Transport Safety Observatory
The Transport Safety Observatory is a key analytical enabler within NTSC, serving as a centralized platform to collect, integrate, and analyze transport safety data from all modes. Its purpose is to deliver statistical insights and reliable performance indicators that support effective national safety policy and informed institutional decisions.
Observatory Functions
The Observatory is responsible for:
Aggregating data from operators across road, air, maritime, and rail sectors
Documenting major accidents and violations in a standardized database
Analyzing temporal and spatial trends in incidents
Issuing national safety KPIs benchmarked against global standards
Providing interactive dashboards for relevant stakeholders
Data Components
Data handled by the Observatory includes:
Details of major accidents and related operational metrics
Operator data: transport volume, compliance, reported major incidents
Geographic mapping of major accident locations
Follow-up on implementation of NTSC recommendations
Indicators of response delays and recurring risks
Indicators and Analytics
The Transport Safety Observatory develops interactive dashboards and periodic reports that support decision-makers and cover various transport modes
These analytics are based on continuously updated databases and supported by statistical methods and digital technologies, with a focus on leveraging international best practices in major accident and risk analysis
Institutional Integration and Impact
The Observatory helps: