Introduction: The development of science in various aspects of human life has evolved far more superior, sophisticated and lethal weapon of assault. The motorized transportation media like vehicles, trains, aero planes etc. with fast moving vehicular traffic, vast urbanization and changing social patterns have contributed to increase in the incidence of trauma to human body. In spite of all the advantages that motorcycles have, motorcyclists form a large proportion of those injured or killed on the roads. Sociodemographic factors play important role in deciding standard of living and safety measures available for any population group. Present study was carried out to find relation between various sociodemographic factors in head injury victims died in two wheeler accidents which will be helpful for implementation of preventive measures. Material and Methods: The present autopsy based study was conducted over a period of two years from 1st Oct 2012 to 30th Sept 2014 in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Medical College Latur, Maharashtra, India. All autopsy cases of head injury involved in two wheeler accidents were included in the study. Detailed history was taken and postmortem examination was carried out. Head injury victims died in two wheeler accidents during study period selected and studied for its relation with various sociodemographic factors. Results: Out of total 1706 autopsies conducted by the department during study period, 95 (05.57%) cases were of death due to head injury in two wheeler accidents. Out of total 95 cases, maximum deaths i.e. 55 (47.37%) occurred between 2140 years of age group and 78 (82.1%) were males. Married victims were 73 (76.84%). Maximum victims i.e. 89 (93.68%) were literate and most of the victims i.e. 67 (70.53%) died due to accidents occurred in urban area. Victims from lower socioeconomic group were commonly involved. Not a single rider/pillion had worn helmet at the time of incidence. Conclusion: Legal code alone is unlikely to be effective in changing motorcyclist’s behaviour. There is an urgent need of public education and awareness about safety measures to be followed while driving. Guiding and implementing traffic related rules through counselling, health education, road shows, use of electronic and print media etc will have a great effect in controlling these accidents. Strict obedience of traffic rules can save the life of most of the victims.

Keywords: SocioDemographic Profile; Two Wheeler; Accidents; Head Injury.