01080909

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/159423.aspx

This synthesis will be of interest to state departments of transportation (DOTs) and departments of natural resources (DNRs), as well as to others who work with them in the area of animal–vehicle collision (AVC) data collection. It examines the extent to which data from AVC accident reports and animal carcass (AC) counts are collected, analyzed, and used throughout the United States and Canada. Most survey respondents reported collecting AVC data; fewer reported collecting AC data. The primary obstacles to improving AVC and AC data collection and analysis were determined to be a lack of a demonstrated need, underreporting, poor data quality, and delays in data entry. The use of more rigid and standardized procedures were specifically mentioned to address problems and improve procedures, as well as to improve the coordination between DOTs and DNRs that share a vested interest in the data. Surveys were distributed to DOTs and DNRs in the United States and Canada. In addition, a literature review of AVC data collection was undertaken.

English

115p

2007

NCHRP Synthesis of Highway Practice

9780309097871

Print

Appendices (7) ; Figures (9) ; Glossary; References; Tables (18)

Animal vehicle crashes; Crash reports; Data collection; Data entry; Data quality; Literature reviews; Road kill; Standardization; State departments of transportation; Surveys

Data needs; State departments of natural resources; Underreporting

Canada; United States

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control; I81: Accident Statistics

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Nov 20 2007 3:30PM