This report includes an analysis of traffic accident data in Kentucky for the years of 1991 through 1995. A primary objective of this study was to determine average accident statistics for Kentucky highways. Average and critical numbers and rates of accidents were calculated for various types of highways in rural and urban areas. These data can be used in Kentucky's procedure to identify locations that have adnormal rates or numbers of accidents. The other primary objective of this study was to provide data which can be used in the preparation of the problem identification portion of Kentucky's Annual Highway Safety Plan. County and city accident statistics were analyzed. A summary of results and recommendations in several problem identification areas is presented. These general areas include involvement, occupant protection, speed, teenage drivers, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, trains, and vehicle defects, Other areas included in the analysis are drug involvement, school bus accidents, and truck accidents.
Analysis of Traffic Accident Data in Kentucky (1991-1995)
1996
170 pages
Report
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Englisch