ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC CONFLICTS AND COLLISIONS

Parameters intrinsic to the sequence of events leading to vehicle collisions and traffic conflicts are investigated in an attempt to develop a more practical and reliable application of the traffic conflicts technique. Sequences of collisions and conflict events were videotaped and are analyzed in detail. Preliminary investigations reveal that using the common method of brake application is not adequate for describing conflict. As a result, seven methods of defining a conflict situation are introduced and evaluated. It is concluded that at least two of the proposed methods will provide a practical investigative tool that explains accident occurrence better than brake application. /Author/

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  • This paper appeared in TRB Research Record No. 667, Highway Capacity, Measures of Effectiveness, and Flow Theory. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Methodology for Evaluating Highway Improvements.
• Authors:
  • Allen, Brian L
  • Shin, B Tom
  • Cooper, Peter J
• Discussers:
  • Parker Jr, Martin R
• Publication Date: 1978

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 67-74
• Monograph Title: Highway capacity, measures of effectiveness, and flow theory
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 667
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Behavior; Braking; Crashes; Definitions; Drivers; Traffic conflicts
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00189852
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-025 846
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Apr 12 1979 12:00AM