The prevalence of crash risk factors in a population-based study of motorcycle riders

被引:13
作者
de Rome, Liz [1 ,2 ]
Fitzharris, Michael [3 ]
Baldock, Matthew [4 ]
Fernandes, Ralston [5 ]
Ma, Alice [5 ]
Brown, Julie [1 ,6 ]
机构
[1] Neurosci Res Australia, Margaret Ainsworth Bldg,Barker St, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
[2] Univ New South Wales NeuRA, Sch Med Sci, Margaret Ainsworth Bldg,Barker St, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
[3] Monash Univ, Accid Res Ctr, Regulat & In Depth Crash Invest, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia
[4] Univ Adelaide, Ctr Automot Safety Res, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
[5] Transport NSW, NSW Ctr Rd Safety, Chippendale, NSW, Australia
[6] Univ New South Wales, Sch Med Sci, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
来源
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED | 2016年 / 47卷 / 09期
基金
澳大利亚国家健康与医学研究理事会;
关键词
Motorcycle; Crash risk factors; Prevalence; Population; Crash; INVOLVEMENT; ACCIDENTS;
D O I
10.1016/j.injury.2016.03.033
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Introduction: Motorcyclists represent an increasing proportion of road traffic casualties but, while factors associated with crashes are readily identifiable, little is known about the prevalence of those risk factors in the motorcycling population. Method: A stratified random-sampling frame was used to survey the population of registered motorcycles owners in New South Wales (NSW) when they attended motor registry offices. The postal codes in the State database of registered motorcycle were used to stratify the population into quartiles based on socioeconomic characteristics and to determine sample weights. Results: Participants (n = 506) represented 47% of eligible riders approached. On average participants were aged 43, rode 7 h/week and had 17 years of riding experience. Estimates based on multiple ownership rates suggest motorcycle registration numbers exceed the active riding population by approximately 15%. Less than half rode under 101 km/week, 25% rode over 300 km/week and just 42% rode every day. More rode frequently for leisure (70%) than for commuting (53%) and over half rarely rode in dark (52%) or wet (67%) conditions. Most wore protective clothing-helmets (100%), jackets (82%), pants (56%), boots (57%) and gloves (73%). Those with traffic infringements (32%) were mostly for driving (25%), not riding (10%) offences. In the past year, 13% had one or more motorcycle crashes including minor spills and 76% one or more near-crash experiences. The youngest riders (15-19) reported the highest rates of exposure in kilometres, hours, frequency of riding and commuting. They also reported lower crash involvement (3%) but more near-crashes (80%). Conclusions: This study provides an account of the prevalence of key risk factors across age groups in a population of active motorcycle riders in NSW. Novice riders were represented in all age groups although most novices were under 40 years. These data can be used to guide the development of targeted countermeasures aimed at improving motorcycling safety for riders of different age groups. Crown Copyright (C) 2016 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:2025 / 2033
页数:9
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