INCIDENCES AND FATALITIES OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN ZAMBIA FOR THE PERIOD 2008 - 2013: A PRELUDE TO SUSTAINABLE ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Good road transport with appropriate road safety measures promotes efficient movement of goods and services within and between countries. Good road infrastructure and high safety levels are inevitable and a major driving force in sustainable development in Africa. This study was carried out to determine the numbers of road traffic accidents and fatalities for the period 2008 - 2013. This is important because sustainable development in Africa depends on trade and commerce which also heavily relies on efficient road transportation systems. Results obtained showed a total of 139, 002 Road Traffic Accidents; 9,363 people killed; 26, 533 seriously injured and 39, 636 had slight injuries. Such high incidents of accidents hamper trade and commerce and sustainable development of the country and the African continent at large. Future studies should determine black spots and suggest a monitoring strategy to minimize accidents and improve road safety records. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]