Community Perceptions of Road Traffic Accident Causality in Central and Upper River Regions’ South of the Gambia: A Comprehensive Mixed-Methods Analysis for Evidence-Based Road Safety
Abstract
Road traffic accidents remain a devastating public health crisis in low and middle-income countries, which account for over 90% of global fatalities despite having less than 60% of the world's vehicles. This study investigates community perceptions of accident causes in The Gambia's Central River and Upper River Regions using a mixed-methods approach that combined surveys, open-ended responses, and direct observation of road conditions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Traffic and Road Safety
Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
IoT and GPS-based Vehicle Safety Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International journal of research and scientific innovation
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 1021–1050
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN