Journal of Transportation Management
Article Title
Nothing good happens after dark: the influence of temporal factors on motor carrier crash severity
Abstract
Motor carrier safety is a topic of great importance for both industry and makers of public policy. Regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regularly publish data detailing the circumstances surrounding roadway accidents. FMCSA’s Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts (LTBCF) data demonstrate an increase in accidents during daylight hours and on weekdays. Roadway risks are ever-present but differ by time of day and day of the week. These differences may potentially engender crashes of different severities at different times. This study analyzes FMCSA LTBCF data to determine when crashes of different severities are more likely to occur. Findings indicate that crashes resulting in property damage are more likely to occur during the day and on weekdays. However, fatal and injury crashes are significantly more likely during nights and weekends. Recommendations to improve safety outcomes are provided along with suggestions for future research.
Recommended Citation
Moody, Misty, Nadler, S. Scott, & Voss, Doug. (2018). Nothing good happens after dark: the influence of temporal factors on motor carrier crash severity. Journal of Transportation Management, 28(2), 7-18. doi: 10.22237/jotm/1541030520
DOI
10.22237/jotm/1541030520
