Analysis of Factors Affecting Road Traffic Accidents at San Nicolas Poblacion Road in Concepcion, Tarlac

Abstract

The study analyzed the factors influencing traffic accidents on San Nicolas Poblacion Road and sought to provide solutions for reducing them. The research encompassed the type of transportation, the frequency of weekly road activity, and the roadway conditions. It also includes information about the frequency of accidents, their nature, the vehicles involved, the month of the year, and the time of day. The study also aimed to determine whether there is a significant difference in the types of accidents based on the type of vehicle utilized and if there is a relationship between the type of accident and the type of vehicle involved. The statistical tools used were descriptive statistics, ANOVA, post hoc tests, and the Chi-squared test. The significant findings are that motorcycles are the most commonly used type of transportation, most of the respondents use the road the whole week, potholes are the biggest issue with road conditions, and respondents are unsatisfied in terms of lighting, overall road quality, road signs, and the safety of the road. Moreover, most of the respondents see road maintenance as very important; 2022 has the highest accident data; November is the most numbered month with accidents; self-accident is the most commonly occurring type of incident; accidents usually occur between 6:01 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.; and there is a significant difference in the type of accidents based on the utilized vehicle. There is a significant relationship between the type of vehicle and the type of accident. The main recommendations from the study to reduce traffic accidents are to: provide checkpoints and speed limits; conduct a yearly or monthly inspection of the condition of the road; provide high-luminous street lights and highway lights; and provide enough road signs.