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Runhua Huang1,2, Huichao Guo2
1School of Management and Economics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Abstract:
Road cargo transport accidents have been rising in China, posing threats to economic stability and public safety. This study identifies key risk factors in road freight accidents by analysing 160 accident investigation reports and employs a combined N-K model and complex-network approach to evaluate coupling effects among factors. Twenty-seven specific risk factors were classified under individual, vehicle, environment and management domains. Multi-factor coupling (e.g. I-V-E-M) markedly increases accident probability, and complex-network metrics highlight hub (overloading, brake defects, inadequate road inspection, failure to observe road conditions) and bridge (inadequate inspection, illegal lane change, brake defects, speeding) factors. Targeted enforcement of loading limits, enhanced inspection regimes and driver training are recommended. Integrating the N-K model with complex-network analysis provides a systematic basis for prioritising preventive measures and improving road-freight safety.
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