2019 Traffic Safety Culture Index
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.
June 2020 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
The Impact of Driver’s Mental Models of Advanced Vehicle Technologies on Safety and Performance
This research examines how the quality of a driver’s understanding of advanced vehicle technology, also known as a mental model, impacts his or her performance and safety. Drivers with weak or strong mental models encountered safety-critical events in a driving simulator.
June 2020 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
2019 Forum on the Impact of Vehicle Technologies and Automation on Users – Design and Safety Implications: A Summary Report
This report summarizes presentations, discussion, and outcomes from a stakeholder forum on the impact of 21st-century automotive technologies on design and safety implications.
April 2020 // Full Report PDF
Evidence-Based Behavior Change Campaigns to Improve Traffic Safety Toolkit
The Evidence-Based Behavior Change Campaigns to Improve Traffic Safety Toolkit is a hands-on resource designed for traffic safety practitioners to develop behavior change campaigns that are both evidence-based and effective.
March 2020 // Research Brief PDF
Older Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database Update
This project documented current, relevant driver licensing practices and policies for all 50 states and the District of Columbia in order to update and expand the Driver Licensing Policies and Practices database.
March 2020 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Predictors of Rapid Deceleration Events among Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
This brief examines the relationship between hard braking events (known as rapid deceleration events (RDEs)) and safety-related outcome measures such as near crashes and declining functional abilities.
February 2020 // Research Brief PDF
Perceived Social Support Differences between Male and Female Older Adults who have Reduced Driving: AAA LongROAD Study
The research in this brief examines perceived social support among older drivers who have recently reduced their driving.
February 2020 // Research Brief PDF
Cannabis Use Among Drivers in Fatal Crashes in Washington State Before and After Legalization
This study examines marijuana involvement in fatal crashes in Washington State before and after recreational use of cannabis became legal in the state.
January 2020 // Research Brief PDF
Data Necessary to Develop a Sentinel Surveillance System for Drug Use by Drivers in Crashes: A Review of the Existing Landscape
This research brief examines the ways to develop a sentinel surveillance system.
December 2019 // Research Brief PDF
Enhancing Drugged Driving Data: State-Level Recommendations
This report presents the results of state-by-state analysis identifying the specific legislative, regulatory and/or resource changes required for states to align with recommended policies and practices.
December 2019 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF