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Development and Validation of Messaging to Deter Cannabis Impaired Driving

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Development and Validation of Messaging to Deter Cannabis Impaired Driving

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Pedestrian Fatalities on Urban Arterial Roads at Night: An In-Depth Crash Analysis and Three Case Studies

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Pedestrian Fatalities on Urban Arterial Roads at Night: An In-Depth Crash Analysis and Three Case Studies

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2023 Traffic Safety Culture Index

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2023 Traffic Safety Culture Index

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Driver Behavior & Performance
Driver Behavior & Performance

Reducing the prevalence of dangerous driving behaviors

Emerging Technologies
Emerging Technologies

Examining safety issues for vehicle technologies

Roadway Systems & Drivers
Roadway Systems & Drivers

Exploring the connection between roads, infrastructure and drivers

Vulnerable Road Users
Vulnerable Road Users

Advocating for safe mobility for teen and senior drivers

Featured Research

Alternative Transportation Use and Life Satisfaction Among Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

March 2025

This research brief investigates changes in use of alternative transportation modes and satisfaction with health, family life, and daily life over time among older drivers.

Effects of Training Content and Approach on Drivers’ Understanding of and Performance with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Emerging Technologies

May 2025

Advanced driver assistance systems have the potential to make driving safer and more comfortable, but it is important for drivers to understand them and use them safely. This report examines how training influences drivers’ understanding of and performance with these systems.

Roadside Assistance Vehicle Lighting: Review of Scientific Research and State Regulations

Roadway Systems & Drivers

April 2025

This project reviews and synthesizes available research on different properties of roadside service vehicle emergency lighting and reviews state regulations that currently guide the selection of warning lights for roadside service vehicles.

Increasing the Use of Smartphone-Limiting Technology to Combat Distracted Driving

Driver Behavior & Performance

April 2025

The current study aimed to understand barriers to using smartphone-limiting technologies to reduce distraction while driving and to examine ways to overcome these barriers through educational materials to improve driver awareness and knowledge of the countermeasures.

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