2018 Forum Report: Technology on Vulnerable Road Users and Safety
Older Drivers Taking Multiple Medications Increase Their Risk for a Crash
More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads
Featured Research
Medication Use in Older Adult Drivers: AAA LongRoad Study
November 2018
This research brief examines the amount and types of medications used by older drivers. Many of these medications have been associated with increased crash risk.
Potential Reduction in Crashes, Injuries and Deaths from Large-Scale Deployment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
September 2018
A synthesis of existing research on the potential safety benefits of selected Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) providing new estimates of the numbers of crashes, injuries, and deaths that such systems could potentially help prevent.
Safety Benefits of Highway Infrastructure Investments
May 2017
This study estimates the reduction in serious injuries and deaths that could potentially be achieved through investment in proven cost-effective highway infrastructure safety measures, and the level of investment required to achieve those benefits.
Prevalence of Drowsy Driving Crashes: Estimates from a Large-Scale Naturalistic Driving Study
February 2018
The contribution of drowsy driving to motor vehicle crashes is notoriously difficult to quantify. This study examines in-vehicle video captured in a large naturalistic driving study to estimate the proportion of motor vehicle crashes that involve drowsy driving.