ROLL-OVERS AND PEDESTRIAN-RELATED CRASHES: A GROWING CONCERN The MVA Fund remains concerned about the escalating incidents of road crashes as a result of roll-overs and pedestrian-related crashes. Out of the 53 crashes recorded during the Easter weekend, 17 were roll-overs, while 10 were pedestrian-related and 5 head-rear collisions. Unless there is a change in attitude and in the way road users conduct themselves on the roads, these alarming rates will remain. Statistics collated by the MVA Fund Call Centre indicate a significant decrease in fatalities this year in comparison with the same period in 2013. This year, 3 people were killed in road crashes, whereas 9 deaths were recorded in 2013. However, the number of road crashes increased by 13% and injuries slightly went up by 2%. The deceased were all female passengers aged 15, 17 and 36 years respectively, another indication that young people are adversely affected by road crashes. During the Easter break, 27 of the vehicles involved in crashes were pick-ups, 24 sedans and 7 buses. Easter Crash Statistics Analysis 1. Crashes The graph below indicates the recorded number of crashes, injuries and fatalities during Easter holidays for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. As the graph below shows, the Khomas region recorded the highest crashes with 21, followed by Erongo with 9, and Omusati and Otjozondjupa regions recorded 6 and 5 crashes respectively. No crashes were recorded from Kavango, Omaheke and Ohangwena regions. As illustrated in the graph below, rollovers accounted for 17 crashes over the Easter period, followed by pedestrian-related crashes at 10. Roll-over types of crashes are attributed to speed. A total of 16 crashes occurred on Thursday and 13 were recorded on Saturday. Sunday had fewer crashes with a record of 4. As the graph shows, 25 crashes occurred between 14:00-21:59, representing 47% of the total record. A total of 66 vehicles were involved in crashes during the period under review, of which 27 were pick-up bakkies and 24 were sedans, and 9 public transport vehicles. INJURIES A total of 103 injured persons were injured in road crashes during the 2014 Easter weekend, 47 of these are aged between 16-35 years. A total of 56 of those injured were male, representing 54% of the total record, while 47 (46%) were female. The MVA Fund further appeals to road users to abide by road traffic regulations and play a positive role in ensuring a safe national road network.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:00:01 +0000
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