2021 Volume 36 Issue 2 Article ID: 36.79
This study used a questionnaire and interview survey to identify the characteristics and factors that increase the incidence (i.e., both frequency and possibility) of near accidents caused by log transportation drivers. Forty-five drivers belonging to one forest cooperative, three transporters, and one timber market responded to our survey. Most of the drivers had experienced near accidents, and 70% of them had experienced over three near accidents during the past three years. According to the findings, the highest frequency of near accidents occurred due to forest roads, while going straight, in curves, as sudden collisions with pedestrian/bicycle/car, and during log transportation. The factors that increased the possibility of near accidents were main work, size of the truck, and location of the road. Because the incidence of near accidents during log transportation has been increasing not only on forest roads but also on public roads, a range of measures are necessary to ensure public safety to reduce the incidence of these accidents. These include providing appropriate traffic signs, constructing parking spaces and rest areas for drivers, and improving traffic management at the intersections of forest and public roads.
