Exploratory analysis of physical and emotional impacts and use of healthcare services following moose and deer vehicle collisions in north-central British Columbia
North-central British Columbia is home to two species of deer and three subspecies of moose. In north-central British Columbia, between 2006 and 2010, over 8900 deer and 3100 moose vehicle collisions were reported to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. The actual number of these collisions is estimated to be even larger due to underreporting. Wildlife vehicle collisions can result in: injury/death to both the people and animal(s) involved in the collision, the need for first responders, healthcare system costs, vehicle damages, repair costs, and more. Through the use of a survey, the authors compared and contrasted the physical and emotional impacts resulting from moose and deer vehicle collisions. Additionally, the authors determined the actions of first responders directly following the collision and the variety of healthcare services accessed by those involved in the collision. To answer the questions regarding the emotional and physical impacts resulting from a wildlife vehicle collision, the authors used a survey composed of open- and closed-ended questions delivered to individuals involved in a collision with a deer (n = 47) or moose (n = 52) in north-central British Columbia. Survey responses were collected online and in person. The findings suggest that vehicle collisions with moose result in relatively more injuries and a higher usage of healthcare resources and providers than collisions with deer. Collisions with moose required a significantly higher response by first responders (pˆ = 0.53, z = −5.5, P <0.001). The findings indicated that the emotional impacts of moose and deer vehicle collisions, however, are quite similar, with about half of both groups reporting feeling anxious when reminded of the collision (pˆ = 0.47, z = −0.5, P < 0.30). The findings help to clarify the physical and emotional impacts of vehicle collisions with moose and deer and provide a more accurate depiction of the range of emergency and healthcare services/providers accessed by those involved.
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Authors:
- Conway, Samantha
- Rea, Roy V
- Hesse, Gayle
- MacPhail, Corin
- von der Gonna, Amy
- Spooner, Devin
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0000-0003-0652-3825
- Publication Date: 2022-3
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: References;
- Pagination: 101333
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Serial:
- Journal of Transport & Health
- Volume: 24
- Issue Number: 0
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 2214-1405
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/22141405
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Animal vehicle crashes; Crash injuries; Deer; Health care; Psychological aspects
- Geographic Terms: British Columbia
- Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01841051
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 29 2022 11:05AM