RESEARCH ARTICLE


KASSANDRA Model: Detecting Dangerous Traffic Conditions By Modeling Drivers’ Internal Stress Energy



Nikolaos Nagkoulis1, 2
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, Dimitrios Nalmpantis1, *
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, Nick Bearman2
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1 School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, PO Box 452, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
2 Department of Geography, Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences, University College London, Pearson Building, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom


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Abstract

Introduction

This paper introduces an innovative method to reduce car accidents by employing mechanical concepts and energy conservation to model drivers’ reactions in unexpected scenarios.

Methodology

The approach involves formulating equations to define drivers’ “internal stress energy,” indicative of their propensity for aggressive driving under time pressure. A spatiotemporal model was developed using traffic data from Highways England and accident data from Transport for London, analyzing around 200 car accidents with data from 80 cameras over two years.

Results and Discussion

Findings suggest a correlation between drivers’ internal stress energy and car accidents, highlighting the predictive value of the proposed equations in assessing road segment dangers. More specifically, using the proposed model with 15-minute timeframes increased car accident prediction four (4) times compared to the evenly spatiotemporal car accident distribution. With smaller timeframes, e.g., two (2) minutes, or with real-time data, its predictive power would be significantly higher!

Conclusion

The equations developed offer a promising tool for estimating and preventing car accidents by modeling the influence of drivers’ stress on driving behavior.

Keywords: Crash prediction, Spatiotemporal dynamics, Traffic psychology, Internal stress energy, Road safety, Behavior modeling.