La incidencia de los accidentes de tránsito en la zona 6 de la provincia del Cañar durante el año 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Traffic accidents are a social problem that must be understood regarding multiple factors. Objectives: To understand the behavior of traffic accident factors in Zone No. 6 of the Province of Cañar, particularly in Azogues, Cañar, and La Troncal during 2022. Methodology: A mixed-method approach will be used to obtain a holistic understanding of the problem; it includes dogmatic-legal, deductive-inductive, analytical-synthetic, comparative, and statistical methods Results: Within Zone 6, the province of Cañar has the highest accident rate. However, the number of injuries is higher in La Troncal, surpassing Azogues and Cañar. Nevertheless, Cañar has the highest mortality rate. It was also determined that the most common type of accident is a collision, followed by crashes, run-overs, and lane departures. The least frequent types of accidents were road departures, rollovers, passenger falls, pedestrian hits, and sideswipes. Collisions are the most common, followed by crashes, run-overs, and lane departures, while the least frequent include rollovers, passenger falls, and sideswipes. The primary cause is driver inattention, along with mechanical failures and intoxication. Accidents are more frequent at night, possibly due to fatigue or alcohol consumption, and decrease during the day due to lighter traffic. It is noteworthy that Azogues reports more traffic infractions than crimes. Keywords: traffic, law, accidents, damages, mortality