Considerations on the road safety situation in Sibiu county, between 2010 and 2019

Abstract

Road transportation has become a significant part of human society and interactions, especially from an economic and social point of view. Road accidents represent major disruptions in this regard, and therefore, nowadays, road safety management is a critical topic. Sibiu county is located in a critical position in Romania, at the crossing of major North-South and East-West roads. Starting from these facts, the current paper aims to present an analysis of the road accidents that occurred in Sibiu county from January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2018, focusing on the number of victims but also on the causes generating or favoring the generation of these accidents.