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DMV Effectiveness in Work Zones (PDF Format, 288k) An initial evaluation of DMV effectiveness in work zones indicates that DMV presence during the time period between March 1999 and December 1999 was correlated with a significant reduction in the severity of work zone related crashes compared to the same time a year prior. The data show that fatal crashes in work zones were reduced by 32 percent. Less dramatic decreases were noted at all levels of crash severity. These decreases in crash severity occurred despite a 7 percent overall increase in the number of work zone related crashes. These results are for all vehicle types collectively. Data on DMV enforcement activities in work zone areas, by district, are also provided. The enforcement data, provided by district, document the types of enforcement activitites counducted and the relationship between the level of enforcement activity, per se, and the number of reported hours and vehicle miles traveled by DMV personnel in conjunction with work zone enforcement.
Driver Safety: How Can Technology Help? Contains MS Power Point slides presented at North Carolina Driver Education and Traffic Safety Association meeting in High Point, NC, May 5, 2000. Also listed at this location are selected NHTSA references to its crash avoidance research program and an announcement of the public meeting and Internet 'conference' to be held on the topic of the Intelligent Vehicle Initiative (IVI).
Commercial Bus-Involved Crashes in North Carolina Between 1995 and 1999 (PDF Format, 40k) This information was generated by HSRC at the request of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Section of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (April 2000).
Crashes Involving Farm Tractors and Farm Equipment/Vehicles in North Carolina Between 1995 and 1999 (PDF Format,42k ) This information was generated by HSRC at the request of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (April 2000).
Safety in North Carolina Construction Zones (PDF Format, 104k) A brief HSRC overview of safety in construction zones in North Carolina during the period 1998-1999. The overview was prepared by HSRC for the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Section with support from the Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP).
Safety and Real Time Traffic Performance (PDF Format, 524k) Explores the potential relationship between changes in the dynamic, real time nature of traffic and the increased likelihood of crashes. . . the goal being to eventually be able to actively 'control' or 'manage' those conditions in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of crashes under congested conditions. Further research in this area is planned in the context of the CARAT freeway management system in Charlotte, NC.
Prior Driver Performance and Expressed Attitudes Toward Risk as Factors Associated with Railroad Grade Crossing Violations (PDF Format, 405k) Reports on a study conducted at a specialized instrumented railroad grade crossing on the proposed high speed rail corridor between Raleigh NC and Charlotte, NC. The study was an attempt to identify factors (e.g., prior driving history and/or a generalized willingness to take risks) that may be associated with drivers whose behavior is not well controlled by existing traffic control and safety devices located at railroad grade crossings.
Comments, suggestions, or for further information, contact: The University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center CB# 3430 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 919-962-2202 or (in NC) 800-672-4527 or Contact: Dr. Ronald Hughes