Highlights Pedestrian hit-and-run accidents were examined using a Japanese national database. Logistic regression models were constructed, identifying 16 factors. Results show a cost–benefit approach as useful to assess hit-and-run behavior. Road-related measures and punishment against hit-and-run have limited effects. Measures to increase the perceived risk of discovery are effective.
Abstract In Japan, where pedestrian deaths account for a third of road traffic fatalities, 7.4% of victims die from hit-and-run accidents. To identify determinants for drivers considering leaving an accident scene after hitting a pedestrian, environment-related, driver-related, and pedestrian-related factors were examined using Japanese national police data. Results generally confirmed the conceptual framework of previous studies, which examined hit-and-run behavior based on a classic economic cost–benefit approach. However, results suggest that effects of road-related factors and harsher legal punishments have limited influence for reducing hit-and-run likelihood after a driver hits a pedestrian. Measures to prevent hit-and-run accidents are presented herein.
Factors contributing to driver choice after hitting a pedestrian in Japan
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 72 ; 277-286
2014-07-03
10 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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