Non-Road Traffic Accidents in Nairobi, Kenya: Patterns, Age and Gender Distribution, and Preventable Fatalities; A Forensic Autopsy Study

Abstract

Introduction: Non-road traffic accidents (NRTAs), including burns, drownings, falls from height, electrocution, and falls from trains, are an under-recognized cause of preventable deaths in Nairobi, Kenya. Young adults are particularly vulnerable to these accidents due to occupational hazards, unsafe recreational activities, and inadequate safety measures.
Objective: To analyze the patterns, age and gender distribution, and causes of non-road traffic fatalities in Nairobi from 2020 to 2025.