@article{ref1,
title="Factors contributing to hit-and-run crashes in China",
journal="Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and behaviour",
year="2014",
author="Zhang, Guangnan and Li, Guangzhong and Cai, Tiancheng and Bishai, David M. and Wu, Changxu and Chan, Zeyi",
volume="23",
number="",
pages="113-124",
abstract="Hit-and-run accidents, or those where the perpetrator leaves the crash scene without reporting the event, are a serious concern because they can delay the rescue of victims, thereby increasing the fatality rate and severity of injuries. However, only a few studies exist on the factors that influence hit-and-run behavior, particularly in developing countries. Using data collected from Guangdong Province in China, this study applies a logistic regression model to analyze factors associated with hit-and-run behavior in five categories: crash attributes and human, vehicle, road, and environmental factors. This study finds that the probability of hit-and-run behavior increases with accidents that involve pedestrians, occur in dark driving conditions, and are caused by drivers who are male, middle-aged, and without a valid driver's license, extensive driving experience, or automobile insurance. Therefore, we recommend closer supervision and better public education for different groups of people about traffic laws and regulations.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1369-8478",
doi="10.1016/j.trf.2013.12.009",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2013.12.009"
}