This report includes an analysis of traffic accidents data in Kentucky for the year 1995-1999. A primary objective of this study was to determined average and critical numbers and rates of accidents for various types of highways in rural and urban areas. These data can be used in Kentucky's procedure to identify locations that have abnormal rates of accidents. Other primary objective 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 alcohol involvement, occupant protection, speed, teenage drivers, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks, and vehicle defects. Other areas included in the analysis for which specific recommendations were not made include drug involvement, school bus and train accidents.
Analysis of Traffic Accident Data in Kentucky (1995-1999)
2000
156 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Transportation Safety , Statistical analysis , Traffic accidents , Accident rates , Accident analysis , Kentucky , Transportation safety , Accident prevention , Motorcycles , Bicycle accidents , Pedestrian accidents , Accident causes , Trucks , Alcohol related chrashes , Speed , Accident statistics , Urban areas , Rural areas , Trends , Occupant protection , Teenagers , Drug caused accidents