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The article discusses the need for targeted interventions to address the risk faced by children and young adults in low and middle-income countries in order to meet the global target of reducing road traffic fatalities by 50% by 2030. Road traffic crashes are currently the leading cause of death for children and youth aged 5-29 years, and two-thirds of deaths occur among people of working age. The article highlights the differences in road use and risk-taking behavior among young children and young adults compared to the rest of the population. It also presents the results of several studies focusing on young adults' behavior in traffic in low and middle-income country settings, including the effects of intervention programs, cell phone distraction behavior, delivery rider severities, risk factors for commercial motorcycle delivery drivers, factors affecting driver injury severity in speed-related crashes, and factors influencing road accidents in low and middle-income countries. The article emphasizes the need for more rigorous and high-quality research in this area, as well as interdisciplinary research and collaborations to generate evidence-based interventions. [Extracted from the article]

The fifth Global Status report on Road Safety, released by the World Health Organization (WHO), shows that road traffic deaths have slightly decreased to 1.19 million per year. However, important trends remain, such as road traffic injuries (RTIs) being the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years, the majority of fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries, and over half of all road traffic deaths affecting vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. While some countries have met the target of reducing fatalities by 50%, many African and Southeast Asian countries have reported an increase in fatalities. The journal issue includes research articles from Asian and African countries covering various topics related to traffic injuries, work-related injuries, media coverage of motor vehicle crashes, and risk reduction. The articles highlight the need for research and interventions to address the specific risks faced by these regions. [Extracted from the article]

This study aims to assemble and present the status of the published information available regarding pedestrian safety near crosswalks and bus stops through a comprehensive search of various databases. It focuses on the influence of crossing environment and bus stops, underlining land-use components, crosswalk quality, traffic control, placement of facilities, and other aspects of pedestrian crossing safety. It also offers a detailed discussion of various study designs and statistical modeling techniques implemented in this context over the years, followed by the suggested interventions to improve safety at such high-risk locations. The existing literature elucidates that traffic management strategies and designs have often prioritized the movement of motorized vehicles, resulting in higher risk to pedestrians. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries. Also, previous research is mostly aligned with offering solutions with limited reference to the reported crash data. Thus, a holistic approach is needed to identify the contributing factors associated with fatal crashes, assess the safety performance at such locations, and thereby offer sustainable planning and design for pedestrian facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]