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Technical Reports
Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Using NDS and Driving Simulators
Keywords: Grade crossing, traffic control device, average annual daily traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, vehicle miles traveled, freight train miles
Abstract: Researchers used both naturalistic driving and simulator data to evaluate driver behavior at grade crossings. Most drivers did not look for trains or prepare to stop regardless...
Technical Reports
New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity
Keywords: New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity
Abstract: FRA sponsored a research project to develop a new Accident Prediction and Severity Model for highway-rail grade crossings.
Technical Reports
Review of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents 1986 – 2015: Trends and Potential Safety Gaps
Keywords: Crossing, grade crossing, safety, pedestrian, vehicle, gates
Abstract: A review of the U.S. grade crossing incidents over 30 years revealed that fatal incidents involving pedestrians increased despite significant safety gains.
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research - Ten Year Trend
Keywords: Highway-rail intersection, HRI, highway-rail grade crossing, grade crossing, taxonomy, connected vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-vehicle
Abstract: An examination of the frequency, severity, and costs of grade crossing accidents from 2008-2017 determined that connected vehicle technology may help prevent crashes.
Technical Reports
Characteristics of Trespassing Incidents in the United States (2012-2014)
Keywords: Suicide, trespass, railroad, countermeasure, fatalities, grade crossing
Abstract: This study examined rail trespass and suicide incidents from 2012 to 2014, including data on location, time, and characteristics of the individual.