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Frequency Analysis of Equivalent Property-Damage-Only (EPDO) Crashes at Intersections


Abstract Traffic crashes are burdening societies with severe costs in terms of public health and economic loss. Intersection-related crashes are responsible for a large proportion of these losses due to their higher frequency and severity. Understanding the factors contributing to intersection crash frequency and severity is essential to mitigate their grave consequences. This study covered the analysis of roadway risk factors, influencing the frequency of equivalent property-damage-only (EPDO) crashes at intersections. The study included developing a negative binomial modeling framework to examine nine years of intersection crash records in the state of Wyoming. The modeling results revealed the key role of pavement friction in intersection safety and EPDO frequency. The findings also demonstrated that intersection location, grade, road functional classification, road surface type, the presence of guardrails, right shoulder type, and horizontal curvature all influence the EPDO crash frequency at intersections.
Authors Mostafa Sharafeldin University of Wyoming , Khaled Ksaibati University of WyomingORCID , Kenneth G. Gerow University of WyomingORCID
Journal Info Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute | Eng , vol: 4 , iss: 2 , pages: 1116 - 1126
Publication Date 4/10/2023
ISSN 2673-4117
TypeKeyword Image article
Open Access gold Gold Access
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/eng4020064
KeywordsKeyword Image Collision Analysis (Score: 0.569834) , Crash Prediction Models (Score: 0.531898) , Vehicle Impact (Score: 0.50547)