RADIUS INSTITUTE
FOR ROAD SAFETY
RADIUS INSTITUTE
FOR ROAD SAFETY
Providing local data, evidence-based insights, and hands-on technical assistance to end road traffic deaths and serious injuries.
THE PROBLEM
1.2 MILLION
DEATHS ANNUALLY
#1 KILLER
OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
$3.6T USD
LOST ANNUALLY
Road traffic crashes are huge problem globally.
Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5 to 29 worldwide.
Each year, 1.2 million lives are lost, and 50 million individuals are seriously injured—exceeding even the combined toll of HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Low- and middle-income countries are most severely affected, accounting for 92% of global traffic-related fatalities while having only 60% of the world's vehicles. The economic impact is staggering, with an estimated annual loss of $3.6 trillion USD. In some of the hardest-hit countries, these accidents can cost as much as 6% of their GDP each year.
Moreover, the actual situation may be even worse due to widespread underreporting of traffic incidents, which can range from 50% to 80% in statistics from low-income countries.
OUR SOLUTION
We create political will for changes in road safety policy by plugging gaps in governmental capacity and data.
We provide evidence-based best practice research and guidance, support for local data collection and collation, and partner with local governments to implement small-scale pilots. These activities help demonstrate the efficacy of locally tailored solutions as the building blocks for national policy change.
RESEARCH
FOR EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDANCE
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ON IMPLEMENTATION AND
ENFORCEMENT
LOCAL DATA
FOR LOCAL DECISION MAKING
TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Larissa Vaughan-Rowe is an experienced leader with a decade of experience in the non-profit sector and a strong foundation in UK politics and advocacy. She previously served as CEO of an international NGO, overseeing a 20-person team and a $5 million annual budget.
She helped build a successful fundraising platform through Y Combinator, raising $2 million for high-impact charities in its first year, and began her career by founding her own events company, which raised money for charity.
Having been in a car accident myself, where I lost a dear friend—an experience that profoundly shaped my life—I am deeply motivated by this cause. I am excited to combine this passion with my career focus of running non-profits that use rigorous evidence to improve their impact.
