This paper comprehensively examines the impact of traffic infrastructure digitalization on road safety by integrating advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) into urban transport systems. The research focuses on the deployment and effectiveness of smart solutions such as adaptive traffic signal control systems, Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication protocols, and automated video analytics for real-time monitoring and enforcement. Through a combination of quantitative analysis—comparing accident rates before and after digital infrastructure implementation—and qualitative insights from expert interviews and case studies in selected European cities, the study provides empirical evidence of the positive effects of digitalization. These effects include a measurable reduction in the number of traffic accidents, enhanced responsiveness of emergency services, more efficient traffic flow, and improved safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
The research also introduces a mathematical model to simulate accident reduction as a function of the digitalization level, offering a predictive framework for evaluating investment priorities in urban infrastructure planning. Results demonstrate that zones with higher digitalization indices consistently report greater improvements in safety outcomes, validating the model’s applicability in real-world contexts.
The findings underscore the importance of strategic deployment, regulatory alignment, and system integration when introducing digital technologies into traffic infrastructure. Recommendations include the need for gradual implementation in high-risk zones, legal frameworks for data protection, and continuous performance evaluation to maximize safety benefits and support sustainable urban mobility development.
This paper comprehensively examines the impact of traffic infrastructure digitalization on road safety by integrating advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) into urban transport systems. The research focuses on the deployment and effectiveness of smart solutions such as adaptive traffic signal control systems, Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication protocols, and automated video analytics for real-time monitoring and enforcement. Through a combination of quantitative analysis—comparing accident rates before and after digital infrastructure implementation—and qualitative insights from expert interviews and case studies in selected European cities, the study provides empirical evidence of the positive effects of digitalization. These effects include a measurable reduction in the number of traffic accidents, enhanced responsiveness of emergency services, more efficient traffic flow, and improved safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
The research also introduces a mathematical model to simulate accident reduction as a function of the digitalization level, offering a predictive framework for evaluating investment priorities in urban infrastructure planning. Results demonstrate that zones with higher digitalization indices consistently report greater improvements in safety outcomes, validating the model’s applicability in real-world contexts.
The findings underscore the importance of strategic deployment, regulatory alignment, and system integration when introducing digital technologies into traffic infrastructure. Recommendations include the need for gradual implementation in high-risk zones, legal frameworks for data protection, and continuous performance evaluation to maximize safety benefits and support sustainable urban mobility development.
This paper comprehensively examines the impact of traffic infrastructure digitalization on road safety by integrating advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) into urban transport systems. The research focuses on the deployment and effectiveness of smart solutions such as adaptive traffic signal control systems, Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication protocols, and automated video analytics for real-time monitoring and enforcement. Through a combination of quantitative analysis—comparing accident rates before and after digital infrastructure implementation—and qualitative insights from expert interviews and case studies in selected European cities, the study provides empirical evidence of the positive effects of digitalization. These effects include a measurable reduction in the number of traffic accidents, enhanced responsiveness of emergency services, more efficient traffic flow, and improved safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
The research also introduces a mathematical model to simulate accident reduction as a function of the digitalization level, offering a predictive framework for evaluating investment priorities in urban infrastructure planning. Results demonstrate that zones with higher digitalization indices consistently report greater improvements in safety outcomes, validating the model’s applicability in real-world contexts.
The findings underscore the importance of strategic deployment, regulatory alignment, and system integration when introducing digital technologies into traffic infrastructure. Recommendations include the need for gradual implementation in high-risk zones, legal frameworks for data protection, and continuous performance evaluation to maximize safety benefits and support sustainable urban mobility development.
