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| Mechanism of injury | No. of patients | % of trauma admissions |
|---|---|---|
| Road traffic accident | 315 | 64.2% |
| Assault | 81 | 16.5% |
| Fall | 33 | 6.7% |
| Snake bites | 18 | 3.6% |
| Burns | 12 | 2.4% |
| Collapsed wall | 9 | 1.8% |
| Injured by tools | 9 | 1.8% |
| Animal bite | 4 | 0.8% |
| Fall from tree | 4 | 0.8% |
| Attempted hanging | 2 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | 3 | 0.6% |
