The Topographical and Human Hazards: An Assessment Public Safety Indicators (PSI) and Vehicular Traffic Accidents (VTAs) in Mountain Province

Abstract

A major emerging issue in Mountain Province is the increasing rate of vehicular traffic accidents caused by its mountainous terrain, which has become one of the province’s leading public safety concerns. These accidents continue to threaten public safety, economic stability, and healthcare systems. In a mountainous province located at the center of the Cordillera Administrative Region, the problem is intensified by steep topography, unpredictable weather, winding roads, and expanding transportation networks.