The impact of roadway conditions towards accident severity on federal roads in Malaysia

Musa, M; Hassan, Sitti Asmah; Mashros, Nordiana

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0235564

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“…Kandy, a hilly terrain, has low-width roads with curvatures which can cause RTAs easily. 16 This study showed a significant association (p<0.01) between speed and the type of road. Out of the 46-60 km/h speed category, 86% had used carpet roads at the time of the accident.…”

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Identification of risk factors for road traffic accidents using injured drivers: a cross sectional study conducted in Sri-Lanka

Jayasekara

Mowlana

Madhumali

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Road traffic accidents are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and a major cause of sudden deaths in Sri Lanka.Methods: This study was conducted to assess risk factors for RTAs using 360 injured drivers, admitted to the accident wards in two teaching hospitals in Kandy and Kurunegala using interviewer-administered questionnaires.Results: The majority of the study population (97%) was male and most drivers were 26-35 years of age. Motorcycles were the most common vehicle (79%) involved in RTAs and 47% of drivers had a driving experience of less than 10 years. The driving speed of 31-45 km/ h was reported in one-third of the RTAs and 76.9% of RTAs occurred on carpet roads mostly on Wednesdays and Fridays. Only 29 (8.055%) vehicles reported technical problems at the time of the RTA. There is a significant association (p<0.001) between the speed of the vehicle and the driving experience and the type of the vehicle and the age of the participants. There is an association between the type of the vehicle and the site of injury of drivers and between the speed of the vehicle and the usage of alcohol (P<0.01).Conclusions: Findings revealed that high risk for RTAs was amongst young male drivers, 26-35 years age range, who drove motorcycles. The most potential for RTAs to occur was on Fridays and Wednesdays and are more pronounced after 6 pm. The risk factors of RTAs are a result of a combination of several factors, as opposed to one.

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Identification of risk factors for road traffic accidents using injured drivers: a cross sectional study conducted in Sri-Lanka

Jayasekara

Mowlana

Madhumali

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…The results showed that a significant number of drivers exceeded the posted speed limits because of road infrastructure patterns, increasing accident risk. A Malaysian study by Musa et al (2020) shows that heavy investment in road infrastructure does not improve risk for pedestrian accidents if traffic management and road safety monitoring are deficient. The same authors advocate for improvement in public transportation systems as it reduces congestion and provides more choices for road users.…”

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Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fatalities in Botswana-An Epidemiological Study

Mphela¹,

Mokoka²,

Dithole³

2021

Front. Sustain. Cities

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According to WHO, more than 300,000 pedestrian deaths were recorded globally, accounting for 22% of total road user fatalities in 2019. In 2017, Botswana pedestrian fatalities were considerably high at 32% of the total road accident fatalities recorded. This paper investigated causes, distribution, risk, and offers potential solutions to pedestrian accidents and fatalities in Botswana. Secondary data extracted from different sources were analyzed through descriptive statistics and stepwise regression modeling was performed to determine significant explanators of pedestrian fatalities. The results show that the “car” vehicle type is responsible for 55% of pedestrian collisions. There is a higher chance of pedestrian fatality when collision is with a lorry with a trailer. On the other hand, driver negligence is also blamed for 55% of pedestrian accidents. Ninety percent (90%) of pedestrian fatalities happen away from road junctions. Truck, fuel imports and nighttime accidents were identified as significant regressors for pedestrian fatalities. Overall, pedestrians are six times more likely to perish in a collision than their counterparts. Adopting sustainable road infrastructure patterns that promote pedestrian safety will foster mode split. Improving road lighting and infusing pedestrian safety into driver training curriculum, while strengthening road traffic law enforcement, will lead to improved pedestrian safety. Future studies should disaggregate pedestrian safety analysis to account for location-specific variations.

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“…According to recent research published by the World Health Organization (WHO), a percentage of road accidents are caused by sudden health abnormalities that develop while driving under certain circumstances [6]. Additionally, there has been an increase in drunk driving, resulting in numerous deaths and damage to many on-side properties [7]. According to the ministry of transport, while road safety statistics have improved over the past two years, there are even more opportunities to reduce fatalities and severe injuries on the roads [8], [9].…”

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Applications of internet of things for monitoring drivers-a comprehensive study

Yogarayan

Razak

Azman

et al. 2022

IJEECS

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<span>Driving is a complex task that involves interacting adequately with the vehicle and the environmental changes simultaneously. Drivers' health is an essential factor in determining performance outcomes and enhancing road safety. It is a known reality that drivers with sudden health complications are most likely to be involved in road accidents and suffer several injuries. Besides that, drunk driving is another aspect of a significant public health issue, where drivers under the influence of alcohol show a clear vision loss and vehicle control. The internet of things (IoT) is a trendsetting advancement in which all sensor data can be collected in the cloud. In this paper, an active monitoring tool is developed to record the driver's heart rate if these readings reach vital values while on the move. Additionally, the tool monitors the driver's alcohol concentration, and if it rises beyond a certain threshold, an alarm is sent to the designated emergency contact. The tool has been tested and has been found to work satisfactorily.</span>

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The impact of roadway conditions towards accident severity on federal roads in Malaysia

Cited by 38 publications

References 51 publications

Identification of risk factors for road traffic accidents using injured drivers: a cross sectional study conducted in Sri-Lanka

Identification of risk factors for road traffic accidents using injured drivers: a cross sectional study conducted in Sri-Lanka

Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fatalities in Botswana-An Epidemiological Study

Applications of internet of things for monitoring drivers-a comprehensive study

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