Over the past few decades, work-zone crashes have been perceived as one of the pivotal concerns in improving roadway safety. Each year, traffic accidents in construction and maintenance zones result … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Crash Severity Analysis: Development and Use of the Joint Distribution of Crash-Related Variables
Crash Analysis
Impact of Risk Factors on Work Zone Crashes Using Logistic Models and Random Forest
Work zone safety is influenced by many risk factors. Consequently, a comprehensive knowledge of the risk factors identified from crash data analysis becomes critical in reducing risk levels and … [Read more...] about Impact of Risk Factors on Work Zone Crashes Using Logistic Models and Random Forest
Detecting Risk Factors of Road Work Zone Crashes from the Information Provided in Police Crash Reports: The Case Study of Portugal
Several studies have shown that European police crash reports provide different detail degrees of work zone crash-related data. In this sense, the present study aims to verify the possibility of … [Read more...] about Detecting Risk Factors of Road Work Zone Crashes from the Information Provided in Police Crash Reports: The Case Study of Portugal
Development of Work Zone Crash Modification Factors (CMFs)
The University of Missouri (MU) hosted the webinar on the development of work zone crash modification factors (CMFs). This webinar presents material developed by Praveen Edara, Henry Brown, and Carlos … [Read more...] about Development of Work Zone Crash Modification Factors (CMFs)
Evaluation of Orange Pavement Striping for Use in Work Zones
Interstate widening projects are commonplace in Kentucky, and safety is of primary concern within the project work zone. Past experience with long work zones revealed two critical safety issues: … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Orange Pavement Striping for Use in Work Zones
Investigation of Scaffolding Accident in a Construction Site: A Case Study Analysis
The construction sector is one of the few high-risk businesses due to occupational accidents, their rate of frequencies, and related serious consequences, sometimes even resulting in the death of … [Read more...] about Investigation of Scaffolding Accident in a Construction Site: A Case Study Analysis