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. 2013 Sep 30;6(9):476–482. doi: 10.4066/AMJ.2013.1839

Table 3. Distribution of external injuries in victims of fatal RTA over different part of the body, N (%).

Part of the body Abrasion Contusion Laceration Total
Head, Neck & Face 48 (12.76) 40 (10.36) 34 (9.04) 122 (32.44)
Upper extremity 56 (14.89) 12 (3.19) 11 (2.92) 79 (21.01)
Thorax 43 (11.43) 11 (2.92) 1 (0.26) 55 (14.62)
Abdomen & pelvis 26 (6.91) 12 (3.19) 8 (2.12) 46 (12.34)
Lower extremity 39 (10.37) 9 (2.39) 26 (6.91) 74 (19.68)
Total (%) 212 (56.38) 84 (22.34) 80 (21.27) 376 (100)