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2. Characterizing Interstate Crash Rates Based on Traffic Congestion Using Probe Vehicle Data

Author

Mekker, Michelle M., Remias, Stephen M., McNamara, Margaret L., Bullock, Darcy M., Mekker, Michelle M., Remias, Stephen M., McNamara, Margaret L., and Bullock, Darcy M.

Abstract

Crash reduction factors are widely used by engineers for prioritizing safety investments. Work zones are routinely analyzed by the length and duration of queues. Queue detection warning technology has been growing in availability and reliability in recent years. However, there is sparse literature on the impact of freeway queueing on crash rates. This paper analyzes three years of crash data and crowd-sourced probe vehicle data to classify crashes as being associated with queueing conditions or free flow conditions. In 2014, only 1.2% of the distanced-weighted hours of operation of Indiana interstates operated at or under 45 MPH. A three-year study on Indiana interstates indicates that commercial vehicles were involved in over 87% of back-of-queue fatal crashes compared to 39% of all fatal crashes during free flow conditions. A new measure of crash rate was developed to account for the presence and duration of queues: crashes per mile-hour of congestion. The congested crash rate on all Indiana interstates in 2014 was found to be 24 times greater than the uncongested crash rate. These data were also separated into both rural and urban categories. In rural areas, the congested crash rate is 23 times the uncongested crash rate. In urban areas, the congested crash rate is 21 times the uncongested crash rate. Queues are found to be present for five minutes or longer prior to approximately 90% of congestion crashes in 2014. Longer term, this information shows the importance in the development of technology that can warn motorists of traffic queues.

Published
2020

4. Identifying Effects and Applications of Fixed and Variable Speed Limits

Author

Mekker, Michelle M, Remias, Stephen M, McNamara, Margaret L, Bunnell, Wayne A, Krohn, Drake W, Cox, Edward D, Sturdevant, James R, Bullock, Darcy M, Mekker, Michelle M, Remias, Stephen M, McNamara, Margaret L, Bunnell, Wayne A, Krohn, Drake W, Cox, Edward D, Sturdevant, James R, and Bullock, Darcy M

Abstract

In Indiana, distracted driving and unexpected queues have led to an increase in the amount of back-of-queue crashes, particularly on approach to work zones. This report presents new strategies for the assessment of both transportation safety and traffic operations using crowd-sourced probe vehicle data and a speed laser vehicle re-identification scheme. This report concludes by recommending strategies for the placement of variable speed limits (VSL) adjacent to work zones and suggestions for future research.

Published
2016

5. Evaluation of Consumer Grade Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Photogrammetric Crash Scene Documentation.

Author

MEKKER, MICHELLE M., FANGNING HE, BULLOCK, JOHN L., HABIB, AYMAN F., and BULLOCK, DARCY M.

Subjects
DRONE aircraft, TELECOMMUNICATION systems, FLIGHT planning (Aeronautics), ACCIDENTS
Abstract

The article highlights the study of interstate crashes in Indiana on accidents involving unmanned aircraft systems discussing improvement in communication systems for incident clearance, ground sampling distance, and pre-programmed flight plan.

Published
2018

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