Categorizing datasets of road traffic accidents in Oman spanning from 2012 to 2022.

ABSTRACT: Road traffic accidents constitute the primary cause of fatalities associated with injuries and engender substantial economic ramifications for affected individuals, their families, and entire nations. The Sultanate of Oman, like other countries, suffers from traffic accident injuries and traffic congestion. The accident rate for the period 2021 was recorded as one accident every six hours. Despite a 70% increase in total number of vehicles and an 81% rise in licensed drivers between 2012 and 2019, data on traffic accidents demonstrate an improving trend with a notable 55% decline in crash fatalities. However, it is important to recognize that road traffic accidents in Oman encompass not only social issues but also pose a significant economic burden, resulting in substantial financial costs

SUBMITTER: Yahia HAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10885600 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature