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
Crash Investigation
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
Investigation of Factors Affecting the Duration of Full-Lane-Closure Accidents on the Freeway
A full-lane-closure accident refers to a traffic accident in which one or both directions of a freeway are completely obstructed, thus resulting in severe traffic congestion. Traffic operators must … [Read more...] about Investigation of Factors Affecting the Duration of Full-Lane-Closure Accidents on the Freeway
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