%0 Journal Article
%T Factors contributing to hit-and-run crashes in China
%J Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and behaviour
%D 2014
%A Zhang, Guangnan
%A Li, Guangzhong
%A Cai, Tiancheng
%A Bishai, David M.
%A Wu, Changxu
%A Chan, Zeyi
%V 23
%N 
%P 113-124
%X 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 />
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1369-8478
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2013.12.009