01649189

Component

https://doi.org/10.3141/2618-02

Few studies exist on wrong-way driving (WWD) on divided highways. Earlier findings on contributing factors and countermeasures mostly have been on freeways. This study filled the gap through the conduct of an in-depth investigation of WWD crashes exclusively on divided highways in Alabama. Extensive efforts were made to analyze WWD crash data through the use of the Haddon Matrix and field observations. General issues, contributing factors, and countermeasures were identified through in-depth analyses of individual crashes and field review of crash locations and WWD entry points. On the basis of study conclusions, recommendations are made to reduce the possibility and severity of WWD on divided highways.

01624541

17-03489

English

pp 8-26

2017

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309441919

Digital/other

Figures; Photos; References; Tables

Countermeasures; Divided highways; Highway factors in crashes; Highway safety; Wrong way driving

Alabama

Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

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