Research
American Driving Survey: 2023
This research brief presents statistics on the amount of driving done by the American public in 2023 based on data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual American Driving Survey.
August 2024 Research Brief
Consumer Education and Training for Vehicle Automation: Outcomes from an Expert Workshop
This brief highlights an expert workshop that was convened to have interactive discussions to inform consumer education research and help advance science and knowledge in the space of vehicle automation.
July 2024 Research Brief
Traffic Safety Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fatal Crashes in 2020–2022
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.
July 2024 Research Brief
Uncovering the Spillover Effect from Posted Speed Limit Changes: A Tool to Examine Potential Safety Concerns
This research employed a systematic exploration of the literature and spatial analysis to uncover speed-related crashes on roadways adjacent to Interstate highways with newly increased posted speed limits.
April 2024 Technical Report | Report Summary
Drowsy Driving in Fatal Crashes, United States, 2017–2021
The contribution of drowsy driving to motor vehicle crashes is difficult to measure. This study uses data from a sample of in-depth crash investigations to develop a model to estimate the percentage of fatal crashes nationwide that involve drowsy driving.
March 2024 Research Brief
Countermeasures for Distracted Driving: An Exploration Beyond the Scientific Literature
This report presents a comprehensive review of current efforts by national, state, local, and international organizations at implementing countermeasures to address driver distraction.
February 2024 Technical Report | Report Summary
AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) Data User Guide
This document serves as the data user guide for the 5-year multi-site AAA LongROAD prospective cohort study of 2,990 drivers aged 65–79 at baseline.
January 2024 Technical Report
Roadside Assistance Providers Fatally Struck by Vehicles at the Roadside: Incidence and Characteristics
Roadside assistance providers risk their own safety to help stranded motorists. This report examines crashes in which roadside assistance providers were struck and killed by vehicles, to inform efforts to protect them.
January 2024 Technical Report | Report Summary