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RTSSC Research Reports
View AllNorth Dakota teens have relatively high risk for crash injury and death. Analysis of a survey completed by 2,284 teens in the state shows age, driving exposure, driving experience, and demographics are interrelated factors in safety outcomes. The oldest teens are least likely to be consistent seat belt... Because local roads are a critical focus of traffic safety in North Dakota, a practical, proactive, and costeffective approach is necessary. TSEs are a valuable tool to improve safety of roadway facilities because of
their time, money, and resource efficiency. Each year, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) occur
on North Dakota roadways, resulting in more than 2,900 injuries and 107 fatalities. These crashes are detrimental to the mobility and livelihood of residents, businesses, and tourists; and have an enormous impact on the economy. Economic... As stated in the preceding brief, motor vehicle crashes (MVC) in North Dakota have an immense impact on our economy. Annual costs, both medical and non-medical (property damage, wage and productivity loss, etc.), reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Research was performed to calculate these... Older drivers represent a growing segment of North Dakota's driver population. North Dakota currently has the highest proportion of 85-years-and-older residents, and by 2030, one in five residents will be 70 years or older. Older adults have received local and national attention as a high risk group... Older drivers are a growing segment in North Dakota's driver population. The natural aging process brings about diminished visual, cognitive, and physical skills needed for driving tasks. Crash record analysis was conducted to highlight elements that may be used to reduce risk for older drivers. Results... Improving roadway safety is an ongoing priority for transportation agencies. However, addressing safety issues in rural areas is difficult for local governments due to the limited resources available for maintenance and improvement projects. Traffic Safety Evaluations (TSE's) have emerged as an effective... Each year there are more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) on North Dakota roadways, resulting in more than 2,900 injuries and 107 fatalities. Understanding the economic impacts of these MVCs is important in discerning impacts of road investments, behaviors, and policy changes that affect public... The economic and health-related impacts of crashes remain an important focus area for improving the transportation system. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) there are nearly 43,000 crash related fatalities every year, with an additional 3 million injuries. Traffic Safety Evaluations... West Fargo Seat Belt Use (Oct 2009, Issue Brief) Seat belt use continues to be vitally important as a low-cost measure for saving lives and reducing the severity of vehicle crashes. Communities throughout North Dakota participate in Click It or Ticket campaigns and high school challenges to bolster the use of seat belts. West Fargo is taking efforts... |
