Comment:
Summary Report of factors contributing to bicycle and pedestrian accidents and crashes on rural highways. Includes General Comparison of Rural and Urban Crashes, Exploration of Factors in Rural Crashes (by Road Class, Crash Type, Countermeasures for Rural Problem Areas, and Summary of Countermeasure Discussion)

Last Updated (Year): 2011

Year Produced: 2011

Abstract:

The goals of this study were to examine the differences between pedestrian and bicycle crashes in urban and rural settings in North Carolina and to identifyproblem areas (specific crash types and crash locations) on rural highways that are of high priority for safety treatment and treatment development.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Counting
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Statistics
• Injuries
• Fatalities
• Data
• Crashes
• Countermeasures

Urban Context:Urban, Rural, Highway

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Factors Contributing to Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes on Rural Highways