Investigating the safe driving behaviour of professional drivers in last-mile delivery services in Greece

IF 3.5 2区工程技术 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Pub Date : 2025-06-10 DOI:10.1016/j.trf.2025.06.002

Panagiotis Papantoniou , Dimosthenis Pavlou , Eva Michelaraki , Vasiliki Amprasi

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Abstract

In modern societies, road crashes remain a significant challenge, with vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, accounting for over half of traffic-related deaths and injuries. Among these, last-mile delivery professionals face heightened risks due to their continuous presence on urban streets and their frequent exposure to hazardous driving conditions. This study investigated the safe driving behaviour of professional drivers in last-mile delivery services in Greece. To achieve this goal, a stated preference survey was conducted with a sample of 100 riders aged 18–65 years and the key factors influencing crash severity were explored. A multinomial logit regression model was employed to examine the relationships between various factors and the likelihood of minor and major crashes. Crashes were classified into three categories: no crash, minor crashes and major crashes, based on their severity over the past two years. The results revealed that delivery experience, driving habits, demographic characteristics and the use of safety equipment significantly influenced crash severity. Longer driving license periods and extended daily travel distances were associated with increased crash risk. Frequent mobile phone use emerged as a significant predictor of minor crashes, underscoring the necessity for stricter distracted driving regulations. The study emphasized the protective role of safety equipment, though gaps in its consistent usage remain. This research provides valuable evidence to guide policy-making and develop tailored interventions to enhance road safety for last-mile delivery professionals, addressing key vulnerabilities in this growing sector.

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调查希腊最后一英里送货服务专业司机的安全驾驶行为

在现代社会，道路交通事故仍然是一项重大挑战，行人、骑自行车和骑摩托车的人等弱势道路使用者占交通相关伤亡人数的一半以上。其中，最后一英里的快递专业人员面临着更大的风险，因为他们经常出现在城市街道上，并且经常暴露在危险的驾驶条件下。本研究调查了希腊专业司机在最后一英里送货服务中的安全驾驶行为。为了实现这一目标，对100名年龄在18-65岁之间的车手进行了陈述偏好调查，并探讨了影响碰撞严重程度的关键因素。采用多项logistic回归模型检验各因素与小、大碰撞可能性之间的关系。根据过去两年的严重程度，事故被分为三类：无事故、轻微事故和重大事故。结果显示，送货经验、驾驶习惯、人口统计学特征和安全设备的使用对碰撞严重程度有显著影响。较长的驾驶执照期限和较长的日常出行距离与车祸风险增加有关。频繁使用手机是轻微车祸的重要预测因素，这凸显了制定更严格的分心驾驶法规的必要性。该研究强调了安全设备的保护作用，尽管在其持续使用方面仍然存在差距。这项研究为指导政策制定和制定量身定制的干预措施提供了宝贵的证据，以加强最后一英里交付专业人员的道路安全，解决这一日益增长的行业的主要脆弱性。

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Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Multiple-

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

14.60%

发文量

239

审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour focuses on the behavioural and psychological aspects of traffic and transport. The aim of the journal is to enhance theory development, improve the quality of empirical studies and to stimulate the application of research findings in practice. TRF provides a focus and a means of communication for the considerable amount of research activities that are now being carried out in this field. The journal provides a forum for transportation researchers, psychologists, ergonomists, engineers and policy-makers with an interest in traffic and transport psychology.