CMF / CRF Details

CMF ID: 10033

Install snow fencing

Description:

Prior Condition:  No Snow Fencing Along Roadside

Category: Roadside

Study: Quantifying the Safety Effectiveness of Snow Fence Implementations Based on Crash Severity and Snow Fence Type Utilizing Contemporary Statistical Methods, Larson et al., 2019

 
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Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:0.67
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:0.025
Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:33  (This value indicates a decrease in crashes)
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:2.5
Applicability
Crash Type:Other
Crash Severity:All
Roadway Types:Principal Arterial Interstate
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Crash Weather:Not specified
Road Division Type:Divided by Median
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Area Type:Rural
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Time of Day:All
If countermeasure is intersection-based
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Development Details
Date Range of Data Used:2003 to 2017
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State:WY
Country:United States
Type of Methodology Used:Other before/after
Sample Size (crashes):1443 crashes before, 1139 crashes after
Sample Size (miles):148 miles before, 148 miles after
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?No
Date Added to Clearinghouse:Jul 26, 2019
Comments:Applies to "Winter Season Crashes", defined as crashes occurring between October 15th and April 15th. Applicable for Lath snow fences.