source: Azerbaijan Republic. Trend Data on Road Traffic Accidents in 1998–2006

200

400

600

800

1 200

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1989 20051993 1997 2001 2003 20071991 1995 1999

57

Post-CRAsH CARe


——

DAtA




d Police data, defined as died within 1 year and 1 day. e Health data.

bAHAmAsPopulation: 331 278

Income group: High





YesYesYes

Road Traffic Department


RegIsteReD VeHICles




YesNo

48 km/h



Yes5%b


YesYesYes

10–15%c


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, from hospital reports.c Estimation by consensus group.


3

5

3

0

0

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2000

100

Year

2007

Source: Ministry of Health

2001 2003 2004 20062002 2005

40

80

60

20

Data cleared by the Ministry of Transport.



Source: Country questionnaire

Cyclists (22%)



58

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA



Costing study availableYes (deaths only)

e Police data, defined as any death caused directly by road traffic injury, regardless of time period.

f General Directorate of Traffic data.

bAHRAInPopulation: 752 648

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles

382 977 total (2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesOther

81%1%

13%<1%2%3%





Multiplen/an/a

General Directorate of Traffic


5

4

4

4



YesNo

50 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

No8%c


YesYesNo—


YesNo

22%d


Non/a


b Alcohol consumption prohibited by law.c 2007, General Directorate of Traffic.d 2008, Ministry of Works.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

Pedestrians (29%)


Source: 2007, General Directorate of Traffic



Cyclists (7%)




0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

14

Year

Source: 2007, General Directorate of Traffic

8

10

1998 1999 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

12

2007

2

4

6

2001

59



Riders motorized2- or 3-wheelers (8%)

Other (9%)


Cyclists (3%)

Pedestrians (54%)

Source: “National Road Traffic Accident Report 2006”, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

bAnglADesHPopulation: 158 664 959

Income group: low


Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




c Police data, defined as died at the crash scene. Respondents concerned this figure greatly underestimates the true number of deaths, citing example of Bangladesh Health and Injury Survey 2003, which estimated the annual number of deaths to be 13 200.

d 2003, Bangladesh Health and Injury Survey.



National Road Safety CouncilNo


YesYesNo

RegIsteReD VeHICles

1 054 057 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesOther

15%62%10%

6%3%4%

1

3

0



YesNo

25 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or police checkpointsRoad traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementa

YesNoneb

Noneb

No—


YesYesNo—

seat-belt lawApplies to all occupantsSeat-belt wearing rate Enforcementa

Non/a—n/a


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo


Data cleared by the Directorate General of Health Service.


2000

1000

0

3000

1500

500Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

4000

Year

3500

2500

Source: “National Road Safety Action Plan 2008–2010,” National Road Safety Council

1995 1997 2001 2005 20071999 2003

60

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

bARbADosPopulation: 293 891





Non/a


Multiplen/an/a




Source: 2007, Royal Barbados Police Force


Pedestrians (18%)




YesNo

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes


b Drink–driving not defi ned by BAC limit.


5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

2

8

8

7

RegIsteReD VeHICles


82%2%8%4%

<1%4%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, National Insurance and Social Security.

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)38c (62% males, 37% females)



c Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash. d Actual data collected by Royal Barbados Police Force.

61

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Ministry of Home Affairs, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. d Ministry of Home Affairs data.


belARusPopulation: 9 688 795



RegIsteReD VeHICles

3 147 625 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBuses

74%12%12%

1%


lead agency

Funded in national budget No


YesYesYes

Standing Committee by Council of Ministers of Republic of Belarus, Ensuring Road Safety



YesNo

60 km/h



Yes13%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, Ministry of Home Affairs.


9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

6

7

6

7




Source: 2007, Ministry of Home Affairs


Cyclists (9%)

Pedestrians (40%)

Passengers4-wheelers

(23%)


Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus

0

25

Year

5

10

20

15

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1989 20051993 1997 2001 2003 20071991 1995 1999

62

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Statistics Belgium, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. e Statistics Belgium estimate.


belgIumPopulation: 10 457 343

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles

6 362 161 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersBusesTrucksOther

79%6%

<1%%10%

4%




YesYesYes

Interministerial Committee for Road Safety



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesb

Yes—


YesYes

79% Front, 46% Rearc


Yes


b Some exceptions. c Belgian Road Safety Institute: 2007 observational study (front seats), 2006 self-report survey (rear

seats).


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

6

3

5

8

3

Unspecified (6%)


Occupants 4-wheelers (56%)

Pedestrians (10%)


Cyclists (8%)

Source: 2007, Statistics Belgium

Other (5%)

Data cleared by the General Directorate for Mobility and Road Safety.


0

35

Year


5

10

20

15

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

25

30

1971 1981 1991 2001 20061976 1986 1996

63

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2006)652d


c Health data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. Police data reported 47 deaths in 2006.

d Belize Institute of Statistics.

belIzePopulation: 287 699






YesYesNo

National Road Safety Committee



YesNo

40 km/h



Yes—


YesYesb

Yes—


YesNo—


Non/a


b Some exceptions.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

1

3

3

4

RegIsteReD VeHICles


Drivers (13%)


Source: Belize Institute of Statistics

Passengers (51%)

Pedestrians (23%)

Cyclists (13%)


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2001

100

Year

2007

Source: Ministry of Health, Epidemiology Unit

2003 2004 20062002 2005

10

80

60

20

4030

90

70

50

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health.— Data not available.n/a Data not required/not applicable.

64

benInPopulation: 9 032 787

Income group: low




National Centre for Road SafetyYes


Multiplen/an/a

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)605b

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)3 251c


b Transport data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.c Transport data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a




YesNo

50 km/h


YesNoneNoneYes—


YesYesNo—


No (subnational)n/a—n/a


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes

2

1

5

RegIsteReD VeHICles


67%7%

11%5%

<1%10%


Source: 2007, Centre National de Sécurité Routière


Pedestrians (25%)



(24%)Cyclists (3%)



200

0

400

300

100Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

800

Year

Source: National Road Safety Centre Database

500

600

700

1991 1995 2001 2005 20071993 1999 20031997

65

bHutAnPopulation: 658 479



Post-CRAsH CARe


NoYesb

b For free ambulance transport to hospital.

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2006 – 2007)111c (93% males, 7% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2006 – 2007)

724d


c Police data for 12-month time period, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.

d Police data for 12-month time period.



Road Safety and Transport AuthorityYes


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


55%21%

2%13%<1%9%




YesNo

30 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or police checkpointsRoad traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementa


No—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

3

3

9

4

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



66

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 073d



d National Police data, defined as died at the crash scene. e National Police data.





YesYesNo

Inter-institutional Road Safety Council

RegIsteReD VeHICles


25%5%

56%11%

1%—2%

bolIVIA (Plurinational state of) Population: 9 524 568





YesNo

40 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


YesYesNo—

No consensusc


Non/an/an/a


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.c No consensus, but group agreed that enforcement is lax.


3

4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

Pedestrians (35%)


Source: 2007, National Police data



Cyclists (1%) Passengers4-wheelers (49%)

Other (1%)


800

0

1 200

1 000

600

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2000

1 600

Year

2007

Source: National Police, National Statistics Institute

2004 20062001

1 400

2002 20052003

400

200

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Sports and the Bolivian National Police.

67

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)428e

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)11 647f


e Institute for Statistics of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (defi ned as died at the crash scene), and Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Srpska (defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash).

f Data from multiple sources.


RegIsteReD VeHICles

675 063 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBusesOther

85%1%9%1%5%


lead agency



Yesa

YesYes

a Formally approved in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina only (not in the Republic of Srpska).

Ministry of Communication and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina

bosnIA AnD HeRzegoVInAPopulation: 3 934 816





YesYes

60 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or policeRoad traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb


Yes7%c


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes


c 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Srpska (data for Republic of Srpska only).


VeHICle stAnDARDs

Car manufacturers required to adhere to standards ond

Fuel consumptionSeat-belt installation for all seats

YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

d Data for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina only.

7

6

5

6

6

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.



Pedestrians (24%)


Cyclists (6%)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Srpska. Data for Republic of Srpska only

Other (5%)


68

botswAnAPopulation: 1 881 504





Department of Road Transport and SafetyYes


Multiplen/an/a

DAtA




d Transport data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash.e Transport data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


39%1%

44%5%

<1%10%



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes1%b


YesYesYes—


YesNo

75%c


Non/a


b 2007, National Road Traffic Crash Database, based on occasional, non-comprehensive surveys. c 2007, National Road Traffic Crash Database, rate among drivers and rear-seat passengers involved in a

crash.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes


National policies to promote walking or cyclingNational policies to promote public transportation

No

7

8

7

9



Source: 2007, National Road Traffic Crash Database


Pedestrians (26%)



Cyclists (2%)


20

10

0

30

15

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

35

Year

Source: National Road Traffic Crash Database

25

1982 1992 2002 20071987 1997

No (subnational)

69

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Health data (Mortality Information System), defined as died anytime after the crash.

d State Traffic Departments, National Traffic Department, Ministry of Cities data.





Multiplen/an/a

National Traffic Department (DENATRAN)

RegIsteReD VeHICles

49 644 025 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehiclesOther

61%22%<1%10%

4%1%2%

bRAzIlPopulation: 191 790 929





YesYes

60–80 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes

88% Front, 11% Rear


YesYes

60%b


Yes


b Data from Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.


6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

6

6

7

4


Pedestrians (28%)


Source: 2006, Ministry of Health Mortality Information System


Other (37%) Riders motorized2- or 3-wheelers

(20%)

Cyclists (5%)



Source: Ministry of Health Mortality Information System

1981 2001

Year

2006

5

0

15

30

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1986 1991 1996

20

25

70

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)132e


d Police data, defined as died within 1 year and 1 day of the crash. e Police records.




Non/a


No (subnational)n/an/a

bRItIsH VIRgInIslAnDsa

a Non WHO member-area.

Population: 23 000

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles



Source: 2007, Police department





4

6

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1997

8

Year

2007

Source: Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

2001 2003 20041998 20061999 20022000 2005

2

0

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Social Development.


6

3

7

5



YesNo

32 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice drivers

Road traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb


Yes4%c

—


Yes—No—


YesYes

80%c


Yes


c 2007, Police observational data.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


——



NoNo

71

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)556d


c Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. d Police data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


83%4%4%1%

<1%<1%7%


bRuneI DARussAlAmPopulation: 390 056

Income group: High



lead agencyFunded in national budget —


Multiplen/an/a

Brunei Darussalam Road Safety Council



YesNo

80 km/h



Yes3.7%b


YesYesYes

98%b


YesNo

70% Frontb


Yes


b 2007, Police data.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



No—


4

6

9

7

7


20

0

40

30

10Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2002

60

Year

2007

Source: Department of Investigations and Traffic Control, Royal Brunei Police Force

2004 2005 20062003

50


Other (2%)


Pedestrians (9%)



Cyclists (2%)

Source: Department of Investigations and Traffic Control, Royal Brunei Police Force

Data cleared by the Ministry of Communications.

72

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. d Police data.


bulgARIAPopulation: 7 638 831



RegIsteReD VeHICles


75%3%

10%1%

10%

Unspecified (2%)



Pedestrians (26%)

Cyclists (4%)

Source: 2007, Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Interior

Other (2%)


lead agency



YesYesYes

State-Public Consultative Commission on the Problems of Road Safety



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes5%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Interior.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes


National policies to promote walking or cycling National policies to promote public transportation Yes

No (subnational)

4

6

8

7

7



Source: Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Interior

0

1 800

Year

200

400

600

800

1 200

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1 600

1 400

1972 1982 1992 2002 20071977 1987 1997

73

buRkInA FAsoPopulation: 14 784 291

Income group: low




National Offi ce of Road SafetyYes


YesYesYes

DAtA




c Police and Health data, defi ned as died at the crash scene.d Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles

515 453 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksOther

30%31%18%

9%12%

Other (13%)


Source: Gendarmerie Nationale

Occupants 4-wheelers

(53%)

Pedestrians (34%)



YesYes

50 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

——


YesYesYes—


Non/a—n/a


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

1

3

1

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



74

buRunDIPopulation: 8 508 232

Income group: low


Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2006)65d

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2006)2 718e


d Health data, defi ned as died anytime after the crash. e Health data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

59 486 total (1998 – June 2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksNon-motorized vehicles

26%19%31%

5%19%




Non/a


Non/an/a



YesNo

60 km/h


Yes0.1 g/dl0.1 g/dl

Yes70%b


YesYesNo—


No (subnational)n/a

95% Front, 0% Rearc


Non/a


b 2005, Police Spéciale de Roulage et de la Sécurité Routière. c Source and methodology not specifi ed.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo


5

1

5

8

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and AIDS Control.

75

CAmboDIAPopulation: 14 443 679

Income group: low




National Road Safety CommitteeYes


Yesa

n/an/a


Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 545f (79% males, 20% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)25 858g


f Data from multiple sectors, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.g Data from multiple sectors.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

154 389 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)BusesTrucks

9%84%

4%<1%2%




YesNo

40 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or police checkpointsRoad traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb


n/ac

—n/ac


YesNoNo

21%d

seat-belt lawApplies to all occupantsSeat-belt wearing rate Enforcementb

YesNo0%e


Yes


c Regulations are in place, but not yet enforced.d 2006, Ministry of Health observational study in Phnom Penh.e Estimation by consensus group.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

0

2

1

1

Drivers 4-wheelers (4%)Other (4%)


Source: 2007, Road Traffic Accident Victims Information System (RTAVIS)

Riders motorized2- or 3-wheelers

(63%)

Cyclists (5%)

Pedestrians (13%)Passengers

4-wheelers (11%)



400

0

800

600

200

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1 800

Year

1 000

Source: 1995–2005, Ministry of Interior/Traffic Police; 2006–2007, Road Traffic Accident Victims Information System (RTAVIS)

1 600

1 400

1 200

1995 1997 2001 2005 20071999 2003

76

CAmeRoonPopulation: 18 549 176





Ministry of TransportYes


YesNoYes

DAtA




b Police data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.c Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles

312 259 total (2005)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehicles

56%21%

9%8%5%1%



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoYes

1

4

3

3

Pedestrians (10%)


Source: Consensus group estimate, based on 2001 data


Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (17%) Passengers

4-wheelers (40%)

Cyclists (18%)



400

0

800

600

200Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1 600

Yeardd Data for 2002 not provided. Source: Ministry of Transport

1 000

1 200

1 400

1972 1980 1988 1996 20051976 1984 1992 2000

77

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2006)2 889h (68% males, 32% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2006)199 337i


h Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. i Police data.

CAnADAPopulation: 32 876 047

Income group: High


n/a Data not required/not applicable.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


52%3%

43%3%

<1%




YesYesYes

a With support and collaboration by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and its members.

Road Safety Directorate, Transport Canadaa



No (subnationally)Yes

up to 70 km/hn/a


Yes0.08 g/dl

0.0–0.04 g/dlYes

30%c

motorcycle helmet law Applies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementb

No (subnational)Yesd

Yesd

99%e

n/a


No (subnational)Yesf

93% Front, 87% Rearg

n/a


No (subnational)n/a


c 2006, Coroners data compiled by Traffic Injury Research Foundation. d No national law, but all provinces and territories require motorcycle helmets for all riders and

compliance with a national helmet standard. e 2006, Transport Canada’s National Traffic Collision Data file, rate among drivers and passengers

involved in crashes occurring on public roads. f No national law, but all provinces and territories require the use of seat-belts by all vehicle occupants.g 2006, Transport Canada, Average for Rural and Urban Roads Surveys.


4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



No (subnational)No (subnational)

Other (1%)


Drivers 4-wheelers

(54%)

Pedestrians (13%)



Cyclists (3%)

Source: Police-reported records of traffic collisions that occurred on public roads during 2006

Source: Vital Statistics compiled by Ministry of Health, Labor and Source: Country questionnaire

Data cleared by the Public Health Agency of Canada.


0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

35

Year

5

10

15

20

30

25

1971 1981 1991 2001 20061976 1986 1996

78

CAPe VeRDePopulation: 530 437





General Directorate of Road TransportYes


YesNoYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)49d (70% males, 30% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)899e


d Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.e Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles


66%8%

20%5%1%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes—


YesNob

No90%c


YesNo

80%c


Yes


b Exceptions include children and the armed forces. c Estimation by consensus group.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


——



NoYes

3

6

9

7

8

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



Source: Direçao Geral dos Transportes Rodoviários

YEARNUMBER OF

dEATHS

20062007

7349

Data cleared by the Ministry of Internal Administration.

79

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

CentRAl AFRICAn RePublICPopulation: 4 342 735

Income group: low


DAtA




d Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash, from capital (Bangui) only.

e Transport data based on police reports.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

5 834 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)Trucks

21%77%<1%<1%




Yesa

n/an/a


Directorate of Transport and Road Safety




YesYes

40–60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesc

Yes—


YesNo—


No (subnational)n/a


c Some exceptions.


4

4

3

3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Population and HIV/AIDS and the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.

80

CHADPopulation: 10 780 571

Income group: low


DAtA




d Transport and Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash. e Directorate General for Surface Transport.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles

124 088 total (2006)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksNon-motorized vehicles

16%52%20%

9%3%



National Commission on Road SafetyYes


Yesa

n/an/a


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE





YesNo

50 km/h


Road traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb


Yes—


YesYesNo

51%d


YesYes

1% Front, <1% Rearc


Non/a


c Estimation by consensus group.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

0

2

1

4


81

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2006)2 280e (79% males, 21% females)



e Health data, defined as died within 1 year and 1 day of the crash. f Police data.

CHIlePopulation: 16 634 760



RegIsteReD VeHICles


61%2%

28%5%2%2%

<1%




YesNoYes

National Traffic Safety Commission (CONASET)



YesYes

60 km/h


Yes0.5 g/dl0.5 g/dl

Yes21%b


YesYesYes

100%c


YesYes


Yes


b National Police of Chile data for 2007. c National Traffic Safety Commission (CONASET) data for 2005 for greater Santiago only. d National Traffic Safety Commission (CONASET) data for 2007 conducted in multiple cities.



5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes

3

3

5

4


Pedestrians (40%)


Source: 2006, National Institute of Statistics/Ministry of Health/Civil Registry


Other (27%)


(3%)

Cyclists (6%)


Source: National Institute of Statistics/Ministry of Health/Civil Registry


1991 2001

Year

2005

2

0

6

16

4

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1995 1999

8

10

20031993 1997

12

14

82

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e Police data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.f Police data.





YesNoYes

Inter-Ministerial Convention on Road Traffic Safety

CHInAPopulation: 1 336 317 116





YesYes

30-50 km/h



Yes4%b


YesYesYes

16%c

No consensus


YesYes

50%d

No consensus


Non/a


b 2006, Police data.c Zhang J, Zhuo J, Chen NA. Study of motorcycle helmet use in Guangxi. Chinese Journal of Disease

Control & Prevention, 2004, 8(6):512–515. d 2005–2006, Study in Guangzhou City and Nanning City.


8

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


No



NoYes

No consensus

RegIsteReD VeHICles


Drivers passenger vehicles (5%)

Passengers of cars (17%)

Other (14%)


Source: Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security

Riders motorbikes (28%)

Cyclists (9%)

Pedestrians (26%)



2

0

43

1Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

10

Year

Source: Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security

56789

1971 1981 1991 2001 20061976 1986 1996

83

Post-CRAsH CARe


Yes—

DAtA




d National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences.

ColombIAPopulation: 46 155 958



RegIsteReD VeHICles


36%39%17%

4%3%

<1%<1%




YesYesYes

Ministry of Transportation


4

5

6

7

3



YesNo

60 km/h



Yes3%b


YesYesYes

97%c


YesYes

82%c


Yes


b 2007, Ministry of Transportation (SIAT-RNAT). c 2007–2008 Road Prevention Fund. Use of helmets that meet a regulatory standard: 70%.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes



Pedestrians (34%)


Source: 2007, National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences


Other (5%)


(36%)

Cyclists (8%)


Source: Ministry of Transportation, National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, Road Prevention Fund

1997 2001 2002 2003

Year

2007

5

0

15

25

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1998 1999 2000

20

2004 2005 2006

Data cleared by the Ministry of Social Protection.

84

ComoRosPopulation: 839 187

Income group: low


DAtA




d Military Police data, defi ned as died within 24 hours of the crash. e Military Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles


86%6%5%3%


lead agency

Funded in national budget

Directorate for Road Safety, Circulation and Regulation

Yes


Non/an/a



YesNo

30 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

Yes4%c


Non/an/a—n/a


Non/a—n/a


Non/a


b Alcohol consumption prohibited by law.c 2007, National Military Police.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

3

4


Pedestrians (17%)

Source: 2007, Gendarmerie




DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Solidarity and Gender Equality.

85

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)214b (80% males, 20% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)2 506c


b Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash. c Police data.

CongoPopulation: 3 768 086



DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




Directorate General for Land TransportYes


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


56%3%

31%5%

<1%4%



YesYes

40–60 km/h



———


YesYesYes—


YesNo—


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


4

3

3


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs and Family and the Ministry of Security and Public Order.

86

Cook IslAnDsPopulation: 13 325



DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)5b (80% males, 20% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)382c


b Health data (Rarotonga only), defined as died at the crash scene. c Police and health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a




Police DepartmentYes


Non/an/a



YesNo

50 km/h



——


Non/an/a—n/a


Non/a—n/a


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

4

4

RegIsteReD VeHICles

10 692 total (2006–2007)Registered vehicle types: data not available

Pedestrians (40%)

Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers

(60%)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Health Annual Statistical Bulletin




2

0

43

1

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

10

Year

Source: Country questionnaire, Rarotonga only

56

87

9

1991 1995 1999 2003 20071993 1997 2001 2005

87

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Judicial Branch data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. d National Institute of Insurance.





YesYesYes

Council on Road Safety (COSEVI)

CostA RICAPopulation: 4 467 625




Source: 2007, Judicial Branch



(18%)

Pedestrians (33%)

Cyclists (9%)


Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.

RegIsteReD VeHICles



0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

20

Yeare

e Data for 2001 not provided. Source: Council on Road Safety (COSEVI). National Institute

for Statistics and Census (Vital Statistics)

81012

1618

246

14

1995 1999 2004 20071997 2002 20061998 20031996 2000 2005



YesNo

40 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesYes

82%b


Yes


b National survey conducted in 2004.


6

6

6

7

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoNo

6

88

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)619d


Costing study available—

d Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. e Police data.


CRoAtIAPopulation: 4 555 398



RegIsteReD VeHICles


77%8%9%

<1%6%



YesYes


YesYesYes



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes30%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes

45%c


Yes


b 2007, Ministry of Interior. c 2004, Ministry of Interior.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

6

7

6

5

7



Pedestrians (20%)

Cyclists (5%)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Interior

Other (7%)


Data cleared by the National Institute of Public Health.



0

1 800

Year

Source: Ministry of Interior

200

400

600

800

1 200

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1 600

1 400

1972 1982 1992 2002 20071977 1987 1997

89Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health.

CubAPopulation: 11 267 883



DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)994f (79% males, 21% females)



f Health data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. g National Transportation Directorate data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





Multiplen/an/a

National Highway and Transportation Commission

RegIsteReD VeHICles


36%33%13%13%

3%2%



YesNo

50 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes30%c


YesYesNo

95%d


YesNo

70% Fronte


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.c 2007, Forensic Medicine Institute, Ministry of Public Health. d 2007, National Transportation Directorate, Ministry of Internal Affairs. e 2007, National Transportation Directorate, Ministry of Internal Affairs, only applies to cars with seat-

belts or those manufactured after 2001.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesNo

5

4

8

8


5

0

15

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1972

25

Year

2007

Source: National Statistics Directorate, Ministry of Public Health, 2006–2007

19971982

20

1977 1987 20021992



Source: 2007, Ministry of Health

Pedestrians (33%)

Unspecified (12%)

Other (8%)

Cyclists (14%)


(12%)Bus passengers (3%)

90

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




f Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.g Police data.

CyPRusPopulation: 854 671

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


69%7%

18%2%1%4%



Road Safety CouncilYes


YesYesYes



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes18%b


YesYesc

Yes68% Driversd


YesYes

81% Front, 9% Reare


Yes


b 2007, Police records.c Some exceptions.d 2007, Police in cooperation with the Government Statistical Service, 56% passengers.e 2007, Police records, national observational study.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes

3

6

5

6

7



Pedestrians (18%)


Cyclists (3%)

Source: 2007, Police records


Passengers 4-wheelers

(14%)


0

180

Year


20

40

60

80

120

100

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

160

140

1971 1981 1991 2001 20061976 1986 1996

91

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


75%15%

9%<1%1%



Ministry of TransportYes


YesYesNo

CzeCH RePublICPopulation: 10 186 330

Income group: High




YesYes

50 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dl0.0 g/dl

Yes3%b


YesYesYes

97% Driversc


YesYes



Yes


b 2007, Czech Police. c 2007, Czech Police, 85% for passengers. d 2006, Transport Research Centre.


8

5

9

7

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesNo (subnational)


DAtA







Pedestrians (19%)

Cyclists (10%)

Source: 2007, Police Presidium of the Czech Republic, Directorate of Traffic Branch

Other (1%)




0

20

Year


4

8

16

12

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

6

10

18

14

2

1972 1982 1992 2002 20071977 1987 1997

92

DemoCRAtIC RePublIC oF tHe CongoPopulation: 62 635 723

Income group: low


DAtA




c Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene, Kinshasa only. d Police and health data, Kinshasa only.





Non/an/a

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



RegIsteReD VeHICles




YesYes

60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo

80% Front, 40% Rearb


Non/a


b 2007, estimated based on fi nes given out by the Road Traffi c Police.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


5

7

5

7



Other (1%)

Source: 2007, Road Traffi c Police, National Road Safety Committee



(35%)

Pedestrians (59%)

93

DomInICAn RePublICPopulation: 9 759 664



DAtA




d National Police and General Ground Travel Bureau data, defined as died at the crash scene.

e Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes



Non/a


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


28%44%

8%16%

2%<1%



YesNo

35 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


Yes—Yes—


YesNo

55–60% Frontc


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.c 2006, General Ground Travel Bureau, study involving drivers and front-seat passengers only.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes

2

2

2

6




Source: 2007, General Ground Travel Bureau


Pedestrians (5%)




YEAR dEATHS

200520062007

1 3661 3861 414

Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance.


Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

eCuADoRPopulation: 13 341 197




lead agency



———

The National Commission of Ground Transit and Transportation

DAtA




c National Institute of Statistics and Census data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash.

d National Institute of Statistics and Census data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


38%9%

43%8%1%

<1%




YesNo

50 km/h



Yes9%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes



Non/a


b 2007, National Directorate of Ground Transit and Transportation.


3

5

2

3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo


0

400

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2001

2 000

Yeare

2006

e No data supplied for 2002. Source: National Directorate of Transit, Department of Archives and Statistics;

Guayas Transit Commission

2004

600

2003

200

2005

8001 0001 2001 4001 6001 800

Other (42%)




Cyclists (<1%)

Source: 2006, National Institute of Statistics and Census

Pedestrians (43%)

95

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)12 295d (70% males, 30% females)



d Health data, defi ned as died at the crash scene.e 2007, Health data.




YesNoNo

National Council for Road Safety

RegIsteReD VeHICles


60%19%18%

2%1%

egyPtPopulation: 75 497 913





YesNo

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

No—


YesNoNo

70% Passengersc


YesNo

70% Driversc


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defi ned by BAC limit.c 2003, Ministry of Interior.


6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

7

4

7


Pedestrians (20%)


Source: 2005, National Information Center for Health & Population

Occupants 4-wheelers (48%)Other (30%)

Cyclists (2%)Riders motorized

2- or 3-wheelers (<1%)

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Population.

96Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance.

el sAlVADoRPopulation: 6 857 328



DAtA




c Forensic Medicine, Police and Health data, defined as died anytime after the crash.

d Health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a





YesNoNo

Deputy Ministry of Transportation

RegIsteReD VeHICles


45%7%

38%7%1%2%



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes4%b


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Yes


b 2007, Assistant Director’s Office of Ground Transportation, National Civil Police.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo

4

5

6

7

0


10

0

20

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1972 19871977

30

Year

1982

Source: Data for 1970 to 1998, General Bureau of Statistics and Census. Data for 1999 to 2007, Forensic Statistics Section of the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

15

20021992 1997 2007

25


2008, Institute of Forensic Medicine, compared with data of the National Civil Police and the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare

Pedestrians (63%)

Other (4%)

Cyclists (4%)


(2%)


Passsengers4-wheelers (18%)

97

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




d Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash. e Police data.

eRItReAPopulation: 4 850 763

Income group: low


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


RegIsteReD VeHICles


51%5%

21%16%

3%5%





YesYesYes

Ministry of Transport and Communication



YesNo

60 km/h



Yes1.2%b


YesYesc

No—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, Traffi c Police archive. c Some exceptions.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes




2

6

9

7

9

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs



0

200

Year

Source: Land and Transport Department

6080

100

180

140120

160

4020

1992 1998 2004 20071995 2001

No (subnational)

98

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Estonian National Road Administration data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e Estonian National Road Administration data.


RegIsteReD VeHICles


74%2%

11%1%

12%

estonIAPopulation: 1 335 333

Income group: High



lead agency



YesYesYes

The Road Safety Committee of the Government of the Republic of Estonia



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes48%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes



Yes


b 2007, Estonian National Road Administration. c 2007, “Traffic Behaviour Monitoring”.


9

6

7

8

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes

Data cleared by the Ministry of Social Affairs.


Pedestrians (19%)

Cyclists (9%)

Source: 2007, Estonian National Road Administration





0

35

Year

Source: Estonian National Road Administration

5

10

25

15

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n 30

20

1972 1982 1992 2002 20071977 1987 1997

99

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




d Police data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. e Police data adjusted by comparing with health data.

etHIoPIAPopulation: 83 099 190

Income group: low






YesYesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


29%3%

34%27%

7%


2

1



YesYes

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

No10%c



60%c

n/a


No (subnational)n/a

20%c

n/a


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit. c 2007, Consensus group estimate.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.


0

1.0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1998 20011999

4.0

Year

2000

0.5

20042002 2003 2007

3.0

2.5

3.5

2.0

1.5

20062005


Source: 2007, Federal Police Commission Annual Report


Pedestrians (55%) Passengers4-wheelers (37%)

Other (1%)


Cyclists (<1%)


100

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)663f


e Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. f Police data.

10

5

9

7



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes27%b


YesYesYes

90%c


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, Fiji Police. c Estimation by consensus group. d 2007, Fiji Police.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


7DeAtHs by RoAD useR CAtegoRy


Pedestrians (25%)


Source: 2007, Fiji Police

FIjIPopulation: 838 698





YesYes


YesYesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles



40

0

80

60

20Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1996

120

Year

2006

Source: Fiji Police

2001 2003 20041998

100

1997 1999 20022000 2005

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Women and Social Welfare.

101

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




f “Road Traffic Accidents 2007,” Statistics Finland and Central Organization for Traffic Safety in Finland, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

g “Road Traffic Accidents 2007,” Statistics Finland and Central Organization for Traffic Safety in Finland.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


61%8%2%

<1%29%

FInlAnDPopulation: 5 276 892

Income group: High



lead agency



YesYesYes

Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes24%b


YesYesc

Yes95% Driversd


YesYes



Yes


b Road Traffic Accidents 2007, Statistics Finland and Central Organization for Traffic Safety in Finland. c Some exceptions. d Estimation by consensus group. e 2007, Central Organization for Traffic Safety in Finland, data for rear-seat passengers apply to urban

areas only.


9

7

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

7

7

Data cleared by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.



Pedestrians (13%)

Cyclists (6%)

Source: “Road Traffic Accidents 2007,” Statistics Finland and Central Organization for Traffic Safety in Finland

Other (1%)




0

16

Year

Source: “Road Traffic Accidents 2007,” Statistics Finland and Central Organization for Traffic Safety in Finland

2

4

10

6

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

12

8

14

1986 1992 1998 2004 20071989 1995 2001

102Data cleared by the Interministerial Road Safety Task Force.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e Observatoire national interministériel de sécurité routière (ONISR) data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

f Observatoire national interministériel de sécurité routière (ONISR) data.

FRAnCePopulation: 61 647 375

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles

39 926 000 total (2006–2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesOther

77%6%

14%1%

<1%1%




YesYesYes

Interministerial Road Safety Task Force



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes27%b


YesYesc

Yes95%d


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, Observatoire national interministériel de sécurité routière (ONISR). c Some exceptions. d 2006, ONISR, Observational study, data apply to motorcyclists (99% for moped riders).


8

4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



7

7

5

No (subnational)


10

0

20

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1972 19871977

40

Year

1982

Source: Observatoire national interministériel de sécurité routière

15

20021992 1997 2007

30

25

35

Other (1%)



Pedestrians (12%)


Cyclists (3%)

Source: 2007, Observatoire national interministériel de sécurité routière (ONISR)


103

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)387d


c Police and health data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash. d Actual data from the Gambia Police Force and Royal Victoria Teaching

Hospital.

gAmbIAPopulation: 1 708 681

Income group: low


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




National Roads AuthorityYes


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles

14 450 total (2007)MotorcarsMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesOther

61%12%

6%7%

14%




YesNo

50 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes


4

3

4

4

Data cleared by the Department of State for Works, Construction and Infrastructure.

104

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Ministry of Internal Affairs data, defined as died within 20 days of the crash.

d Ministry of Internal Affairs data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

567 900 total (2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBuses

83%<1%10%

7%



Transport Commission—


YesYesYes

geoRgIAPopulation: 4 395 420





YesYes

60 km/h



No37%b


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Yes


b 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.


8

7

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo (subnational)

6

8

— Data not available. Data cleared by the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs.


Pedestrians (28%)

Unspecified (72%)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

Cyclists (<1%)


0

1 400

Year

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

200

400

600

800

1 200

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1972 1982 1992 2002 20071977 1987 1997

105

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e Federal Statistics Office data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. f Federal Statistics Office data.


geRmAnya

a Questionnaire completed by the Federal Highway Research Institute BASt (no consensus meeting).


Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


84%7%8%

<1%1%



YesNo

50 km/h—



Yes12%c

—


YesYesYes

97% Drivers, 96% Passengersd

—


YesYes

95–96% Front, 88% Reard

—


Yes—

b Enforcement score represents professional opinion of BASt, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

c 2006, Federal Statistics Office. d 2007, Federal Highway Research Institute.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes




YesNoYes

Federal Ministry for Traffic, Building and Housing

Data cleared by the Federal Highway Research Institute BASt.



Source: 2006, Federal Statistics Office

Cyclists (10%)


Pedestrians (14%)


Other (1%)


0

16

Year

Source: Federal Statistics Office

2

4

10

6

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

12

8

14

1991 20001994 1997 2003 2006

106Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transportation.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2006)1 856b (73% males, 27% females)



b National Road Safety Commission data (based on police reports), defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

c National Road Safety Commission data (based on police reports).

gHAnAPopulation: 23 478 394

Income group: low






YesYesYes

National Road Safety Commission



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoYes

3

2

2

2

0

RegIsteReD VeHICles


53%16%

8%9%

13%1%

Other (2%)



(35%)Pedestrians (42%)

Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (5%)Cyclists (4%)

Source: National Road Safety Commission, “Road Traffic Accident Statistics 2006”



0

4

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1992 19981994

12

Year

1996

Source: Building and Road Research Institute

2

20042000 2002 2006

8

6

10

107

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e National Statistical Service data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

f Police data.


gReeCePopulation: 11 146 918

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


65%17%17%<1%1%



Non/a


YesYesNo



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes7.2%b


YesYesc

Yes58% Drivers, 32% Passengersd


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, Road Traffic Police and Port Police Authorities, drivers involved in fatal crashes. c Some exceptions. d 2006, Road Traffic Police and Port Police Authorities, includes only people involved in reported road

traffic crashes.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


Yes—



YesYes

6

7

6

7

7



Source: 2006, National Statistical Service

Cyclists (1%)


Pedestrians (16%)


Other (2%)

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity.


0

2 500

Year

Source: National Statistical Service

500

1 000

1 500

2 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1971 1976 1986 20061981 1991 1996 2001

108Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

guAtemAlAPopulation: 13 353 911




lead agency




Ministry of the Interior, Department of Transit of the National Civil Police

DAtA




b National Statistical Institute data (mainly from police records), defined as died at the crash scene.

c National Statistical Institute data (mainly from police records).

RegIsteReD VeHICles

1 613 796 total (2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehiclesOtherUnspecified

28%24%11%

7%5%

<1%23%

2%


Pedestrians (23%) Drivers (28%)

Passengers andunspecified (49%)


Source: 2004, National Civil Police, Institute of National Statistics



YesYes

10–90 km/h


No (subnational)n/an/an/a—n/a


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a



3

3

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo (subnational)


0

100

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2000

400

Year

20062004

150

2002

50

2005

200

250

300

350

20032001

Source: Vital Statistics


guIneA-bIssAuPopulation: 1 695 043

Income group: low




Non/a


Non/an/a

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)117c

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)—


c Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene.

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




YesYes

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

No—


Non/an/a—n/a


Non/a—n/a


Non/a




VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

4

3

RegIsteReD VeHICles


73%9%

17%<1%

110Data cleared by the Ministry of Health.

guyAnAPopulation: 737 906



DAtA




c Police data, defined as death resulting from injuries due to a road accident event (time period not specified).

d Ministry of Home Affairs data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Yesn/a





Non/an/a

Ministry of Home Affairs

RegIsteReD VeHICles


35%29%15%

7%14%



YesNo

48 km/h



Yes——


YesYesb

No—


YesNo—


Yes


b Some exceptions.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoNo

4

7

0

5


0

100

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1997

250

Year

20072003

150

1999

50

2005

200

2001

Source: Traffic Headquarters

20042000 200620021998


Source: 2007, Guyana Police Force – Traffic Headquarters

Pedestrians (30%)

Other (3%)


2- or 3-wheelers (16%)



111Data cleared by the Ministry of State Health.

HonDuRAsPopulation: 7 106 001



DAtA




e National Transit Bureau data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash.

f Ministry of Security and Ministry of Health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo





Multiplen/an/a

National Road Safety Council

RegIsteReD VeHICles


62%12%11%10%

4%1%

<1%



YesYes

40 km/h



Yes8%b


YesYesNo


YesYes



Non/a


b 2007, National Transit Bureau, proportion of fatal crashes due to alcohol.c 2007, National Transit Bureau/Ministry of Security.d 2007, National Transit Bureau.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

7

3

4

60% Drivers, 40% Passengersc

5


Source: 2007, National Transit Bureau/Ministry of Security

Pedestrians (9%)

Other (9%)


Cyclists (5%)




0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2003

700

Year

20072005 2006

200

400

500

2004

Source: Forensic Medicine Bureau/Public Ministry

300

600

100

112

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA





HungARyPopulation: 10 029 683

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


83%4%

12%1%1%




YesYesYes

Interministerial Committee for Road Safety



YesYes

50 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dl0.0 g/dl

Yes12%b


YesYesYes

95%c


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, Central Statistical Office. c Estimation by consensus group, drivers and passengers. d 2007, Observational study.


4

5

9

4

4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesNo (subnational)



Source: 2007, Traffic Accidents 2006 Yearbook

Cyclists (12%)


Pedestrians (23%)


Other (1%)



0

30

YearSource: Country questionnaire

5

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

15

20

25

1970 1975 1985 20051980 1990 1995 2000

113

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e Statistics Iceland Mortality Coding Register data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

f Icelandic Accident Register data.

ICelAnDPopulation: 301 006

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


71%5%7%3%

<1%14%




YesYesYes

The Road Traffic Directorate



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes20%b


YesYesNo

95%c


YesYes



Yes


b 2007, The Road Traffic Directorate. c Estimation by consensus group, drivers and passengers. d 2007, National telephone survey conducted by Capacent Gallup.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo




7

7

8

8

8




Source: The Road Traffic Directorate yearly report 1998–2007

Pedestrians (10%)



Year

Source: Road Traffic Directorate


0

18

2

4

10

6

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

12

8

14

16

1972 1977 1987 20071982 1992 1997 2002

114

InDIAPopulation: 1 169 015 509

Income group: low


Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.e Police data.


lead agency

Funded in national budget

Department of Road Transport and Highways

Yes


Yesa

n/an/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles

72 718 000 total (2004)Trucks and LorriesLight motor vehicles

(goods and passengers)BusesTwo wheelersCars, jeeps and taxisTractors and trailersOther

3%5%

1%71%13%

6%1%


40 000

0

80 000

60 000

20 000Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2002 2003 2004

120 000

Year

2005 2006

100 000

Source: National Crime Records Bureau



speed limits set nationally No (subnationally)Local authorities can set lower limitsMaximum limit urban roadsEnforcementb

Yesn/an/a



Yes—


YesYesc

Yes—


YesYes—


Non/a


c Some exceptions.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

3

2

2

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Passenger cars and taxis (15%)Unspecified (11%)


Source: “Road Accidents in India 2006.” Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways


(27%)

Cyclists (4%)Pedestrians (13%)

Other (29%)

115

Drivers 4-wheelers (3%)Other (4%)


Source: 2008, National Police. Based on data collected in 3 provinces, deaths at the crash scene only


(61%)

Cyclists (13%)


4-wheelers (4%)

InDonesIAPopulation: 231 626 978



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA







National CabinetYes


Multiplen/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


15%73%

8%4%




YesYes

70 km/h


Non/an/an/a—n/a


YesYesb

Yes93%c


YesNo

85%d


Non/a


b Some exceptions.c 2007, National rate estimated from study of helmet wearing in 31 cities in 10 provinces.d 2005, Jakarta survey.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

3

7

7


Source: National Police

4 000

0

8 000

6 000

2 000Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1997 1999 2000

18 000

Year

2002 2007

10 000

12 000

1998 2001 2003 2004

14 000

16 000

2005 2006


116

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007–2008 Iranian Calendar)

22 918e (80% males, 20% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007–2008 Iranian Calendar)

685 611f


e Forensic Medicine data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.f Health data.




Multiplen/an/a

Headquarter for Transportation and Fuel Management

RegIsteReD VeHICles


48%37%<1%5%

<1%9%

IRAn (Islamic Republic of)Population: 71 208 384




DATA NOT AVAILABLE




YesNo

50 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

Yes—


YesYesYes

13–15%c


YesYes

75–80%d


Non/a


b Alcohol consumption prohibited by law.c 2008, Traffi c Police, 20–25% drivers, 3–4% passengers.d 2007, Traffi c Police.


6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

6

1

8

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.

Pedestrians (33%)


Source: 1998, Forensic Medicine Organization


Unspecifi ed (11%)



117

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2005)1 789b (83% males, 17% females)



b Central Organization for Statistics and Information Technology and Police Statistics, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash, excludes Kurdistan region.

c Central Organization for Statistics and Information Technology and Police Statistics, excludes Kurdistan region.





Supreme Council Road Safety

RegIsteReD VeHICles

2 242 269 total (2006)MotorcarsMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBuses

35%53%

7%5%

IRAqPopulation: 28 993 374






YesNo

100 km/h



No—


Non/an/a—n/a


YesYes—


Non/a



8

5

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



Source: Central Organization for Statistics and Information Technology, data since 1990 exclude Kurdistan region

1980 2000

Year

2005

5

0

15

35

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1985 1990 1995

20

20

25


118

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Road Safety Authority data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. e Road Safety Authority data.


IRelAnDPopulation: 4 300 902

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


76%2%

16%2%

<1%4%




YesYes—

Road Safety Authority



YesYes

50 km/hNo consensus



Yes37%b

No consensus


YesYes——

No consensus


YesYes


No consensus


YesNo consensus


b Based on Bedford D, McKeown N, Vellinga A, Howell F (2006) “Alcohol in fatal road crashes in Ireland in 2003” – Population Health Directorate, Health Service Executive.

c 2006, Road Safety Authority Seat Belt Wearing Survey.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes


250

0

350300

200

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1997 1999 2000

500

Year

2002 2006

400

Source: “Road Safety Authority, Road Collision Facts Ireland 2006”

450

1998 2001 2003 2004 2005

100150

50

Data cleared by the Department of Transport.



Source: “Road Safety Authority, Road Collision Facts Ireland 2006”

Cyclists (3%)

Pedestrians (20%)


Other (8%)


119

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA





IsRAelPopulation: 6 927 677

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


78%4%

14%2%1%1%




YesYesYes

National Road Safety Authority



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes8%b


YesYesNo

95%c


YesYes


Yes


b 2007, Israeli Police. c 2006, Observational study conducted by the National Road Safety Authority, drivers and passengers. d 2007, Observational study conducted by the National Road Safety Authority.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



No (subnational)

8

6

5

9

5

94% Drivers, 88% Front passengers, 45% Reard



Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israeli Police

Cyclists (2%)Passengers

4-wheelers (27%)

Pedestrians (32%)




0

800

Year

Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Israeli Police

100

200

300

700

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

500

400

600

1972 1977 1987 20071982 1992 1997 2002

120

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d ISTAT (National Statistics Office) and ACI (Automobile Club d’Italia) data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e ISTAT and ACI data.

ItAlyPopulation: 58 876 834

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


83%13%

3%<1%




YesYesYes

General Directorate for Road Safety



Source: ISTAT (National Statistics Office) and ACI (Automobile Club d’Italia)

Cyclists (6%)


Pedestrians (13%)


Other (6%)



YesYes

50 km/h



YesNo consensus


YesYesb

Yes60%c


YesYes



Yes


b Some exceptions. c 2007, SISTEMA ULISSE Monitoraggio Nazionale sull’uso dei dispositivi di sicurezza.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



Yes Yes

7

7

7

7

7tRenDs In RoAD tRAFFIC DeAtHs

3 000

0

5 000

4 000

2 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2000

8 000

Year

2002 2006

6 000

Source: ISTAT (National Statistics Office) and ACI (Automobile Club d’Italia)

7 000

2001 2003 2004 2005

1 000



jAmAICAPopulation: 2 713 779



DAtA




c Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.c Health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a





YesYesYes




YesNo

50 km/h



No—


YesYesYes


YesYes


Yes


b 2000, Healthy Lifestyle Survey.


3

7% Drivers, 6% Passengersb

2

3


5

4

RegIsteReD VeHICles



0

4

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1991

20

Year

2007

Source: Jamaica Constabulary Force

1999

6

1995

2

2003

81012141618

1993 20011997 2005

Source: 2007, Police Traffic Headquarters, Jamaica Constabulary Force

Pedestrians (31%)

Cyclists (8%)





VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

122

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)1 034 445g


f Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. Vital statistics data (2006): 8 195 deaths, defined using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes.

g Police data.





YesYesYes

Central Traffic Safety Policy Council

jAPAnPopulation: 127 966 709

Income group: High




YesYesn/aa

No consensus



Yes8%c

No consensus


YesYesYes—

No consensus


YesYes

95%–99% Driversd

No consensus


YesNo consensus

a Different system of road classification used. b Enforcement score represents consensus based on professional opinion of respondents, on a

scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.c 2007, Police data. d 2007, National Police Agency/Japan Automobile Foundation.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


Noe

Noe



e Some irregular or informal safety checks are conducted.

No consensus




Cyclists (13%)

Pedestrians (32%)


Source: 2006, Police data

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.


0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

25

Year

Source: Vital Statistics compiled by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

5

10

15

20

1971 1981 1991 2001 20061976 1986 1996

RegIsteReD VeHICles

91 378 636 total (2006h & 2008i)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBusesOther

63%14%18%<1%5%

h Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (data on motor-driven cycles and small-sized special motor vehicles).

i Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

123

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Public Security Directorate/Jordan Traffic Institute data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e Public Security Directorate/Jordan Traffic Institute data.

joRDAnPopulation: 5 924 245



RegIsteReD VeHICles


65%<1%12%18%

2%3%





Yesa

n/an/a


Road Safety Council



YesYes

50–80 km/h



——


YesYesNo—


YesNo


Non/a


c 2006, Jordan Traffic Institute.


6

3

4

65% Drivers, 10% Front passengersc

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes

Pedestrians (25%)





Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (<1%)


8

4

0

12

6

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1989 19951991

20

Year

1993


10

200320011997 1999 2007

1614

18

2005


124

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Ministry of Internal Affairs, Health Ministry and Statistics Agency, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash.

e Health data.

kAzAkHstAna





RegIsteReD VeHICles

3 105 954 total (2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBusesNon-motorized vehicles

79%2%

13%3%4%





YesNoYes

Road Police Department



YesNo

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes3%c


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes

a Enforcement score represents professional opinion of NDC, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

b Drink–driving not defi ned by BAC limit.c 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes


10

5

5

7

7

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Traumotology and Orthopedics Scientifi c Research Institute.

Pedestrians (16%)


Source: 2007, Ministry of Internal Affairs

Unspecifi ed (84%)

125Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




c Police data, defined as died at the crash scene.d Police data.

kenyAPopulation: 37 537 716

Income group: low


RegIsteReD VeHICles


56%18%11%10%

2%3%




YesYesYes

Ministry of Transport



YesYes

50 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

No—


Non/an/a—n/a


YesYes—


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoYes

4

2

3





Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (1%)Cyclists (9%)

Source: 2007, Traffic Police



0

1 000

500Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1970 1978 1982

3 500

Year

1990 2006

1 500

Source: Kenya Traffic Police Department

2 000

1974 1986 1998 2002

2 500

3 000

1994

126

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)7c (84% males, 16% females)d

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries—


c Police data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash. d 1999–2006, health data.


kIRIbAtIPopulation: 95 067





Kiribati Police ServiceNo


YesYesNo



YesNo

40 km/h



Yes30%b


Non/an/a—n/a


YesYes—


Yes


b 2003–2008, Kiribati Police Service.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


0

2

1

6

RegIsteReD VeHICles


60%13%22%

5%1%



Pedestrians (6%)


Source: 2007, Emergency Accident Record Book, Ministry of Health and Medical Services


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

Source: Kiribati Police Service, data for South Tarawa, Betio and referral cases from other islands


4

0

8

6

2

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1999

18

Year

20072002 2004 2005

10

2000 20032001 2006

14

12

16

127

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Health data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.d Health data.



Non/a


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


55%<1%35%

7%2%

<1%

kuwAItPopulation: 2 851 144

Income group: High





YesYes

45 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a




6

9

3

3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



128

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 252c



c Health and Ministry of Internal Affairs data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash.

d Health and Ministry of Internal Affairs data.


kyRgyzstAnPopulation: 5 316 543

Income group: low



lead agency



Multiplen/an/a

Commission of Traffic Accident Prevention to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic



YesYes

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

5

7

4

7

RegIsteReD VeHICles


Drivers (23%)


Source: 2007, Central Administration of Road Safety to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republican Medical Information Center to the Ministry of

Public Health of the Kyrgyz Republic

Cyclists (1%)

Pedestrians (43%)

Passengers (32%)

Other (1%)

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Executive Director of Road Safety Under the Kyrgyz Government.


YEARNUMBER OF

dEATHS

20062007

1 0511 252

129

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)608f

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)8 714g


f Police data, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash. g Police data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


2%79%14%

3%1%2%

lAo PeoPle’s DemoCRAtIC RePublICPopulation: 5 859 393

Income group: low





YesYesNo

Ministry of Public Works and Transport



YesNo

40 km/h



Yes48%b


YesYesc

No77% Drivers, 87% Passengersd


YesYes—

n/ae


Non/a


b 2000–2007, Police data. c Some exceptions. d 2007, Handicap International Belgium, survey conducted in Vientiane. e Law not yet enforced.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

3

6

5


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




100

0

350

300

50

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

1990

450

Year

200220001994

400

1992 1996 1998

200

150

250

Source: Ministry of Communication, Transport, Post and Construction

130

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e Road Safety Directorate data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. f Road Safety Directorate data.

lAtVIAPopulation: 2 277 040



RegIsteReD VeHICles


77%4%

11%1%7%




YesYesYes

Road Traffic Safety Council



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes21%b


YesYesNo

93%c


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, “Statistics of road accidents in Latvia,” Road Traffic Safety Directorate. c 2006, research by Road Traffic Research, LTD. Drivers and passengers of motorcycles in Riga and Riga

region. d 2006, Observational studies by Road Traffic Research, LTD and Data Serviss, LTD.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes




6

7

7

7

6

Source: 2006, Road Safety Directorate, “Statistics of Road Traffic Accidents in Latvia 2007”

Cyclists (8%)




Pedestrians (37%)




0

40

Year

Source: Road Safety Directorate

5

10

25

15

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

30

20

35

1986 2001 20061991 1996

131

lebAnonPopulation: 4 099 115





Non/a


Yesa

n/an/a




YesYes

100 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo

15%c


Non/a


c 2007, Internal Security Forces.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo

4

1

2

4

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


DAtA




d Internal Security Forces data, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash.e Internal Security Forces data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

1 400 000f total (2007)Registered vehicle types: data not available

f Estimation by consensus group.

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



132Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




c Road Safety Department data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. d Police data.

lesotHoPopulation: 2 007 833







Yesa

n/an/a


Road Safety Department



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


—Yes



NoNo

5

5

6

5

RegIsteReD VeHICles

data not available


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1987 1991 1993

500

Year

1997 2007

100

Source: “Lesotho Road Accident Statistical Report 2007,” Road Safety Department

200

1989 1995 2001 2003

300

400

1999 2005

Unspecified (49%)



Source: “Lesotho Road Accident Statistical Report 2007,” Road Safety Department


Pedestrians (34%)

Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (<1%)


Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities—



lIbeRIAPopulation: 3 750 261

Income group: low





Non/a


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


67%3%

18%7%5%

<1%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




YesNo

40 km/h



Yes—


Nob

YesNo—


Nob

No—


Non/a


b No laws but national regulations enforced by Liberia National Police.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

2

3

2

5

134

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo

DAtA




d General Traffic Department data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e General Traffic Department data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


76%2%

12%5%5%

lIbyAn ARAb jAmAHIRIyA (the)Population: 6 160 483





Non/a


Non/an/a



YesNo

50 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

No2%c


YesNoNo—


YesYes5%c


Non/a


b Alcohol consumption prohibited by law.c 2007, General Traffic Department.


3

5

7

4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo (subnational)



Source: 2008, General Traffic Department



(28%)

Unspecified (20%)

Pedestrians (15%)

Cyclists (5%)

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Environment.


0

2 500

Year

Source: General Traffic Department

2 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1 000

500

1 500

1995 1997 2001 2005 20071999 2003

135

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA





RegIsteReD VeHICles


89%1%8%1%1%



State Traffic Safety CommissionNo


YesYesYes

lItHuAnIAPopulation: 3 389 937






YesYes

50 km/h



Yes12%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2006, Police Department (Ministry of Interior).


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesNo (subnational)

6

6

6

6

5


Cyclists (7%)



Other (3%)


Source: 2006, Police Department (Ministry of Interior)

Pedestrians (32%)



0

35

Year

Source: Police Department (Ministry of Interior)

5

10

25

15

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n 30

20

1986 2001 20061991 1996

136

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2006)550b



b Police data, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash.c Police data.

mADAgAsCARPopulation: 19 683 358

Income group: low





Non/a


YesYesNo



YesYes

50 km/h—



Yes—


Yes—Yes—


YesNo—


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

5

6

6

RegIsteReD VeHICles

197 981 total (2006)MotorcarsMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBuses

52%23%16%

9%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




c Malawi Traffi c Police and Road Safety Council data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.

d Malawi Traffi c Police & Road Safety Council data.

mAlAwIPopulation: 13 925 070

Income group: low






Non/an/a



Passengers 4-wheelers (28%)Pedestrians (45%)


(1%)Cyclists (18%)

Source: 2007, National Road Council/ Malawi Traffi c Police

Drivers 4-wheelers (8%)Other (<1%)



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesNo

45%b


Non/a


b Data source not available.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

5

4

7

6

RegIsteReD VeHICles


41%8%

30%16%

5%


DATA NOT AVAILABLE

138

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA








YesYesYes

Cabinet Committee on Road Safety

RegIsteReD VeHICles

16 825 150 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksOther

45%47%

5%3%

mAlAysIAPopulation: 26 571 879





YesYes

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesb

Yes90% Drivers, 70% Passengersc


YesNo

70% Frontd


Non/a


b Some exceptions. c 2007, Malaysian Institute on Road Safety Research.d 2003, International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences Research Vol 28 No. 1 (published 2004).


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

6

6

6

6




(10%)

Other (6%)


Source: 2007, Royal Malaysian Police


(58%)

Cyclists (3%)

Pedestrians (10%)



0

10

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

35

Year

Source: Road Safety Department Malaysia

15

20

25

30

1994 1996 2000 2004 20061998 2002

139

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




b Police data, defi ned as died at the scene of the crash.




YesYesYes

Road Traffi c Police of Maldives Police Service

RegIsteReD VeHICles


8%79%

7%1%5%

mAlDIVesPopulation: 305 556






Source: 2007, Maldives Police Service

Cyclists (25%)



YesNo

30 km/h


Non/an/an/a—n/a


Non/an/a—n/a


Non/a—n/a


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

5

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



140Data cleared by the Ministry of Equipment and Transport.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Police and Health data, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash.

mAlIPopulation: 12 336 799

Income group: low






YesYesYes

National Directorate for Land, Sea and River Transport



YesYes

50 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes




3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

4

2

5

2

RegIsteReD VeHICles


52%6%9%7%

26%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



0

200

Yeard

d Data for 2002 not providedSource: Direction de la Régulation de la Circulation et des Transports Urbains

du District de Bamako, data for Bamako district only

6080

100

180

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

140120

160

4020

19971992 1995 1999 2001 200519981994 1996 20042000 20031993

141

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Police data (defined as died within 30 days of the crash) and Health data (using ICD-10 codes).

d Police data.

mAltAPopulation: 406 582

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


76%6%

<1%17%<1%1%




Multiplen/an/a

Malta Transport Authority



YesNo

50 km/h



No—


YesYesNo—


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, Malta Transport Authority survey.


8

5

4

9

6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes




Source: 2007, Malta Police, published by the National Statistics Office

Pedestrians (36%)



(7%)

Data cleared by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health.


0

30

Year


5

25

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

15

10

20

1987 2002 20071992 1997

142

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)1f (male)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)35g


f Police data, defi ned as died within 24 hours of the crash. g Police data.

mARsHAll IslAnDsPopulation: 59 286




DATA NOT AVAILABLE




Department of Public SafetyYes


Yesa

n/an/a




YesNo

40 km/h


YesNonec

Nonec

Yes70%d


YesYese

No95%d


Non/a

5% Front, 0% Reard

n/a


Non/a


c Drink–driving not defi ned by BAC limit. d Police estimate for average year. e Some exceptions.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo


6

5

7

RegIsteReD VeHICles


63%1%

27%4%2%3%



YEAR dEATHS

2007 1 driver of 4-wheeled vehicle

143

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

mAuRItAnIAPopulation: 3 123 813

Income group: low


DAtA




d Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene. e Police data supplemented with a study (not referenced).


DATA NOT AVAILABLE





Non/an/a

Department of Road Safety



YesYes

80 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

——


YesYesNo

50% Driversc


YesYes—


Yes


b Alcohol consumption prohibited by law.c Estimation by consensus group.


4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

5

4

1

1

RegIsteReD VeHICles


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs.

Source: Direction des Transports et de la sécurité routière


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2000

250

Year

200620042002 2005

50

150

200

20032001

100

144

mAuRItIusPopulation: 1 261 641



DAtA




e Central Statistics Office data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. f Central Statistics Office data.




Yesa

n/an/a


Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit



YesNo

40–80 km/h



Yes24%c


YesYesYes—


YesYes



Non/a


c 2007, Forensic Science Laboratory. d 2004, Survey conducted by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit.


8

4

5

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


43%43%

7%5%1%

<1%<1%

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life.


8

4

0

12

6

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1998 20011999

16

Year

2000

10

200520042002 2003 2007

14

2006

Source: “Road Transport and Road Traffic Accident Statistics, 2007”




(14%)

Source: 2007, Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit and the Police Road Safety Unit

Pedestrians (29%)

Cyclists (9%)Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers

(36%)

145

mexICoPopulation: 106 534 880



DAtA




c National Institute of Statistics Geography and Information data, defined as died at the crash scene.

d Health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo





YesYesYes

National Council of Injury Prevention (CONAPRA)



YesYes

40–80 km/h


Yesn/ab

n/ab

Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes


b BAC limits are set at the subnational level (0.08 g/dl in the Federal District and most cities).


3

5

4

3

1

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes




RegIsteReD VeHICles


66%3%

30%1%


0

1 000Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1996

6 000

Year

200620042002 2005

2 000

4 000

5 000

20032001

Source: Vital Statistics

1997 1998 1999 2000

3 000



Source: 2006, National Institute of Statistics Geography and Information

Pedestrians (21%)

Other (1%)

Cyclists (4%)



146

mICRonesIA (Federated states of)Population: 111 117



Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)1–2d

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries50e


d Police data, defi ned as died within 24 hours of the crash.e Police, estimate for an average year.



Non/a



RegIsteReD VeHICles


42%<1%48%

3%4%3%






No (subnational)n/an/an/a

90%b

n/a



100%b

n/a


Non/a

10%c

n/a


Non/a


b 2007, Police and Transport data.c Police estimate for average year.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Police estimate that 10% of road traffi c deaths are pedestrians, 30% are drivers of motorcars, and 60% are passengers in motorcars.



Data cleared by the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

147

mongolIAPopulation: 2 628 840



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)932e


d Health data, time period not specified in definition.e Police data.



National Committee of Road SafetyYes


YesYesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles

161 989 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehicles

68%1%2%

21%8%

<1%



20

10

0

15

5

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

2002 2003 2004 2005

25

Year

2006 2007

Source: National Center for Health Development, Ministry of Health

Pedestrians (18%)


Occupants4-wheelers (65%)

Riders motorized2- or 3-wheelers(17%)

Cyclists (<1%)




YesYes

60 km/h



Yes4%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes

70–80% Driversc


Yes


b 2007 Police data, proportion of road traffic deaths involving drunk drivers. c 2008, Police estimate, 10–20% front-seat passengers, 5–10% rear-seat passengers.

4

7

3

6

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

Source: 2007, National Center for Health Development, Ministry of Health

148

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




b Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. c Police data.

montenegRoPopulation: 597 983



RegIsteReD VeHICles


90%2%

<1%6%

<1%2%



Non/a


Non/an/a



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


6

6

6

6



40

0

8060

20

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1998

200

Year

2007

Source: Police Directorate, Department for Road Safety Surveillance and Control

2001 2003 2004

100

20061999 20022000 2005

140

180160

120

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare.



Source: 2007, Police Directorate, Department for Road Safety Surveillance and Control

Pedestrians (20%)



149

moRoCCoPopulation: 31 224 137



DAtA




e Transport data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.f Transport data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


72%1%

23%1%3%




YesYesYes

Interministerial Committee of Road Safety



YesYes

60 km/h


Nob

n/an/an/a3%c

n/a


YesNoYes

67% Driversd


YesYes



Non/a


b Alcohol consumption is prohibited.c 2007, National Road Administration, Ministry of Equipment and Transport.d 2007, National Committee of Prevention from Traffic Accidents, urban areas only.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoYes

5

4

8




Source: 2007, National Road Administration

Pedestrians (28%)

Other (3%)

Cyclists (7%)


Source: National Road Administration, and National Statistic Administration


8

4

0

12

6

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1974

16

Year

10

1994 2004

14

1979 1989 19991984



mozAmbIquePopulation: 21 396 916

Income group: low


DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 502b (74% males, 26% females)



b Police data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash.c Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles

258 680 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksOther

60%15%22%

3%




Non/an/a

National Institute of Traffic



(14%)


Pedestrians (68%)

DeAtHs by RoAD useR CAtegoRynAtIonAl legIslAtIon


YesYes

60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo——


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo

9

7

7


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1996 2001

1 400

Year

2003 2006

200


400

2000 2002 2005

600

800

2004

1 000

1 200

19981997 1999

151

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo

DAtA




d Police, Transport and Health data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e Police and Transport data.


myAnmARPopulation: 48 798 212

Income group: low


RegIsteReD VeHICles


26%65%

2%3%2%2%




YesYesYes

Traffic Rules Enforcement Supervisory Committee



YesYes

40 km/h



Yes—


YesYesb

Yes60%c


————


——


b Some exceptions. c 2007, Road Transport Administration Department.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

5

6

5


Cyclists (12%)



(33%)

Other (2%)


Source: 2007, Road Traffic Administration Department

Pedestrians (30%)


800

0

1 200

1 000

600

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1998 2000 2001

1 800

Year

2003 2007

1 400


1 600

1999 2002 2004 2005 2006

400

200


152Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and

the Ministry of Works and Transport.

nAmIbIAPopulation: 2 074 146



DAtA




c Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.d Health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


45%2%

43%6%1%2%




Non/an/a


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Source: National Road Safety Council, “Road Collision Statistical Report 2005”


Year

8

4

0

12

6

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

2002

18

10

2003 2005

14

2004

16



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes

55% Front, 1% Rearb


Yes


b 2007, study on seat belt compliance by Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP Namibia).


4

5

8

6

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

153

nAuRuPopulation: 10 152



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)1b (male)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)9c


b Police and Health data, defi ned as died within 24 hours of the crash.c Police and Health data.



Nauru Police ForceYes


Multiplen/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles

data not available


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE





YesNo

40 km/h—



Yes——


Non/an/a—n/a


Non/a—n/a


Non/a


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesNo

154

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)962e (80% males, 20% females)



e Police data, defi ned as died within 35 days of the crash. f Police data.


nePAlPopulation: 28 195 994

Income group: low


RegIsteReD VeHICles

617 305 total (2007)Motorcars, jeeps, vansMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, pick-ups, mirobusesTrucks, cranesBusesOther

14%69%

2%5%3%7%


lead agency



Yesa

n/an/a


Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, Department of Road



YesNo

40 km/h


YesNonec

Nonec

Yes—d


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a


c Drink–driving not defi ned by BAC limit.d No data on deaths, but proportion of annual road traffi c crashes caused by alcohol estimated at 11%.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

5

4

6

9

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



g Data collected by fi nancial yearSource: Country questionnaire

Yearg

2.0

0

3.0

1.5

4.0

2.5

3.5

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1.0

0.5

2001–2002 2002–2003 2003–2004 2004–2005 2005–2006 2006–2007

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Population.

155

Drivers 4-wheelers (32%)Pedestrians (12%)


Source: 2007, SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research and Statistics Netherlands



Cyclists (24%)

netHeRlAnDsPopulation: 16 418 824

Income group: High


Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




f Defined as died within 30 days of the crash, “Road Safety in the Netherlands. Key Figures 2008.”

g Transport data. Hospitalized cases.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


82%6%2%

<1%10%


lead agency



YesYesYes

Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Directorate-General Passenger Transport, Road Safety Division


Source: Statistics Netherlands/Ministry of Transport, 2007

1996 20062001 2002 2003 20042000

Year

2005 2007

4

2

0

6

3

1

9

5

7

8

1997 1998 1999

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

Data cleared by the SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research; Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport; Bureau of Traffic Law Enforcement; Ministry of

Transport, Water Management and Public Works.



YesYes

50 km/hNo consensus



Yes25%b

No consensus

motorcycle helmet law c

Applies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementa

YesYesc


No consensus


YesYes

94% Front, 73% Reare

No consensus


YesNo consensus


b Case-control study in Tilburg police district.c Some exceptions.d Applies to mopeds only.e 2006 data, “Road Safety in the Netherlands. Key Figures 2008.”

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes


156

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Transport data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. e Transport data.





YesYesYes

Ministry of Transport

new zeAlAnDPopulation: 4 178 525

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles

3 189 131 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersBusesTrucks

82%3%1%

15%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes31%b


YesYesc

Yes—


YesYes



Yes


b 2007, Transport data. c Some exceptions.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

6

9

7

8

9

Other (3%)



Pedestrians (10%)



Cyclists (2%)




1999 20062001 2002 2003 20042000

Year

2005 2007

4

0

8

2

14

6

10

12

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

Data cleared by the National Road Safety Management Group.


nICARAguAPopulation: 5 603 190



DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)522c (78% males, 22% females)d



c Police data, definition not specified.d 2006 Police data.e Police and Health data.




YesYesYes

National Police, Special Traffic Safety Unit

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


31%16%39%

8%2%4%



YesYes

45 km/h



Yes12%b


Yes—No—


YesNo—


Yes


b National Police, year not specified.


3

3

3

5

3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes



0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1997

12

Year

2007


20011999 2003

6

8

10

1998 20022000 2004 2005 2006

2

4


Source: National Police, Statistical Yearbook 2007

Pedestrians (35%)

Cyclists (8%)



158Data cleared by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.

nIgeRPopulation: 14 225 521

Income group: low


DAtA




d Police data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.e Police data from urban areas.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles

76 061 total (2005)MotorcarsMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesOther

76%15%

1%3%4%




Multiplen/an/a




YesYes

50 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

No1%c


YesYesNo—


Non/a—n/a


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit. c 2007, Ministry of Transport.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoYes

2

3

1

Drivers (20%)

Passengers (47%)


Pedestrians (33%)



0

100

50Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1999 2001

450

Year

2003 2007

150


200

2000 2002 2005 2006

250

300

2004

350

400

159Data cleared by the Federal Ministry of Health.

nIgeRIAPopulation: 148 092 542

Income group: low


DAtA




d Federal Road Safety Commission data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash.

e Federal Road Safety Commission data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo


RegIsteReD VeHICles

7 600 000 total (2007)Motorized 4-wheelers Motorized 2-wheelersTrucks

6040

<1%




Multiplen/an/a

Federal Road Safety Commission

DATA NOT AVAILABLE




YesYes

50 km/h



Yes<10%b


YesYesc

Yes<5%b


YesYes

70% Frontb


Non/a


b Source not specifi ed.c Some exceptions.


4

6

2

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


——

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

1971 1996

12 000

Year

2001

2 000


1991

4 000

6 000

8 000

10 000

19811976 1986

160

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Statistics Norway data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.d Statistics Norway data.

noRwAyPopulation: 4 698 097

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


80%16%

3%1%




YesYesYes

Ministry of Transport and Communications



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes20–30%b


YesYesYes


YesYes


Yes


b 2007, Norwegian Public Roads Administration.


9


6

9

6

4

100% Drivers and passengersb

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes



Source: 2007, Statistics Norway

Cyclists (3%)


Pedestrians (10%)


Other (3%)


Source: Statistics Norway

1998 20062002 2003 2004

Year

2005 2007

2

0

4

1

9

3

5

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1999 2000 2001

7

6

8

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Care Services.

161

omAnPopulation: 2 595 133



DAtA




c Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.d Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


72%1%

12%6%4%6%



YesYes


Non/an/a

DATA NOT AVAILABLE




YesNo

120 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo

95% Front, 1% Rearb


Non/a


b Estimation by consensus group, based on 4% of traffi c offences relating to seat-belts.


6

4

7

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

1997 2006

900

Year

2007

300

Source: Directorate General of Traffi c Services of the Royal Oman Police

2005

400

500

600

700

2003 2004

100

200

800

20021999 20001998 2001



PAkIstAnPopulation: 163 902 405

Income group: low


DAtA




c Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene or anytime after the crash.

d Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles

5 287 152 total (2006)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesUnspecifi ed

27%51%11%

4%5%2%




Multiplen/an/a

National Road Safety Secretariat



YesYes

70 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

Yes—


YesNoNo—


YesNo—


Non/a




4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

4

4

3

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


163

PAlAuPopulation: 20 314



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)3d (100% males)



d Justice data, defi ned as died from injuries or complications resulting from a crash.

e Health data.



Patrol Division, Ministry of JusticeYes


YesYesNo

RegIsteReD VeHICles


33%14%24%29%




YesNo

40 km/h



Yes100%b


YesYesc

Yes—


Non/a—n/a


Non/a


b 2007, Country questionnaire.c Some exceptions.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

4

5

8

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



Passengers 4-wheelers (1)

Pedestrians (1)

Drivers 4-wheelers (1)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Justice



PAnAmAPopulation: 3 343 374



DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)425b (82% males, 18% females)c



b Comptroller General of the Republic data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

c 2005, Comptroller General of the Republic data.d Comptroller General of the Republic data.




———

Traffic and Ground Transport Authority

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo

RegIsteReD VeHICles


65%3%

17%9%3%3%

<1%




YesNo

80 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes



3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

7

6

9

7




(24%)

Source: 2005, Comptroller General of the Republic

Pedestrians (46%)



Other (<1%)


0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

40

Year

Source: Comptroller General of the Republic

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

1980 1990 2000 20051985 1995

165

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Police data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash.e Police data.

PAPuA new guIneAPopulation: 6 331 010

Income group: low




National Road Safety CouncilNo



RegIsteReD VeHICles


64%2%1%

18%11%

4%


Drivers 4-wheelers (11%)Pedestrians (39%)


Source: 2007, Motor Vehicle Insurance LTD


Cyclists (1%)


0

100

50

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1991 1993 1994

250

Year

1996 1999

150

Source: Traffic Directorate, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary

200

1992 1995 1997 1998

Data cleared by the Department of Health and Social Affairs.



YesNo

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes66%c


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


No


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.c 1988, Traffic police.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



——


0

1

6

5

7

166Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo

PARAguAyPopulation: 6 127 077



DAtA




c Police data, time period not specified in definition.d Health data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

576 167 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesUnspecified

38%19%28%

8%2%5%




YesYes

50 km/h


No (subnational)n/an/an/a—n/a


No (subnational)n/an/a—n/a


YesYes

31% Frontb


Non/a


b 2007, Journal of the Paraguayan Touring and Automobile Club. No. 103/2007, Asunción only.


3

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo (subnational)



Non/a


Non/an/a


0

4

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

2003

16

Year

2006

Source: Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare; National Police (Statistics Department)

6

2

2005

8

10

12

14

2004

Other (35%)



Source: 2006, Database of the Vital Statistics Subsystem, Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare

Passsengers 4-wheelers (1%)


(24%)

Cyclists (1%)

Pedestrians (37%)


PeRuPopulation: 27 902 760



DAtA








YesYesNo

National Council for Road Safety

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


64%23%10%

3%



YesNo

60 km/h



Yes11%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes



Non/a


b 2007, National Police. c 2007, National Council for Road Safety.


2

1

1

7

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo (subnational)



0

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1998

4 000

Year

200720042002 2005

1 500

2 500

3 000

20032001


1999 2000

2 000

500

3 500

2006



Source: 2007, Institute of Legal Medicine

Cyclists (3%)Pedestrians (78%)

Other (1%)


168

PHIlIPPInesPopulation: 87 960 117



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesNo




YesNo

40 km/h


Non/an/an/a—n/a



34%b

n/a


YesYes

52% Driversb


Non/a


b 2000, Health data, survey.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



No (subnational)

3

3

DAtA




c Transport data, national roads only, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.

d Transport data, national roads only.

RegIsteReD VeHICles

5 515 576 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibus, van, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesOther

17%48%29%

5%1%

<1%


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Source: 2006, Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System

ROAd TRAFFIC dEATHS IN METRO MANILA, 2006

371 deaths totaldrivers (of mechanically propelled

vehicle or pedal cycle)Passengers (of mechanically

propelled vehicle)Pedestrians

37%

12%51%

Data cleared by the Department of Health; the Department of Transport and Communications; and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.




YesYesYes

Department of Transportation and Communication

169

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA





PolAnDPopulation: 38 081 971



RegIsteReD VeHICles


75%4%

13%1%7%




YesYesYes

The National Road Safety Council



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes14%b


YesYesc

Yes—


YesYes


Yes


b 2007, Police. BAC is measured in all fatal and injury crashes. c Some exceptions. d 2006, National Road Safety Council observational study.



5

7

8

7

6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesNo (subnational)




Source: 2007, Police, Motor Transport Institute

Cyclists (9%)Passengers

4-wheelers (21%)

Pedestrians (35%)


Data cleared by the Ministry of Infrastructure.


0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

25

Year


5

10

15

20

1975 1999 20071983 1991 19951979 1987 2003

170

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d National Authority for Road Safety data, defined as died at the crash scene or on the way to health services.

e National Authority for Road Safety data.

PoRtugAlPopulation: 10 623 031

Income group: High


RegIsteReD VeHICles


88%9%2%

<1%




YesYesYes

National Authority for Road Safety


8



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes31%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes


Yes


b 2007, National Institute of Legal Medicine. c 2004, Prevenção Rodoviária Portuguesa, urban roads (2005 PRP data estimate 93% and 64% on

motorways).



VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



No (subnational)

8

8

9

9



Source: 2007, National Authority for Road Safety

Cyclists (4%)


Pedestrians (16%)


Other (4%)



0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

30

Year

Source: The National Statistics Institute (INE)

5

10

15

20

25

1981 2001 20061991 19961986

171Data cleared by the Department of Health.

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries39 888g (July 2007–July 2008)


f Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.g Automobile Accident Compensation Administration data.




Multiplen/an/a

Department of Transportation and Public Works

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles

3 165 543 total (July 2006 – July 2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersTrucksBusesOther

90%4%2%

<1%3%


speed limits set nationallyLocal authorities can set lower limitsMaximum limit urban roadsEnforcementc

YesNo

40 km/h—

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or policeRoad traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementc


Yes42%d

—

motorcycle helmet lawApplies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementc

YesYesYes——

seat-belt lawApplies to all occupantsSeat-belt wearing rateEnforcementc

YesYes

93%e —

Child restraints lawEnforcementc

Yes—

c Enforcement score represents consensus based on professional opinion of respondents, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

d 2007, US DOT/NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).e 2006, US Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes


PueRto RICoa,b

a Associate WHO Member State.b Questionnaire completed by National Data Coordinator (no consensus meeting).


Income group: High


Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n


01999

18

Year

2007

Source: Institute of Forensic Science of Puerto Rico; Age-adjusted death rates per 100 000 population, Puerto Rico 2000 Census population

2001 2003

6

8

10

20022000 2004 2005 2006

2

4

14

16

12




(14%)

Source: 2007 Annual Report, Traffic Department, Puerto Rico Police

Pedestrians (32%)

Cyclists (2%)


Other (1%)


qAtARPopulation: 840 635

Income group: High


DAtA




d Hamad Medical Corporation and Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e Hamad Medical Corporation data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes




Non/a


Non/an/a



YesNo

100 km/h



No—


YesYesNo

90%b


YesNo

50% Frontc


Non/a


b 2007, Traffic and Patrols Department.c 2008, Traffic and Patrols Department study.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

7

6

5

7

RegIsteReD VeHICles





Source: 2007, Traffic and Patrols Department

Cyclists and pedestrians (27%)

Riders motorized2- or 3-wheelers(4%)


20

10

0

30

15

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1982

45

Year

25

1997 2007

35

1992 20021987

40

Source: Traffic and Patrols Department

173

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




e Transport data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. f Transport data.




YesYesYes

Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs

RegIsteReD VeHICles


66%10%

6%17%<1%

RePublIC oF koReAPopulation: 48 223 853

Income group: High




YesYes

60 km/h



Yes16%b

motorcycle helmet law c

Applies to all ridersHelmet standards mandatedHelmet wearing rateEnforcementa

YesYesYes

85%c


YesYes

77% Frontd


Yes


b 2007, Traffic Accidents in Korea 2007, Road Traffic Authority. c 2007, National Police Agency. Observational study in 33 cities, drivers and passengers. d 2005, Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

7

2

8

7

7

Source: “Road Traffic Accidents in Korea 2007,” Road Traffic Authority



Pedestrians (37%)


(21%)


Cyclists (5%)

Data cleared by the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.


0

4

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

16

Year

Source: Road Traffic Authority

6

8

10

12

14

1992 1998 2004 20071995 2001

174

RePublIC oF molDoVAPopulation: 3 793 604



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c National Bureau for Statistics (compiles Police and Health data), defined as died within 1 year of the crash.

d National Bureau for Statistics data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


74%6%3%

16%1%





YesYesYes

National Traffic Safety Board



YesNo

60 km/hNo consensus



Yes17%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes—

No consensus


Non/a


b 2007, Traffic police database (traffic deaths with alcohol detected / number of road traffic deaths per year).

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo


2

1



Source: 2007, Traffic Police database

Cyclists (2%)

Pedestrians (34%)


Other (2%)




0

35

Year


15

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

20

10

25

30

1989 2001 20071995 19981992 2004

175

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA








Yesa

n/an/a


The Interministerial Council for Road Safety

RegIsteReD VeHICles


79%1%

11%3%

<1%4%2%

RomAnIAPopulation: 21 437 887






YesYes

50 km/h



Yes2%c


YesYesYes

90% Drivers, 65% Passengersd


YesYes



Yes


c 2007, National Road Traffic Police Directorate. d 2007/2008, Unofficial Road Traffic Police estimation for motorcycle riders.


6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

5

8

5

3

Pedestrians (11%)


Source: 2007, National Road Traffic Police Directorate


Cyclists (7%)




1 000

0

2 000

1 500

500Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1999

3 000

Year

2007

Source: National Road Traffic Police Directorate

2004 20062001

2 500

2002 200520032000


176

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RussIAnFeDeRAtIonPopulation: 142 498 532




lead agency



YesYesYes

The Commission of the Government of Russian Federation for Road Safety



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes10%b


YesYesYes

No consensus


YesYes

33% Frontb


Yes


b 2007, The Road Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

6

6

6

7

8

DAtA




c Ministry of Internal Affairs data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.

d Ministry of Internal Affairs data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


72%8%

13%2%5%

Pedestrians (36%)

Source: 2007, The Road Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs


Riders motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (2%) Passsengers

4-wheelers (28%)


Data cleared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.


0

40 000

Year

Source: The Road Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

35 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

10 000

5 000

15 000

30 000

25 000

20 000

1991 1999 20071995 19971993 200520032001

177

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

RwAnDAPopulation: 9 724 577

Income group: low


DAtA









YesYesYes




YesYes

30–40 km/h



Yes—


Nob

n/an/a—n/a


YesYes

80%c


Non/a


b No law, but a police directive requires helmet use by all drivers and passengers of motorized 2-wheeled vehicles.



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

9

8

9

RegIsteReD VeHICles


35%37%22%

4%1%1%




(16%)

Source: Traffic Police

Pedestrians (40%)

Other (10%)

Cyclists (18%)


Data cleared by the Ministry of Infrastructure.


0

600

Year

Source: Service de Sécurité Routière

500

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

300

100

400

200

1995 1999 2003 20071997 2001 2005

178

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




b Traffi c Department (Police), defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash. c Traffi c Police.

sAInt luCIAPopulation: 164 924







Non/an/a

Road Transport Board



Source: Royal Saint Lucia Police Force


Pedestrians (11%)



YesNo

32 km/h



Yes—


YesYes——


YesNo—


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

0

1

8

7

RegIsteReD VeHICles


60%2%

13%23%<1% 2%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Human Services, Family Affairs, National Mobilization and Gender Relations.

179

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2007)168f


e Health data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. f Police Force, Traffic Department, Health Planning Unit, Statistical Unit.





Non/an/a

Ministry of National Security

RegIsteReD VeHICles


38%5%

44%9%

<1% 3%

sAInt VInCent & tHe gRenADInesa


Population: 120 402





YesNo

32 km/h


YesNonec

Nonec

———


YesYesYes—


YesNo

90%d


Yes

b Enforcement score based on professional opinion of respondents, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

c Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.d Estimated by respondents.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

4

9

9

6


Source: 2007, Police Force, Traffic Department



(33%)

Pedestrians (33%)

Cyclists (22%)


8

0

12

10

6

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1997

16

Year

2007

Source: Traffic Department, Police Headquarters

2001 2003 20041998

14

20061999 20022000 2005

4

2

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Environment.

180

sAmoAPopulation: 187 023



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (average year)20c (76% males, 24% females, 2004–2007)

Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2006–2007)

178d


c Accident Compensation Corporation data, defi nition unknown. d Health data.



Land Transport AuthorityYes


YesNoNo


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




YesNo

40 km/h


Yes——Yes

50%b


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Yes


b 2004-2007, Accident Compensation Corporation.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

1

3

6

6

1

RegIsteReD VeHICles



10

0

25

20

5Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2004

35

Year

2007

30

Source: Accident Compensation Corporation

2005

15

2006


181

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)1b



b Health data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash. c Health data.



YesNo


Multiplen/an/a

sAn mARInoPopulation: 30 926

Income group: High




YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes



6

6

5

9

6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoYes

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


66%22%

7%<1%5%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


Pedestrians (20%)

Source: 2004–2007 (5 deaths), Emergency Service




Data cleared by the Secretariat of State for Health and Social Security.


Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




d Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.e Police and Health data.


RegIsteReD VeHICles


25%66%

2%1%6%

sAo tome AnD PRInCIPePopulation: 157 638

Income group: low




YesNo

30–40 km/h


Non/an/an/a—n/a


YesYesNo——b


Non/a

<1%c

n/a


Non/a


b Law entered into force July 1, 2008, therefore enforcement could not be assessed at the time of the consensus meeting.



3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes




Non/an/a

Department of Land Transport

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



10

0

20

15

5Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2000

30

Year

2007

Source: Ministério da Defesa e Ordem Interna

2004 20062001

25

2002 20052003


sAuDI ARAbIAPopulation: 24 734 533

Income group: High


DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)6 358b (86% males, 14% females)



b Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash.c Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





Multiplen/an/a

High Council for Traffi c

RegIsteReD VeHICles


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



YEARNUMBER OF

dEATHS

20062007

5 8836 358



YesNo

80 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dl0.0 g/dl

No—


YesNoNo—


YesYes—


Yes



5

7

2

5

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

184

senegAlPopulation: 12 378 532

Income group: low


DAtA




b Directorate of Land Transport data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles


67%4%

12%6%5%6%




Non/an/a

Directorate of Land Transport



YesNo

50 km/h


Yes——Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a



4

6

0

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

Drivers (19%)

Passengers (46%)

Source: 2007, Directorate of Land Transport

Pedestrians (35%)



0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2002 2006

800

Year

2007

300


2005

400

500

600

700

2003 2004

100

200

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Preventive Medicine.

185

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA





seRbIAPopulation: 9 858 424



RegIsteReD VeHICles


68%1%1%8%

<1%22%



Non/a


Multiplen/an/a



Source: 2007, Statistics of the Serbian Ministry of the Interior

Cyclists (9%)


Pedestrians (25%)


Other (1%)

7



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes6%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes

50–60% Front, 4–5% Rearc


No (subnational)n/a


b 2007, Statistics of the Serbian Ministry of the Interior. c 2006, Pilot research of the Academy for Crime Prevention and Police Affairs, observational study.


4

4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

3


Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Infrastructure.


0

2 000

Year

Source: Statistics of the Serbian Ministry of the Interior (data from 1999 to 2007 exclude Kosovo)

600800

1 000

1 800

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1 400 1 200

1 600

400200

1982 20071992 19971987 2002

186Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Social Development and

the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Transport.

seyCHellesPopulation: 86 606



DAtA




c Police and Health data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash. d Police and Transport data.




YesYesYes

Land Transport Division

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


59%1%

29%10%

1%



YesNo

40 km/h



Yes80%b


YesYesNo

95%b


YesNo

65%b


Non/a


b 2007, Police.


3

3

9

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes



Source: 2007, Seychelles Police Department and Ministry of Health

Pedestrians (28%)

Cyclists (7%)



DATA NOT AVAILABLE


187Data cleared by the Ministry of Transport and Aviation.

sIeRRA leonePopulation: 5 865 872

Income group: low


Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a





Non/an/a

Sierra Leone Road Transport Authority

RegIsteReD VeHICles


42%21%32%

4%1%1%

DAtA




d Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year and 1 day of the crash. e Police data.

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



Source: 2007, Sierra Leone Police Annual Statistical Analysis

Pedestrians (15%)






YesNo

70 km/h



Yes—


YesNob

Yes—


YesYesc

—


Yes


b No provision in law for child riders.c Occupants over the age of 18 years.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes

6

2

6

1

1

188

sIngAPoRea



Income group: High




Land Transport Authority/Traffic PoliceYes


YesYesYes

DAtA





Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes



YesNo

40–70 km/h



Yes7%c


YesYesd

Yes56%e


YesYes

50%e


Yes

b Enforcement score represents professional opinion of NDC, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.

c 2007, Police data.d With some exceptions.e Source not specified.

9

7

8

8

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



No (subnational)

RegIsteReD VeHICles

851 336 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersBusesOther

61%17%

2%21%



Source: 2007, Traffic Police Department


(48%)

Cyclists (10%)


4-wheelers (4%)


4

2

0

3

1Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1998 1999 2000 2001

6

Year

2005 2007

Source: “Monthly Digest of Statistics Singapore,” May 2008

5

2002 2003 2004 2006

Data cleared by the Land Transport Authority.

189

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


DAtA




c Police data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash. d Police data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


72%3%1%

11%<1%12%

sloVAkIAPopulation: 5 390 035

Income group: High





YesYesYes

Road Safety Council



YesYes

60 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dl0.0 g/dl

Yes4%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, Vehicle Register in the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Interior (SR).


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

7

9

8

8

9

Pedestrians (34%)

Source: 2007, Statistical-evidence system of road traffic accidents, Ministry of Interior (SR)




Cyclists (8%)



100

0

500

400

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2002

700

Year

2007

Source: Statistical-evidence system of road traffic accidents, Ministry of Interior (SR)

2005

600

2003 2004

300

200

2006


190

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA





RegIsteReD VeHICles


79%6%6%

<1%9%

sloVenIAPopulation: 2 001 506

Income group: High






YesYesYes

Interministerial Working Group on Road Traffic Safety



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes38%b


YesYesYes—


YesYes



Yes


b 2007, Ministry of Interior, Police. c 2007, Ministry of Transport, Slovenian Roads Agency, observational study.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

7

6

7

7

6

Pedestrians (11%)


Source: 2008, Ministry of Interior, Police

Drivers 4-wheelers (43%)Cyclists (6%)

Drivers motorized 2- or 3-wheelers (18%)

Passsengers (22%)

Other (<1%)



Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

0

30

Year

15

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

20

10

25

1989 20071998 20011995 20041992

191 Data cleared by the Ministry of Health.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffi c injuries (2007)606f


e Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene or during (hospital) admission.

f Data for Honiara only, source not specifi ed.

solomon IslAnDsPopulation: 495 662

Income group: low




lead agencyFunded in national budget —


———

Police – Traffi c Division



YesNo

60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes55%c


YesYesYes

100%d


Non/a—n/a


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defi ned by BAC limit.c Traffi c Police estimate.d Year and source not specifi ed.


3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



YesNo

5

3

RegIsteReD VeHICles


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



soutH AFRICAPopulation: 48 576 763



DAtA




f Road Traffic Management Corporation data, defined as died within 7 days of the crash.

g Road Traffic Management Corporation and Medical Research Council data.




YesYesYes

Road Traffic Management Corporation

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


63%4%

26%4%

<1%3%



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes60%b


YesYesc



YesYes

50% Front, 8% Reare


Yes


b 2006, Department of Transport. c BMW C1 motorcycle exempt due to design. d 2008, Road Traffic Management Corporation. e 2007, Road Traffic Management Corporation, observational study.


3

2

6

2

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes


Source: 2007, Road Traffic Management Corporation

Pedestrians (39%)

Cyclists (2%)Passsengers

4-wheelers (32%)




0

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1972

40

Year

2007

Source: Department of Transport

1982 1992

10

20

30

19871977 1997 2002

15

25

35

5

193

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d General Directorate of Traffic estimate, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

e General Directorate of Traffic data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


67%14%

7%9%

<1%2%

sPAInPopulation: 44 279 180

Income group: High





YesYesYes

General Directorate of Traffic



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesb

Yes


YesYes



Yes


b Some exceptions. c 2007, General Directorate of Traffic, observational study.


8

8

8

7

98% Drivers, 92% Passengersc

7

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



No (subnational)



Source: 2006, General Directorate of Traffic database

Cyclists (2%)


Pedestrians (15%)


Other (1%)


1 0000

5 0004 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1970

10 000

Year

2005

Source: General Directorate of Traffic database

1995

6 000

1985 1990

3 0002 000

2000

8 0007 000

9 000

1975 1980

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.— Data not available.n/a Data not required/not applicable.

194

Pedestrians (33%)


Source: Traffic Police, 2006

Passengers (26%)

Drivers and riders (41%)

sRI lAnkAPopulation: 19 299 190



Post-CRAsH CARe


NoYes

DAtA







National Council for Road SafetyNo


Yesa

n/an/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles


12%63%

6%8%3%8%




YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesc

Yes—

seat-belt lawApplies to all occupantsSeat-belt wearing rate Enforcementb

Non/a—n/a


Non/a


c With some exceptions.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoYes

7

6

5

Data cleared by the Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition.


500

0

1 500

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2004

2 500

Year

2006

2 000

Source: Traffic Police

2005

195

suDAnPopulation: 38 560 488



DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)2 227c (76% males, 24% females)



c Police data, defi ned as doctor report states that death was due to the crash. Data exclude South Sudan states.

d Police data, exclude South Sudan states.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a




Non/a



DATA NOT AVAILABLE


RegIsteReD VeHICles


64%3%

13%12%

1%7%

Data cleared by the Federal Ministry of Health.



Other (56%)

Pedestrians (13%)



YesYes

50 km/h


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

No—


YesYesYes—


YesNo—


Non/a




7

10

7

7

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

196

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Ministry of Justice and Police and Department of Health data, defined as died anytime after the crash.

suRInAmePopulation: 457 964



RegIsteReD VeHICles

151 441 total (2006)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)Buses

54%27%17%

2%



Non/a


Non/an/a




YesNo

40 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo

90%b


YesYes


Yes


b 2007, Observational studies conducted by Ministry of Justice and Police.



5

4

7

7

3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoNo


Source: 2007, Ministry of Justice and Police (The Department of Traffic Information Education and Statistics)

Cyclists (3%)


(20%)

Pedestrians (22%)




Source: Ministry of Justice and Police (The Department of Traffic Information Education and Statistics)

1991 1999 2001 2003

Year

2005 2007

20

0

40

10

100

30

50

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1993 1995 1997

7060

8090

Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Justice and Police.


swAzIlAnDPopulation: 1 141 427



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





YesNoYes

Swaziland Road Safety Council

RegIsteReD VeHICles

116 050 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehiclesUnspecified

45%3%

30%6%7%4%5%



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes3%b


YesYesNo

80%b


YesYes—


Non/a


b 2007, Royal Swaziland Police.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

6

6

5

7

DAtA




c Police data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. d Police data.


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2000

300

Year

20072006

100

200

250

2005

Source: 2007, Royal Swaziland Police

2001 2002 2003 2004

150

50



Source: 2007, Royal Swaziland Police

Pedestrians (35%)

Cyclists (2%)



198Data cleared by the Swedish Road Administration.

sweDenPopulation: 9 118 955

Income group: High


DAtA




f Transport data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.g Police data.




YesYesYes

Swedish Road Administration

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


77%8%9%

<1%6%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes20%b


YesYesc

Yes95%d


YesYes



Yes


b 2006, Estimate based on autopsies of drivers killed in crashes.c Some exceptions.d 2007, Estimate provided by consensus group.e 2006, Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute observational studies.


1

5

6

3

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



YesYes

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n


01972

16

Year

2007

Source: Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analyses,Road Traffic Injuries 2007 (Vägtrafikskador 2007)

1982 1992

6

8

10

19871977 1997 2002

2

4

14

12




Source: Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analyses,Road Traffic Injuries 2006 (Vägtrafikskador 2006)

Pedestrians (12%)

Cyclists (6%)


Other (1%)

199Data cleared by the Federal Office of Public Health.

swItzeRlAnDPopulation: 7 483 973

Income group: High


DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2006)370g (76% males, 24% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2006)26 718h


g Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.h Swiss Council for Accident Prevention data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


72%14%10%

1%3%




Yesa

n/an/a


Federal Roads Agency



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes16%c


YesYesd

Yes100%e


YesYes

86% Front, 61% Rearf


Yes


c 2007, Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.d Some exceptions.e 2006, Sinus-Report 2007 der bfu, motorcycle drivers.f 2006, Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.


6

7

9

7

8

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



No (subnational)



0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1990

1 200

Year

200620021998 2004

200

600

800

20001996

Source: Unfallgeschehen in der Schweiz, bfu-Statistik 2007

1992 1994

400

1 000

Source: 2006, Swiss Council for Accident Prevention

Pedestrians (21%)

Cyclists (9%)





syRIAn ARAb RePublICPopulation: 19 928 516



DAtA




c Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene or in hospital.d Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





Multiplen/an/a

National Committee for Road Safety

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


RegIsteReD VeHICles

1 389 346 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehicles

55%9%

25%7%3%1%



8

4

0

12

6

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

2001

14

Year

10

2005 20072002 2004 20062003



YesYes

45–60 km/h



No—


YesYesNo—


YesNo

81% Frontb


Non/a


b 2007, Syrian Society for Road Accident Prevention.


8

8

4

9

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes



lead agency



Multiplen/an/a

Department of the State Automobile Inspection (Ministry of Internal Affairs)

tAjIkIstAnPopulation: 6 735 996

Income group: low


DAtA




c Department of the State Automobile Inspection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

d Department of the State Automobile Inspection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


72%4%7%

15%2%



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes5%b


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, Department of the State Automobile Inspection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan.


6

8

9

3

1

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo (subnational)



01998

600

Year

20072006

400

500

2005

Source: Department of the State Automobile Inspection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republic of Tajikistan

2001 2002 2003 2004

300

1999 2000

200

100Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs




(30%)

Source: Department of the State Automobile Inspection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republic of Tajikistan

Pedestrians (44%)



Other (1%)

202

tHAIlAnDPopulation: 63 883 662






(70%)

Pedestrians (8%)

Cyclists (3%)


Source: 2007, Injury Surveillance (sentinel sites), Bureau of Epidemiology, Ministry of Public Health

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




f Police data, defined as died at the crash scene.g Health data.



Road Safety Operation CenterYes


YesYesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


14%63%19%

3%<1%1%

n/a Data not required/not applicable. Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health.


20

10

0

25

15

5Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 20042000

30

Year

2005 2006

Source: Police Information System Center, Royal Thai Police

2007



YesYes

80 km/h


Road traffic deaths involving alcoholEnforcementa


Yes4%b


YesYesc

Yes27%d


YesNo

56% Front, 3% Reare


Non/a


b 2007, Based on sentinel surveillance. Deaths in hospital only, does not include deaths at the crash scene.

c Some exceptions.d 2005, Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System.e 2005, Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System (data for front-seat occupants); 2005, Asian Institute

of Technology (data for rear-seat occupants).

5

4

5

2


VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



No (subnational)


tHe FoRmeR yugoslAV RePublIC oF mACeDonIAPopulation: 2 038 464



DAtA




e State Statistical Office data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.f Police data.




Non/an/a

Republic’s Council for Road Traffic Safety

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes




YesNo

60 km/h



Yes5%b


YesYesNo2%c


YesNo

16%d


Non/a


b 2007, Ministry of Interior- Sector for Analysis, Research and Documentation.c 2007, Ministry of Interior- Sector for Information Technology, data relate to motorcycle riders

involved in a crash.d 2002, PhD thesis by F. Tozija, survey of injured drivers and passengers treated in hospital.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

6

4

6

2

RegIsteReD VeHICles


86%2%8%1%3%



Pedestrians (34%)


Cyclists (4%)

Source: 2006, State Statistical Office


Other (10%)


0

2

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

2002

10

YearSource: State Statistical Office

1

20052003 2004 2006

43

5

76

89

204

tImoR-lestePopulation: 1 154 775



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




d Police data, defi ned as died as a result of injuries sustained in crash.e Health data.



National Directorate of Land TransportYes


Multiplen/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles

26 649 total (2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)BusesTrucks

6%72%14%<1%8%


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



0

5



YesNo

50 km/h


Road traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementa


Yes—


YesYesNo



YesYes

5–10% Front, <1% Rearc


Yes


b 70% drivers, 30% passengers, consensus group estimate, 2007.c Consensus group estimate, 2007.

0

0

0


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo

205Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and the Togolese Road Safety Organization.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

togoPopulation: 6 585 147

Income group: low


DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)472e



e Police data, defi ned as died at the crash scene. f Police data.


DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE




Non/a


Non/an/a



YesNo

40 km/h


Non/an/an/a—n/a


Nob

YesNo1%c


Non/a0%d

n/a


Non/a


b No law, but there is a regulation that is enforced.c 1998, Road Safety Togo. d Estimation by consensus group.


4

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo

2

RegIsteReD VeHICles


22%71%

4%<1%<1%2%

206

tongAPopulation: 100 336



Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




e Police data, defined as died within 1 year and one day of the crash.



Traffic Department, Ministry of PoliceYes


Non/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles


36%1%

57%<1%<1%5%




YesNo

40 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes25%c


YesYesNo—


Non/a

<1%d

n/a


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.c 2007 Police data.d 2003, Ministry of Health and World Health Organization observational study.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

5

7

7


Cyclists (6%)Source: 2006–2007, Ministry of Police


Pedestrians (44%)



4

0

8

6

2

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1987 1989 1990

18

Year

1992 1994

10

Source: Report by Dr G. Anthony Ryan: WHO STC to Tonga, 1995

16

1988 1991 1993

14

12


207

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




b Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, defined as died within 1 year of the crash.

c Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.



Source: 2007, Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service



(28%)

Pedestrians (32%)

Cyclists (4%)


tRInIDAD AnDtobAgoPopulation: 1 333 272

Income group: High




——


Multiplen/an/a



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes—


YesNo—


Yes



3

2

9

6

6

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo


120

0

200

160

80

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1972

280

Year

2007

Source: Traffic and Highway, Patrol Branch

1992 20021977

240

1982 19971987

40


RegIsteReD VeHICles


208

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

tunIsIAPopulation: 10 327 285




lead agency



YesYesYes

National Observatory for Information, Training, Documentation and Study on Road Safety

DAtA




c Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.d Lead Agency and Police data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


62%1%

24%4%1%8%1%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes1%b


YesYesYes—


YesNo—


Non/a


b 2007, Ministry of Interior and Local Development.


5

3

5

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoYes


Pedestrians (32%)Drivers 4-wheelers

(23%)




Cyclists (3%)

Source: 2007, Ministry of Interior and Local Development


Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n


02003

5

Year

2007

Source: “Statitiscs of Road Accidents”, Ministry of Interior and Local Development

2005 2006

3

4

1

2

2004

209

tuRkeyPopulation: 74 876 695



DAtA




d Turkish Statistical Institute data, defined as died at the crash scene.e Turkish Statistical Institute data.




Multiplen/an/a

Board of Road Traffic Safety

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

RegIsteReD VeHICles


50%15%18%

6%2%1%9%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes2%b


YesYesYes

12% Driversb


YesYes

70%c


Yes


b 2005–2007, Security Directorate.c 2007, Security Directorate, intercity (rural) roads only. For urban roads, 20%.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



8

9

5

8

7

No (subnational)

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n


01996

10

Year

2005

Source: Turkish Statistical Institute, “Traffic Accident Statistics (Road) 2007”

1998 2000

567

19991997 2003 2004

34

98

12

2001 2002




Source: 2006, Security General Directorate

Pedestrians (19%)

Other (16%)

Cyclists (2%)




210Data cleared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Data of the Department of Police Road Supervision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash.

d Data of the Department of Police Road Supervision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

tuRkmenIstAnPopulation: 4 965 278






Non/a


Multiplen/an/a

Other (66%)


Source: Department of Police Road Supervision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Cyclists (5%)

Pedestrians (29%)



YesNo

60 km/h



Yes7%b


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a


b 2008, Department of Road Police Supervision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



—Yes

9

10

8

7

RegIsteReD VeHICles


62%18%16%

4%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


211

tuVAluPopulation: 10 530



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2003–2006)1 per yeard (all males)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries

˜12 per yeare


d Health data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash.e Police estimate.



Non/a


YesNoNo

RegIsteReD VeHICles

906 total (2005–2008)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelersMinibuses, vans, etc. (seating <20)TrucksBusesNon-motorized vehicles

7%66%

5%4%1%

17%




YesNo

64 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


Non/an/a0%c

n/a


Non/a0%c

n/a


Non/a


b Drink–driving not defined by BAC limit.c 2000–2007, Police data.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

6

6


0

1

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1999

2

Year

2007


20032000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006


Source: Princess Margaret Hospital, Ministry of Health

YEAR dEATHS

2003200420052006

1 pedestrian1 pedestrian1 pedestrian1 pedestrian


212Data cleared by the Ministry of Works and Transport.

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2006–2007)2 838b (78% males, 22% females)

Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2006–2007)

12 058c


b Police data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash. Data collected by financial year.

c Police data, collected by financial year.

ugAnDAPopulation: 30 883 805

Income group: low






Multiplen/an/a




YesNo

50 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


No (subnational)n/a



2

3

3

2

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

RegIsteReD VeHICles



Passengers 4-wheelers (43%)Pedestrians (35%)


Cyclists (10%)

Source: 2006-2007 (financial year), Uganda Police



0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1991 1995

2 500

Yeard

2007

500

d Methodology for data collection changed in 2006 Source: Uganda Police

1 000

1993 1997 1999

1 500

2 000

2001 2003 2005

213

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Health data, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.d Data source not specified.

ukRAInea








Multiplen/an/a

Ministry of Public Health



Drivers/passengers motorized vehicles


Source: State Medical Statistics Centre

Source: State Medical Statistics Centre



YesNo

60 km/h—


Yes0.0 g/dl0.0 g/dl

Yes——


Non/an/a—n/a


YesNo——


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesNo



NoNo (subnational)

RegIsteReD VeHICles

data not available


0

2 000

1 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2003 2005 2006

10 000

Year

2007

3 000

7 000

2004

8 000

9 000

5 000

4 000

6 000

Data were not cleared by the government of the Ukraine in time for publication of this report.


Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

unIteD ARAb emIRAtesPopulation: 4 380 439

Income group: High


DAtA





RegIsteReD VeHICles


86%1%2%7%2%3%


Pedestrians (28%)Drivers 4-wheelers

(41%)








YesYesYes

Ministry of Interior and National Transport Authority



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo

61% Frontb


Non/a


b 2006, Abu Dhabi National Campaign for seat-belt use.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

7

8

8

7 tRenDs In RoAD tRAFFIC DeAtHs

0

4 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1999

12 000

Year

2006


2004

6 000

2002 2003

2 000

2005

8 000

10 000

2000 2001

215Data cleared by the Department for Transport.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

unIteD kIngDomPopulation: 60 768 946

Income group: High




YesYes

48 km/hNo consensus



No17%b

No consensus


YesYesc

Yes98%d

No consensus


YesYes

91% Front, 84–90% Reare

No consensus


YesNo consensus


b “Road Casualties Great Britain: 2006 Annual Report.”c Some exceptions.d 2006 Estimation by Department for Transport.e 2006–2007, Department for Transport, observational studies.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



YesYes

DAtA





RegIsteReD VeHICles


84%4%9%1%1%2%



Non/a


YesYesYes



0

3 000

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1971

9 000

Year

200620011991 2005

4 000

6 000

7 000

19961986

Source: “Road Casualties Great Britain: 2006 Annual Report” “Road Traffic Collision Statistics (Northern Ireland) Annual Report 2006”

1976 1981

5 000

2 000

8 000

1 000



Source: “Road Casualties Great Britain: 2006 Annual Report” “Road Traffic Collision Statistics (Northern Ireland) Annual Report 2006”

Pedestrians (21%)

Other (1%)

Cyclists (4%)




DAtA





Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a


RegIsteReD VeHICles


14%9%

57%7%4%9%

unIteD RePublIC oF tAnzAnIAPopulation: 40 453 513

Income group: low





Yesa

n/an/a


National Road Safety Council of Tanzania

4

3



YesNo

50 km/h



Yes2%c


YesNoNo—


YesNo

30% Front, 5% Rearc


Non/a


c 2007, Tanzania Police. d Estimation by consensus group.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

3

2



Source: 2007, Tanzania Police

Pedestrians (37%)





0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

2000

3 000

Year

2005

1 000

2 000

2 500

Source: Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority

2001 2002 2003 2004

1 500

590

217

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA


Reported non-fatal road traffic injuries (2006)3 305 237g


f US DOT/NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, defined as died within 30 days of the crash.

g Health data.

RegIsteReD VeHICles


54%3%

39%4%

<1%






No (subnational)0.08 g/dlb

0.0–0.02 g/dlc

n/a32%d

n/a



58%e

n/a


No (subnational)n/a


n/a


No (subnational)n/a


b No national BAC limit, but all states and the District of Colombia have a BAC limit of 0.08 for general population.

c No national BAC limit, but all states and the District of Colombia specify BAC limits of 0.02 or less for young/novice drivers.

d 2006, US DOT/NHTSA study. e 2007, US DOT/NHTSA National Occupant Protection Use Survey.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



YesYes


unIteD stAtesoF AmeRICAPopulation: 305 826 246

Income group: High



lead agency



YesYesYes

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(US DOT/NHTSA)

Pedestrians (11%)


Source: 2006, US DOT/NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System



Cyclists (2%)


Other (4%)


Source: US DOT/NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System

1978 1994 1998 2002

Year

2006

8

0

16

4

24

12

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1982 1986 1990

20

Data cleared by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Transport’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

218

Post-CRAsH CARe


Non/a

DAtA




e Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash. f Police and Health data.

uRuguAyPopulation: 3 339 700



RegIsteReD VeHICles


48%44%

1%7%





Yesa

n/an/a


National Road Safety Agency (UNASEV)



YesNo

45–75 km/h



Yes38%c


YesYesNo

50%d


YesYes—


Yes


c 2006, Faculty of Humanities – Technical Forensics Institute. d Study by Advanced Trauma Life Support Course in Uruguay.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

1

1

5

3

1

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



100

0

150

125

75

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2000

200

Year

2006

Source: National Highway Administration Directorate, based on information from Departmental Police Headquarters

20042001

175

2002 20052003

50

25



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Ministry of Internal Affairs data, defi ned as died at the crash scene.

uzbekIstAna



Income group: low




lead agency



YesYes—

The State Motor-Vehicle Inspectorate, Ministry of Internal Affairs



YesNo

70 km/h


YesNoneNoneYes—


YesYesNo—


YesYes—


——



7

9

9

10

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



——

RegIsteReD VeHICles

data not available

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2000 2002

2 500

Year

2006

500

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs

1 000

2001 2003 2004

1 500

2 000

2005

220

VAnuAtuPopulation: 226 180



Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Police data, defi ned as died within 1 year of the crash.d Health data.



Non/a


Multiplen/an/a

RegIsteReD VeHICles





YesYes

35–60 km/h


YesNoneb

Noneb

Yes—


YesYesNo—


YesNo—


Non/a



VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoNo

1

3

6

8

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


DATA NOT AVAILABLE



221

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA




c Health data, defined as died within 1 year of the crash. d People’s Ministry of Infrastructure.





Multiplen/an/a

People’s Ministry of Infrastructure (MINFRA)

RegIsteReD VeHICles


73%7%

19%1%

VenezuelA(bolivarian Republic of)Population: 27 656 832



Pedestrians (25%)


Source: 2007, People’s Ministry of Infrastructure



Other (1%)



YesNo

40 km/h



Yes—


YesYesYes

55%b


YesYes—


Yes


b 2007, People’s Ministry of Infrastructure (MINFRA).


4

7

6

6

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes


Source: People’s Ministry of Health

1990 1998 2000 2002

Year

2006

5

0

15

25

10

Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1992 1994 1996

20

2004

Data cleared by the Ministry of People’s Power for Health and Social Welfare.

222

DATA NOT AVAILABLE


VIet nAmPopulation: 87 375 196

Income group: low


DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)12 800e (79% males, 21% females)



e Police data, defi ned as died within 24 hours of the crash.f Police data. Health data reports 445 048 non-fatal road traffi c injuries in

2007.



National Traffi c Safety CommitteeYes


Yesa

n/an/a




YesNo

50 km/h

Drink–driving lawBAC limit – general populationBAC limit – young or novice driversRandom breath testing and/or police checkpointsRoad traffi c deaths involving alcoholEnforcementb


Yes34%c


YesYesYes

85%d


YesNo—


Non/a


c 2001, Forensic Medicine data. d 2008, National Traffi c Safety Committee estimate.

VeHICle stAnDARDs


YesYes

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoYes

3

6

3

7

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes


RegIsteReD VeHICles

22 926 230 total (2007)MotorcarsMotorized 2- and 3-wheelers

5%95%


4 000

0

8 000

6 000

2 000Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

1998 2000 2001

14 000

Year

2003 2007

10 000

Source: 2007, National Traffi c Safety Committee

12 000

1999 2002 2004 2005 2006


223

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes

DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2006)188d (76% males, 23% females)e



d Police data, defi ned as died within 30 days of the crash. e Health data 2007.f Central Bureau of Statistics, Government of Palestine.




Non/a



west bAnk AnD gAzA stRIPa

a Non WHO member-area.






YesNo

50 km/h



No—


YesYesc

No—


YesYes—


Yes


c Some exceptions.


VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoNo



NoNo

3

3

1

3

1

RegIsteReD VeHICles


76%<1%6%

15%1%

<1%1%

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



80

0

160140

60

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffi c

deat

hs

2002

200

Year

2006

Source: General Commissariat of the Palestinian Police, data for remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip

2005

180

2003 2004

4020

120100


224Data cleared by the Ministry of Public Health and Population.

yemenPopulation: 22 389 169

Income group: low


Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





Multiplen/an/a

The National Committee for Road Safety



YesYes—


Yes0.0 g/dlb

0.0 g/dlb

———


Non/an/a—n/a


Non/a—n/a


Non/a




3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


NoYes



NoNo

RegIsteReD VeHICles


DAtA

Reported road traffi c fatalities (2007)2 781c (86% males, 14% females)



c Police data, defi ned as died within 7 days of the crash.d Police data.



8

4

0

12

6

2Deat

hs p

er 1

00 0

00 p

opul

atio

n

1992

16

Year

10

2000 2006

14

20041994 1998 20021996

DATA NOT AVAILABLE



zAmbIAPopulation: 11 921 999

Income group: low


DAtA

Reported road traffic fatalities (2007)1 266d



d Police data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash. e Police data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





YesYesYes

Road Transport and Safety Agency

RegIsteReD VeHICles


59%3%

21%13%

2%2%



YesYes

50 km/h



Yes50%b


YesYesNo

100%c


YesYes—


Non/a


b 2007, Zambia Police Service and Road Transport and Safety Agency. c 2007, Zambia Road Transport and Safety Agency.


5

1

10

5

VeHICle stAnDARDs


RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



—No


0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1972

1 400

Year

20072002

600

1 000

1 200

1997

Source: Zambia Police Service

1977 1982 1987 1992

800

200

400


Source: 2007, Zambia Police Service

Pedestrians (50%)

Cyclists (11%)


(4%)


Passsengers4-wheelers

(25%)

226Data cleared by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare.

zImbAbwePopulation: 13 349 434

Income group: low


DAtA




c Police data, defined as died within 24 hours of the crash.d Police and Health data.

Post-CRAsH CARe


YesYes





Multiplen/an/a

Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe

RegIsteReD VeHICles


78%7%5%7%1%2%



YesYes

60 km/h



Yes<1%b


YesYes——


YesNo—


Non/a


b 2006, Zimbabwe Republic Police.


3

VeHICle stAnDARDs


NoNo

RoAD sAFety AuDIts


YesYes



NoNo

8

9

8tRenDs In RoAD tRAFFIC DeAtHs

0

Num

ber o

f roa

d tra

ffic

deat

hs

1971

2 500

Year

20062001

500

1 500

2 000

1996

Source: Zimbabwe Police General Headquarters, Planning and Development Statistics Bureau

1976 1981 1986 1991

1 000

Occupants any motorized vehicle (63%)


Source: 2006, Zimbabwe Police

Pedestrians (26%)

Other (5%)


Cyclists (5%)

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