Community Road-Safety Surveys & Data Collection

Conducting surveys and research to identify high-risk zones and behavioral patterns that contribute to road crashes, providing data-driven recommendations for interventions.

Objectives

Collect accurate data on road crashes and traffic patterns.

Inform road safety interventions, urban planning, and policy decisions.

Strengthen evidence-based advocacy for safer roads.

Activities & Methodology:

Conducting structured community surveys with drivers, pedestrians, and market operators.

Mapping crash-prone areas and analyzing contributing factors.

Producing reports for policymakers, local governments, and NGOs.

Target Audience

Local governments

urban planners

schools

transport authorities

communities.

Geographic Coverage

Northern Uganda.

Central Uganda.

Western Uganda.

Status

Ongoing

Timeline / Milestones

Awareness campaign planning: Jan 2025 Community radio programs: Feb–Apr 2025 Driver workshops & training: Mar–Jun 2025 Evaluation & monitoring of crash data: Jul–Dec 2025

Impact Metrics / Results

10+ community road-safety surveys conducted.
Recommendations adopted in urban planning and school safety interventions.
Reduced crash rates in monitored zones following interventions.

Testimonials / Success Stories

"The survey helped us identify dangerous intersections, and now local authorities have installed speed bumps to prevent crashes." – Local Council Leader, Gulu District

Partners / Collaborators

Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), Local Governments, ROSACU, UN-Habitat

Call-to-Action

Participate in surveys, support research initiatives, or sponsor data-driven safety projects.