The Journal of Road Safety (JRS) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, policy analyses, case studies, methodological studies, and evidence reviews related to road safety. It aims to improve road safety by disseminating research and fostering discussion on road safety issues. The journal covers a wide range of topics including road infrastructure, vehicle technology, enforcement practices, road user behavior, policy and practice, data management, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The journal also emphasizes the importance of using appropriate language in road safety discourse, avoiding terms like 'accident' and 'road toll' in favor of 'crash' and 'fatality/injury' to underscore the preventable nature of road trauma.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Safety ResearchQ3
Safety, Risk, Reliability and QualityQ3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
TransportationQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Transportation
Scopus Categories
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)TransportationSafety ResearchSafety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Traffic and Road SafetyInjury Epidemiology and PreventionUrban Transport and AccessibilityOccupational Health and Safety ResearchHuman-Automation Interaction and SafetyOlder Adults Driving StudiesSafety Warnings and SignageAutomotive and Human Injury BiomechanicsTransportation Safety and Impact AnalysisRisk and Safety Analysis