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
Crash Investigation
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
WZPERFOMAT: A User-Friendly Tool for Monitoring Work Zone Performance (Webinar)
Work zones are essential for infrastructure development, but can often compromise safety and mobility. WZPERFOMAT is a free, user-friendly tool that integrates crash and probe data to automatically … [Read more...] about WZPERFOMAT: A User-Friendly Tool for Monitoring Work Zone Performance (Webinar)
A Hybrid Framework for Predicting Crash Severity in Construction Work Zones Using Knowledge Distillation and Conditional GANs
Construction work zone crashes represent a critical area of concern within the realm of traffic safety, posing unique challenges for both road users and transportation authorities. Common factors … [Read more...] about A Hybrid Framework for Predicting Crash Severity in Construction Work Zones Using Knowledge Distillation and Conditional GANs