Investigation of distracted driving activities at highway-rail grade crossings (HRGC).

Khattak, Aemal; Tung, Li-Wei; University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Dept. of Civil Engineering

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Investigation of distracted driving activities at highway-rail grade crossings (HRGC).

2013-12-01
By Khattak, Aemal ; Tung, Li-Wei

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Khattak, Aemal ; Tung, Li-Wei

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University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Dept. of Civil Engineering
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United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
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Data Analysis Driver Distraction Fatalities Human Factors In Accidents Injuries Railroad Grade Crossings Traffic Accidents Traffic Safety
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MATC-UNL: 053 ; 25 - 1121 - 0003 - 053

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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Nebraska
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Mid-America Transportation Center
Abstract:

Safety at highway

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rail grade crossings (HRGCs) is a major concern for various agencies due to the high probability of

severe injuries and fatalities associated with such locations. In the

year 2010, 2,055 crashes and 227 fatalities were reported

at grade crossings in the U.S. Of these, 97 crashes were reported at or adjacent to HRGCs in the state of Nebraska,

including 43 crashes involving distracted driving. Distracted driving behaviors at

HRGCs may increase driver

susceptibility to the hazards common to grade crossings, and should therefore be carefully considered in efforts to maintain

and improve safety at HRGCs. The objectives of this research were to report on the frequency and sources

of distracted

driving at HRGCs in Nebraska and to empirically identify factors that may be associated with distracted driving. Data on

distracted driving activities were collected at two Nebraska HRGCs. Analyses indicated that, overall, female drivers wer

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more likely to be distracted than male drivers. Drivers of commercial vehicles exhibited higher distraction rates than non

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commercial drivers. Driver, vehicle, and environmental characteristics contributed differently to varying levels of driver

distract

ions. The presence of passengers and weather conditions (e.g., clear and dry pavement) were two major contributors

to increased instances of distracted driving at HRGCs. Certain aspects of distracted driving at HRGCs that would benefit

from further investi

gation are recommended.
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