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Vehicle collision risk assessment method in highway work zone based on trajectory data.
Wenyun Tang1, Hanbin Wang1, Jianxiao Ma1
1College of Automobile and Traffic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China.
Traffic Injury Prevention
|March 26, 2025
Summary
Highway work zone safety is improved by analyzing collision risks. Lane-changing vehicles and specific work zone areas show higher risks, influenced by speed and acceleration differences.
Area of Science:
- Transportation Engineering
- Traffic Safety Analysis
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Highway work zones present unique safety challenges due to altered traffic patterns and infrastructure.
- Evaluating vehicle safety in these dynamic environments is crucial for preventing accidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess vehicle safety in highway work zones by analyzing collision risks.
- To develop a comprehensive risk assessment method for work zones.
- To identify spatial variations and influencing factors of collision risk.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology to capture vehicle trajectory data.
- Employed Tracker software for data extraction and traffic flow analysis.
- Developed a risk assessment model evaluating collision likelihood and severity.
Main Results:
- Lane-changing vehicles exhibited higher collision risks (0.3-0.5) compared to straight-moving vehicles (0.2-0.4).
- Collision risk progressively increased from warning (0.155) to transition (0.207) and buffer areas (0.252).
- Acceleration difference (0.698) and speed difference (0.305) showed significant positive correlations with collision risk.
Conclusions:
- The study quantifies collision risks in work zones, highlighting areas and behaviors with elevated danger.
- Findings provide a scientific basis for targeted safety improvements and enhanced traffic management in highway work zones.
- The methodology offers valuable technical support for decision-making in work zone safety.
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