A comprehensive, in-depth investigation into the comparative safety of different intersection control types is presented, specifically signalized and minor road stop-controlled intersections across facility types. Employing a rigorous sensitivity analysis, the study scrutinizes intersection crash prediction models (CPMs) rooted in the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methodology. Through meticulous data analyses and thorough comparisons of predictive models across a range of major and minor road traffic volumes, the paper critically examines the portrayal of signalized and stop-controlled intersections within the default HSM Part C CPMs. Additionally, the study delves into the effects of certain crash modification factors on CPMs, further exploring the impacts of calibration factors and locally developed models on crash prediction results. CPMs for signalized intersections do not uniformly lead to fewer crashes compared with stop-controlled intersections, especially under certain traffic volumes and when considering fatal and injury crashes. Therefore, the choice of intersection control should be based on more nuanced criteria than traffic volume alone. Additionally, the research emphasizes the role of intersection geometry and operations, for example, the benefits of adding turn lanes and varying left-turn phasing, in influencing safety outcomes. This study significantly contributes to the understanding of intersection safety and HSM modeling approaches, providing a valuable resource for transportation professionals dedicated to advancing intersection safety. Examining strengths and limitations of existing models provides valuable input for researchers developing future intersection CPMs, and offers essential insights for transportation planners and engineers, informing decision-making for optimizing intersection control strategies and enhancing overall intersection safety and traffic management.
Comparative Sensitivity Analysis on Intersection Crash Prediction Models by Control Type: Highway Safety Manual Approach
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
2024-06-06
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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