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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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Specific Precursor-Outcome Relationships

  • Experience & Training As Predictor of Hazardous Materials Incidents
  • Several other proposals:
    • Noise Levels and Distraction
    • Social Needs and Nocturnal Work Activity
    • Tracking Undeclared Hazardous Materials Shipments
    • Traffic Intensity at the Sector Level
    • Driving Records as a Predictor of Crash Involvement