Analysis of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Karnataka Between 2008-2017

Authors

  • Manashree Mane
  • Ambulu V R
  • Ajay Kumar. S
  • Harshavardhan. V
  • Akhil Navle
  • Pradeep HV

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18289

Keywords:

Motor vehicle collision; Road Traffic Accidents; Injuries; Safety precautions.

Abstract

Background: Motor vehicle collisions usually result in consequences like property damage, injury and death. It
causesfinancial losses to the victim himself, families of the victim and to the country. Traffic collision often results
in injury, death or property damage.
Purpose: The objective of the research is to provide a better understanding on motor vehicle accidents that occurred
in the time span of 2008-2017 in Karnataka.
Procedure: The data obtained was secondary data from report of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and
CEIC Data Global Database website. This data was then categorised under India Premium Database’s Automobile
Sector- table IN.RAF018: Road Accidents: Karnataka.
Conclusion: From the data obtained it is seen that the rate of Motor vehicle accidents in Karnataka is still growing
at a rapid pace.

Author Biographies

  • Manashree Mane

    Mane, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-beUniversity), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Ambulu V R

    BSc Student, Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Ajay Kumar. S

    BSc Student, Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Harshavardhan. V

    BSc Student, Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University),Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Akhil Navle

    BSc Student, Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University),Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Pradeep HV

    BSc Student, Department of Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University),Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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Published

2022-07-04

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2022): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Section

Articles

License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en

How to Cite

Analysis of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Karnataka Between 2008-2017. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(3), 240-247. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18289