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At a Glance: The Amount of Drilling Activity in a Region Affects Vehicle Crashes and Crash Costs*

Comparison based on statewide data in Texas from 2006–2009 and 2010–2013.
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Infographic showing comparison of drilling activity with crashes and crash costs. Permian Basin: Number of new wells – +61%; Rural CMV ( Commercial Motor Vehicle) crashes – +52%; Crash injury costs – +103%. Barnett Shale: Number of new wells – -49%; Rural CMV crashes – -34%; Crash injury costs – -35%. Eagle Ford Shale: Number of new wells – +131%; Rural CMV crashes – +61%; Crash injury costs – +52%. Rest of Texas: Number of new wells – -36%; Rural CMV crashes – -9%; Crash injury costs – -3%.

*SOURCES: Texas Railroad Commission, Texas Department of Transportation and Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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Texas Transportation Researcher: Volume 53, Number 2

Volume 53, Number 2
June 2017
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