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Research Project #6 Develop Better Data on Accident Precursors or Leading Indicators

Monday, January 9, 2012

Research Project #6 Develop Better Data on Accident Precursors or Leading Indicators

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Safety Culture Analysis

  • Study the Feasibility of Possible Profiling Systems
    • Investigate the operability and utility of "profiling" of carriers & operators
  • Using an Indexing System to Identify Precursors for Vehicle Crashes, Injuries and Deaths
    • Utilize a point system to rate risk of accidents