Title of article :
Heavy Vehicle Crash Characteristics in Oman 2009–2011
Author/Authors :
Al-Bulushi, Islam Queensland University of Technology - Centre for Accident Research Road Safety–Queensland, Australia , Al-Bulushi, Islam Ministry of Health - Directorate General of Disease Control - Department of Occupational Environmental Health, Oman , Edwards, Jason Queensland University of Technology - Centre for Accident Research Road Safety–Queensland, Australia , Davey, Jeremy Queensland University of Technology - Centre for Accident Research Road Safety–Queensland, Australia , Armstrong, Kerry Queensland University of Technology - Centre for Accident Research Road Safety–Queensland, Australia , Al-Reesi, Hamed Sultan Qaboos University - College of Medicine Health Sciences - Department of Epidemiology, Oman , Al-Shamsi, Khalid Sultan Qaboos University - College of Engineering - Department of Civil Engineering, Oman
Abstract :
In recent years, Oman has seen a shift in the burden of diseases towards road accidents. The mainobjective of this paper, therefore, is to describe key characteristics of heavy vehicle crashes in Oman and identify the key driving behaviours that influence fatality risks. Crash data from January 2009 to December 2011 were examined and it was found that, of the 22,543 traffic accidents that occurred within this timeframe, 3,114 involved heavy vehicles. While the majority of these crashes were attributed to driver behaviours, a small proportion was attributed to other factors. The results of the study indicate that there is a need for a more thorough crash investigation process in Oman. Future research should explore the reporting processes used by the Royal Oman Police, cultural influences on heavy vehicle operations in Oman and improvements to the current licensing system.
Keywords :
Traffic Accidents , Accident Prevention , Automobile Driving , Safety , Oman
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
