Assessing injury risks of reclined occupants in a frontal crash preceded by braking with varied seatbelt designs using the SAFER Human Body Model
CONCLUSIONS: The BIS seatbelt appears promising, as seen with the reduced mTBI and NFR2+ risks, for ensuring the protection of reclined occupants in frontal crashes. However, additional solutions, such as lap belt load limiting, should be considered to reduce lumbar spine loading.PMID:38441948 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2318414 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Ekant Mishra Nils Lubbe Source Type: research
The impact of indirect benefits (reduced travel time, fuel use and emissions) in cost benefit analysis of road safety countermeasures
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, indirect benefits have a substantial impact on the computation of benefits and countermeasure selection process. In order to present improved business cases for road safety infrastructure investments, there is need to include these benefits during economic appraisal process. Travel time benefits have the highest portion of all indirect benefits compared to vehicle operating costs (VOCs) and emission benefits. The study recommends conducting more research related to travel time benefits due to countermeasure implementation.PMID:38441918 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2322665 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Chris Bic Byaruhanga Harry Evdorides Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors associated with driving under the influence of alcohol in Brazil
CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of DUIA was evident among drivers, particularly motorcyclists. The DUIA was more prevalent among men and young adults. The DUIA was associated with an increased magnitude of self-reported RTIs among car drivers and motorcyclists. Despite the extensive legislation for zero tolerance toward DUIA in the country, actions need stricter enforcement.PMID:38441924 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2314594 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Kamylla Guedes de Sena Otaliba Lib ânio de Morais Neto Dayana Pereira Faria Rafael Alves Guimar ães Source Type: research
Assessing the effects of geometry and non-geometry related factors in work-zone crashes
CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to the growing body of research indicating that geometric restrictions within work zones introduce a distinct set of risk factors compared to non-geometry-related factors. Recognizing the significance of geometric restrictions, beyond typical driving conditions, holds the implications for enhancing safety within various work zone configurations and offers valuable insights for crash scene investigators to pinpoint contributing factors accurately.PMID:38441943 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2321914 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Mouyid Islam Source Type: research
Assessing injury risks of reclined occupants in a frontal crash preceded by braking with varied seatbelt designs using the SAFER Human Body Model
CONCLUSIONS: The BIS seatbelt appears promising, as seen with the reduced mTBI and NFR2+ risks, for ensuring the protection of reclined occupants in frontal crashes. However, additional solutions, such as lap belt load limiting, should be considered to reduce lumbar spine loading.PMID:38441948 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2318414 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Ekant Mishra Nils Lubbe Source Type: research
The impact of indirect benefits (reduced travel time, fuel use and emissions) in cost benefit analysis of road safety countermeasures
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, indirect benefits have a substantial impact on the computation of benefits and countermeasure selection process. In order to present improved business cases for road safety infrastructure investments, there is need to include these benefits during economic appraisal process. Travel time benefits have the highest portion of all indirect benefits compared to vehicle operating costs (VOCs) and emission benefits. The study recommends conducting more research related to travel time benefits due to countermeasure implementation.PMID:38441918 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2322665 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Chris Bic Byaruhanga Harry Evdorides Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors associated with driving under the influence of alcohol in Brazil
CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of DUIA was evident among drivers, particularly motorcyclists. The DUIA was more prevalent among men and young adults. The DUIA was associated with an increased magnitude of self-reported RTIs among car drivers and motorcyclists. Despite the extensive legislation for zero tolerance toward DUIA in the country, actions need stricter enforcement.PMID:38441924 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2314594 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Kamylla Guedes de Sena Otaliba Lib ânio de Morais Neto Dayana Pereira Faria Rafael Alves Guimar ães Source Type: research
Assessing the effects of geometry and non-geometry related factors in work-zone crashes
CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to the growing body of research indicating that geometric restrictions within work zones introduce a distinct set of risk factors compared to non-geometry-related factors. Recognizing the significance of geometric restrictions, beyond typical driving conditions, holds the implications for enhancing safety within various work zone configurations and offers valuable insights for crash scene investigators to pinpoint contributing factors accurately.PMID:38441943 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2321914 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Mouyid Islam Source Type: research
Assessing injury risks of reclined occupants in a frontal crash preceded by braking with varied seatbelt designs using the SAFER Human Body Model
CONCLUSIONS: The BIS seatbelt appears promising, as seen with the reduced mTBI and NFR2+ risks, for ensuring the protection of reclined occupants in frontal crashes. However, additional solutions, such as lap belt load limiting, should be considered to reduce lumbar spine loading.PMID:38441948 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2318414 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Ekant Mishra Nils Lubbe Source Type: research
The impact of indirect benefits (reduced travel time, fuel use and emissions) in cost benefit analysis of road safety countermeasures
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, indirect benefits have a substantial impact on the computation of benefits and countermeasure selection process. In order to present improved business cases for road safety infrastructure investments, there is need to include these benefits during economic appraisal process. Travel time benefits have the highest portion of all indirect benefits compared to vehicle operating costs (VOCs) and emission benefits. The study recommends conducting more research related to travel time benefits due to countermeasure implementation.PMID:38441918 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2322665 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Chris Bic Byaruhanga Harry Evdorides Source Type: research
Prevalence and factors associated with driving under the influence of alcohol in Brazil
CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of DUIA was evident among drivers, particularly motorcyclists. The DUIA was more prevalent among men and young adults. The DUIA was associated with an increased magnitude of self-reported RTIs among car drivers and motorcyclists. Despite the extensive legislation for zero tolerance toward DUIA in the country, actions need stricter enforcement.PMID:38441924 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2314594 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Kamylla Guedes de Sena Otaliba Lib ânio de Morais Neto Dayana Pereira Faria Rafael Alves Guimar ães Source Type: research
Assessing the effects of geometry and non-geometry related factors in work-zone crashes
CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to the growing body of research indicating that geometric restrictions within work zones introduce a distinct set of risk factors compared to non-geometry-related factors. Recognizing the significance of geometric restrictions, beyond typical driving conditions, holds the implications for enhancing safety within various work zone configurations and offers valuable insights for crash scene investigators to pinpoint contributing factors accurately.PMID:38441943 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2321914 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Mouyid Islam Source Type: research
Assessing injury risks of reclined occupants in a frontal crash preceded by braking with varied seatbelt designs using the SAFER Human Body Model
CONCLUSIONS: The BIS seatbelt appears promising, as seen with the reduced mTBI and NFR2+ risks, for ensuring the protection of reclined occupants in frontal crashes. However, additional solutions, such as lap belt load limiting, should be considered to reduce lumbar spine loading.PMID:38441948 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2318414 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 5, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Ekant Mishra Nils Lubbe Source Type: research
History of NHTSA's upgrade of FMVSS 208 addressing airbag induced fatalities and serious injuries
CONCLUSION: NHTSA engagement in efforts with multiple partners toward identifying the safety issues, was an integral part of NHTSA's strategy in addressing the problem, arriving at immediate actions that NHTSA took, and detailing a comprehensive look at the longer-term approach required to resolve the safety issues. The approach taken by NHTSA paved the way for the advanced airbags final rule and an interim final rule issued on May 12, 2000 (Federal Register Notice 65 FR 30680). NHTSA had undertaken a successful collaboration of the Federal Government, the automobile industry, equipment suppliers, insurance companies, traf...
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 4, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: William Thomas Hollowell Source Type: research
Investigating safety and cost-effectiveness of cable median barriers in Louisiana
CONCLUSION: This study contributes to the understanding of CMB performance from both traffic safety and economic perspectives. The findings may assist transportation agencies in making decisions regarding the management of CMB systems. Based on the comprehensive analysis of CMBs on Louisiana freeways, this project has revealed that CMBs are an effective and economically justified crash countermeasure. Thus, further implementation of CMBs is recommended until better alternatives are available.PMID:38436613 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2314596 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 4, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Safkat Tajwar Ahmed M Ashifur Rahman Elisabeta Mitran Xiaoduan Sun Zakia Sultana Shorna Source Type: research
