Applying Linear Analysis Methods to GIS-Supported Procedures for Preventing Traffic Accidents: Case Study of Konya

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2010

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Elsevier Science Bv

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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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This study develops methods to obtain maps to determine traffic Hot Spots in Konya, Turkey, by applying linear analysis supported by Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Hot Spot analysis is known method but the study differs from former researches at the point of determining of risky zones, classification and illustration of them on the maps with the different accident parameters. The aim is not to contribute another Hot Spot analysis using a number of statistical methods, but to determine the Highest Potential Hot Spots (HPHS), which are inter-sectional clusters, and to use different parameters, such as number of accidents, number of fatalities and injured, and number of accidents with only financial loss. In addition, apart from classical illustrational techniques, Hot Pieces (HPCS) on roads divided into 1 km segments are shown by their grading according to their numerical values. Hence, thematic illustration distinguishes them from others. Another aspect of this study is that, besides investigation of Hot Spots by means of data of accidents of previous years', Probable Hot Spots (PRHS) were illustrated and highly potential Hot Spots were determined. These latter are candidates for Hot Spots in the near future. Thus, premature accidents can be anticipated easily. The main intention of this study is to emphasize the importance of using criteria, other than total accident number, to illustrate intersection Hot Spots and to constitute a model of accident severity and variety. It is anticipated that the results obtained from highway accidents data will guide improvement of the route segments.

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Linear analysis, GIS, Traffic accident, Highest Probable Hot Spot, Hot Pieces

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Safety Science

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Q1

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48

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Gündoğdu, İ. B., (2010). Applying Linear Analysis Methods to GIS-Supported Procedures for Preventing Traffic Accidents: Case Study of Konya. Safety Science, (48), 763-769. Doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2010.02.016