The High Rate of Traffic Accidents on BR 364 in the Section from Vilhena to Pimenta Bueno

Abstract

The objective of this research was to seek to identify what makes the stretch of Highway BR-364, between the municipalities of Vilhena-RO and Pimenta Bueno-RO, with approximately 174 km, theoretically small in relation to others, have a high rate of road accidents. traffic, where almost half, about 46%, leave people injured. The data presented here were collected from the Federal Highway Police website, the body responsible for attending to and recording incidents on the country's federal highways. With statistical records of the last 10 years (2010-2020), it was found that almost half of the claims were caused by human error, mainly due to the lack of attention of drivers, as soon as they can be avoided, these numbers would be even greater if we consider defects mechanics, among others, as human error in the lack of preventive maintenance on vehicles. An interesting piece of data found in the surveys is that, contrary to popular belief, more than 75% of traffic accidents occurred in a straight line, theoretically in places with better visibility, added to this, lane departures were the most common causes among the 21 listed by the police. With this study, we seek to help authorities with jurisdiction over the road to make decisions in their public prevention policies, which can reduce accident rates and save lives in the near future. lane departures were the most common cause of the 21 listed by the police. With this study, we seek to help authorities with jurisdiction over the road to make decisions in their public prevention policies, which can reduce accident rates and save lives in the near future. lane departures were the most common cause of the 21 listed by the police. With this study, we seek to help authorities with jurisdiction over the road to make decisions in their public prevention policies, which can reduce accident rates and save lives in the near future.