ANALYSIS OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN AMMAN

Pedestrian related accidents are considered a critical problem especially in urban areas. Jordan has a high rate of pedestrian accidents; comprising about 35% of traffic accidents in 2017. The main objective of this study is to characterize pedestrian accidents in Amman based on the predicted probability of severe injuries and fatalities when compared to slight injuries using Descriptive Statistics, Bivariate Analysis, and Multivariate Binary Regression Analysis. Pedestrian accident data for three years (2015-2017) collected from the Central Traffic Department of Amman. The findings suggest that significant associations exist between the occurrence of severe injuries and fatalities with speed, time of day, location, light conditions, and the number of highway lanes. This study recommends the integration of the Three E's of traffic safety, Enforcement, Education, and Engineering, to raise the level of safety for all road users.