A questionnaire was sent to 42 developing countries to determine what methods are used to collect and analyse road accident data. 34 replies (80 per cent) were received. It was found that over 6 per cent of the countries replying, used a police booklet or form to report accidents 'in the spot'. Few of these however were sufficiently comprehensive or incapable of improvement in design. Only 15 per cent of these countries used an accident analysis form equivalent to the uk stats. 19, "report of a road accident involving personal injury". Those that were used were either inadequate or even over-elaborate. A system for reporting and coding road accidents is suggested for use in developing countries. Ease of completion and simplicity of design were major considerations. Advice is given on methods of data processing that could be adopted in developing countries. (Author/publisher)
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