The National Secretariat of Transit (Senatran) began in August this year the testing phase for a new data collection model, with the aim of improving the National Register of Traffic Statistics and Accidents (Renaest).
The innovation involves a monitoring application developed by Senatran, which will allow traffic agents involved in incident management to record information directly in the system. The new tool promises to offer more accurate and efficient data collection, contributing to the creation of a more robust and agile statistical base.
Claims application will be accessible to professionals
National Traffic Secretary Adrualdo Catão explained that the application will be accessible to all professionals involved in responding to accidents, including police officers and firefighters. These agents will be able to enter essential incident data directly into the platform, facilitating the creation of the new Renaest.
Catão highlighted the importance of this moment, emphasizing that the statistics generated will play a crucial role in decisions that will guide public traffic policies. He also stressed that the success of the project depends on collaboration between the Federal Government and state traffic agencies. This is the goal of ensuring effectiveness in data collection and analysis.
According to the diagnosis released by Senatran, the Military Police is currently responsible for collecting data at accident sites in 81% in Brazilian states. This police force also represents the main source of data for the National Departments of Transit (Detrans) in relation to the use and access of information.
In contrast, only 11% of the federative units use the data provided by the Health Department. These data reveal the need for a more integrated and efficient system to improve the collection and analysis of information on traffic accidents.
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Bet on innovation and simplicity
The new Renaest model introduces several innovations, including multiple data sources and primary source search. Prioritizing essential information and integration with other structuring systems are key points of the project.
In addition, the platform will incorporate a layer of intelligence and interoperability, expanding the scope to include “non-events”, which will allow for more comprehensive analysis. Analytics functionality for exploratory analysis and prediction and dynamic feedback are also important aspects that aim to support decision-making processes.
Renaest is a fundamental tool for the Federal Government, not only to assess road safety, but also to ensure compliance with the goals established in the National Plan for Reducing Deaths and Injuries in Traffic (Pnatrans).
The new application aims to make data collection more effective and accurate, contributing to more efficient management of road safety policies. With the testing phase underway, the project represents a significant advance in the way traffic statistics are recorded and analyzed. As such, it promises to have a positive impact on road safety.
Origin of the law
The National Plan to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Injuries (Pnatrans) was established in 2018 by Law No. 13,614. Its purpose is to guide Brazilian traffic managers in implementing measures to reduce fatalities and injuries on urban roads and highways. This is in line with the New Decade of Road Safety of the United Nations (UN).
In 2023, the plan underwent a comprehensive review, resulting in a new version that prioritizes transparency, compliance, simplification, and effectiveness. The National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) has committed to making Pnatrans more accessible. It should therefore allow the agencies involved to register new projects that promote the reduction of accidents and deaths on the country's roads.
