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ArticleHeliyon2024

Predicting the type of road accidents based on air temperature in Iran: A case study of roads in Qazvin province.

Mahshid Eltemasi, Hassan Behtooiey

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Mahshid EltemasiKnowledge& Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Hassan BehtooieyMeteorology, Faculty of Earth Science, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between ambient temperature, weather conditions, and types of road accidents in Qazvin province, Iran. The research addresses a significant societal challenge of road accidents, particularly in developing countries like Iran. The objectives are to analyze the correlation between temperature and accident types and to develop a predictive model using data mining techniques. The study employs a quantitative approach, analyzing over 15,000 accident records from 2010 to 2020. The findings reveal a connection between the temperature variable and the type of road accidents as well as weather conditions. Additionally, data mining analysis identifies a predictable pattern among temperature variables, types of road accidents, and weather conditions. Implications of the study underscore the importance of considering temperature and weather conditions as secondary factors influencing accidents. The predictive model can aid decision-makers in formulating effective strategies to reduce accidents. Understanding the relationship between temperature, weather, and accident types enables the design of targeted interventions to enhance road safety. This research contributes valuable insights to accident reduction efforts and emphasizes the significance of addressing environmental variables in road safety planning and policy-making. Moreover, the results of the data mining pattern analysis indicate that car overturning accidents in various weather conditions are the primary type of accidents, followed by chain accidents. However, the types of accidents vary based on different weather conditions and temperatures. The study highlights the intricate connection between weather conditions, temperature, and types of road accidents. By utilizing data mining techniques, the research provides a predictive model for accident patterns, offering valuable insights to enhance road safety strategies.

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Data miningDecision makingRoad accidentTemperatureWeather condition

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PMID38689947
PMCPMC11059497

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