The influence of seated postures and anthropometry on lap belt fit in vehicle occupants: A 3D computed tomography study
CONCLUSIONS: The belt-pelvis angle and the belt-ASIS overlap of individuals will provide valuable information for understanding the current belt-fit location and predicting submarining occurrences for individuals in various postures when designing restraint systems.PMID:38478461 | DOI:10.1080/15389588.2024.2321915 (Source: Traffic Injury Prevention)
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 13, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Yoshihiko Tanaka Houtatsu Shu Yuqing Zhao Koji Mizuno Minoru Yamada Yoichi Yokoyama Yoshitake Yamada Masahiro Jinzaki Source Type: research
Are front crash prevention systems less effective at preventing rear-end crashes where trucks and motorcycles are struck?
DISCUSSION: If all passenger vehicles were equipped with FCW and AEB that were as effective in crashes striking a truck or motorcycle as they are in crashes with another passenger vehicle, over 5,500 additional crashes with medium/heavy trucks and 500 with motorcycles could potentially be prevented annually in the United States above what would be expected from current front crash prevention systems. Extending front crash prevention testing in consumer information programs to include motorcycle and truck targets could encourage auto manufacturers to improve performance in these crash scenarios.PMID:38466620 | DOI:10.1080/1...
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 11, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Jessica B Cicchino David G Kidd Source Type: research
Are front crash prevention systems less effective at preventing rear-end crashes where trucks and motorcycles are struck?
DISCUSSION: If all passenger vehicles were equipped with FCW and AEB that were as effective in crashes striking a truck or motorcycle as they are in crashes with another passenger vehicle, over 5,500 additional crashes with medium/heavy trucks and 500 with motorcycles could potentially be prevented annually in the United States above what would be expected from current front crash prevention systems. Extending front crash prevention testing in consumer information programs to include motorcycle and truck targets could encourage auto manufacturers to improve performance in these crash scenarios.PMID:38466620 | DOI:10.1080/1...
Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - March 11, 2024 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Jessica B Cicchino David G Kidd 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
