This study analyzes the risk factors associated with engineering vehicle accidents in freeway construction zones in central Taiwan, based on 2,952 accident and environmental records collected from … [Read more...] about Toward Safer Work Zones: Predictive Model of Construction Risk of Work Zone on Taiwan’s Freeways
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Adaptive Hazard Zone Model for Improved Safety in Highway Work Zones
Highway work zones present hazardous conditions where worker safety is at constant risk due to interactions with construction equipment. In such environments, accurately defining hazard zones around … [Read more...] about Adaptive Hazard Zone Model for Improved Safety in Highway Work Zones
Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Large trucks substantially contribute to work zone-related crashes, primarily due to their large size and blind spots. When approaching a work zone, large trucks often need to merge into an adjacent … [Read more...] about Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Troopers Target Move Over Violators in ODOT Work Zone
Ohio’s Move Over law plays a critical role in protecting roadside and work zone personnel, yet recent enforcement and crash data highlight ongoing safety concerns. Since January 2025, Ohio Department … [Read more...] about Troopers Target Move Over Violators in ODOT Work Zone
Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Exploring Safety Performance Measures of Work Zone
Work zones are widely recognized as major contributors to road fatalities and traffic congestion. Although extensive research has explored the relationship between work zone crashes and contributing … [Read more...] about Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Exploring Safety Performance Measures of Work Zone
Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects
Struck-by accidents involving vehicle intrusions and heavy equipment in construction work zones, particularly utility systems, highways, streets and bridge projects, pose significant safety risks. … [Read more...] about Investigating Patterns and Causes of Struck-By Accidents in Roadway Construction Projects