Advantages and disadvantages of different crash modeling techniques

Article Abstract:

The advantages and disadvantages of different crash modeling techniques used in the highway safety are discussed. The suitability of the method depends upon the desired output like type of the crash (fatal, injury and property damage), number of crashes, crash rate, segment/intersection severity rating and the model inputs as different environmental, traffic and roadway variables.

Analysis, Usage, Traffic accidents, Crash injury research

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The crash severity impacts of fixed roadside objects

Article Abstract:

An analysis on the effect of various factors on injury severity in crashes with in-service roadside hardware and fixed-objects is presented. The results show that leading ends of guardrails and bridge rails, along with large wooden poles increase the probability of fatal injury.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Prevention, Statistics

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Effect of vehicle and crash factors on older occupants

Article Abstract:

A survey was conducted to find out the differences across age group in crashes. The result reveals that the fatalities are more in older groups, because they are using passenger cars than trucks.

Aged, Elderly, Influence, Surveys

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