1. AN APPRAISAL REPORT OF ACCIDENT RATE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
According to the Oxford Learners Dictionary, an accident is described as "anything that happens without a visible reason, generally something terrible and unwanted." This means that an accident can occur at any time, anyplace, and at a...
2. THE CHALLENGES FACED BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN ABUJA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC, 2010) in its research monograph "Road Mirror‟ found that majority of commercial drivers in Nigeria are youths and the mode of training for the commercial drivers is predominantly informal...
3. COST EVALUATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN NIGERIA USING HUMAN CAPITAL APPROACH
ABSTRACT
Nigeria experiences the highest rate of road traffic accidents resulting in fatalities and various levels of injuries. On Abuja-Lokoja road, traffic accident takes the lion’s share of the risk having highest number of vehicular accidents with correspondin...
4. EVALUATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EFFECT ON PROPERTIES AND ECONOMY OF NIGERIA (CASE STUDY OF ABUJA-LOKOJA ROAD
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out the evaluation of road traffic accident effect on properties and economy of Nigeria using Abuja-Lokoja road as case study. To carry out the study, four research questions were posed. The study adopted a descriptive survey design....
5. IMPACT OF BIO-DATA OF DRIVERS ON THE LEVEL OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ONITSHA-OWERRI HIGHWAY)
Abstract
The aim and objectives of this study centred on the analysis of Bio data of drivers on the level of Road Traffic accident on Onitsha – Owerri highway, as highlighted from the onset of the work, the analysis is based on reports of road traffic crash from y...
6. Recklessness of commercial drivers
Background to the Study
Driving a car, bus, lorry or an articulated-vehicle is a psychomotor activity that requires a combination of concentration and good visual and auditory functions. Several forces that can negatively affect driving mostly fall within the purview of...
7. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC OFFENCE SYSTEM
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Prior to the establishment of Federal Road Safety Commission in 1988, there was no concrete and sustained policy action to address the carnage on Nigerian roads. Earlier attempts in this direction were limited to discrete and isolated attempts by some states of t...
8. ASSESSMENT OF HIGHWAY ROAD TRAFFIC CRASHES IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Highway Road Traffic Crashes (HRTC) is a global phenomenon that affect all strata of human life, which have become a reoccurring problem that constitutes a burden to road users in Kaduna State, and Nigeria in general. It has been acknowledged that road traffic crashes occurred...
9. INFLUENCE OF PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAMMES OF THE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION ON COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ BEHAVIOUR IN URBAN CENTRES IN SOUTHWESTERN, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Commercial vehicle drivers‘ behaviour on urban roads serves as the primary cause of most Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), therefore, through its public enlightenment programmes (PEP) promoted sustainable good driving habits among t...
10. The Benefit of Artificial Intelligence Models in Predicting Road Traffic Accidents: A Case Study of Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State
1.1 Background of the Study
Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of injury and death globally, and Nigeria is no exception, with a high incidence of road crashes (Yusuf et al., 2025). In response to this issue, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been working to reduce road a...
11. A Study of the Role of Films in Promoting Road Safety Awareness in Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Road safety awareness is a critical public health issue in Nigeria, where road traffic accidents account for significan...
12. An Assessment of Public Safety Policies in Reducing Road Accidents in Bwari Local Government, Federal Capital Territory
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Road accidents remain a major public safety concern globally, with developing countries bearing the brunt of fatalities and injuries. In Nigeria, road accidents are a leading cause of mortality, contributing to significant...
13. An Evaluation of Road Traffic Accidents and Emergency Response Efficiency in Zamfara State
Background of the Study
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major public health issue globally, with low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, bearing the highest burden (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). In Nigeria, RTAs contribute significantly to mortality and disabi...
14. The Impact of Road Traffic Accidents on Public Health in Kwara State
Background of the Study
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major global public health concern, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). According to the Federal Road Safety Corps...
15. An Evaluation of the Role of Emergency Medical Services Policies in Road Accident Response in Gombe State
Background of the Study
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a critical role in providing immediate medical care to accident victims, thereby reducing fatalities and improving health outcomes. In many developing countries, including Nigeria, road traffic accidents are...
16. Design of a Quantum-Based Real-Time Traffic Management System for Nigerian Cities at Federal Road Safety Corps, Abuja
Background of the Study
Traffic congestion and inefficient traffic management are major challenges in many Nigerian cities, leading to delays, increased fuel consumption, and heightened environmental pollution. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) plays a key role in ma...
17. Development of Quantum-Inspired Machine Learning for Automated Traffic Control at Federal Road Safety Corps, Abuja
Background of the Study
Traffic congestion remains a significant issue in urban centers, leading to delays, increased fuel consumption, and air pollution. Traditional traffic control systems, while effective to an extent, are often unable to handle the dynamic and compl...
