Understanding Pedestrian Behaviour and Road Safety Awareness as a Strategy

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund is currently implementing a national research study titled “Understanding Pedestrian Behaviour and Road Safety Awareness as a Strategy to Minimise Pedestrian-Related Crashes in Namibia.”

This study forms part of the Fund’s strategic mandate to reduce the incidence and severity of road traffic crashes through evidence-based and community-informed interventions. Following a comprehensive analysis of crash data (2015–2024), the study is now entering its qualitative phase, which includes fieldwork in selected high-risk urban centres from seven regions (Khomas, Erongo, Oshana, Kavango East, Hardap, Zambezi and Otjozondjupa) which collectively account for over 83% of pedestrian-related crashes nationally.

In the coming weeks, you will see our research teams on the ground in these regions—engaging pedestrians, speaking with drivers, and observing high-risk areas. This is not just research; it’s a nationwide effort to understand behaviour, change risky patterns, and ultimately save lives.

These activities are scheduled to take place during the months of August and September 2025 and will include brief 5 to 10-minute surveys with a sample of pedestrians and drivers, observational assessments at identified high-risk pedestrian crash areas, and interviews with key stakeholders to gather insights pertinent to the study. All research activities will be carried out in accordance with established ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.

We believe your support will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this important study, which ultimately aims to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce road traffic injuries and avoidable fatalities in your community.

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