The report is an analysis of 127 accidents involving crash cushions in Kentucky. The largest number of accidents (63) involved a Hi-Dro cell cushion or cluster, followed by 33 accidents involving a G.R.E.A.T. crash cushion, 19 with a temporary G.R.E.A.T., 10 with sand barrels, and 2 with steel drums. For those accidents in which performance was noted, crash cushions performed properly 85 percent of the time. Instances of improper performance generally involved either a vehicle rebounding into or across the adjacent roadway or a vehicle overturning. All of the various types performed well.


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    Title :

    Analysis of Accidents Involving Crash Cushions


    Contributors:
    J. G. Pigman (author) / K. R. Agent (author) / T. Creasey (author)

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    190 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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