Scientific Geographic Analysis of Traffic Accident Victim Indicators in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate in 2023

Abstract

The Importance of Scientific Research in Traffic AccidentsThis study demonstrates the role of scientific research in highlighting the importance of traffic accidents by examining their causes, identifying the nature and types of accidents, and assessing their impact on society in terms of human losses (deaths and injuries) and material damages. This is achieved through the collection of information and data, followed by descriptive and statistical analysis. These accidents are interpreted as resulting from a set of preceding factors that lead to their occurrence. Understanding these causes contributes to reducing the number of traffic accidents in the future. According to data on traffic accidents in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate, a total of 728 accidents were recorded, distributed among collisions, rollovers, and pedestrian run-overs, based on the nature of the incident. Most of these accidents occurred on main roads (71.8%), and the driver was the main cause in 98.9% of the cases. The majority of accidents occurred during daylight hours (77%). The number of fatalities reached 141, of whom 80.8% were male. The number of injured persons reached 900, with 84.8% being male and 15.7% female.The study concludes with several recommendations, most notably the need for a national strategy to reduce the number and severity of traffic accidents, and the use of modern technologies in traffic management.