Study goals
To analyze the configurations of fatal accidents on Avenida do Turismo, Manaus, between 2012 and 2025, investigating road conditions, profiles of those involved, and the dynamics of the incidents to improve prevention strategies and guide effective public policies for traffic safety.
Relevance / originality
The study is relevant for mapping and analyzing traffic accidents in Manaus, identifying accident dynamics and high-risk areas. It focuses on Avenida do Turismo, one of the roads with the highest incidence of fatalities, providing crucial information for targeted road safety interventions.
Methodology / approach
Documentary research using quantitative and qualitative data from SISP, SINESP, IMMU, and DEAT police reports. Analysis was conducted with R software and Multiple Correspondence Analysis, considering variables like gender, age, and accident type to deeply understand the incidents’ dynamics.
Main results
Fatal accidents occur mainly at night and morning (62%), especially on weekends (Saturday 28.57%, Sunday 25.71%). Loss of control is the main cause (50%). Collisions are most frequent (35.71%), with 60% involving other vehicles. Victims average 25 years, mostly men.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Multiple Correspondence Analysis identified accident patterns and victim profiles by education and age. It also analyzed offender profiles by accident type and motivation, revealing the relationship between the gender of victims and offenders across various incident contexts.
Social / management contributions
The results provide essential data to develop effective prevention strategies and road safety policies, enabling targeted interventions for vulnerable groups, critical time periods, and frequent accident types, based on mapped temporal, behavioral, and demographic configurations.