Road Accident Survey
International Journal of Civil Engineering Research Volume 1, Number 1 (2010), pp. 45–54 © Research India Publications http://www.irphouse.com/ijcer.htm
Analysis of Road Accidents on National Highway-5: An Indian Scenario
N.V. Subba Rao1, K. Durga Rani2 and S. Rama Krishna Rao3
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Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad, India Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., Andhra University, India 3 Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., Andhra University, India Abstract
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Road accidents are a serious global problem with more than one life lost every minute. Globally road accidents are one of the leading causes of death for young people accounting for 15 percent of deaths in 5 to 44 years age group. This research work is focused on road accidents at identified black spots on National Highway-5 passing through the state of Andhra Pradesh where accidents cluster. After conducting field visits, deficiencies in road design were identified and remedial measures suggested with particular reference to sight distance, horizontal curvature, obstructions along the highway and junction design. This research work revealed that accidents at black spots can be prevented through better design of roads as there is relationship between speed and road geometry. Keywords: Road accident, Black spot, National Highway, Traffic, Accident Rate.
Introduction
Road transport deserves a high priority compared to other modes of transport like water transport and air transport, as it can effectively meet the demand for transport arising out of growing economic, social, health, cultural and religious needs of the people. The interaction between the level and pattern of transport resources and the average level of living of the population of an area is a critical factor affecting economic and social progress. Rapid industrial urban revolution has lead to increase in the number of vehicles and consequent traffic congestion and increased number of accidents.
Road Saftey
Road safety
Analysis of Road Accidents on National Highway-5: An Indian Scenario
N.V. Subba Rao1, K. Durga Rani2 and S. Rama Krishna Rao3
2
Regional Transport Authority, Hyderabad, India Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., Andhra University, India 3 Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., Andhra University, India Abstract
1
Road accidents are a serious global problem with more than one life lost every minute. Globally road accidents are one of the leading causes of death for young people accounting for 15 percent of deaths in 5 to 44 years age group. This research work is focused on road accidents at identified black spots on National Highway-5 passing through the state of Andhra Pradesh where accidents cluster. After conducting field visits, deficiencies in road design were identified and remedial measures suggested with particular reference to sight distance, horizontal curvature, obstructions along the highway and junction design. This research work revealed that accidents at black spots can be prevented through better design of roads as there is relationship between speed and road geometry. Keywords: Road accident, Black spot, National Highway, Traffic, Accident Rate.
Introduction
Road transport deserves a high priority compared to other modes of transport like water transport and air transport, as it can effectively meet the demand for transport arising out of growing economic, social, health, cultural and religious needs of the people. The interaction between the level and pattern of transport resources and the average level of living of the population of an area is a critical factor affecting economic and social progress. Rapid industrial urban revolution has lead to increase in the number of vehicles and consequent traffic congestion and increased number of accidents.
Road Saftey
Road safety
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