Understanding Road Accidents Along The Halsema Highway In Northern Luzon

Abstract

This paper exposes the factors that contribute to the occurrence of road accidents along the Halsema Highway and the possible intervention programs that the concerned agencies undertake to mitigate the occurrence of road accidents. It sought to explain the factors and understand the circumstances that affect road accidents necessarily since the Halsema Highway is a major route that connects Mountain Province to the world. Descriptive method was used in determining the environmental factors, vehicle factors and personal factors that contribute to road accidents. It was found in the study that most accidents happened during fair weather on roads with straight-flat feature. Lose brakes, malfunctioned steering and bald tires are among the mechanical defects that cause accidents. Poor driver condition and negative driver behavior are also factors that can lead to road accidents along the Halsema Highway. The interpretation of the findings showed that road accident is not solely blamed to one factor but it is a combination of poor road condition, mechanical malfunction and negative driver behavior.