Initial site inspection of motorcycle collisions with roadside objects in New Jersey

Daniello, Allison; Powell, Ben; Schaeffer, Nicholas; McClinton, Aaliyah; Mehta, Yusuf; Swanseen, Kimberly; Gabler, Hampton C.

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Abstract

This paper details the methods used to investigate motorcycle collisions with roadside objects and the initial findings of the study. One factor associated with the frequency and severity of motorcycle collisions with roadside objects may be the design and maintenance of the road. Two methods of analysis were used to investigate the influence of the road geometry and design of roadside environment on motorcycle collisions. Satellite imagery was used to develop an overview of different collision sites. Individual site visits for 34 motorcycle-roadside object crashes were conducted to record details about each site, including types of guardrails and distance of the object struck from the road.

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URL: http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/esv/esv21/09-0450.pdf

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2013	Daniello A. Injury Mechanisms in Roadside Motorcycle Collisions [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 25, 2013.
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