Acidentes no transporte rodoviário de grãos no Brasil: um panorama descritivo baseado em registros da mídia
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Road transportation of grains in Brazil is characterized by a high occurrence of accidents, associated with inadequate road infrastructure and intense freight traffic. This study conducted a descriptive survey of accidents involving grain transportation in Brazil, based on 192 reports published in online media between January 2016 and March 2025. The research adopts a non-probabilistic convenience sampling approach, compiling information on location, type of accident, road characteristics, and probable causes. The results indicate a higher concentration of occurrences in the Central-West, South, and Southeast regions, particularly in the states of Mato Grosso, Paraná, and São Paulo. Collisions and rollovers were the most frequent types of accidents, associated with two-lane roads, deficient infrastructure, and human error. Highway BR-163 recorded the highest number of cases, followed by BR-277, BR-364, and BR-376. The most common causes included loss of vehicle control, mechanical failures, speeding, and evasive maneuvers caused by potholes. The study suggests the need for investments in infrastructure, enforcement, and road safety education to improve safety and efficiency in the transportation of agricultural production.
Source: Vértices
Institution: Universidade Federal Fluminense
Language: English
Topic: Traffic and Road Safety
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7203986510