Motorcycle Crashes in Sydney, Australia

Aims

This study aims to:

  • describe the trends in hospitalisation rates from motorcycle crashes in Sydney
  • elucidate the types of injuries in victims of motorcycle crashes
  • calculate the in-hospital mortality rates as a result of motorcycle crashes and
  • determine potential factors associated with the severity of motorcycle related injuries.

Methods


Data on motorbike crashes during a 10 year period will be examined in this study

Hospital separations data for motorcycle in the Sydney metropolitan area from 1993 to 2002 inclusive (10 year period) were obtained from the NSW Health Department.

In addition, data on motorcycle ownership and fatalities over the same time period were obtained from Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW.

A descriptive study was also conducted in the Sydney metropolitan area. All seriously injured (ISS e 16) riders and/or pillions following a motorcycle crash and were admitted to the four level I trauma centres in the area from 1st January 2002 to 30th June 2004 (2 year period) were included. In addition, a 10% random sample of those with mild motorcycle crash related injuries (ISS < 16) from the same centres over the same time period were studied.

Status/Results

Data analysis is now complete and the results will be published soon.


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