TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Web-Only Document 240: Analysis of Work Zone Crash Characteristics and Countermeasures documents the research results of multiple analyses … [Read more...] about Analysis of Work Zone Crash Characteristics and Countermeasures
Countermeasures
A Deep Learning Approach to Predict Severity Levels of Work Zone Crashes
The need for maintaining aging infrastructure and/or expanding road capacity leads to an increasing number of work zones presented on highways. Consequently, many crashes were observed in work zone … [Read more...] about A Deep Learning Approach to Predict Severity Levels of Work Zone Crashes
Intelligent Work Zone System and Connected Vehicle Technologies to Reduce Crashes in Roadway Construction Area
Even though a lot of countermeasures have been implemented in construction area (or called work zone), there are still many crashes in work zone reported in the United States. Angle and rear-end … [Read more...] about Intelligent Work Zone System and Connected Vehicle Technologies to Reduce Crashes in Roadway Construction Area
A Guide for Work Zone Crash Data Collection, Reporting, and Analysis
This guide describes the work zone crash data collection and reporting process, as well as the benefits and challenges in developing a unified system across the states. The quality and consistency of … [Read more...] about A Guide for Work Zone Crash Data Collection, Reporting, and Analysis
Best Practices for Maximizing Driver Attention to Work Zone Warning Signs
Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance warning area for a work zone are the most common type of work zone crashes. Driver inattention (or distraction) is reported as the most common … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Maximizing Driver Attention to Work Zone Warning Signs
Setting Work Zone Speed Limits
Increasing travel demands and an aging highway infrastructure drive the need for extensive construction, maintenance, and utility work zones. The introduction of work zone environments creates risks … [Read more...] about Setting Work Zone Speed Limits