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Effect of Vehicle Related Factors on Auto-crashes along Bode-Saadu-Jebba Highway in Kwara State, Nigeria
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Transport Management
Abstract
The growing concern for road safety has led to the introduction of ameliorative measures aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of auto-crashes. Auto-crashes are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, influencing various aspects of societal well-being and economic stability. The study examines the causes of auto-crashes, focusing on vehicle-related factors. This study employed a descriptive survey research design, targeting a population of approximately 1,995 individuals, including road users, commercial drivers, private vehicle owners, passengers, officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO). A multi-stage sampling techniques, combining incidental and purposive sampling with a sample size of 333 respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics including Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings from the result of multiple regression analysis on effect of vehicle-related factors on auto-crashes along Bode-saadu-Jebba Highway showed that five (5) out of the six (6) explanatory variables were positively significant in explaining the variation of vehicle-related factors. These variables were Vehicle Age (p=0.014), Vehicle Type (p=0.000), Vehicle Speed (p=0.000), Vehicle Load (p=0.000) and Drivers Vehicle Knowledge (p=0.000). This study concluded that vehicle-related factors had significant impact on auto-crashes along Bode-saadu-Jebba Highway. However, it was recommended that government/FRSC should upgrade road infrastructure, enforcing regular vehicle inspections, promoting safe driving education, and incorporating technology like speed limiters.
Keywords
Vehicle Related Factor, Auto-crashes, Bode-Saadu-Jebba Highway
How to cite this paper
@article{1707078,
author = {Ibitokun V. R., Aworemi J. R., Wojuade C. A.},
title = {Effect of Vehicle Related Factors on Auto-crashes along Bode-Saadu-Jebba Highway in Kwara State, Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {8},
pages = {916-921},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707078.pdf},
abstract = {The growing concern for road safety has led to the introduction of ameliorative measures aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of auto-crashes. Auto-crashes are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, influencing various aspects of societal well-being and economic stability. The study examines the causes of auto-crashes, focusing on vehicle-related factors. This study employed a descriptive survey research design, targeting a population of approximately 1,995 individuals, including road users, commercial drivers, private vehicle owners, passengers, officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO). A multi-stage sampling techniques, combining incidental and purposive sampling with a sample size of 333 respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics including Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings from the result of multiple regression analysis on effect of vehicle-related factors on auto-crashes along Bode-saadu-Jebba Highway showed that five (5) out of the six (6) explanatory variables were positively significant in explaining the variation of vehicle-related factors. These variables were Vehicle Age (p=0.014), Vehicle Type (p=0.000), Vehicle Speed (p=0.000), Vehicle Load (p=0.000) and Drivers Vehicle Knowledge (p=0.000). This study concluded that vehicle-related factors had significant impact on auto-crashes along Bode-saadu-Jebba Highway. However, it was recommended that government/FRSC should upgrade road infrastructure, enforcing regular vehicle inspections, promoting safe driving education, and incorporating technology like speed limiters.},
keywords = {Vehicle Related Factor, Auto-crashes, Bode-Saadu-Jebba Highway},
month = {February},
}