Terror attacks influence driving behavior in Israel
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPublished 24 September 2004Open access
Guy Stecklov, Joshua R. Goldstein
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This study shows a population-level behavioral response to violent terror attacks in Israel, based on time-series analysis of Israeli traffic flows, accidents, and terror attacks from January 2001 through June 2002.
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Terror attacks in Israel produce a temporary lull in light accidents followed by a 35% spike in fatal accidents on Israeli roads 3 days after the attack. Our results are based on time-series analysis of Israeli traffic flows, accidents, and terror attacks from January 2001 through June 2002. Whereas prior studies have focused on subjective reports of posttraumatic stress, our study shows a population-level behavioral response to violent terror attacks.
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