Which method can effectively eliminate utility poles as roadside hazards?

Burying utility poles underground is an effective method for eliminating them as roadside hazards. This approach significantly reduces the risk of collisions with vehicles, which can lead to severe injuries or fatalities. When utility poles are placed underground, they no longer pose a threat to drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians, as there is no physical structure that can cause accidents in the event of a crash.

Relocating poles closer to the road, replacing them with regular poles, or installing higher poles would not effectively reduce the hazard they present. Instead, moving them closer could actually increase the risk, while replacing them or making them taller does not address the fundamental issue of their presence as obstacles in the roadside environment.