Assessment Of Road Accidents: A Black Spot Investigation in East Mega Dike Access Road, Pampanga

Abstract

The East Mega Dike Access Road in Pampanga is one of the successful projects accomplished by the Philippine government for emergency engineering intervention. From the time of its construction up until now, the road was still accessible to users, causing the outgrowing number of vehicular accidents each year in East Mega Dike to show a crucial concern to people that utilize the roadway on a daily basis. The physical factors present on the road influence the overall experience and safety of the road user. The research’s purpose is to recognize the most hazardous portion of the roadway and assess its overall safety by inspecting the physical road factors. In addition, this research used the accident data records within the years 2019–2021, which evaluated the characteristics of accident rate, severity index, and critical value. Using the Rate Quality Control Method, it was found that the span K006–K007 was the black spot area. A field study was then conducted in the span K006–K007 using the Road Safety Audit checklist, and the results showed numerous factors affecting road safety. The researchers recommended solutions based on the DPWH Road Safety Manuals to keep the road safe and convenient for all.