Reality of Road Safety Conditions at Critical Locations in Nablus City, Palestine with a Road Map for Future Interventions
DOI: 10.35552/anujr.a.30.1.1181
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This study addresses the critical need for improved road safety planning in Nablus City, Palestine, which exhibits high traffic crash frequencies and rates compared to other Palestinian governorates. Motivated by the weakness of existing traffic safety systems and the lack of specific data on critical locations, the research aims to assess current safety conditions and establish a "road map" for future interventions. The study focuses on identifying hazardous locations and analyzing contributing factors such as human, environmental, and traffic conditions to guide targeted safety improvements. The methodology involved the manual collection of traffic crash data from the Nablus Police Directorate for the years 2009, 2010, and 2011. Data were gathered for 19 selected critical locations, comprising key street segments (arterials, collectors, and local streets) and intersections (signalized and non-signalized). These locations were chosen based on their strategic importance and high traffic volumes, accounting for approximately 28% of total crashes in the Nablus Governorate. The analysis included calculating crash rates per million vehicle-kilometers for streets and per million entering vehicles for intersections, alongside examining patterns related to weather, lighting, road surface, traffic control devices, and driver demographics. The results identified specific high-risk locations and contributing factors. Sufian Street recorded the highest crash rate among street segments (4.8 crashes/MVK), attributed to heavy conflicting traffic and illegal parking. The Al-Ghawi Intersection had the highest intersection crash rate (1.7 crashes/MEV), with a significant proportion resulting in injuries. Pedestrian crashes constituted 20.8% of total crashes, with the Martyrs Roundabout and Faisal Street (near the National Hospital) showing the highest involvement. While most crashes occurred in clear weather and on dry surfaces, nighttime crashes accounted for 22% of incidents, with notable spikes on Schools Street and Tunes Street, suggesting lighting issues. Additionally, crashes at locations without traffic control devices were frequent, indicating a need for better traffic management. Driver age analysis showed that the 18–28 age group was involved in over 30% of crashes. The significance of this research lies in its provision of a structured framework for traffic safety planning in Nablus. By quantifying crash trends and identifying specific hazardous conditions, the study offers a baseline for future specialized research and intervention strategies. It highlights the necessity of addressing pedestrian safety, improving lighting at specific streets, and implementing traffic control measures at uncontrolled intersections. The findings serve as a model for other Palestinian cities, aiming to reduce the high incidence of injuries and fatalities through evidence-based safety improvements.
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- Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes