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Forward collision warning system impact.

Norma Hubele¹, Kathryn Kennedy²

¹a Arizona State University , Tempe , Arizona.

Traffic Injury Prevention

|July 13, 2018

Summary

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems are crucial for reducing serious and fatal crashes. Current standards only cover low-speed scenarios, leaving significant high-speed crash risks unaddressed, necessitating broader implementation.

Keywords:

Forward collision warning automated emergency braking systems collision-imminent braking systems rear-impact crashes

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Area of Science:

Road Safety Engineering
Automotive Safety Technology
Traffic Accident Analysis

Background:

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems aim to mitigate road accidents.
The 2015 Automatic Emergency Braking Initiative mandates AEB with FCW systems in new vehicles by 2022.
Current AEB standards primarily focus on low-speed scenarios, potentially limiting their effectiveness in diverse crash environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the potential safety benefits of both high- and low-speed AEB/FCW systems.
To analyze historical crash data to understand the impact of speed on crash severity and system applicability.
To inform policy and industry standards for AEB/FCW system implementation.

Main Methods:

Utilized historical crash data from NHTSA's NASS-GES and FARS databases.
Categorized crashes based on speed environments to assess AEB/FCW system relevance.
Analyzed fatality rates in relation to crash speeds and vehicle types.

Main Results:

Approximately 32% of serious or fatal crashes occur at speeds over 45 mph, while only 19% of all reported crashes happen in these environments.
FCW system relevance in crashes has remained consistent (21-26%) from 2002-2015.
In rear-end fatal crashes, the struck vehicle has a higher fatality rate (33%) than the striking vehicle (26%), with disparities increasing based on vehicle size differences.

Conclusions:

The current AEB/FCW agreement covers only 21% of serious/fatal crashes (under 24 mph) and neglects 22% occurring at speeds over 45 mph.
AEB systems tested at low speeds (≤24 mph) and FCW systems tested at 45 mph do not adequately address the full spectrum of serious or fatal crashes.
To maximize societal benefit, AEB/FCW systems should be standard in all vehicles, covering both high- and low-speed environments, due to their protective benefits for all road users.