Adeoye et al.3939. Adeoye PO, Kadri DM, Bello JO, Ofoegbu CK, Abdur-Rahman LO, Adekanye AO, et al. Host, vehicular and environmental factors responsible for road traffic crashes in a Nigerian city: identifiable issues for road traffic injury control. Pan Afr Med J. 2014;19:159. https://doi.org/10.11604%2Fpamj.2014.19.159.5017 https://doi.org/10.11604%2Fpamj.2014.19....
Nigeria, 2014 |
571 |
Injury, fracture of limbs, head, soft tissues, spine, burns |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Agnihotri et al.4040. Agnihotri A, Galfat D, Agnihotri D. Incidence and pattern of maxillofacial trauma due to road traffic accidents: a prospective study. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2014;13(2):184-8. https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs12663-013-0502-y https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs12663-013-050...
India, 2013 |
350 |
Fracture of the nasal, jaw, orbital, frontal bones |
Cross sectional |
Questionnaire |
78.2 |
Airaksinen et al.4141. Airaksinen N, Nurmi-Lüthje I, Kröger H, Lüthje P. The ability of the ICD-AIS map to identify seriously injured patients in road traffic accidents - A study from Finland. Traffic Inj Prev. 2018;19 (8):819-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2018.1520985 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2018.15...
Finland, 2018 |
574 |
Subluxation of the vertebrae, multiple fractures of ribs, lower limbs, exposed in the distal tibia and fibula, vascular injury and thrombosis |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Aladelusi et al.4343. Aladelusi T, Akinmoladun V, Olusanya A, Akadiri O, Fasola A. Analysis of road traffic crashes-related maxillofacial injuries severity and concomitant injuries in 201 patients seen at the UCH, Ibadan. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2014;7(4):284-9. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1378183 https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1378183...
Nigeria, 2014 |
201 |
Head trauma, injury to the chest, cervical spine, abdomen, fracture of the jaw, skull, eye and chest, multiple facial injuries, lacerations |
Prospective cross-sectional |
MFISS and ISS |
81.8 |
Aldwsari, et al.4444. Aldwsari OM, Aldosari KH, Alzahrani MK, Alzahrani ZA, Alanazi AH, Alkhathlan KM, et al. Associated head injuries and survival rate of patients with maxillofacial fractures in road traffic accident: A prospective study in Saudi Arabia. J Family Med Prim Care. 2018;7(6):1548-54. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_101_18 https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_101_...
Saudi Arabia, 2018 |
237 |
Scalp laceration, fractures of craniofacial and facial bones, brain stem hemorrhage |
Cohort study |
Questionnaire |
90.9 |
Ammori et al. 4545. Ammori MB, Eid HO, Abu-Zidan FM. Lower limb and associated injuries in frontal-impact road traffic collisions. Afr Health Sci. 2016;16(1):306-10. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v16i1.40 https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v16i1.40...
Taiwan, 2016 |
85 |
Injuries to the head, lower limbs, chest, abdomen, fracture or dislocation of the lower limb |
Cohort |
ISS and AIS |
100 |
Arif et al.4646. Arif MZ, Rajanikanth BR, Prasad K. The role of helmet fastening in motorcycle road traffic accidents. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2019;12(4):284-90. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1685458 https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1685458...
India, 2019 |
311 |
Lower face fractures, intracranial injury, abrasions, lacerations, contusions and extraoral communication |
Cross- sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Bambach et al.1818. Buchalla CM, Cavalheiro TR. Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde e a Aids: uma proposta de core set. Acta Fisiatr. 2008;15(1):42-8. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v15i1a102908 https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190....
Australia, 2014 |
49.082 |
Injuries to chest, lower limbs, head, lungs, rib fractures |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
90.9 |
Barbosa et al.4848. Barbosa KGN, Lucas-Neto A, Gama BD, Lima-Neto JC, Lucas RSCC, d'Ávila S. Injuries and absenteeism among motorcycle taxi drivers who are victims of traffic accidents. J Forensic Leg Med. 2014;26:15-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2014.03.008 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2014.03.0...
Brazil, 2014 |
210 |
Injuries, fractures |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Brand et al.4949. Brand S, Otte D, Mueller CW, Petri M, Haas P, Stuebig T, et al. Injury patterns of seniors in traffic accidents: A technical and medical analysis. World J Orthop. 2012;3(9):151-5. https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v3.i9.151 https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v3.i9.151...
Germany, 2012 |
4,430 |
Injuries to the head, neck, maxillofacial region, abdomen, chest, extremities; trauma to abdomen, upper and lower extremities |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
AIS, ISS and MAIS |
81.8 |
Bayan et al.5050. Bayan P, Bhawalkar JS, Jadhav SL, Banerjee A. Profile of non-fatal injuries due to road traffic accidents from a industrial town in India. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2013;3(1):8-11. https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.109409 https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.109409...
India, 2013 |
212 |
Multiple injuries or multiple trauma to the lower limbs, fractures |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Behzadi et al.5151. Behzadi A, Shahba M, Etemadi S, Mohamadi B, Karvar M, Jafari Y, et al. Epidemiology and cost-analysis of emergency department patients treated following traffic accidents in Iran: A retrospective cross-sectional study. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2020;10(4):182-8. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_93_19 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_93...
Iran, 2020 |
3,277 |
Injuries to the lower limbs |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Bhoi et al.5252. Bhoi S, Singh A, Sinha TP, Pal R, Galwankar S, Baluja A, et al. Magnitude and spectrum of injuries sustained in road traffic accidents among two wheeler riders and correlation with helmet use. J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2018;11(3):160-4. https://doi.org/10.4103/jets.jets_119_17 https://doi.org/10.4103/jets.jets_119_17...
India, 2018 |
359 |
Trauma to thead head, skull, face |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Bener et al.5353. Bener A. A study on road traffic crashes and injuries in Qatar as reported by drivers. J Egypt Public Health Assoc. 2012;87(5-6):85-9. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.epx.0000421566.38407.94 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.epx.000042156...
Qatar, 2012 |
1,762 |
Injuries to the head, face, neck and spine were most common |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Brito54 Brazil, 2011 |
719 |
Spinal trauma |
Cross-sectional |
Standardized form and ICF |
81.8 |
Candefjord et al.5555. Candefjord S, Buendia R, Caragounis EC, Sjöqvist BA, Fagerlind H. Prehospital transportation decisions for patients sustaining major trauma in road traffic crashes in Sweden. Traffic Inj Prev. 2016;17(Suppl 1):16-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2016.1198872 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2016.11...
Sweden, 2016 |
119,768 |
Chest and head trauma |
Cross-sectional |
ISS |
95.5 |
Cardoso et al.5656. Cardoso JP, Mota ELA, Ferreira LN, Rios PAA. Productivity costs among people involved in traffic accidents. Cien Saude Coletiva. 2020;25(2):749-60. https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232020252.15232018 https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232020252...
Brazil, 2020 |
203 |
Fracture-type injuries |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Cardoso et al.5757. Cardoso JP, Mota ELA, Rios PAA, Ferreira LN. Associated factors from loss productivity among people involved in road traffic accident: a prospective study. Rev Bras Epidemiol. 2020; 23:e200015. https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-549720200015 https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-54972020001...
Brazil, 2020 |
203 |
Cuts, sprains, lacerations and multiple injuries |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Chelly et al.5858. Chelly H, Bahloul M, Ammar R, Dhouib A, Mahfoudh KB, Boudawara MZ, et al. Clinical characteristics and prognosis of traumatic head injury following road traffic accidents admitted in ICU "analysis of 694 cases". Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2019; 45(2):245-53. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-017-0885-4 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-017-0885-...
Tunisia, 2019 |
694 |
Traumatic brain injury |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Cheynel et al.5959. Cheynel N, Gentil J, Freitz M, Rat P, Deballon PO, Kopp CB. Abdominal and pelvic injuries caused by road traffic accidents: characteristics and outcomes in a French cohort of 2,009 casualties. World J Surg. 2011;35(7):1621-5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-011-1136-1 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-011-1136-...
France, 2011 |
2,009 |
Cranioencephalic, thoracic and abdominopelvic injuries, also to spleen, retroperitoneal organs and liver |
Cross-sectional |
AIS and ISS |
86.4 |
Choi et al.6060. Choi SH, Gu JH, Kang DH. Analysis of traffic accident- related facial trauma. J Craniofac Surg. 2016;27(7):1682-5. https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000002916 https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.000000000000...
Korea, 2016 |
846 |
Fractures of the face, nasal bone, zygomatic complex, and blowout and maxillary fractures |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
AIS, ISS |
90.9 |
Author, location, and year |
N |
Outcomes |
Study type |
Instruments |
STROBE |
Copanitsanou et al.6161. Copanitsanou P, Drakoutos E, Kechagias V. Posttraumatic stress, depressive emotions, and satisfaction with life after a road traffic accident. Orthop Nurs. 2018;37(1):43-53. https://doi.org/10.1097/nor.0000000000000417 https://doi.org/10.1097/nor.000000000000...
Greece, 2018 |
60 |
Post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, fear of driving and walking on the road |
Cohort |
IES-R, CES-D and SWLQ |
90.9 |
Daskal et al.6262. Daskal Y, Alfici R, Givon A, Peleg K, Olsha O, Kessel B. Evaluation of differences in injury patterns according to seat position in trauma victims survived traffic accidents. Chin J Traumatol. 2018;21(5):273-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2018.03.001 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2018.03....
Israel, 2018 |
28,635 |
Traumatic brain injury; abdominal, chest, pelvis injuries |
Cohort |
AIS and ISS |
90.9 |
Duan et al.6363. Duan A, Zhou M, Qiu J, Feng C, Yin Z, Li K. A 6-year survey of road traffic accidents in Southwest China: Emphasis on traumatic brain injury. J Safety Res. 2020;73:161-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2020.02.010 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2020.02.01...
China, 2020 |
2,741 |
Traumatic injury to brain, chest, limbs |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
El-Menyar et al.6464. El-Menyar A, Abdelrahman H, Al-Hassani A, Ellabib M, Asim M, Zarour A, et al. Clinical presentation and time-based mortality in patients with chest injuries associated with road traffic accidents. Arch Trauma Res. 2016;5(1):e31888. https://doi.org/10.5812/atr.31888 https://doi.org/10.5812/atr.31888...
Qatar, 2016 |
5,118 |
Lung contusions, rib fractures, pneumothorax and hemothorax, head injuries |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Etehad et al.6565. Etehad H, Yousefzadeh-Chabok Sh, Davoudi-Kiakalaye A, Dehnadi AM, Hemati H, Mohtasham-Amiri Z. Impact of road traffic accidents on the elderly. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2015;61(3):489-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2015.08.008 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2015.0...
Iran, 2015 |
1,306 |
Polytrauma and trauma to multiple body regions, head and neck injuries |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Erem et al.6666. Erem G, Bugeza S, Malwadde EK. Clinical and cranial computed tomography scan findings in adults following road traffic accidents in Kampala, Uganda. Afr Health Sci. 2017;17(1):116-21. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v17i1.15 https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v17i1.15...
Uganda, 2017 |
178 |
Traumatic brain injury, extracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral edema, skull fractures, headache, dizziness, convulsions, mental changes |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Ernstberger et al.6767. Ernstberger A, Joeris A, Daigl M, Kiss M, Angerpointner K, Nerlich M, et al. Decrease of morbidity in road traffic accidents in a high income country - an analysis of 24,405 accidents in a 21 year period. Injury. 2015;46(Suppl 4):S135-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0020-1383 (15)30033-4 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0020-1383 (15)3...
Germany, 2015 |
44,503 |
Leg, pelvic, upper extremity injuries, head trauma |
Prospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Fekadu et al.6868. Fekadu W, Mekonen T, Belete H, Belete A, Yohannes K. Incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder after road traffic accident. Front Psychiatry. 2019;10:519. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00519 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00519...
Ethiopia, 2019 |
299 |
Post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol dependence, sleep disorders |
Cohort study |
PCL, PHQ-2 and AUDIT |
90.9 |
Fernando et al.6969. Fernando DM, Tennakoon SU, Samaranayake AN, Wickramasinghe M. Characteristics of road traffic accident casualties admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2017;13(1):44-51. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9828-3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9828-...
Sri Lanka, 2017 |
579 |
Soft tissue injury, abrasions, contusions, lacerations and fractures |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
MLEF |
81.8 |
Freitas et al.7070. Freitas EBS, França ISX. Deficiências motoras e gravidade de traumas em motociclistas vítimas de acidentes de trânsito. Cogit Enferm. 2018;23(4):e57751. http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v23i4.57751 http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v23i4.57751...
Brazil, 2018 |
439 |
Closed fractures, open fractures, dislocations, vascular injuries, sprains and nerve injuries, changes in joint mobility, gait pattern, muscle strength |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Bilgin et al.7171. Bilgin NG, Mert E, Sezgin M. Evaluation of the effects of disabilities due to traffic accidents on the quality of life using SF-36 health survey. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2012;46(3):168-73. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.2012.2673 https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.2012.2673...
Turkey, 2012 |
168 |
Injuries to extremities, multiple, head and neck, internal organs, arteries, nerves and fractures |
Case-control |
MLEF |
81.8 |
Gomei et al.7272. Gomei S, Hitosugi M, Ikegami K, Tokudome S. Assessing injury severity in bicyclists involved in traffic accidents to more effectively prevent fatal bicycle injuries in Japan. Med Sci Law. 2013;53(4):194-8. https://doi.org/10.1177/0025802413481011 https://doi.org/10.1177/0025802413481011...
Japan, 2013 |
115 |
Injuries and fractures of the head, chest, extremities, face, abdomen and spine |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Gorge et al.7373. Gorge J, Alsufyani L, Almefreh G, Aljuhani S, Almutairi L, Al Babtain I, et al. The age and gender distribution of patients admitted following nonfatal road traffic accidents in Riyadh: A cross-sectional study. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2020;10(2):76-80. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_16_19 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_16...
Saudi Arabia, 2020 |
1,314 |
Serious injuries to the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, lower and upper limbs |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Gupta et al.7474. Gupta S, Klaric K, Sam N, Din V, Juschkewitz T, Iv V, et al. Impact of helmet use on traumatic brain injury from road traffic accidents in Cambodia. Traffic Inj Prev. 2018;19(1):66-70. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2017.1342821 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2017.13...
Cambodia, 2018 |
491 |
Serious injuries to the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis lower and upper limbs Traumatic brain injury, contusions, epidural and subdural hematomas, subarachnoid hemorrhages, skull and facial fractures |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Hadaye et al.7575. Hadaye RS, Rathod S, Shastri S. A cross-sectional study of epidemiological factors related to road traffic accidents in a metropolitan city. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020;9(1):168-72. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_904_19 https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_904_...
India, 2020 |
476 |
Lower limbs and head, neck and face, single-site fracture; obstacles on the road, defective roads and poor lighting |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Helm et al.7676. Helm M, Faul M, Unger T, Lampl L. Zuverlässigkeit notärztlicher Verdachtsdiagnosen [Reliability of emergency medical field triage: Exemplified by traffic accident victims]. Anaesthesist. 2013;62(12):973-80. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00101-013-2255-x https://doi.org/10.1007/s00101-013-2255-...
Germany, 2013 |
479 |
Injuries to the skull, face, neck/cervical spine, chest, abdomen, thoracic/lumbar spine, pelvis, upper and lower limbs |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Huang et al.7777. Huang J, Peng Y, Yang J, Otte D, Wang B. A study on correlation of pedestrian head injuries with physical parameters using indepth traffic accident data and mathematical models. Accid Anal Prev. 2018;119:91-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2018.07.012 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2018.07.01...
China and Germany, 2018 |
43 |
Head trauma, brain injuries |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
90.9 |
Inamasu et al.7878. Inamasu J, Nakaya M, Kujirai D, Mayanagi K, Nakatsukasa M. Frequency and characteristics of traumatic brain injury in restrained drivers involved in road traffic accidents. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2018;160(10):1921-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-018-3656-z https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-018-3656-...
Japan, 2018 |
409 |
Traumatic brain injury |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Iteke et al.7979. Iteke O, Bakare MO, Agomoh AO, Uwakwe R, Onwukwe JU. Road traffic accidents and posttraumatic stress disorder in an orthopedic setting in South-Eastern Nigeria: a controlled study. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2011;19:39. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-19-39 https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-19-39...
Nigeria, 2011 |
150 |
Post-traumatic stress disorder |
Case-control |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Ito et al.8080. Ito F, Tsutsumi Y, Shinohara K, Fukuhara S, Kurita N. Vehicle configurations associated with anatomical-specific severe in-juries resulting from traffic collisions. PLoS One. 2019;14(10): e0223388. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223388 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.022...
Japan, 2019 |
943 |
Serious injuries to the pelvis and extremities, head and neck, abdomen, chest |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Author, location, and year |
N |
Outcomes |
Study type |
Instruments |
STROBE |
Johansson et al.8181. Johansson MS, Boyle E, Hartvigsen J, Stochkendahl MJ, Carroll L, Cassidy JD. A population-based, incidence cohort study of mid-back pain after traffic collisions: Factors associated with global recovery. Eur J Pain. 2015;19(10):1486-95. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.681 https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.681...
Canada, 2015 |
3,711 |
Neck injury, pain in the neck, head and lower back, pain when moving the neck, sleeping problems and reduced ability to move the neck |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Jovanovic et al.8282. Jovanovic M, Hentova-Sencanic P, Vukovic D, Glisic S, Knezevic M. Simultaneous injuries to both eyes in traffic accidents. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2011;249(12): 1761-4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-010-1473-z https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-010-1473-...
Serbia, 2011 |
36 |
Concurrent eye injuries, eyeball ruptures, adnexal damage |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Kaiser et al.8383. Kaiser R, Waldauf P, Haninec P. Types and severity of operated supraclavicular brachial plexus injuries caused by traffic accidents. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2012;154(7):1293-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-012-1291-7 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-012-1291-...
Czech Republic, 2012 |
326 |
Brachial plexus injuries, root avulsion |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Karadana et al.4242. Karadana GA, Aksu NM, Akkas M, Akman C, Üzümcügil A, Özmen MM. The epidemiology and cost analysis of patients presented to Emergency Department following traffic accidents. Med Sci Monit. 2013;19:1125-30. https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.889539 https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.889539...
Turkey, 2013 |
2,003 |
Traumatic brain injury, extremities, chest and abdomen |
Prospective cross-sectional |
MFISS and ISS |
81.8 |
Kovačević et al.8484. Kovacevic J, Miskulin M, Degmecic D, Vcev A, Leovic D, Sisljagic V, et al. Predictors of mental health outcomes in road traffic accident survivors. J Clin Med. 2020;9(2):309. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9020309 https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9020309...
Croatia, 2020 |
155 |
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Kovačević et al.8585. Kovacevic J, Miškulin M, Licanin MM, Barac J, Biuk D, Palenkic H, et al. Quality of life in road traffic accident survivors. Zdr Varst. 2020;59(4):202-10. https://doi.org/10.2478/sjph-2020-0026 https://doi.org/10.2478/sjph-2020-0026...
Croatia, 2020 |
200 |
Multiple injuries, serious injuries to head, face, neck, chest, abdomen, spine, upper and lower extremities, depression, anxiety |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Lee et al.8686. Lee HY, Youk H, Lee J, Kang CY, Kong JS, Sung S, et al. Injury analysis of patients according to impact patterns involved in pedestrian traffic crashes. Traffic Inj Prev. 2018;19(sup1):S153-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2017.1365142 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2017.13...
Republic of Korea, 2018 |
231 |
Injuries to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Leijdesdorff et al.8787. Leijdesdorff HA, van Dijck JTJM, Krijnen P, Vleggeert-Lankamp CLAM, Schipper IB. Injury pattern, hospital triage, and mortality of 1250 patients with severe traumatic brain injury caused by road traffic accidents. J Neurotrauma. 2014;31(5): 459-65. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2013.3111 https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2013.3111...
Netherlands, 2014 |
1,250 |
Traumatic brain injury, contusion, skull fractures, hemorrhaging |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
90.9 |
León et al.8888. León AL, Ascuntar-Tello J, Valderrama-Molina CO, Giraldo ND, Constaín A, Puerta A, et al. Grouping of body areas affected in traffic accidents. A cohort study. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2018;9(Suppl 1):S49-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2017.11.012 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcot.2017.11.0...
Colombia, 2018 |
2,445 |
Injuries to head/neck/cervical spine, face, chest/thoracic spine, abdomen/lumbar spine, limbs/pelvis, external areas |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Littleton et al.8989. Littleton SM, Cameron ID, Poustie SJ, Hughes DC, Robinson BJ, Neeman T, et al. The association of compensation on longer term health status for people with musculoskeletal injuries following road traffic crashes: emergency department inception cohort study. Injury. 2011;42(9):927-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2010.02.011 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2010.02...
Australia, 2011 |
95 |
Musculoskeletal injuries to neck, chest, upper/lower limbs, back, shoulder |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Littleton et al.9090. Littleton SM, Hughes DC, Poustie SJ, Robinson BJ, Neeman T, Smith PN, et al. The influence of fault on health in the immediate post-crash period following road traffic crashes. Injury. 2012;43(9):1586-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.002 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03...
Australia, 2012 |
193 |
Soft tissue injuries, fractures, abrasions and lacerations |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Littleton et al.9191. Littleton SM, Hughes DC, Poustie SJ, Robinson BJ, Neeman T, Smith PN, et al. An early intervention programme had no detectable influence on the health status of people with musculoskeletal injuries following road traffic crashes: comparative study. Injury. 2014;45(1):304-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2012.06.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2012.06...
Australia, 2014 |
95/98 |
Musculoskeletal injuries, being mild injuries |
Case-control |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Littleton et al.9292. Littleton SM, Hughes DC, Gopinath B, Robinson BJ, Poustie SJ, Smith PN, et al. The health status of people claiming compensation for musculoskeletal injuries following road traffic crashes is not altered by an early intervention programme: a comparative study. Injury. 2014;45(9):1493-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2014.05.011 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2014.05...
Australia, 2014 |
96/98 |
Musculoskeletal injuries to the neck, chest, back, lower/upper limbs, shoulder |
Case-control |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Mahajan et al.9393. Mahajan N, Aggarwal M, Raina S, Verma LR, Mazta SR, Gupta BP. Pattern of non-fatal injuries in road traffic crashes in a hilly area: A study from Shimla, North India. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2013;3(3):190-4. https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.119198 https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.119198...
India, 2013 |
401 |
Fractures, abdominal injuries, abrasions and bruises, lacerations and open wounds |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Mahdian et al.9494. Mahdian M, Sehat M, Fazel MR, Moraveji A, Mohammadzadeh M. Epidemiology of urban traffic accident victims hospitalized more than 24 hours in a level III trauma center, Kashan County, Iran, during 2012-2013. Arch Trauma Res. 2015;4(2):e28465. https://doi.org/10.5812/atr.4 (2)2015.28465 https://doi.org/10.5812/atr.4 (2)2015.28...
Iran, 2015 |
1.723 |
Traumatic brain injury, injuries to the head, vertebrae, chest, upper and lower limbs, abdomen |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Mahdian et al.9595. Mahdian M, Fazel MR, Sehat M, Khosravi G, Mohammadzadeh M. Epidemiological profile of extremity fractures and dislocations in road traffic accidents in Kashan, Iran: a glance at the related disabilities. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2017;5(3):186-92. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc5466864/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...
Iran, 2017 |
962 |
Polytrauma, fractures and dislocations of extremities |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Mai et al.9696. Mai HT, Vu HM, Ngo TT, Vu GT, Nguyen HLT, Hoang MT, et al. The status of first aid and its associations with health outcomes among patients with traffic accidents in urban areas of Vietnam. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(12):4600. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124600 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124600...
Vietnam, 2020 |
413 |
Problems with mobility, self-care, usual activities and pain/discomfort |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Majdan et al.9797. Majdan M, Mauritz W, Wilbacher I, Janciak I, Brazinova A, Rusnak M, et al. Traumatic brain injuries caused by traffic accidents in five European countries: outcome and public health consequences. Eur J Public Health. 2013;23(4):682-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks074 https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks074...
Austria, 2013 |
683 |
Traumatic brain injury, injuries to the abdomen, extremities, face, head and neck, chest |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Malta et al.9898. Malta DC, Andrade SSCA, Gomes N, Silva MMA, Morais Neto OL, Reis AAC, et al. Injuries from traffic accidents and use of protection equipment in the Brazilian population, according to a population-based study. Cien Saude Colet. 2016;21(2):399-409. https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232015212.23742015 https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232015212...
Brazil, 2016 |
60,202 |
Bodily injury, complications, disabilities |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Meredith et al.9999. Meredith L, Kovaceva J, Bálint A. Mapping fractures from traffic accidents in Sweden: How do cyclists compare to other road users? Traffic Inj Prev. 2020;21(3):209-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2020.1724979 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2020.17...
Sweden, 2020 |
284 |
Fractures of the forearm, clavicle and tibia/fibula, hand, vertebrae and humerus |
Case-control |
STRADA and SFR |
81.8 |
Mesquita Filho100100. Mesquita Filho M. Quality of life and self-esteem in traffic victims in physical therapy. Fisioter Mov. 2016;29(4):703-11. https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.029.004.AO06 https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.029.00...
Brazil, 2016 |
196 |
Low elf-esteem and quality of life |
Cross-sectional |
WHOQOL-BREF |
81.8 |
Meyyappan et al.101101. Meyyappan A, Subramani P, Kaliamoorthy S. A comparative data analysis of 1835 road traffic accident victims. Ann Maxillofac Surg. 2018;8(2):214-7. https://doi.org/10.4103/ams.ams_135_18 https://doi.org/10.4103/ams.ams_135_18...
India, 2018 |
1,835 |
Traumatic brain injury, maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue injuries |
Retrospective case-control |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Author, location, and year |
N |
Outcomes |
Study type |
Instruments |
STROBE |
Mohtasham-Amiri et al.102102. Mohtasham-Amiri Z, Dastgiri S, Davoudi-Kiakalyeh A, Imani A, Mollarahimi K. An epidemiological study of road traffic accidents in Guilan Province, Northern Iran in 2012. Bull Emerg Trauma. 2016;4(4):230-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5118576/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
Iran, 2016 |
7,671 |
Multiple injuries to upper and lower extremities, head and neck, abdomen and pelvis, spine, face |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Monchal et al.103103. Monchal T, Ndiaye A, Gadegbeku B, Javouhey E, Monneuse O. Abdominopelvic injuries due to road traffic accidents: Characteristics in a registry of 162,695 victims. Traffic Inj Prev. 2018;19(5):529-34. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2018.1447669 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2018.14...
France, 2018 |
10,165 |
Injuries to the abdomen, pelvic, diaphragm |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Ngunde et al.104104. Ngunde PJ, Akongnwi ACN, Mefire CA, Puis F, Gounou E, Nkfusai NC, et al. Prevalence and pattern of lower extremity injuries due to road traffic crashes in Fako Division, Cameroon. Pan Afr Med J. 2019;32:53. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2019.32.53.17514 https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2019.32.53...
Camaroon, 2019 |
197 |
Lower limb injuries, fractures, lacerations and bruises/hematomas |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Nhac-Vu et al.105105. Nhac-Vu HT, Hours M, Charnay P, Chossegros L, Boisson D, Luauté J, et al. Predicting self-reported recovery one year after major road traffic accident trauma. J Rehabil Med. 2011; 43(9):776-82. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0854 https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0854...
France, 2011 |
276 |
Serious injuries to the lower limbs and head |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Nóbrega et al.106106. Nóbrega LM, Cavalcante GMS, Lima MMSM, Madruga RCR, Ramos-Jorge ML, d'Avila S. Prevalence of facial trauma and associated factors in victims of road traffic accidents. Am J Emerg Med. 2014;32(11):1382-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.08.054 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2014.08.0...
Brazil, 2014 |
2,570 |
Maxillofacial injuries, fractures of the mandible, maxilla, zygoma, dentoalveolar and dental injuries |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Nogami et al.107107. Nogami S, Yamauchi K, Morishima H, Otake Y, Kouketsu A, Higuchi K, et al. Mandible fractures and dental injuries related to road traffic accidents over a 12-year period-retrospective multicentre study. Dent Traumatol. 2021;37(2):223-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12614 https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12614...
Japan, 2020 |
99 |
Maxillofacial injuries, fractures of the mandible, maxilla, zygoma, dentoalveolar and dental injuries |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Okamoto et al.108108. Okamoto Y, Morikawa S, Okamoto F, Mitamura Y, Ishikawa H, Ueda T, et al. Traffic accident-related open globe injuries. Retina. 2019;39(4):779-85. https://doi.org/10.1097/iae.0000000000002012 https://doi.org/10.1097/iae.000000000000...
Japan, 2019 |
14 |
Open globe injuries, rupture and laceration |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Paiva et al.109109. Paiva L, Monteiro DAT, Pompeo DA, Ciol MA, Dantas RAS, Rossi LA. Readmissions due to traffic accidents at a general hospital. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2015;23(4):693-9. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0242.2623 https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0242.2...
Brazil, 2015 |
109 |
Polytrauma, injuries to limbs, skull, abdomen, chest, spine, face |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Pajediene et al.110110. Pajediene E, Janusauskaite J, Samusyte G, Stasaitis K, Petrikonis K, Bileviciute-Ljungar I. Patterns of acute whiplash-associated disorder in the Lithuanian population after road traffic accidents. J Rehabil Med. 2015;47(1):52-7. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1892 https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1892...
Lithuania, 2015 |
71 |
Musculoskeletal injury to the neck and shoulder |
Cohort |
QTFQ, DRI, CFQ, HADS |
90.9 |
Palmera-Suárez et al.111111. Palmera-Suárez R, López-Cuadrado T, Almazán-Isla J, Fernández-Cuenca R, Alcalde-Cabero E, Galán I. Disability related to road traffic crashes among adults in Spain. Gac Sanit. 2015;29(Suppl 1):43-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2015.01.009 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2015.01...
Spain, 2015 |
443 |
Changes in mobility, home life, self-care, vision, hearing, communication, interactions and interpersonal relationships, learning |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
90.9 |
Palmera-Suárez et al.112112. Palmera-Suárez R, López-Cuadrado T, Brockhaus S, Fernández-Cuenca R, Alcalde-Cabero E, Galán I. Severity of disability related to road traffic crashes in the Spanish adult population. Accid Anal Prev. 2016;91:36-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2016.02.024 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2016.02.02...
Spain, 2016 |
443 |
Communication problems, general tasks and demands, interactions and interpersonal relationships |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
90.9 |
Pan et al.55. Pan RH, Chang NT, Chu D, Hsu KF, Hsu YN, Hsu JC, et al. Epidemiology of orthopedic fractures and other injuries among inpatients admitted due to traffic accidents: a 10-year nationwide survey in Taiwan. ScientificWorldJournal. 2014;2014:637872. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/637872 https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/637872...
Taiwan, 2014 |
653,386 |
Skull, upper and lower limb, spine and trunk fractures, contusion, head, neck and trunk injury, lower limb |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Papadakaki et al.113113. Papadakaki M, Ferraro OE, Orsi C, Otte D, Tzamalouka G, von-der-Geest M, et al. Psychological distress and physical disability in patients sustaining severe injuries in road traffic crashes: Results from a one-year cohort study from three European countries. Injury. 2017;48(2):297-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2016.11.011 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2016.11...
Greece, 2017 |
93 |
Fractures to the head, face, chest, abdomen, spine, lower and upper extremities |
Cohort |
Questionnaire |
100 |
Parreira et al.114114. Parreira JG, Gregorut F, Perlingeiro JAG, Solda SC, Assef JC. Análise comparativa entre as lesões encontradas em motociclistas envolvidos em acidentes de trânsito e vítimas de outros mecanismos de trauma fechado. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2012;58(1):76-81. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-42302012000100018 https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-4230201200...
Brazil, 2012 |
924 |
Extradural, acute subdural, subarachnoid hematomas, facial fractures, brain contusion, injuries to the extremities, fractures to the upper and lower limbs and severe injuries to the extremities, spinal cord trauma, rib fractures |
Retrospective case-control |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Pathak et al.115115. Pathak SM, Jindal AK, Verma AK, Mahen A. An epidemio-logical study of road traffic accident cases admitted in a tertiary care hospital. Med J Armed Forces India. 2014;70(1):32-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2013.04.012 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2013.04....
India, 2014 |
182 |
Serious injuries, soft tissue injuries, lower limb fractures |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Pietzka et al.116116. Pietzka S, Kämmerer PW, Pietzka S, Schramm A, Lampl L, Lefering R, et al. Maxillofacial injuries in severely injured patients after road traffic accidents-a retrospective evaluation of the TraumaRegister DGU ® 1993-2014. Clin Oral Investig. 2020;24(1):503-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-019-03024-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-019-03024...
Germany, 2020 |
12,613 |
Maxillofacial injuries, and to eyes, mouth and ear, neurocranium, cervical spine |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Rastović et al.117117. Rastovic P, Gojanovic MD, Peric I, Pavlovic M, Lesko J, Galic G, et al. Anthropometric characteristics and traffic accident circumstances of patients with isolated whiplash injury in University Clinical Hospital Mostar. Med Glas (Zenica). 2018;15(1):59-65. https://doi.org/10.17392/918-18 https://doi.org/10.17392/918-18...
Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018 |
75 |
Isolated neck injury, whiplash injury |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Reiniger et al.118118. Reiniger LO, Sousa RMC, Nogueira LS, Costa ALS. Vítimas de ocorrência de trânsito submetidas a procedimentos cirúrgicos: características e intercorrências transoperatórias. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2012;46(Esp):58-64. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0080-62342012000700009 https://doi.org/10.1590/s0080-6234201200...
Brazil, 2012 |
69 |
General, neurological, thoracic, orthopedic, vascular surgery |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Roccia et al.119119. Roccia F, Sotong J, Savoini M, Ramieri G, Zavattero E. Maxillofacial injuries due to traffic accidents. J Craniofac Surg. 2019;30(4):e288-93. https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000005158 https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.000000000000...
Italy, 2019 |
605 |
Maxillofacial and face fractures |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Seid et al.120120. Seid M, Azazh A, Enquselassie F, Yisma E. Injury characteristics and outcome of road traffic accident among victims at adult emergency department of Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective hospital based study. BMC Emerg Med. 2015;15:10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-015-0035-4 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-015-0035-...
Ethiopia, 2015 |
230 |
Fractures and open wounds in lower and upper limbs and skull, and spine, rib, clavicle and pelvis fractures |
Prospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Author, location, and year |
N |
Outcomes |
Study type |
Instruments |
STROBE |
Shamim121121. Shamim M. Pattern of Injuries from road traffic accidents presented at a rural teaching institution of Karachi. Indian J Surg. 2017;79(4):332-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-017-1605-3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-017-1605-...
Pakistan, 2017 |
385 |
Abrasions, lacerations, fractures, contusions and bruises |
Prospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Vahdati et al.122122. Vahdati SS, GhafarZad A, Rahmani F, Panahi F, Rad AO. Patterns of road traffic accidents in north west of Iran during 2013 New Year holidays: complications and casualties. Bull Emerg Trauma. 2014;2(2):82-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4771298/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...
Iran, 2014 |
181 |
Polytrauma, fractures of limbs, skull, brain contusion, traumatic brain injury and rupture of the viscera |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |
Singh et al.123123. Singh R, Singh HK, Gupta SC, Kumar Y. Pattern, severity and circumtances of injuries sustained in road traffic accidents: a tertiary care hospital-based study. Indian J Community Med. 2014;39(1):30-4. https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-0218.126353 https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-0218.126353...
India, 2014 |
347 |
Injuries to extremities, maxillofacial, bruises, lacerations |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Tahir et al.124124. Tahir N, Naseer R, Khan SM, Macassa G, Hashmi W, Durrani M. Road traffic crashes managed by Rescue 1122 in Lahore, Pakistan. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2012;19(4):347-50. https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2011.628755 https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2011.62...
Pakistan, 2012 |
132,504 |
Abrasions |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
81.8 |
Terrier et al.125125. Terrier JE, Paparel P, Gadegbeku B, Ruffion A, Jenkins LC, N'Diaye A. Genitourinary injuries after traffic accidents: Analysis of a registry of 162,690 victims. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017;82(6):1087-93. https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0000000000001448 https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0000000000001...
France, 2017 |
963 |
Genitourinary, renal, testicular injuries |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Wangdi et al.126126. Wangdi C, Gurung MS, Duba T, Wilkinson E, Tun ZM, Tripathy JP. Burden, pattern and causes of road traffic accidents in Bhutan, 2013-2014: a police record review. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2018;25(1):65-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2017.1341930 https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2017.13...
Bhutan, 2018 |
1,143 |
Human (careless driving, drunk), environmental (road conditions) and vehicle mechanical factors |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
86.4 |
Woyessa et al.127127. Woyessa AH, Heyi WD, Ture NH, Moti BK. Patterns of road traffic accident, nature of related injuries, and post-crash outcome determinants in western Ethiopia - A hospital based study. Afr J Emerg Med. 2021;11(1):123-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2020.09.008 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2020.09....
Ethiopia, 2020 |
286 |
Multiple injuries, visceral; bone fractures, head and chest |
Cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
95.5 |
Yang et al.128128. Yang CS, Chen SCC, Yang YC, Huang LC, Guo HR, Yang HY. Epidemiology and patterns of facial fractures due to road traffic accidents in Taiwan: A 15-year retrospective study. Traffic Inj Prev. 2017;18(7):724-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2017.1309650 https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2017.13...
Taiwan, 2017 |
3.318 |
Nasal, jaw, maxillary, orbital fractures |
Retrospective cross-sectional |
Questionnaire |
77.3 |