Risk factors attributed to fatal fixed-object crashes on noninterstate roads

This study aims at identifying risk factors attributed to fatal fixed-object crashes on noninterstate roads. Logistic regression modeling was used to understand the relation or extent of the effect of selected independent variables on fatal fixed-object crashes on noninterstate roads. A total of 30 independent variables were considered in this study. At a 95% confidence interval, nine independent variables were found to play a statistically significant role on fatal fixed-object crashes on noninterstate roads. The probability of getting involved in a fatal fixed-object crash on noninterstate roads with full access control is lower compared to noninterstate roads with no access control. Rolling terrain reduces the probability of getting involved in a noninterstate fatal fixed-object crash. Older drivers are more likely to be killed in a noninterstate fatal fixed-object crash. Drivers under the influence of alcohol are four times more likely to be killed in a noninterstate fatal fixed-object crash c...