Análisis correlacional de la educación vial y los siniestros de tránsito, en la ciudad de Riobamba

Abstract

The present research work entitled: Correlational analysis of road safety education and traffic crashes in the city of Riobamba, aims to identify the degree of relationship between the variables: road safety education and traffic crashes. A quantitative and qualitative methodological approach was used in the development of the research work. Surveys were applied to the target population, and information was obtained from the Directorate of Mobility, Transit, and Transportation Management of the GADM of Riobamba, the entity that keeps a record of the accidents that have occurred in the city. The processed data show the growth of traffic accidents in the urban area of the city, with the highest incidence in the downtown area, specifically in Velasco and Lizarzaburu parishes. On the other hand, the correlational analysis shows that there is a moderate correlation between road safety education and traffic accidents, which is inversely proportional, which is why the proposal is aimed at raising awareness among the population of Riobamba through awareness campaigns. It consists of actions and strategic points with topics related to human errors, climate, vehicle maintenance, among others, as well as a schedule, budget, goals, evaluation, and compliance indicators, to achieve a reduction in traffic accidents due to the lack of culture and traffic knowledge on the part of citizens. Therefore, it is concluded that when performing the correlational analysis between the variables mentioned above, it is necessary to permanently educate the population on the importance of complying with road safety regulations. It is recommended that the entities related to road safety in the city carry out activities to increase awareness of the regulations in force to reduce traffic accidents.