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A GIS Approach for Analysis of Traffic Accident Hotspots in Abha and Bisha Cities, Saudi Arabia

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  • Khaled Ali Abuhasel

    (Industrial Engineering Program, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Bisha, Bisha 61922, Saudi Arabia)

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Road traffic accidents present substantial global challenges, encompassing a wide range of consequences that have implications for the economy, public health, the environment, and society. The present study is focused on the phenomenon of rapid urbanization in Abha and Bisha, two cities located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These cities have witnessed a substantial growth in urbanization, with a notable increase of 225% over a span of 40 years. The expansion of urban areas has given rise to significant concerns regarding the density of the road infrastructure, which has been further exacerbated by an increase in the volume of vehicles. Consequently, this has led to a notable escalation in traffic-related issues and accidents. Analysis reveals that traffic accidents are concentrated in specific areas, with hotspots primarily located in the western regions of Abha and Bisha, while cold spots are concentrated in the northern areas. Furthermore, a strong positive correlation (r = 0.93) is observed between the number of traffic accidents and road type, with over half of the accidents occurring on highways. Notably, the highways in Abha and Bisha predominantly follow a direction from southwest to northeast at a 71.1° angle. In conclusion, this research offers significant findings regarding the prevalence and determinants of traffic accidents in Abha and Bisha, emphasizing the need for effective traffic management strategies to enhance road safety and mitigate the associated risks.

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  • Khaled Ali Abuhasel, 2023. "A GIS Approach for Analysis of Traffic Accident Hotspots in Abha and Bisha Cities, Saudi Arabia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-19, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:19:p:14112-:d:1246324
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    1. Khaled Ali Abuhasel, 2023. "Assessing Public Service Distribution in Abha and Bisha Cities, Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-15, June.
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    1. César De Santos-Berbel & Sara Ferreira & António Couto & António Lobo, 2024. "Development of Motorway Horizontal Alignment Databases for Accurate Accident Prediction Models," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-18, August.

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