Analysis of crash patterns at Victorian signalised intersections

This report presents the results of a project undertaken as part of MUARC's on-going research activity on safety at signalised intersections. The objectives of this project were to: Analyse crash patterns at signalised intersections in Victoria, identify on the basis of the above, what further measures might be adopted to reduce the number and severity of crashes at signalised intersections, and indicate priority areas for further research on safety at signalised intersections. The analysis revealed that crashes at signalised intersections were of four main types - right through, rear end, adjacent approaches and pedestrian crashes. Potential countermeasures include the installation of fully controlled right turn signals, use of skid resistant pavements, an expanded red light camera program and education. Recommended research priorities include a detailed examination of sites with a poor crash record, a study of pedestrian accidents and a detailed examination of driver information processing and decision making.

• Record URL:
  http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc/reports/rpts94.html
• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Monash University. Accident Research Centre (MUARC)

  Clayton, Victoria   
• Authors:
  • Ogden, K W
  • Newstead, S V
• Publication Date: 1994-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 42p + appendices
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 60

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Cameras; Crash analysis; Crash rates; Crash severity; Crash types; Decision making; Drivers; High risk locations; Pavement design; Pedestrians; Red light running; Research; Signalized intersections; Skid resistance; Traffic safety; Traffic safety education; Traffic signals; Turning traffic
• ATRI Terms: Crash analysis; Crash black spot; Crash countermeasure; Crash rate; Crash severity; Crash type; Decision process; Driver behaviour; Pavement design; Pedestrian; Red light camera; Research needs; Road user education; Signalized intersection; Skidding resistance; Traffic signal; Turn
• Subject Areas: Pavements; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01437283
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 732600596
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 8:33PM