Author(s):
M. White, D.L. Ivey, T.J. Hirsch
Publication Date
December 1969
Abstract
From September 1961 through June 30, 1968, ninety-nine fatalities occurred on freeways in Houston, Texas. Concrete abutments and "T" mounts, located in the core of diverging lanes, accounted for 27.3% of these fatalities. The Modular Crash Cushion, composed of 55-gallon steel barrels, was developed to decrease the severity of vehicle collisions with these gore obstacles. Three concrete abutment gore locations were the scene of eight fatal accidents reported during the period from September 1965 through October 1968. Modular Crash Cushions were installed at these three locations as well as at two other gore positions in late October 1968. Records show there have been thirteen accidents involving these installations through October 1969 with no serious injuries nor fatalities at any of these sites. This report describes these Modular Crash Cushion installations and the experience gained from investigation of each accident which has occurred since their installation.
Report Number:
146-2
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