<![CDATA[This study examines the recurring traffic accidents at the Bawen intersection in Semarang Regency, particularly involving heavy vehicles descending from the toll exit. The research aims to analyze the underlying causes and formulate an effective accident prevention model. Using a qualitative empirical juridical approach, data were collected through field observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that accidents are caused by a systemic interaction of factors, including inadequate road geometry, vehicle technical failures (especially brake malfunction), driver fatigue and limited competence, suboptimal traffic management, and weak preventive law enforcement. These interrelated factors create a high-risk traffic environment, particularly at signalized intersections at the end of steep descents. The study proposes an integrated prevention model combining infrastructure improvement, vehicle supervision, driver capacity enhancement, technology-based traffic management, and preventive law enforcement. This model emphasizes a holistic and sustainable approach to traffic safety. The implications highlight the need for coordinated policies among stakeholders to reduce accident rates and improve overall road safety in the region.]]>
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