Citation

Zhang G, Li G, Cai T, Bishai DM, Wu C, Chan Z. Transp. Res. F Traffic Psychol. Behav. 2014; 23: 113-124.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.trf.2013.12.009

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Hit-and-run accidents, or those where the perpetrator leaves the crash scene without reporting the event, are a serious concern because they can delay the rescue of victims, thereby increasing the fatality rate and severity of injuries. However, only a few studies exist on the factors that influence hit-and-run behavior, particularly in developing countries. Using data collected from Guangdong Province in China, this study applies a logistic regression model to analyze factors associated with hit-and-run behavior in five categories: crash attributes and human, vehicle, road, and environmental factors. This study finds that the probability of hit-and-run behavior increases with accidents that involve pedestrians, occur in dark driving conditions, and are caused by drivers who are male, middle-aged, and without a valid driver's license, extensive driving experience, or automobile insurance. Therefore, we recommend closer supervision and better public education for different groups of people about traffic laws and regulations.