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
Crash Causes
Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
In response to an alarming increase in roadwork zone fatalities, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has prioritized worker safety over driver convenience. Despite a reduction in … [Read more...] about Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Work zones are often sites of preventable accidents due to distracted or impaired driving, as demonstrated by a series of crashes on State Route 28 in Douglas County in September 2023. Despite … [Read more...] about Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Assessing the Effects of Geometry and Non-Geometry Related Factors in Work-Zone Crashes
Work zones are unique in geometry and traffic management, utilizing special traffic signs, standard channelizing devices, appropriate barriers, and pavement markings. These configurations can … [Read more...] about Assessing the Effects of Geometry and Non-Geometry Related Factors in Work-Zone Crashes
Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
Work zones are vital for improving infrastructural utilities yet pose significant dangers for workers and drivers who are often unfamiliar with these areas. Prior research examined various aspects of … [Read more...] about Exploring the Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study
Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
The construction sector is among the most hazardous workplace where workers are more likely to be at risk than in other jobsites. Generally, construction accident reports possess a wealth of empirical … [Read more...] about Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction