Traffic accident characteristics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Road traffic accidents are a major health problem in developing countries.

Saudi Arabia is no exception to this worldwide dilemma.

The increase in per capita income in the last two decades has made automobile available for all households.

This increase along with other reasons has put the traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities at an alarming figures.

This paper presents the various traffic accident characteristics in Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, and recommends countermeasures to improve road safety in the city.