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.
Rear End Crashes
Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
A 23-year-old Hispanic utility contracting company worker died on December 30, 2003 from head injuries he received after being struck by a vehicle in a roadway work zone. He and a co-worker were … [Read more...] about Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
Frequency of Work Zone Accidents on Construction Projects
The overall objective of this research was to study work zone accidents in New York State, with particular attention to the occurrence and mitigation of rear-end vehicle accidents. The specific … [Read more...] about Frequency of Work Zone Accidents on Construction Projects
Speed Variations Are Major Cause of Work Zone Crashes
Rear-end collisions cause the preponderance of work zone crashes in Virginia, indicating that a high variance in vehicle speeds is the major cause of accidents in work zones, according to a … [Read more...] about Speed Variations Are Major Cause of Work Zone Crashes
Crash Characteristics at Work Zones
A clear understanding of work zone crashes will enhance the selection of the appropriate measures that can minimize the negative impacts of work zones. This study investigated the characteristics of … [Read more...] about Crash Characteristics at Work Zones
Cost of Highway Work Zone Injuries
Two types of accidents occur in highway work zones: those that involve construction workers, which account for 30% of the accidents; and those that involve motorists outside the construction area, … [Read more...] about Cost of Highway Work Zone Injuries