PMSS Project Details

Project ID:	FHWA-PROJ-11-0026
Project Name:	Motorcycle Crash Causation Study
Status:	Active
Contact:	Last Name: Thor First Name: Craig Telephone: 202-493-3338 E-mail: craig.thor@dot.gov
Organization:	Federal Highway Administration - Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)
Office:	Office of Safety Research and Development
Team:	Safety Management Team
Roadmap/Focus area(s):	Not Applicable
Project Findings:	Data not yet available
Project Description:	The Motorcycle Crash Causation Study (MCCS) utilizes the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data collection methodology, which constitutes a comprehensive on-scene, in-depth accident investigation protocol for motorcycle crashes. This includes interviews with similarly at-risk riders (control group) at each of the crash locations. This collection methodology provides for the development of a statistically robust database that will provide insight into the causes of motorcycle crashes. The database will contain both in-depth data on crash antecedents, as well as data on risk factors (e.g., age, rider experience, speed, alcohol) that will be derived from comparisons of the crash and control samples. The collected data can be used to guide the development of improved countermeasures to crashes including countermeasures relating to roadway configuration and design. At current funding levels, the MCCS is projected to include about 260 cases, including 520 controls.
Laboratories:	Not Applicable
Start Date:	April 1, 2011
End Date:	March 31, 2015
Funding Amount:	$0.00
FHWA Program Name:	Motorcycle Crash Causation Study
Goals:	The primary objective of the Motorcycle Crash Causation Study is to conduct a large-scale crash investigation study to determine the causes of motorcycle crashes in the United States.
Project Type:	Offsite
Background Information:	Data not yet available
Test Methodology:	Motorcycle Crash Investigations
Other Information:	Data not yet available
Partners:	U.S. Department of Transportation: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Role(s): Other stakeholder, Technical, Advisory
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Fieldtest:	Data not yet available
Expected Benefits:	The expected benefit is the ability to analyze motorcycle crashes and identify countermeasures.
Deliverables:	Name: Final Report Product Type(s): Research report Description: The PI will submit a final report, which summarizes the findings of the project. Audiences: Safety researchers, Safety planners, Researchers, State highway agencies, Traffic engineers, Metropolitan planning organizations, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff Secondary Audiences:
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FHWA Topics:	Research/Technologies--Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)
TRT Terms:	Motorcycle Crash Investigation Motorcycle Countermeasures
FHWA Disciplines:	Safety
Subject Areas:	Safety and Human Factors Research Vehicles and Equipment