2021 Forum: Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Users Announced for Sept 15 - 17
2021 Forum: Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Users Announced for Sept 15 - 17
The LongROAD Study - Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers
A Pilot Sentinel Surveillance System for Drug Use by Drivers in Crashes—Lessons Learned and Recommendations
A Pilot Sentinel Surveillance System for Drug Use by Drivers in Crashes—Lessons Learned and Recommendations
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.
Impact of Speeds on Drivers and Vehicles – Results from Crash Tests
January 2021
This study examines how vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection degrade as impact speeds increase. The results and implications in this report provide valuable information for those who advocate for safety considerations when setting maximum posted speed limits.
New American Driving Survey: Updated Methodology and Results from July 2019 to June 2020
April 2021
The New American Driving Survey collects and examines national-level data on the driving habits and patterns of the American public, in response to the need for driving exposure information in quantifying traffic risks.