In Sweden, we do not accept that road traffic costs human lives. This is why extensive work is being carried out to improve road safety. Part of these efforts are in-depth studies by the Swedish Road Administration (SRA) of all fatal accidents on Swedish roads and streets. An in-depth study is a systematic approach to discover the cause of a tragedy like a fatal accident. The accident is not simply forgotten. It does not only become another figure in road statistic. In-depth studies offer an insight into why the accident was so serious that someone was killed. An important starting point for the in-depth studies is to map-out the series of events that resulted in the fatal injuries. Why in-depth studies are carried out? Where could the chain have been broken? In-depth studies began in 1997 on the initiative of the SRA. The government has since reinforced their importance through its decision that the Administration should carry out in-depth studies of all fatal accidents on Swedish roads. The in-depth studies have been used as a basis for many improvements in road safety. All information that can be connected to individual people is classifieded confidential. The results of in-depth studies are reported in such a way that people and their vehicles cannot be identified. (Author/publisher)
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