Spatial distribution and cluster analysis of road traffic accidents in Nepal
This present study observed the growing incidence of RTAs in Nepal. The results highlight the critical need for geographically tailored road safety interventions with priority given to urban and semi-urban zones. Effective strategies should emphasize enhanced road traffic law enforcement, strict regulation of commercial and two-wheeled vehicles as well as targeted infrastructure upgrades in an effective manner.
Authors
- Roshan Kumar Mahato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9434-1650)
- Alok Kafle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0048-5699)
- Arjun Kafle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7967-6350)
- Vijay Sharma
- Kyaw Min Htike (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7427-1425)
- Vishal Gewali
Institutions
- Khon Kaen University (TH)
- Government of the United States of America (US)
- Police Department (LT)
- Nepal Health Research Council (NP)
- Kathmandu University (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331333
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.30