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RTSSC Research Reports
View AllIn an attempt to predict these crashes, North Dakota driver licensing data and crash data were used to develop a sample of 20,392 teen drivers age 14 to 17. Within the first year after being licensed, these drivers sustained 317 crashes that resulted in an injury or death. The resulting logistic regression... North Dakota consistently experiences a relatively high level of crashes and injuries on rural roads, considering lane miles and vehicle miles traveled. Approximately 55% of the state's travel, in vehicle-miles, takes place on rural roads. North Dakota fatal crash reports from 2003 to 2007 show that... This research focuses on teen drivers, identifying several markers for predicting crashes including involvement in a previous PDO crash, gender, prior citations, and population density. These indicators provide a basis for future research and the development of strategies to target at-risk drivers and... North Dakota's rural roads provide vital social and commercial links for a widely dispersed population. Approximately 55% of the state's travel, in vehicle-miles, takes place on rural roads. 26% of travel is attributed to rural roads (U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT] 2007). This high level of... North Dakota travel is dominated by rural roadways, as approximately 72% of the miles traveled are rural compared to just 33% nationwide. Rural roads are associated with a relatively high crash risk Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Divide, Dunn, Golden Valley, McHenry, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Mountrail, Renville, Slope, Stark, Ward, Williams North Dakota county road managers were surveyed regarding safety practices, training, and resources. Responses establish a benchmark for understanding common practices and opportunities to promote safety on this high risk road system. Results show a range of activity with regard to county adaptation... With the understanding that seat belts are a relatively low-cost safety device, and are an easy primary protection for occupants in passenger vehicles, North Dakota has chosen to continue work to measure rural roads seat belt use. The U.S. Department of Transportation works with states to measure seat... North Dakota is currently ranked first in the nation in percent of total traffic fatalities that are alcohol-related. Although not mandated in North Dakota, server training is one of the programs being implemented by North Dakota Safe Communities to aid in reducing impaired driving. Server training... The initial statewide driver traffic safety survey provides baseline metrics for the TSO and others in understanding perceptions and behaviors related to focus issues. A core set of questions addresses nationally agreed upon priorities, including seat belts, drinking, and speeding. In addition, questions... |
