The fast expansion and urbanization of the Najran region of Saudi Arabia have made road safety a serious concern. The main goal is to provide a thorough analysis of the dynamics of traffic safety in the Najran area, with an emphasis on understanding the driving behaviors among university commuter drivers. A survey was conducted within the campus of Najran University to gather responses from students, faculty, and staff members, enabling subsequent analysis of the responses. Statistical techniques were employed to study the cumulative number of crashes, the relative distribution of crash types, and the total number of affected individuals, and to find risk factors. The survey gathered over 600 responses; however, only 199 responses involving vehicle crashes were included in the analysis. During the study period, survey analysis revealed a cumulative toll of 199 vehicle accidents, including 38 injury crashes and 7 fatalities. Based on the relative proportions of crash severity, 19% resulted in injuries, 4% in fatalities, and 77% were crashes causing property damage only. The statistical analysis results revealed that 5 factors out of 20 were significant in increasing the likelihood of vehicle crashes. Drivers involved in vehicle crashes were significantly affected by the time of day, driver factors, type of crash, presence of passengers, and seat belt usage. This study undertakes a comprehensive analysis of road safety dynamics in the Najran region, providing foundational insights that policymakers, practitioners, and researchers can use to make evidence-based decisions.


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    Title :

    Understanding Driving Behaviors and Traffic Crashes among University Commuter Drivers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Conference on Transportation and Development 2025 ; 2025 ; Glendale, Arizona



    Publication date :

    2025-06-05




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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