Heavy Goods Vehicle Accident Risk Factors: A systematic literature review
Keywords:
Heavy goods vehicle, Risk factors, Systematic literature review, Thematic analysis, Pareto analysisAbstract
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) accidents often result in severe outcomes for both HGV occupants and other road users. This systematic review analysed 36 empirical studies published from 2010 to 2021, selected from 373 peer-reviewed articles. Risk factors were categorised into four main groups: human/behavioural, road infrastructure, environment/weather, and vehicle-related, with 20 sub-factors identified. A Pareto analysis highlighted 10 critical factors, including driver characteristics, road geometry, weather, and vehicle defects. The findings offer a comprehensive overview of key HGV accident risk factors, providing valuable insights.
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