Car/Truck Accidents in Texas 1976–1979

Saunders, Joanne; Burke, Dock

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Car/Truck Accidents in Texas 1976–1979

1982-11-01
By Saunders, Joanne ; Burke, Dock

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English

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Creators:

Saunders, Joanne ; Burke, Dock
Corporate Creators:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Corporate Contributors:

Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Subject/TRT Terms:

Automobiles Collisions Data Collection Fatalities Fuels Injuries Private Passenger Vehicles Traffic Crashes Trucks Vehicle Mix
Publication/ Report Number:

231-2F
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Texas
Edition:

Final: September 1981 - August 1982
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

Due to the emphasis on fuel economy in recent years, cars are becoming smaller and lighter while trucks are becoming larger and heavier. This study focused on the effect that this change may have on truck accidents in Texas. Accident data consisted of rural accidents from 1976 through 1979 for combination and single unit trucks and small, midsize, and large cars. Results showed that the majority of all accidents resulted in only property damage while less than 5% involved a fatality. From 1976 to 1979 the total number of large truck accidents increased over 50%, but fatal accidents increased over 150%. Car/truck accidents only accounted for 5% of all accidents while 93% involved only cars and 3% involved only trucks. The majority of all accidents occurred on U.S. and State Highways. For accidents in which a combination truck was involved, there was a higher risk of a fatality or injury especially in collisions with small cars. Collisions between large cars and midsize cars were the most frequent and resulted in the highest number of persons killed or injured per accident. Accidents involving combination trucks and small cars resulted in the least number of fatalities or injuries per accident.
Format:

PDF
Funding:

1-8-78-231
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
Main Document Checksum:

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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84789/dot_84789_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 2.10 MB ]

File Language:

English

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