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Citation |
Edwards JB. J. Transp. Geogr. 1996; 4(3): 201-212. |
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(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing) |
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Abstract |
The spatial dimension of weather-related road accidents is examined using data extracted from Police Accident Report Forms. The term weather-related has been chosen carefully, on the understanding that the weather might be a contributing factor in an accident, although not necessarily the principal one. Variations in accident frequency in fine weather, rain, high winds, fog and snow are detailed and comparison made between frequency of accident occurrence and weather conditions across England and Wales. Findings establish that the reporting of accidents in hazardous weather broadly follows the regional weather patterns for those hazards. |