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Crash Pattern Analysis and Countermeasures

A systems approach to crashes includes consideration of operators, vehicles, environment, and organizational influences. The majority of crashes have operator error as a contributing factor. Operator error arises from human perceptual and cognitive limitations. An understanding of the nature of operator error, as well as how it arises during interaction with the vehicle and the environment, can be used to select appropriate countermeasures. HFN’s consultants have experience in analyzing crash databases to identify patterns, evaluate and select effective countermeasures.

Sample Related Projects:

Hydro One

• Conducted a crash analysis and provided countermeasure recommendations

Midwest Research Institute (for U.S. Federal Highway Administration)

• Developed diagnostic questions for crash pattern analysis for an expert system called SafetyAnalyst intended for use by U.S. states to screen their road network, identify crash patterns and select cost-beneficial countermeasures

D.A. Watt Consulting

• Performed a 2009 high collision locations safety review (Calgary)