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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 21, No. 2, 2017, pp. 397-403
Bioline Code: ja17043
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2017, pp. 397-403

 en Spatial Analysis of Accident Spots Using Weighted Severity Index (WSI) and Density-Based Clustering Algorithm
OLUSINA, JO & AJANAKU, WA

Abstract

This study is based on evaluation of various factors that cause road accidents in Lagos Metropolis. Fourteen (14) factors/drivers were identified which tend to influence an occurrence of accident on Lagos roads. In order to study the pattern of accidents in the Metropolis, several different spatial and non-spatial datasets were collected, processed and analysed. Weighted Severity Index (WSI) was created based on these factors/drivers. Also, Density-based Clustering for Traffic Accident Risk (DBCTAR) was carried out to assist in ascertaining the distribution of Black Spots Severity (BSS). Results obtained include: shortest-path analysis, service area analysis, accident spot severity and vulnerability level across the Metropolis based on the Weighted Severity Index (WSI). The study reveals that, accidents are not always caused as a result of bad roads but by the smoothness of roads such as expressway with accident spots distance band of 300m-500m and 3.6% of the accidents is as a result of pedestrians avoiding the use of pedestrian bridges/aid even when they are available.

Keywords
Accident Spots; Weighted Severity Index (WSI); Vulnerability, Pedestrians; Transportation

 
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