Traffic survey analysis for enhancing road safety: An empirical and literature-based review
Keywords:
Road safety, Traffic survey, Congestion, Intelligent transportation systems, Accident analysisAbstract
Road traffic safety has become one of the most pressing global issues in the middle of urbanization, population growth, and rising mobility demands. Empirical evidence consistently indicates that factors such as traffic volume, congestion, driver behavior, and roadway design are critical contributors to accident. The swift adoption of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), big data analytics, and autonomous vehicle technologies presents new opportunities for enhancing traffic safety outcomes. Concurrently, policy interventions such as congestion pricing and sustainable transport strategies remain vital in mitigating road risks. This paper integrates findings from traffic surveys with a comprehensive review of 75 scholarly works, including 50 articles published in Q1 journals, to provide evidence-based insights to improve global road safety.
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