Investigation of factors associated with truck crash severity in Nebraska.

Khattak, Aemal; Luo, Zheng; Gao, Miao

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Investigation of factors associated with truck crash severity in Nebraska.

2012-06-01
By Khattak, Aemal ; Luo, Zheng ; Gao, Miao

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Khattak, Aemal ; Luo, Zheng ; Gao, Miao
Corporate Creators:

Mid-America Transportation Center ; University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Dept. of Civil Engineering
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
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Publication/ Report Number:

25-1121-0001-104
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Nebraska
Edition:

Final report; July 1, 2010-June 30, 2012.
Corporate Publisher:

Mid-America Transportation Center
Abstract:

The severity of truck crashes is a concern in the state of Nebraska. This study was undertaken to investigate factors ; associated with the severity of truck crashes. A two-year dataset obtained from the Nebraska Department of Roads ; (NDOR) was analyzed to determine those factors. Results indicated that the involvement of alcohol was associated with ; more severe injuries in truck crashes on Nebraska highways. Crashes involving farm equipment were more injurious than ; other truck crashes. Dawn and dusk were critical periods associated with more severe truck crashes. Further, the absence of ; medians contributed to truck crash severity. Crashes on adverse pavement conditions such as snow, ice, and slush were less ; severe in comparison to crashes on pavements of different conditions. Crashes reported on local roads were less severe ; compared to those reported on other highways. The researchers recommend strengthening the ongoing focus on reducing ; driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as an in-depth investigation of truck crashes involving farm equipment. The ; researchers also recommend provision of medians on roadways, where possible.
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