Work zones are unique construction sites having multiple elements and complex scenarios. Existing studies have utilized crash data to explore the key factors contributing to work zone crashes. … [Read more...] about Key Factors and Representative Scenarios in Work Zone Safety: Indiana Crash Data Analysis
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Road Work Zone Safety Problem and Associated Risk Factors in Bangladesh: An Augmented Analysis Integrating Crash and Observational Data
Road work zone is an inevitable traffic mobility impediment. It poses a challenge to traffic operation and management and, thus, creates potential safety hazards for road users. The safety of a road … [Read more...] about Road Work Zone Safety Problem and Associated Risk Factors in Bangladesh: An Augmented Analysis Integrating Crash and Observational Data
Highway Construction Safety Analysis Using Large Language Models
The highway construction industry carries substantial safety risks for workers, necessitating thorough accident analyses to implement effective preventive measures. Current research lacks … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Safety Analysis Using Large Language Models
Fatal and Nonfatal Transportation Injuries in the Construction Industry, 2011-2020
Transportation injuries are a leading cause of injuries in the construction industry, accounting for 25% of fatal injuries among all construction workers and 4% of nonfatal injuries among private … [Read more...] about Fatal and Nonfatal Transportation Injuries in the Construction Industry, 2011-2020
Inferring Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Work Zones on Crashes
The increasing number of work zone crashes has been a significant concern for road users, transportation agencies, and researchers. Crashes can be caused by work zones, and this effect changes across … [Read more...] about Inferring Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Work Zones on Crashes
A Case Study Approach to Understand Heavy Truck Safety-critical Events in Work Zones
Large trucks are overrepresented in work zone crashes. Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts show that, in 2017, 30% of work zone fatal crashes … [Read more...] about A Case Study Approach to Understand Heavy Truck Safety-critical Events in Work Zones