Identification and analysis of accident black spots using Geographic Information System (GIS): A study on Kushtia-Jhenaidah national highway (N704), Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Road accidents, mostly on national highways, pose a significant public health and economic burden in Bangladesh, requiring in-depth analysis for road safety measures. This study comprehensively analyzes accident trends, characteristics, causes, and consequences by identifying the accident black spots on the Kushtia-Jhenaidah National Highway (N704). Accident records from 2017 to 2021 were collected from nearby police stations. Additionally, using a cluster random sampling approach, a questionnaire survey with 100 respondents (50% drivers and 50% general road users) was also conducted to capture diverse perceptions and behaviors. The study utilizes descriptive methods, such as trends analysis and frequency distributions, alongside spatial analysis techniques, including severity index, Kerne

SUBMITTER: Khatun MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10873738 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature