This report documents the findings of a work zone traffic accident study conducted in Texas in 1977. The study revealed that there were nearly 8,000 work zone accidents on state-maintained streets and highways during the study year. These accidents, although less severe than accidents in general, resulted in 73 deaths and nearly 2,900 injuries. In terms of accident numbers, major freeway work zone (e.g., urban Interstate reconstruction worksites) were found to be the largest contributor to the State's work zone safety problem. Rural work zones, however, produced over one-half of the deaths and injuries. The following topics are discussed with respect to the work zone accident problem in Texas: Extent of problem, problem location, types of accidents, vehicle involvement, contributing factors, geometric design, and traffic control.
An Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Accidents Occurring on Texas Highways in 1977
1981
34 pages
Report
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English
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