Anatomy Of The Traffic Accidents On The Road

The location of traffic accidents on arterial roads of Makassar-Sidrap precisely at KM 173 to KM 174 from Makassar. This research aims to analyze the physical characteristics of roads, traffic sign and road markings, and (3) anatomy of a traffic accident on a road km 173 to km 174 from Makassar, using qualitative and quantitative description. The physical is complying with request IHCM 1997, except for the width of traffic lanes still requires special to handle. The degree of the saturation 0.39, free flow speed average was 67.8 km/hour with the level of service B. Traffic sign and road markings have not been adequate, there are no warning signs that should be installed an accident-prone area that could potentially be the cause of traffic accidents. Similarly, derivatives ramps warning signs, speed limits and indicate an attraction and not found the side line and dividing lanes for opposite directions at the accident-prone areas. Humans become the dominant cause of traffic accidents amounted to 77.57%. The application of the concept of forgiving road, speed management concept, and the concept of Roadside Hazard Management and the concept of Crash and Safety Barrier can improve traffic safety.