Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Slovenia as a Basis for the Deployment of Automated Measurement Systems

Authors

Tim Glavan
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3883-0128
Sašo Živković
Intermatic, d. o. o
Maja Meško
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Synopsis

This chapter addresses road safety in Slovenia and the role of automated measurement systems in improving road safety indicators. The purpose of the work is to determine which factors of traffic accidents are most strongly associated with serious consequences, how risk is distributed across space and time, and which groups of road users are most at risk. A quantitative secondary analysis of the national police traffic accident database for 2025 was used, comprising 17,186 accidents and 30,404 participants. The results indicate that inappropriate speed is by far the strongest predictor of severe consequences, that accidents with the most serious outcomes are concentrated in smaller administrative units and outside urban areas, and that pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists are disproportionately exposed to risk. The quantitative findings were complemented by an interview with a field expert, which further illuminated the interpretation of the results. Based on the results, a priority ranking of road safety critical locations was developed, together with a strategic framework for systems integrating speed enforcement, traffic signal monitoring, and the protection of vulnerable road users. Recommendations for the company include expanding to smaller but higher-risk municipalities and developing systems for detecting vulnerable road users.

Author Biographies

Tim Glavan, University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Tim Glavan is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Maribor's Faculty of Organizational Sciences, enrolled in the Organization and Management of Human Resource and Educational Systems programme. His interests include leadership and leadership competencies, the analysis of practical, real-world problems, and programming. In his academic and project work, he focuses on connecting data analysis with actual organizational and business challenges. In his free time, he is active in sports and fitness. Looking ahead, he aims to combine technology, data analytics, and organizational management to solve concrete problems in practice.

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: tim.glavan@student.um.si

Sašo Živković, Intermatic, d. o. o

Sašo Živkovič is the director of Intermatic Ltd., a company operating in the field of traffic technologies, road safety systems, and digital traffic management solutions. He actively participates in the development and implementation of intelligent transport systems and promotes cooperation between industry, research, and education. His work focuses on improving road safety, supporting data-driven decision-making, and developing innovative traffic solutions.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: saso@intermatic.si

Maja Meško, University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Maja Meško is a full professor at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor. She holds a PhD in kinesiology and is also a tenured professor of kinesiology (sport science) at the Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana. Her research interests include management, managerial psychology, workplace health, and leadership. She has participated and continues to participate in numerous professional activities and is the author and co-author of many scientific and professional papers.

 Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: maja.mesko@um.si

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July 22, 2026

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Glavan, T., Živković, S., & Meško, M. (2026). Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Slovenia as a Basis for the Deployment of Automated Measurement Systems. In M. Marič & S. Živković (Eds.), Prometna varnost v lokalnem okolju: problemsko-učno sodelovanje z Intermatic d.o.o. (pp. 227-282). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.7.2026.5