The Factors Associated with Prevalence of Road Accidents in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Bakari Hamis  Mohamedy; Prosper S.  Nyaki

doi:10.47667/ijppr.v6i4.402

Authors

Bakari Hamis Mohamedy Faculty of Logistics and Business Studies, National Institute of Transport, P. O Box 705, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania
Prosper S. Nyaki Dean - Faculty of Logistics and Business Studies, National Institute of Transport, P. O Box 705, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47667/ijppr.v6i4.402

Keywords:

Road accidents, Driver behavior, Pedestrian behavior, Motor vehicle faults, Traffic safety

Abstract

Road accidents have become a common challenge in Tanzania’s urban centers, particularly Dar es Salaam, which records the highest number of traffic incidents nationally. This study examined the factors influencing the prevalence of road accidents in Tanzania, focusing on driver behaviors, motor vehicle faults, and pedestrian behaviors. Guided by a positivist philosophy and deductive approach, an explanatory research design was employed to establish causal relationships. A sample of 392 respondents, including drivers, conductors, passengers, and pedestrians, was selected using stratified and probability sampling techniques. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and documentary reviews from sources such as LATRA and the National Bureau of Statistics. Quantitative analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS, applying descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Results revealed that driver behaviors, pedestrian behaviors, and vehicle faults all contribute to road accidents. However, pedestrian behaviors (β = 0.217, p = 0.000) and driver behaviors (β = 0.146, p = 0.044) showed the strongest significant influence, while vehicle faults had a weak and statistically insignificant effect (β = 0.109, p = 0.046). The study recommends enhancing driver education, promoting pedestrian safety through better infrastructure, and strengthening vehicle inspection programs. The findings provide empirical evidence for policymakers to design effective interventions to reduce road accidents in Tanzania.

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