ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people aged between 15 and 29 years. Road traffic crashes cost most countries 3% of their gross domestic product. Without sustained action, road traffic crashes are predicted to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030.METHODS:170 patients who met with an accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway and who presented to Emergency Department of MGM Medical College and Hospital were studied and analyzed.RESULTS:In our study we noted that human factors (68%) contributed the most followed by vehicle (12%) and infrastructure (7%) among which over speeding (65.07%), alcohol (34.70%), fatigue/ sleep (34.22%), obstacle (21.70%) were the most common responsible factors for RTAs.CONCLUSION:Maximum RTA’s occurs in the productive age group. The need for drivers / road user’s education, road maintenance and putting in place a well-organized rescue and pre-hospital care team is emphasized.