Theme 5: Statistical Analysis, Accident Causation and Policy Monitoring

Projects in this theme include statistical surveys and analysis of existing data; in-depth investigation of road traffic accidents; research into the factors which contribute to accidents and development of countermeasures to reduce casualties. They also include research into the effectiveness of policy measures.

Analysis of the On the Spot (OTS) Road Accident Database (No.80) (1 Mb)

This document details the technical strategy and findings of the analysis of OTS data undertaken, and provides recommendations on how these findings can be used to inform the formation of road safety policy.

Published:

04 February 2008

The UK On The Spot accident data collection study - Phase II report (No.73) (3 Mb)

The aim of this study is to provide a uniquely valuable information resource concerning real-world road accidents. The study provides the data to enable the development of evidence-led innovative policy and countermeasures to reduce road traffic casualties

Published:

04 February 2008

Fatal injuries to car occupants: analysis of health and population data (No.77) (153 kb)

The aims of the study are to investigate the extent to which trends can be explained in terms of changes in the injuries that lead to fatalities and the health services' response to them, and the current distribution of fatalities among socio-economic classes.

Published:

26 February 2007

Trends in fatal car-occupant accidents (No.76) (265 kb)

The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the trends and circumstances of fatal accidents by reviewing existing data on road traffic fatalities and by identifying potential countermeasures.

Published:

26 February 2007

Fatal vehicle-occupant collisions: an in-depth study (No.75) (441 kb)

The aim of this research project is to provide an understanding of trends in fatal casualties and the circumstances of fatal accidents.

Published:

26 February 2007

Company vehicle incident reporting and recording (CoVIR) (No.31)

This project is about the reporting, investigation and recording of accidents involving company vehicles, which are a major cost area in terms of both human life and money.

Published:

13 June 2003

Review of the contributory factors system (No. 43) (212 kb)

This report analyses how a national trial of a form designed to collect information on contributory factors to road accidents worked and recommends that such a form be included in the STATS19 road accident data collection suite.

Published:

30 March 2004

In-depth study of motorcycle accidents (No 54) (421 kb)

The results of an in-depth accident causation study of 1790 road accidents involving motorcycles. The analysis was undertaken using police files from Midland police forces covering the years of 1997-2002.

Published:

22 February 2005

An in-depth study of work-related road traffic accidents (No 58) (332 kb)

Road traffic accidents whilst at work are the single largest cause of occupational fatality in the United Kingdom.

Published:

22 August 2005

On The Spot (OTS) accident data collection study (No 59) (981 kb)

Development and implementation of the UK on the spot accident collection study - phase 1.

Published:

15 November 2005

Contributory factors to road accidents (169 kb)

Analyses data on factors for road accidents collected between 1999 and 2002. Examines how results might be used in injury accidents and presents examples of how the data can be used with other information on road accidents.

Published:

30 September 2004

Excessive speed as a contributory factor to personal injury road accidents (135 kb)

This article gives the results of detailed analyses of the excessive speed contributory factor from data collected under a trial specification from 1999 and 2002.

Published:

30 September 2004

Under-reporting of road casualties: Phase 1 (No 69) (327 kb)

Road Safety Research Report No.69.

Published:

23 June 2006

Road accidents casualties: comparison - STATS19 and Hospital Episode Statistics (1 Mb)

Road accidents casualties: a comparison of STATS19 data with Hospital Episode Statistics. (Related Document to: Under-reporting of road casualties: Phase 1).

Published:

23 June 2006