Influence of Road Traffic Vehicle Volume with Damage and Road Safety
Ida Farida (a*), Hilmi Dliyaul Awliya (b), Ismi Purnamasari (c), Nanang (d), Ganjar Jojon Johari(e)

Civil Engineering, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Garut, Jl. Mayor Syamsu No. 1, Garut 44151, Indonsia
*idafarida[at]sttgarut.ac.id

Abstract

The increase in population and vehicles on the road will be accompanied by an increase in transportation needs, so traffic density cannot be avoided. It generally occurs on the national road lane, which is a connecting road between the provincial capital with the national strategic roads. Traffic density has the potential to be congestion, road damage, and the occurrence of traffic accidents. This study aims to determine the effect of vehicle volume on the level of damage and road safety in one of the national roads in West Java. Data from the Road Planning and Supervision, Police Sector, and field survey agencies. The methods used include the Bina Marga Method to determine the number of road damage, the RCI Method and IRI to assess the value of road conditions, and to determine the influence between variables, with road safety inspection referring to the roadworthiness test for evaluating the feasibility of road functions. The study found that the impact of vehicle volume on road traffic damage and accidents was categorized insignificant. The dominant factor in traffic accidents that occur caused by carelessness and disorderly driving. Roads in the category of roads are still eligible and recommended for regular maintenance.

Keywords: Traffic accident, road, damage, vehicle volume

Topic: Civil Engineering