Accident Analysis and Remedial Measures in Dhulikhel-Nepalthok Section

Every day about 5 to 7 people die in road crashes in Nepal. A systematic method to analyze the causes of such road crashes is deficient. This research is planned to analyze accident patterns and recommend appropriate solutions for Dhulikhel- Nepalthok road section of the B.P. Highway in Bagmati Province of Nepal.This study is based on the secondary data collected from the traffic police office at Banepa, Dumja and Mangaltar stations. The road accident data of 52 months (From August 2008 to December 2012) was compiled and analyzed for their severity, causes and types. The primary data such as response through group discussion, interview with vehicle drivers, traffic police officer and road users were also collected and analyzes. Safety assessment was done at seven locations of the selected road corridor.