Download or read book Examination of Truck Accidents on Urban Freeways written by Brian Lee Bowman and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this study was to determine the nature and extent of urban freeway accidents involving trucks, over 10,000 lb gross vehicle weight, and their consequences as a function of vehicle type and traffic and roadway characteristics. The study was limited to urban freeways and expressways with large total volumes (minimum 100,000 average daily traffic) and a significant percentage of large truck traffic (minimum 5%). The primary tasks involved a review of the literature, and the analysis of accident and operational data from selected urban freeway sites. A total of 2,221 verified truck accidents were included in the study occurring during 3.75 years on 46.5 miles of freeway. The study determined the characteristics of truck accidents, developed comparisons between truck and passenger vehicle accidents, and estimated the operational and economic consequences of truck accidents. An estimate of the total annual cost of urban freeway accidents was determined to be 634,000 dollars per freeway mile. Applying this estimate to the total 2,497 Interstate and freeway miles, with volumes greater than 100,000 vehicles per day, that exist nationwide results in a nationwide annual cost of 1.6 billion dollars due to truck accidents on urban freeways.

Download or read book Accident Analysis for Urban Freeways written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A process was developed in this study to aid the District personnel of the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) in their tasks of: identifying high accident locations on urban Interstate highways and urban non-Interstate freeways; analyzing accident causative factors associated with these high accident sites; and determining and evaluating appropriate remedial measures at these sites. A conceptual approach was first developed, which was then revised and improved based upon experience gained from field tests of 10 sites selected from three participating SDHPT Districts. It was found that, in order for the process to be useful, it is necessary to automate the process to the extent possible.

Download or read book Literature Review Summary Examination of Truck Accidents on Urban Freeways Interim Report written by Brian Lee Bowman and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Lane Change merge Crashes Problem Size Assessment and Statistical Description written by J.-S. Wang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Backing Crashes Problem Size Assessment and Statistical Description written by J.-S. Wang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Safety and Operational Evaluation of Shoulders on Urban Freeways written by Thomas Urbanik and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heavy Vehicle Crashes in Urban Areas written by P. F. Sweatman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research into the types, severity and causes of crashes involving heavy vehicles in urban Australia was carried out and countermeasures were recommended to reduce the incidence and severity of such crashes. The project included literature review, mass data analysis, detailed post crashes analysis of fatal crashes, analysis of accident black spots and in depth investigation. The study found significant deficiencies in driver, rider and pedestrian behaviour which directly relate to the causation of severe crashes. The critical importance of the traffic engineering design of controlled and uncontrolled intersections has been highlighted. The design of heavy vehicles for operation in urban areas also needs improvement and measures to reduce heavy vehicle aggresivity and to redress deficiencies in the driver's field of view are needed. Road accidents. Injuries. Motorcyclists. Pedestrians. Cyclist. Roads. Accident Black Spots. Trucks. Vehicle design. Urban areas. Countermeasures. Buses.

Download or read book Incident Characteristics Frequency and Duration on a High Volume Urban Freeway written by Genevieve Giuliano and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Truck Operations and Regulations on Urban Freeways written by William R. McCasland and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering lane restrictions, time-of-day restrictions, speed restrictions, route restrictions, driver training certification and enforcement with application to Texas.

Download or read book Single vehicle Roadway Departure Crashes written by Jing-Shiarn Wang and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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