TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1993//
TI  - A review of road traffic accidents in Jamaica (1985-1990)
JO  - Journal of traffic medicine
A1  - Nembhard, OD
SP  - 153
EP  - 156
VL  - 21
IS  - 4
N2  - Police Traffic Division statistics for Jamaica (the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean) were reviewed for the years 1985-1990. Data revealed that the majority of fatal accidents occurred between 3 and 6 pm (23%) and involved mainly pedestrians (44%). Vulnerable road users (pedestrians, motor and pedal cyclists along with their passengers) accounted for 65% of fatalities. The month of December accounted for the highest proportion of fatalities (11%). Fatalities and injuries were concentrated around the metropole namely Kingston and St. Andrew and St. Catherine (greater than 40% of fatalities and injuries). Some factors contributing to this scenario were identified.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 0345-5564
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -