Table 2

Percentage of fatalities and injuries recorded by LRKs in Bangladesh and Nepal, by road user type

BangladeshNepal
Road user type% of fatalities
(n=12)
% of injured people
(n=274)
% of fatalities
(n=5)
% of injured people
(n=126)
Pedestrian41.717.920.010.2
Rickshaw0.05.80.00.0
Cyclist0.07.30.00.8
Motorcycle25.012.860.042.9
Motorised three-wheeler25.035.80.011.9
Bus0.07.720.028.6
Truck8.39.10.03.2
Car/mini-bus/sumo/pick-up*0.03.60.02.4
Total100.0100.0100.0100.0
  • Data from Bangladesh and Nepal should not be directly compared as differences between the two countries may reflect the differing vehicle fleets in use.

  • *In Bangladesh, mini-buses are mostly private four-wheeled vehicles hired by one family or organisation and have therefore been included with cars. In Nepal, mini-buses may also be four-wheeled vehicles but these are public transport vehicles and have therefore been included in the Bus category. Measurement period in Bangladesh: June 2013–May 2014 (before implementation of the speed management programme). Measurement period in Nepal: 1 May 2019–30 April 2020.

  • LRK, local record keeper.