Association between rainfall and pre-hospital traffic injury characteristics in Southern China: A multi-city time-series analysis in an E-bike dominated region

Key Points

• Traffic injuries increase with rainfall, particularly in E-bike dominated areas, highlighting road safety concerns.
• During rainy periods, injury rates elevate, with extensive analysis across multiple cities over time.
• Observational time-series analysis covers various cities in southern China, providing a robust evaluation of injury characteristics.
• Weather conditions may affect traffic safety, indicating a need for effective prevention strategies during rain.