Road Accident Mapping along Halsema Highway
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This paper showcases the profile of the road accident rate that happened along the Halsema Highway and the determination of road accident hotspots through QGIS mapping. This research used the qualitative research design and descriptive method using documentary analysis to determine the road accident rate profiles. On-site observation was conducted to describe the physical set-up of the accident prone areas; while interviews with police officers, commuters and drivers were conducted to supplement the findings of the study. It was found that most road accidents happen during the 2nd quarter of the year. More accidents happen during weekends between 12:00 at noon and 4:00 in the afternoon. It was also revealed that vehicle-to-vehicle is the most common type of collision. Looking at the accident map, Usok Area, Amlosong, Balili, SitioPalinga-aw, Namatec, Mount Data Cliff and Mount Data Sawmill are identified as accident prone areas. The findings indicate that road accidents choose no place, weather or person. It happens at any time regardless of vehicle type.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijhss.11.1.3
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