Tag #Traffic Injuries

How do inconsistencies in data collection and reporting contribute to the underestimation of serious road injuries in Europe?

The underreporting is due to several factors: police often lack detailed knowledge and may misjudge injury severity, many pedestrian/cyclist accidents go unreported due to police absence, and hospitals don't consistently record accident locations. This fragmented data prevents accurate identification of high-risk areas and effective safety interventions. For example, Czech Republic data shows only 43% of injuries recorded by the health system are present in police records.