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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Motorcycle Crash Causation Study

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0026
Project Abstract:

The Motorcycle Crash Causation Study (MCCS) uses the organization for economic co-operation and development (OECD) data collection methodology, which constitutes a comprehensive on-scene, in-depth accident investigation protocol for motorcycle crashes. This includes interviews with similarly at-risk riders (control group) at each of the crash locations. This collection methodology provides for the development of a statistically robust database that will provide insight into the causes of motorcycle crashes. The database will contain both in-depth data on crash antecedents, as well as data on risk factors (e.g., age, rider experience, speed, alcohol) that will be derived from comparisons of the crash and control samples. The collected data can be used to guide the development of improved countermeasures to crashes, including countermeasures relating to roadway configuration and design. At current funding levels, the MCCS is projected to include about 260 cases, including 520 controls.

Goals

The primary objective of the MCCS is to conduct a large-scale crash investigation study to determine the causes of motorcycle crashes in the United States.

Research HUB ID:
7839
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
FHWA Program Area:
  • Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Safety Data and Analysis
FHWA Activity:
  • Motorcycle Crash Causation Study

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

Team:
Safety Research and Development Technical Direction
Office:
Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Office Code:
HRSO-02

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Safety Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Mohamedshah, Yusuf

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Safety Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Mohamedshah, Yusuf

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Oklahoma State University

Partners and Other Sponsor/Managing/Performing Organizations

Organization Role:
Partner: Technical
Organization:
U.S. Department of Transportation: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Deliverables

Links to Project Reports: