CROWD-SOURCED TRAFFIC HAZARD REPORTING APPLICATION USING REAL-TIME GEO-LOCATION SERVICES
Road safety is a major concern in urban and rural transportation systems due to the increasing number of vehicles and road hazards such as potholes, accidents, traffic congestion, and damaged infrastructure. Traditional reporting methods often rely on authorities to detect and resolve such issues, which can lead to delays in response and increased risk for road users. To address this problem, this project proposes a Crowd-Sourced Traffic Hazard Reporting Application that enables users to report road hazards in real time using their mobile devices.
The proposed system allows users to identify and submit traffic hazards by sharing their current location along with hazard details through a simple reporting interface. The collected data is displayed on a live interactive map, enabling other users to view nearby hazards and plan safer routes. The application also includes features such as hazard categorization, real-time notifications, and an AI assistant to guide users in reporting issues effectively. The backend system stores and manages hazard data, ensuring that reports are updated and accessible to users instantly.
By leveraging crowd participation and location-based services, the application improves road awareness and helps reduce accidents caused by unnoticed hazards. The proposed system demonstrates how community-driven reporting combined with modern web technologies can enhance traffic safety and support smarter transportation management.
In today's fast-paced world, ensuring the safety of our roads is more crucial than ever. With the rise in vehicle numbers and the prevalence of road hazards, innovative solutions are needed to empower citizens and enhance safety measures.
This application not only facilitates immediate reporting but also fosters a sense of community responsibility among users. By encouraging individuals to actively participate in road safety, we can create a more vigilant society that prioritizes the well-being of all road users.
Furthermore, the integration of AI technology allows for smarter data analysis, helping authorities to identify patterns in hazard occurrences and allocate resources more effectively. This proactive approach can lead to significant improvements in infrastructure maintenance and traffic management
S.Yaswanthika, (2026). Crowd-Sourced Traffic Hazard Reporting Application using Real-Time GEO-Location Services. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.098
S.Yaswanthika, . "Crowd-Sourced Traffic Hazard Reporting Application using Real-Time GEO-Location Services." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.098.
S.Yaswanthika, . "Crowd-Sourced Traffic Hazard Reporting Application using Real-Time GEO-Location Services." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.098.
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