Study Details

Study Title: Crash Reduction Following Installation of Centerline Rumble Strips on Rural Two-Lane Roads

Authors: Persaud et al.

Publication Date: 2003

Abstract:

Study Citation: Persaud, B. N., Retting, R. A., and Lyon, C., "Crash Reduction Following Installation of Centerline Rumble Strips on Rural Two-Lane Roads." Arlington, Va., Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, (2003)

CMFs Associated With This Study

Category: Roadway

Countermeasure: Install centerline rumble strips

CMF	CRF(%)	Quality	Crash Type	Crash Severity	Roadway Type	Area Type
0.86^[B]	14		All	All	Principle Arterial Other	Rural

0.85^[B]	15		All	A,B,C	Principle Arterial Other	Rural

0.79^[B]	21		Head on,Sideswipe	All	Principle Arterial Other	Rural

0.75^[I]	25		Head on,Sideswipe	A,B,C	Principle Arterial Other	Rural

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Study Details

CMFs Associated With This Study

Category: Roadway