Project Overview
To address the issue of rear-end collisions involving heavy trucks (HT) in Texas, this project conducted a detailed analysis of two-vehicle rear-end crashes involving a HT. The findings were translated into outreach and educational material to improve knowledge of rear-end crashes and their prevention among employers, truck drivers, and law enforcement officers. The materials also include recommendations for increasing the visibility of trucks. These materials will be uploaded below once they are approved by the sponsor.
Funding Source
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) FM-MHP-0542
Contact
Eva Shipp, PhD
[email protected]
Links
- Employers/Truck Drivers
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Heavy Truck Involved Rear-end Crash Analysis Dashboard
- Safety in Sight: Rear-End Crashes in Texas – Insight for Law Enforcement Officers (video)
- Vehicle Damage Ratings (tip card)
- Understanding Rear-End Crashes Involving Large Trucks: Rural Versus Urban Crashes in Texas (statewide factsheet)
- DPS Region-Specific Factsheets
