Environmental, Driver and Vehicle Risk Analysis for Freeway Work Zone Crashes

摘要: Fatal work zone crashes in Florida have risen more than 300% since 1999. Because freeway are the most common type of crashes, this study seeks to identify role driver, vehicle and environmental characteristics on freeways Florida. Data from crash records database were used regression analysis. The results show that roadway geometry, cloudy weather, age, gender, lighting conditions, residence driving under influence alcohol and/or drugs significant risk factors correlated with crashes. These can be help practices will improve safety.