Road transportation is a critical mode of transportation because of its mobility characteristics. Road construction work zones (WZ) are widespread on roads because of increased travel demand. Thus, it … [Read more...] about Effect of Construction Work Zone on Rear-End Conflicts by Vehicle Type Under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Crash Data
Determination of Work Zone Encroachments
Over 102,000 work zone crashes occurred in 2020 in the United States, which equates to a work zone crash every 5.2 minutes. This study aims to provide a better understanding of available resources to … [Read more...] about Determination of Work Zone Encroachments
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones Targeted Action Plan
Since 2016, over 2 percent of all fatal crashes in the United States every year happen in work zones. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis … [Read more...] about Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones Targeted Action Plan
Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Illinois Department of Transportation
Federal regulations in 23 CFR Part 630 Subpart J require States to conduct a work zone process review (WZPR) every 2 years to evaluate work zone processes and procedures, as well as identify … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Illinois Department of Transportation
Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Virginia Department of Transportation
Federal regulations in 23 CFR part 630 subpart J require State highway agencies to conduct a Work Zone Process Review (WZPR) every 2 years to evaluate work zone processes and procedures, as well as … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Virginia Department of Transportation
Request for Comment; Draft Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) Guideline, Sixth Edition
The Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) provides States a guideline for describing crashes involving motor vehicles in-transport to generate the information necessary to improve traffic … [Read more...] about Request for Comment; Draft Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) Guideline, Sixth Edition