ESTIMATE AND ANALYSIS OF ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAYS IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF PARANÁ (2023): TRENDS AND CHALLENGES FOR ROAD SAFETY

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.515722530095

• Palavras-chave: road safety, highways, accidents, Military Highway Police.

• Keywords: road safety, highways, accidents, Military Highway Police.

• Abstract:

  This study addressed road safety on highways in southwestern Paraná, highlighting its importance for regional development, especially in the transport of goods and population mobility. However, heavy traffic on these highways has led to high accident risks, with direct impacts on safety, logistics flow, and the well-being of the population. Based on data from 2023, the study revealed an alarming scenario of accidents, injuries, and deaths on highways PRC-280, PR-182, and PR-180, pointing to the need for more effective public policies and improvements in traffic conditions. The 6th Highway Police Company, through preventive actions such as speed cameras, educational blitzes, and awareness campaigns, has contributed to the reduction of accidents by controlling speeding, one of the main factors in serious accidents. The study suggests that, despite the actions taken, a continuous effort is needed to improve road safety policies, improve highway infrastructure, and promote public awareness in order to further reduce accidents and their consequences. Therefore, the work of the 6th Company and the integration of enforcement, education, and structural improvements are essential to ensuring safer traffic in southwestern Paraná.