Rear-end collisions are among the most dominant crash types in work zones. This study explores the effectiveness of flaggers in reducing the frequency of very short headways and the likelihood of … [Read more...] about Flagger Effects in Reducing Likelihood of Rear-End Collisions in Work Zones
Rear End Crashes
Evaluation of Rear-End Crash Risk at Work Zone Using Work Zone Traffic Data
This paper aims to evaluate the rear-end crash risk at work zone activity area and merging area, as well as analyze the impacts of contributing factors by using work zone traffic data. Here, the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Rear-End Crash Risk at Work Zone Using Work Zone Traffic Data
Woman, 52, Rear Ends Log Truck in Work Zone on Oregon 140
A 52-year-old woman who was driving with her cruise control set to 55 mph rear-ended an empty log truck on Oregon 140. The woman did not see the flagger who was signaling her to stop and forced him to … [Read more...] about Woman, 52, Rear Ends Log Truck in Work Zone on Oregon 140
Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures
Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures summarizes the various types of exposure control measures and discusses how each can improve the safety of workers and motorists in work zones. The … [Read more...] about Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures
Treating Potential Back-of-Queue Safety Hazards
This fact sheet is designed to highlight common pitfalls in estimating potential impacts that can result from implementing a traffic control plan as well as strategies that can help reduce work zone … [Read more...] about Treating Potential Back-of-Queue Safety Hazards
Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety
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 Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety