Abstract:
An animal hazard by accident profile is a profile chart that classifies the risk of collision between animals and
vehicles. It is described through a color-coded profile along the road. Through animal hazards by accident map, road users
can accurately identify hotspots along roads that are at risk of collision with animals and take precautionary measures.
Besides, local authorities can plan mitigation measures, so that collisions with animals can be avoided or at least
minimized. The main thrust of profile charts is mass and velocity (speed) of animals as main indicators, while endangered
animal as supporting indicator. The article discusses in detail the creation of the profile chart, in addition to its implication
as an additional mitigation measure to deal with collision with animals on the road. Overall, road users and local authorities
agree that profile charts and profile maps are mitigation measures capable of reducing accident rate involving animals, as
well as easy to understand and being used. The only challenge regarding of utilizing the profile chart is to ensure that the
collection of comprehensive, valid and prompt of animal accident information.
