An econometric analysis in identifying behavioral and demographic factors associated with road crash severity in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Dhaka metropolitan city.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the demographic and behavioral determinants of road traffic accident (RTA) severity in the context of the Dhaka metropolitan area, Bangladesh. Road crash data recorded by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) were analyzed through ordered logistic regression and generalized ordered logistic regression. The results were interpreted using log odds ratios, odds ratios, predicted probabilities, and marginal effects. The findings reveal that young and middle-aged drivers exhibit significantly higher odds of severe crashes compared to underage drivers. Young-aged drivers are 14 percentage points more likely to cause fatal crashes when compared to old aged drivers in our ordered logit model. In addition, male drivers show higher odds of severe crashes than females. Factors such

SUBMITTER: Islam N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823002 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature