Occupational Traffic Accidents among Teachers in Spain

• Main Authors: Choi, S.D (Author), Delgado-Fernández, V.J (Author), López-Arquillos, A. (Author), Rey-Merchán, M.C (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: adult; article; car sharing; carpooling; female; human; male; motor vehicle; smart mobility; Spain; teacher; traffic accident; worker
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 Occupational traffic accidents are a leading cause of injuries or deaths among workers. Teachers in Spain are especially concerned about the problem of commuting due to their particular labor conditions. Multiple work-related factors are associated with the risk and severity of occupational traffic-related motor vehicle crashes. The objective of this research is to analyze the influence of the variables associated with the severity of occupational traffic accidents among teachers in Spain. A logistic regression model was used for the current study. The odds ratio (OR) and confidence interval (CI) were calculated for the injured worker on a sample of 20,190 occupational traffic accidents suffered by teachers. The results showed that women, Spanish nationality, younger than 55 years, and those driving a car were more likely to suffer a light crash. In contrast, men, foreign nationalities, older than 55 years, and those riding a motorbike were more likely to suffer a serious crash. Based on these findings, motor vehicle safety training could be designed and adapted to the riskiest profiles. Additionally, effective mobility plans for commuting could help reduce work-related traffic accidents. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.