Analysis of Factors Contributing to Road Accidents in Penang, Malaysia

LF. Chuah; Adel Gohari; Yun Syuen Ong; Zhi Xuan Toh

doi:10.58915/aset.v5i1.2773

Authors

LF. Chuah Universiti Utara Malaysia
Adel Gohari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Yun Syuen Ong Universiti Utara Malaysia
Zhi Xuan Toh Universiti Utara Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58915/aset.v5i1.2773

Keywords:

Contributing factors, Penang, Road accident, Road safety

Abstract

Road accidents in Malaysia impose significant public health and economic burdens. Despite national road safety initiatives, Penang’s high vehicle density, complex traffic conditions, and role as a major tourist hub continue to contribute to elevated fatality rates, emphasizing the need to examine underlying risk factors. This study aims to explore the factors contributing to road accidents in Penang to inform targeted interventions and improve road safety in the region and beyond. Factors considered in this study include driving behavior, vehicle condition, traffic violation, road condition, weather condition, and traffic condition. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and convenience sampling was used to collect data from 400 licensed drivers in 5 districts of Penang via a questionnaire survey. The data were entered and analyzed via SPSS software. The results demonstrated that traffic conditions is the most significant factor impacting road accidents, while road conditions and driving behavior also contributing positively. In contrast, traffic violations have a slight negative impact.

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