Trends and Challenges Posed by Medium-Duty Trucks to the Operation and Safety of Oregon Highways

Hernandez, Salvador; Velasquez, Brianna; Ghosh, Sukallyan; Figliozzi, Miguel; Bronson, Michael; Semensky, Sophia

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Trends and Challenges Posed by Medium-Duty Trucks to the Operation and Safety of Oregon Highways

2025-05-01
By Hernandez, Salvador ; Velasquez, Brianna ; Ghosh, Sukallyan

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Hernandez, Salvador ; Velasquez, Brianna ; Ghosh, Sukallyan ; Figliozzi, Miguel ; Bronson, Michael ; Semensky, Sophia
Corporate Creators:

Oregon State University ; Portland State University
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration ; Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section
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FHWA-OR-RD-25-05, SPR-846
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Oregon
Corporate Publisher:

Oregon Department of Transportation
Abstract:

This study evaluates medium-duty vehicle operations and safety in Oregon to understand impact of e-commerce growth and logistics changes. The objectives were to analyze trends, assess safety risks, and provide policy recommendations. Data from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Crash Data System, the Commercial Motor Vehicle crash database, and the DEQ Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleet Reporting survey were combined. The DEQ data offered insights into medium-duty truck operations. Notably, although Amazon was a top three carrier in the survey, no Amazon vehicles appeared in crash data, likely due to subcontracting practices limiting safety monitoring. The analysis revealed higher crash rates for medium-duty trucks, especially delivery vehicles, in employment areas and on arterials, with peaks on weekdays and in December due to holiday demand. Recommendations include safety campaigns in high-crash areas, advanced crash data analytics, and stricter regulations for delivery vehicles. Collaboration among state agencies, local governments, and private stakeholders is essential for effective safety strategies.
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