Definition
A road accident refers to any accident involving at least one road vehicle, occurring on a road open to public circulation, and in which at least one person is injured or killed. Intentional acts (murder, suicide) and natural disasters are excluded.
"Killed persons" are accident victims who die immediately or within thirty days following the accident. Before 1 January 2005, the time period considered was only six days.
"Injured persons" are accident victims having suffered trauma requiring medical treatment (with or without hospitalization).