There is a need for an independent, multidisciplinary process for identifying and documenting safety issues on new and existing roadways. The toll from traffic crashes remains an important health and economic issue in the United States. Each year nearly 43,000 people are killed and 3 million people are injured in crashes. The estimated societal cost of these crashes is more than $230 billion annually. While there are many causes of vehicle crashes, research from the U.S. Department of Transportation indicates that approximately one-third of these fatalities could be avoided if poor road conditions or outdated geometry and road hardware were improved.
United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
2017-08-01
Abstract:
While most transportation agencies have established traditional safety review procedures, a road safety audit (RSA) is unique. RSAs are performed by a...
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
2021-01-01
Abstract:
While most transportation agencies have established traditional safety review procedures, a road safety audit (RSA) or assessment is unique. RSAs are ...
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