Identification of factors affecting accidents on the intercity road network

Abstract

Abstract This article examines the influence of various factors that affect the accident rate on the intercity road network. Ten road sections that differ in the level of accidents, traffic characteristics and geometric parameters were selected for the research. The experiment conducted with the help of specialized equipment showed that these road sections with similar parameters of the roadbed being in compliance with all standards have a strikingly different accident rate. The lack of correlation between the measured standardized indicators of road sections and the accident rate on them indicates the influence of unaccounted factors on the latter indicator, which are not considered by approved methods.