Road Accident Safety Using Mobile Application

Road safety is a growing concern across the world, with India recording over 1.5 lakh fatalities annually due to road accidents. Despite technological advancements, there is a lack of real-time systems that alert drivers and pedestrians about accident-prone zones. This research paper proposes the development of a mobile-based “Road Accident Safety Application” that provides real-time alerts, visualizes high-risk areas using heatmaps, and enables instant emergency communication. The system integrates GPS tracking, Google Maps API, and heatmap visualization to inform users about accident hotspots. Additionally, it includes an emergency module that allows users to send instant SOS messages or make calls to nearby authorities or personal contacts. The application’s architecture, built using React Native, PHP, and MySQL, ensures cross-platform compatibility and real-time data access. The research concludes that such technology can significantly reduce accident rates, improve emergency response times, and support government agencies with analytical data for road safety planning.