Research Article

Increasing Number of Vehicles and Traffic Accidents in Turkey: Current Situation and Future Predictions

Volume: 7 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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Increasing Number of Vehicles and Traffic Accidents in Turkey: Current Situation and Future Predictions

Abstract

Statistics on road safety and traffic accidents show that the increasing number of vehicles causes a significant increase in the number of accidents. As a result of urbanization and population growth, the number of vehicles using the roads is increasing rapidly. This increase increases traffic congestion and therefore the risk of accidents, especially in big cities and heavy traffic areas. This study aims to comprehensively examine the effects of vehicle excess on traffic accidents and make predictions on possible future scenarios. Within the scope of the study, existing traffic data will be analyzed and changes in accident rates will be evaluated as the number of vehicles increases.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Transportation and Traffic

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 29, 2025

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 30, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Bolakar Tosun, H. (2025). Increasing Number of Vehicles and Traffic Accidents in Turkey: Current Situation and Future Predictions. Journal of Innovations in Civil Engineering and Technology, 7(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.60093/jiciviltech.1499154