DEVELOPMENT OF ANIMAL HAZARDS IN AN ACCIDENT PROFILE CHART AND ITS APPLICATION

Abstract

An animal hazard by accident profile is a profile chart that classifies the risk of collision between animals and vehicles. It is described through a color-coded profile along the road. Through animal hazards by accident map, road users can accurately identify hotspots along roads that are at risk of collision with animals and take precautionary measures. Besides, local authorities can plan mitigation measures, so that collisions with animals can be avoided or at least minimized. The main thrust of profile charts is mass and velocity (speed) of animals as main indicators, while endangered animal as supporting indicator. The article discusses in detail the creation of the profile chart, in addition to its implication as an additional mitigation measure to deal with collision with animals on the road. Overall, road users and local authorities agree that profile charts and profile maps are mitigation measures capable of reducing accident rate involving animals, as well as easy to understand and being used. The only challenge regarding of utilizing the profile chart is to ensure that the collection of comprehensive, valid and prompt of animal accident information.