An annual highway work zone safety survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS found that 60% of 600 surveyed highway contractors experienced at least one vehicle-related … [Read more...] about Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
Crash Causes
Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
A new national study by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS reveals that motorists are nearly twice as likely to die in highway work zone crashes as construction workers. Based on a … [Read more...] about Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
Exploring Characteristics of Road Closures Caused by Bridge Traffic Crashes: A Case Study in Pennsylvania
When crashes occur, roadways often need to be closed for emergency response, which would greatly interrupt traffic operations. Many studies have discussed the road closure issue caused by crashes, but … [Read more...] about Exploring Characteristics of Road Closures Caused by Bridge Traffic Crashes: A Case Study in Pennsylvania
Tales From Three Construction Sites: A Qualitative Investigation Into Work Zone Safety
Roads form the backbone of the South African economy, and the provision of adequate road infrastructure is key to facilitate socio-economic change. Many of South Africa’s roads are facing increasing … [Read more...] about Tales From Three Construction Sites: A Qualitative Investigation Into Work Zone Safety
Quantitative and Narrative Analysis of Dump Truck-Related Injuries and Fatalities in the United States
Dump truck safety recommendations have been implemented by companies, but a comprehensive study of risk factors associated with dump truck injuries and fatalities has not been performed. Published … [Read more...] about Quantitative and Narrative Analysis of Dump Truck-Related Injuries and Fatalities in the United States
Driver Injury Severity Analysis of Work Zone Crashes: A Bayesian Hierarchical Generalized Ordered Probit Approach
Highway work zones are locations where severe traffic crashes tend to occur. Most of the extant research on work zone crash severity neglects the discrepancy in the injuries sustained by different … [Read more...] about Driver Injury Severity Analysis of Work Zone Crashes: A Bayesian Hierarchical Generalized Ordered Probit Approach