Featured Research
Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study
October 2024
This Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) research brief examines the relationship between self-regulation of driving and safety outcomes in older adults using Rapid Deceleration Events and self-reported crashes.
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.
Traffic Safety Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fatal Crashes in 2020–2022
July 2024
Traffic fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research highlights the fact that disadvantaged communities bore the brunt of the increase and calls for holistic solutions to promote equitable access to safe transportation.