Authors :
Tpl. Sunday I. Bassey; Perpetual O. Emmanuel
Volume/Issue :
Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 12 - December
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Abstract :
This study is focused on examining the
trendand pattern of road traffic accidents in Port
Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria over time (from 2005 to
2019). Using the time series analysis, the study revealed
the direction or pattern of road traffic accidents in Port
Harcourt. Both primary and secondary sources of data on
road traffic crashes were utilized. Periodic documentary
reports from the Federal Road Safety Office, Port
Harcourt formed greater percentage of the secondary
sources of data. The trend shows that accidents were not
uniform over the years. The result of the prediction of
accident between 2020 and 2024 shows a downward
slope; meaning a downward reduction in accidents from
2020 to 2024. Based on the findings of the study, it was
suggested that stringent measures and enforcement be
put in place by traffic regulation agencies. Also, adequate
enlightenment programmes should be mounted regularly
by FRSC for effective sensitization of motorists.
Keywords :
Trend Analysis, Time Series, Road Traffic, Accidents, Casualties, Motorists.
This study is focused on examining the
trendand pattern of road traffic accidents in Port
Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria over time (from 2005 to
2019). Using the time series analysis, the study revealed
the direction or pattern of road traffic accidents in Port
Harcourt. Both primary and secondary sources of data on
road traffic crashes were utilized. Periodic documentary
reports from the Federal Road Safety Office, Port
Harcourt formed greater percentage of the secondary
sources of data. The trend shows that accidents were not
uniform over the years. The result of the prediction of
accident between 2020 and 2024 shows a downward
slope; meaning a downward reduction in accidents from
2020 to 2024. Based on the findings of the study, it was
suggested that stringent measures and enforcement be
put in place by traffic regulation agencies. Also, adequate
enlightenment programmes should be mounted regularly
by FRSC for effective sensitization of motorists.
Keywords :
Trend Analysis, Time Series, Road Traffic, Accidents, Casualties, Motorists.
