Estimating the Influence of Accident Related Factors on Motorcycle Fatal Accidents using Logistic Regression (Case Study: Denpasar-Bali)

Authors

  • Wedagama D.M.P. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, Bukit Jimbaran – Bali

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https://doi.org/10.9744/ced.12.2.106-112

Keywords:

fatal accidents, logistic regression, motorcycle.

Abstract

In Denpasar the capital of Bali Province, motorcycle accident contributes to about 80% of total road accidents. Out of those motorcycle accidents, 32% are fatal accidents. This study investigates the influence of accident related factors on motorcycle fatal accidents in the city of Denpasar during period 2006-2008 using a logistic regression model. The study found that the fatality of collision with pedestrians and right angle accidents were respectively about 0.44 and 0.40 times lower than collision with other vehicles and accidents due to other factors. In contrast, the odds that a motorcycle accident will be fatal due to collision with heavy and light vehicles were 1.67 times more likely than with other motorcycles. Collision with pedestrians, right angle accidents, and heavy and light vehicles were respectively accounted for 31%, 29%, and 63% of motorcycle fatal accidents.

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Published

2010-08-26

How to Cite

D.M.P., W. (2010). Estimating the Influence of Accident Related Factors on Motorcycle Fatal Accidents using Logistic Regression (Case Study: Denpasar-Bali). Civil Engineering Dimension, 12(2), 106-112. https://doi.org/10.9744/ced.12.2.106-112