Navigating Road Safety and Equity: A GIS Analysis of Crash Data in Atlanta, GA
Publication: International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024
ABSTRACT
Motor vehicle crashes, claiming over 100 lives daily in the US, pose a critical public health risk. This study aims to examine relationships between a five-year period of crash data and disadvantaged communities (DACs) in the city of Atlanta to assess the equity aspects of crash safety. The study used regression analysis to evaluate the association between transportation, health, economic, equity, and resilience indicators and crashes. Results indicate a positive relationship between DACs and crashes, with transportation disadvantage emerging as the most influential predictor. The findings emphasize the need for targeted policies addressing underlying factors contributing to elevated crash rates in DACs, such as poverty and limited access to transportation and healthcare. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of considering community insights in traffic safety planning and informs the development of interventions to enhance road safety and equity.
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