SUBMIT ARTICLE
ISSN: 2782- 893X
eISSN: 2799-0664

Collision Incidents in Butuan City, Region 13

IJAMS Publisher

AUTHOR(S)

Julius B. Mellijor, MSCJ, RCrim



ABSTRACT

The analysis of accidents is necessary and valuable in several ways. It discusses real-world examples of accidents and, therefore, arouses people more quickly than statistical data and theoretical models. The main objective of this study was to explore and investigate the extent of collision incident cases and the major causes behind it in Butuan City, Region 13. A qualitative method of research was used with the aid of an interview-guide questionnaire as the primary source of data gathering. The research was conducted in Butuan City with 10 respondents who were LTTMO Personnel selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered through an interview guide questionnaire and analyzed through thematic analysis. When it comes to the leading cause of accidents, driver’s recklessness posted the highest case listed. The commonplace where accidents happened from 2016 to 2019 is in Libertad, where the most casualties occurred. Moreover, solutions or recommendations that can be done to minimize if not eliminate the occurrence of vehicular accidents are categorized. They can be controlled by the Traffic Management Division and individual accountability. The existing Traffic Plans and Programs initiated in the Traffic Office like conducting a seminar to the Driver’s Association of every barangay and the conduct of Traffic Rules and Regulation Symposium, regular mobile patrol roaming around on designated terminals, with police presence and visibility on highways and streets.