DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjet.2026.v14i01.003

Pages: 41-47

Road accidents, even with construction of the best possible roads and intersections cannot be fully avoided. But the effects of these accidents on road users and vehicles can be minimized with proper measures. The purpose of this study is to examine the main causes of road accidents in Bangladesh and to come up with preventive measures for the improvement of road safety. Data from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), the Welfare Association of Bangladesh, and the Accident Reports Forms (ARF) were used for this research, applying GIS tools. During the period from 2020 to 2024, 30,514 accidents took place in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, road safety is a major concern, with a high level of fatalities and injuries resulting from road accidents. Worldwide, road accidents claim about 1.35 million lives each year, and young people, particularly pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, are the most affected. In Bangladesh, a disproportionately high number of road accidents take place, and human behavior and vehicle condition are major factors. The traffic department and the Government have a significant role to play in identifying reckless driving speeding, and overloading of vehicles, and government and citizens alike have a key role to play in ensuring road safety as well. Further, road accidents have significant geopolitical and national security implications, as they disrupt transportation systems, compromise emergency response, and introduce weaknesses in critical infrastructure. During a time of national emergency or geopolitical crisis, poorly performing road systems compounded by accidents could compromise military readiness, border security, and the nation’s overall resilience. Thus, enhancing road safety measures is not only crucial to protecting lives but also to protecting national security and regional stability.