Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Crimes
Breakaway Signs and Vandalism
Breakaway signs were developed to protect drivers who go off the road and hit them. A less appealing side of the picture is the fact that breakway signs are much more prone to vandalism. Some better … [Read more...] about Breakaway Signs and Vandalism
An Analysis of Fatal Work Zone Crashes in Texas
This report documents the data collection at and analysis of 77 fatal work zone crash sites throughout Texas from February 2003 through April 2004. The methodology used to collect the data for this … [Read more...] about An Analysis of Fatal Work Zone Crashes in Texas