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Factors Influencing the Severity of Crashes Caused by Motorcyclists: Analysis of Data from Alabama
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The number of motorcycle crashes in Alabama more than doubled from 1999 to 2008, while the number of fatal motorcycle crashes tripled during the same period. Most work on motorcycle crash severity has been based on analysis ...
The Role of the Built Environment in Emergency Medical Services Delays in Responding to Traffic Crashes
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This study aims to explore the role of built environments affecting emergency medical services (EMS) responses to traffic crashes. Specifically, this study integrated socioeconomic databases with a crash database that ...
Safety Performance Function Development for Analysis of Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Bridges are an integral infrastructure component and, as such, have been the subject of extensive research efforts related to structural performance. However, there has been little study on the traffic safety performance ...
Better Rested than Sorry: Data-Driven Approach to Reducing Drowsy Driving Crashes on Interstates
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Driver perception-reaction time and ability to sustain attention decrease as drivers become drowsy. The consequences of drowsy driving crashes are often worse on interstate highways due to the relatively high travel speeds ...