Abstract

Proximity To Medical Services: Spatial Analysis of Fatal Accidents, Jamaica
Track: Transportation
Author(s): Shernette Sampson, Kareen Graham, Kenute Hare

Although traffic accidents can be prevented, we live with the reality of their frequent devastating occurrences. In 2006, the fatality rate in Jamaica was approximately 13.88 per 100,000 persons, which placed Jamaica in the Medium Level on the International Accident Radar. Research and analysis of the accidents and factors that may influence the extent and severity of related injury is an important component in the identification of appropriate solutions. This study will assess, with the use of Geographic Information System, the spatial patterns of accidents in relation to the proximity of medical services from 2001 - 2006, which may yield results that can be used to design targeted road safety measures, that may affect the survival rate of accident victims.

Shernette Sampson
Ministry of Transport and Works
138 H Maxfield Avenue
Kingston 10 , Half- Way -Tree KGN 10
Jamaica
Phone: 1-876-754-1900-1
Fax: 1-876-754-2595
E-mail: ssampson@mtw.gov.jm

Kareen Graham
Ministry of Transport and Works
138 H maxfield Avenue
Kingston 10 , Half- Way -Tree Kgn 10
Jamaica
Phone: 754-1900-1
E-mail: kgraham@mtw.gov.jm

Kenute Hare
Ministry of Transport and Works
145 Maxfield Avenue
Kingston 10 , Hal-Way- Tree Kgn 10
Jamaica
Phone: 1-876-754-1900
E-mail: khare@mtw.gov.jm