Reducing the prevalence of dangerous driving behaviors
Examining safety issues for vehicle technologies
Exploring the connection between roads, infrastructure and drivers
Advocating for safe mobility for teen and senior drivers
Featured Research

Pedestrian Fatalities on Urban Arterial Roads at Night: An In-Depth Crash Analysis and Three Case Studies
January 2025
This mixed-method study investigated factors contributing to the increasing trend in pedestrian fatalities in darkness on urban arterials. The report presents the findings in the context of the current body of literature on pedestrian safety and measures to improve it.

Identifying Outcome Measures to Evaluate Drivers’ Knowledge of Vehicle Automation
October 2024
The main objective of this study was to identify and appraise outcome measures that could be used to assess or infer a driver’s knowledge of advanced vehicle technologies, and by extension, the effectiveness of training and education on these same technologies.

Developing a Near-Miss Reporting System for Roadside Responders
November 2024
This report describes the results of research that seeks to explore and identify the elements required for a successful near-miss reporting system as well as some of the inherent challenges.

Cannabis Use, Public Health, and Traffic Safety: Outcomes from the Scientific Literature and Expert Opinion on the Potential Impacts of Rescheduling
December 2024
This study synthesizes existing scientific evidence regarding cannabis use and decriminalization in terms of the factors used to determine drug scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act. Further, it explores expert opinion on potential impacts of cannabis rescheduling.