ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2026
Road Traffic Injuries, Trends, and Patterns: A Five-Year Retrospective Analysis Using Secondary Police Data in Nepal.
Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Abstract
Introduction: Road traffic accidents are a major public health concern in Nepal, causing significant morbidity and mortality. The study goal was to determine the trends of road traffic injuries in Nepal from Fiscal Years 2020/21 to 2024/25 (mid-July 2020 - mid-July 2025). Methods: A descriptive retrospective study was conducted to analyze de-identified and pooled road traffic accident records from Nepal, following receipt of ethical clearance from the Nepal Health Research Council (ERB no. 607_2025). Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2019. Results: The findings show that road traffic accidents have shown an apparent spike from FY 2020/21 to 2024/25, with both vehicle collisions and accident incidences ascended significantly. Reported vehicle crashes rose from 33135 in FY 2020/21 to 43165 in FY 2024/25, while total RTAs increased from 20640 to 28692 over the same period. RTAs surged in six provinces of Nepal. Two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and public transport vehicles accounted for the majority of incidents. Speeding 46398 (44.08%), mechanical failure 1173 (39.14%), potholes 685 (21.69%), pedestrian road crossings 5523 (79.55%), and unfavourable weather conditions like fog and mist 122 (26.23%) were major contributing factors. Although injuries increased significantly, fatality rates did not rise in same proportion. Conclusions: The results show that road traffic accidents are becoming more common in Nepal, especially involving motorbikes, four-wheelers, and public vehicles. Reducing accident rates and their effects may require increased road safety enforcement, better infrastructure, and awareness-raising initiatives.
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