Statistical Anatomy of Traffic Accidents in Northern Cyprus

Abstract

In this study, statistical features of traffic accidents in Northern Cyprus (TRNC) especially for the last decade were examined. Such that, risk factors (causes) of traffic accident and their demographic reflections were identified by evaluating official statistics. The main findings of this study are these: Fast driving as the most important cause of traffic accidents; Straight road as the chief location of severe traffic accidents; Inverse relationship between the severe traffic accidents and driver's licenses period (experience); and Inverse relationship between the severe traffic accidents and the age of accused persons.

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Okan Veli ŞAFAKLI

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  • EP ID EP560657
  • DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3945
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Okan Veli ŞAFAKLI (2018). Statistical Anatomy of Traffic Accidents in Northern Cyprus. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(3), 497-508. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-560657