Automotive Experiences
Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Issue in Progress

Modeling Causal Analysis of Crash Severity on Indonesian Toll Road Using Integrated Z-Score and Bayesian Network Framework

Istiyanto, Bambang (Unknown)
Pratikso, Pratikso (Unknown)
Mudiyono, Rachmat (Unknown)
Nurrohman, Hafidz (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

Traffic crashes remain a critical safety challenge, with Indonesia experiencing 73,446 fatalities annually. This study develops an integrated Z-Score and Bayesian Network framework to analyze causal interactions between human and environmental factors influencing crash severity on toll roads. Z-Score analysis of 450 crash records (2022–2025) identified five statistically significant blackspot segments, with KM 430–431 exhibiting the highest concentration (Z = 4.036, n = 91). A Bayesian Network model constructed using K2 structure learning and Expectation-Maximization parameter estimation achieved 86.2% classification accuracy, surpassing previous international applications (78–82%). Conditional probability analysis revealed that straight-downhill segments exhibited 3.3-fold higher fatal crash probability than straight-level segments (0.083 vs. 0.025), while night-time conditions increased fatal risk by 57%. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that crash type (weighted index = 0.282) and accident cause (0.214) exerted strongest influence on severity outcomes. Human error constituted 83% of crashes but showed moderate sensitivity, indicating that severe outcomes emerge from interactions between human factors and adverse conditions rather than isolated factors. Findings support prioritizing enhanced lighting and speed management on curved-downhill segments during night-time, alongside rear-end collision prevention strategies. This validated framework enables evidence based, proactive crash management and intervention prioritization for toll road safety in developing countries.

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AutomotiveExperiences

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Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Energy Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

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Automotive experiences invite researchers to contribute ideas on the main scope of Emerging automotive technology and environmental issues; Efficiency (fuel, thermal and mechanical); Vehicle safety and driving comfort; Automotive industry and supporting materials; Vehicle maintenance and technical ...