Analysis of Accident Data and Identification of Blackspots in Hisar City, Haryana, India with Different Criteria

Abstract

  In India, roads are the most cost-effective mode of transportation; nevertheless, they are also the most susceptible to accidents that endanger the lives and health of drivers as well as damage cars and other property. It's critical to locate accident blackspots on various roadways and implement remedial measures there to reduce the frequency of traffic accidents. Financial limitations may sometimes make it impractical to implement countermeasures at every identified blackspot location at once. In these cases, it is crucial to rank the blackspots in order of priority and implement countermeasures in a phased manner. This paper analyzes road accident data from Hisar City in Haryana, India. The accident data are collected from the Haryana Police Website for five years (2019-2023) of Hisar City. Blackspots are analyzed using 4 different criteria that are important in the identification of blackspot locations. To determine the potential causes of accidents, the top ten identified blackspot locations have undergone extensive investigation and analysis. Based on the study's findings, countermeasures targeted at reducing traffic accidents in these locations have been proposed.