Introduction. The increase in accidents on highways leads to the emergence of places and areas of concentration of traffic accidents, which, in turn, require a detailed examination to identify possible causes of accidents, determine ways to eliminate the problem and ensure the safety of all road users.
Problem statement. Traffic accidents in places / areas of their concentration are characterized by great severity of consequences, especially involving vulnerable road users, which requires a detailed analysis of each such place / area and the implementation of measures that will improve road safety.
Purpose. Ensuring the safety of highways in places / areas of concentration of traffic accidents, reducing the severity of their consequences and ensuring comfortable conditions for road users.
Materials and methods. Current legal acts, building codes and regulatory documents regarding technical means of traffic management, practical experience gained during unscheduled road safety inspections in places / areas of concentration of traffic accidents have been analyzed.
Results. It has been established that road safety inspections in places / areas of concentration of traffic accidents with subsequent implementation of recommended measures affect the reduction of the accident rate, in particular, the number of road accidents involving vulnerable road users decreases.
Conclusions. Places and areas of concentration of traffic accidents are characterized by great severity of consequences on a short stretch of road. In order to effectively protect road users and to reduce the likelihood of traffic accidents, especially with vulnerable road users, it is necessary to carry out a road safety inspection, based on the results of which it is recommended to implement measures to improve road safety.
