Road accident analysis in Yemen: the identification of shortcomings in road accident data adjustment, cost and development of road fatality model

Abstract

The true extent of the road accident problem in Yemen is questionable. Some. agencies and citizens believe that the safety situation in Yemen is very critical while others disagree with this belief. Both sides however agree that the road accident problem in Yemen is such that it requires considerable attenfion. Since Yemen has no history in road safety research and since there are no reliable road accident data in the country, making final judgements on the situation is difficult unless supported by adequate research. The aim of the present researchi s to providea betteru nderstandingo f the road accidentp roblemi n the Yemen. This can be made by investigation of the real dimensions of the road accident problem. This includes the identification of the shortcomings in road accident data, the cost of road accidents and modelling road accident fatalities.