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Department of traffic statistics and road accident analysis (O33)

Department of traffic statistics and road accident analysis (O33) deals with two major areas:

  • traffic statistics and surveys
  • road accident analysis

Traffic surveys deals with materials used for traffic analysis and is an important source to understand the existing traffic conditions. Statistic results of research are used for designing and modernization of the network, traffic management, traffic condition assessment, etc.

Other materials for traffic analysis (as well as the other major research area of the department) are the information on road traffic accidents. Based on accident analyses the high risk sites are identified and safety measures are proposed. Apart from that, the department develops the issue of in-depth analysis of road traffic accidents.

The department provides measuring of road traffic engineering features, measuring traffic flow features, and monitoring of road safety performance indicators.

Equipment developed for specific types of measurements is used - measuring vehicle (a mobile measuring device) for the evidence of road equipment and devices, stationary measuring device for collecting traffic flow characteristics, and mobile camera system for speed surveys.

All the mentioned data related to accident rate are statistically analysed including the analysis of road safety measures effectiveness. Other concerned activities are the economic aspects of road accidents, including financial losses.

Chief manager: Ing. Alena Daňková