National trends in road traffic injuries and fatalities in Saudi Arabia from 2000 to 2023.

ABSTRACT: Road traffic crashes (RTCs) are a major public health concern globally, contributing significantly to injury-related morbidity and mortality. Saudi Arabia has historically experienced high RTC-related fatalities, but recent policy interventions, infrastructure improvements, and enforcement measures have aimed to reduce these numbers. This study analyzes long-term trends in RTC-related injuries and fatalities in Saudi Arabia from 2000 to 2023 to assess the impact of these interventions. An open-data analysis was conducted using official records from the Saudi Open Data Portal, covering RTCs, injury rates, and fatalities over a 23-year period. Data were visualized and analyzed using Python software to explore spatial and temporal trends. Injury and mortality rates were examined across differ

SUBMITTER: Alharbi RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12669675 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature