Description

A road accident is defined as an incident that occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or object on or near a road. Road accidents can be caused by a range of factors, including driver error, vehicle defects, poor road conditions and weather. According to the World Health Organization, road accidents are responsible for 1.35 million deaths every year, making it the leading cause of death among people aged 5-29 years. Data from the National Safety Council shows that in the United States, there were nearly 39,000 deaths and 4.4 million injuries due to road accidents in 2019. These numbers are staggering and highlight the need for increased attention and action to prevent road accidents.