olycksstatistik

Olycksstatistik refers to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on accidents. It covers a broad range of settings, including road traffic, work-related incidents, home and leisure activities, and public spaces. The statistics aim to quantify frequency, outcomes, and causes, and often distinguish between fatal, serious, and minor injuries as well as near-misses.

Data sources and methodology vary by domain but commonly include administrative registers, police reports, hospital discharge data, workers’ compensation records, and population or household surveys. Definitions of what counts as an accident can differ between sectors, for example between road traffic incidents and workplace injuries. Data quality is affected by underreporting, delays in recording, coding practices, and privacy considerations, which can limit comparability over time or between jurisdictions.

Indicators typically presented in olycksstatistik include incidence rates (per 100,000 population or per 1,000 workers), fatality rates, distribution of injuries by severity, setting or activity, and main causes. The statistics are used to monitor safety performance, evaluate preventive measures, guide policy and resource allocation, and support research and public awareness campaigns. Trend analysis and international comparison require harmonization of definitions, coverage, and time frames.

In Sweden, o lycksstatistik and related safety statistics are produced by agencies such as Statistics Sweden (SCB), Arbetsmiljöverket, Transportstyrelsen, and Folkhälsomyndigheten. Internationally, Eurostat and the World Health Organization also collect comparable data to enable cross-country analyses of accident risk and outcomes.