Center for Transportation Safety Director Robert Wunderlich is quoted in a KERA News article after a suspect was arrested for crashing into an SUV while driving 157 MPH in Forth Worth — killing one person and injuring two others. The article links to a 2021 interview with KERA News where Wunderlich mentions speed as the number one determinant of the severity of a crash. … [Read more...] about After a Suspected 157 MPH Crash in Fort Worth, TxDOT Reminds Drivers to Slow Down
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Research Shows Texas Roads Are Less Busy, but More Dangerous During Pandemic
CTS Director Robert Wunderlich speaks to The CW's Channel 39 in Houston about traffic trends during April 2020, when the pandemic resulted in fewer cars on the road but more dangerous driving conditions as vehicle speeds increased. … [Read more...] about Research Shows Texas Roads Are Less Busy, but More Dangerous During Pandemic
Why Traffic Deaths Are Steady Despite Fewer Drivers On The Road
CTS Director Robert Wunderlich discusses crash trends during the pandemic with Texas Standard. While congestion lessened due to fewer vehicles on the road during quarantine in April 2020, traffic fatalities, while reduced, did not see a commensurate decline. … [Read more...] about Why Traffic Deaths Are Steady Despite Fewer Drivers On The Road
Texas Roads Less Crowded, but No Less Dangerous
Reformation Austin News highlights the COVID-19 traffic trend of fewer vehicles on Texas roadways but the lack of a commensurate reduction in fatal crashes. TTI's Center for Transportation Safety Director Robert Wunderlich discusses his analysis of the data behind those findings. From the article: "Data from the institute show that traffic crashes in Texas during April were about half of their normal level, and fewer fatal crashes were recorded … [Read more...] about Texas Roads Less Crowded, but No Less Dangerous