ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of traffic safety issues in Asia based on the DPSIR+C framework. The elements of DPSIR+C comprise D: driving forces; P: pressures; S: states; I: impacts; R: responses; and C: capacity. Driving forces mainly refer to economic growth, urbanization, and car-dependent lifestyles. Pressures indicate the increase in car traffic associated with car ownership. States mean the size and severity level of accidents. Impacts can be observed with respect to economic losses at the macro level and deterioration of health-related quality of life. Responses include laws and institutions, economic measures, technological innovations, and education. Capacity is that of the different stakeholders involved in traffic safety improvements. We present a literature review in line with this framework, especially in the context of Asia. To conclude, future research directions are discussed at length.
