This research utilizes data collected in Florida to examine the differentials in injury severities among single-vehicle drivers involved in work zone-related incidents, specifically focusing on the … [Read more...] about Analysis of Injury Severity of Work Zone Crashes on Rural and Urban Work Zones: Accounting for out-of-sample prediction and temporal instability
Crash Investigation
A Roller Operator and a Work Crew Foreman Died When They Were Struck by a Motorist in a Highway Work Zone
A 57-year-old asphalt roller operator and a 35-year-old crew foreman died on November 23, 1999, from multiple traumatic injuries received when they were struck by a light pickup truck traveling at a … [Read more...] about A Roller Operator and a Work Crew Foreman Died When They Were Struck by a Motorist in a Highway Work Zone
Highway Contractors Say Work Zone Crashes Rising
A recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS reveals that 64 percent of highway contractors reported vehicle crashes in their work zones over the past year. The … [Read more...] about Highway Contractors Say Work Zone Crashes Rising
Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
The construction industry consistently records one of the highest accident rates compared to other occupations, resulting in millions of workers suffering from construction-related injuries such as … [Read more...] about Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
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
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