Collisions in work zones have always been a contributing factor in compromising safety on urban roadways. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and State Transportation Authorities … [Read more...] about Smart Phone Based Forward Collision Warning Messages in Work Zones to Enhance Safety and Reduce Emissions
Rear End Crashes
Analysis of Work Zone Rear-End Crash Risk for Different Vehicle-Following Patterns
This study evaluates rear-end crash risk associated with work zone operations for four different vehicle-following patterns: car—car, car—truck, truck—car and truck—truck. The deceleration rate to … [Read more...] about Analysis of Work Zone Rear-End Crash Risk for Different Vehicle-Following Patterns
Crashes Continue in I-80 Construction Zone in North Sacramento
The big Interstate 80 reconstruction work zone in north Sacramento continues to be a problem for some drivers. On average, there has been a crash a day there since last summer, 80 percent of which are … [Read more...] about Crashes Continue in I-80 Construction Zone in North Sacramento
Traffic Accidents in Connection to Road Work in Sweden
Each year at least 300 traffic accidents occur in connection to road work in Sweden in which people are injured or killed. The two types of accidents that are most common are rear-end collisions and … [Read more...] about Traffic Accidents in Connection to Road Work in Sweden
Flagger Effects in Reducing the Likelihood of Rear-End Collisions for In-Platoon Vehicles in Work Zones
Rear-end collisions are among the most dominant crash types in work zones. Three factors may increase the potential of rear-end collisions in work zones: following too closely, speeding, and faster … [Read more...] about Flagger Effects in Reducing the Likelihood of Rear-End Collisions for In-Platoon Vehicles in Work Zones
Treating Potential “Back-of-Queue” Safety Hazards Training Module
The purpose of this document is to highlight strategies that can help reduce the work zone congestion that increases back-of-queue crash risk. Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance … [Read more...] about Treating Potential “Back-of-Queue” Safety Hazards Training Module