Impact of Information on Consumer Understanding of a Partially Automated Driving System
Impact of Information on Consumer Understanding of a Partially Automated Driving System
The LongROAD Study - Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers
Evidence-Based Behavior Change Campaigns to Improve Traffic Safety Toolkit
Driver Behavior & Performance
Reducing the prevalence of dangerous driving behaviors.
Emerging Technologies
Examining safety issues for vehicle technologies
Roadway Systems & Drivers
Exploring the connection between roads, infrastructure and drivers.
Vulnerable Road Users
Advocating for safe mobility for teen and senior drivers.
Featured Research
Examining the Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities in the United States, 2009–2018
January 2021
This research examines the increase in pedestrian fatalities from 2009 to 2018 through analysis of changes in the presence of certain pedestrian, driver, vehicle, and environmental factors.
Driver’s Arousal and Workload under Partial Vehicle Automation
September 2020
This research examines driver workload and arousal when driving different vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). In an on-road study, drivers from two age groups drove on different road types under manual or automated conditions.
Review of Current Practices for Setting Posted Speed Limits
April 2019
The aim of this study is to investigate the current practice of how speed limits are set across the country and to understand how the process impacts the traffic environment and drivers’ behaviors.
2019 Traffic Safety Culture Index
June 2020
The Traffic Safety Culture Index (TSCI) is a nationally representative survey that has been conducted annually since 2008 to identify American drivers’ perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors related to traffic safety issues.