May 2025, Volume 3, Issue 5

Author

Mopuri Venkateswarlu, P Pavan Kumar, Yash Gehlot, Boddu Devi Harsh Vardhan and Kattamreddy Ananth Rupesh

Abstract

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, contributing significantly to the global burden of disease. The primary causes of RTAs include over speeding, inappropriate driving, and poor road conditions in India. This study, conducted at a tertiary healthcare hospital in Nellore city, Andhra Pradesh, aimed to profile fatal RTAs, identifying the leading causes of death and factors contributing to accidents. The major cause of death in road traffic accidents in this study was head injury. Males aged 21 and above, along with pedestrians and two-wheeler riders, were the most affected groups. Preventing these fatalities requires a coordinated effort between civic authorities, police, and first responders to reduce pre-hospital deaths. Road safety awareness, along with improvements in infrastructure and traffic management, are essential to reducing the incidence and severity of these accidents in Nellore city.