Author(s):
G. Goodwin, J. Schoby, W. Council
Publication Date
September 2014
Abstract
Today, states have enacted laws to ensure that teen drivers are more skilled and drive safely. The result is fewer accidents. However, in previous research, when teen crashes were mapped, certain streets and areas appeared to have more accidents than other areas. The goal of this research is to investigate the "hot spot" locations where teens have accidents and to determine important factors contributing to the concentration of accidents. This research will benefit planners and engineers and help them determine if additional changes are needed at locations with high teen crashes to make these areas safer.
Report Number:
SWUTC/14/161341-1
Keywords:
Hot Spot Analysis, Teen Accidents, Young Drivers
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http://swutc.tamu.edu/publications/technicalreports/161341-1.pdf
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