Crash Avoidance Technologies

Crash avoidance technologies are advanced in-vehicle technologies that assist a driver in preventing or mitigating a crash. Examples include adaptive headlights, lane departure warnings, parking assistance, and back-over prevention.

This section provides resources on the types of crash avoidance technologies that are currently available and how they can prevent rural crashes.

Press Release

Connected Vehicle Technology

Released: Friday April 7th, 2017
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Topic: Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Crash Avoidance Technologies, Intelligent Vehicle Systems

This press release discusses the proposed rule “that would mandate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication on light vehicles, allowing cars to ‘talk& ... [ Read More » ]

Training

Defining the Future for Safe Rural Transportation in Rural America

Created: Thursday November 10th, 2016
Source: National Center for Rural Road Safety
Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Access to EMS Data, Bicycle Safety, Commercial Vehicles, Crash Avoidance Technologies, Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Driver Behavior, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Incident Management, Injury Prevention, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Intelligent Vehicle Systems, Location of Trauma Centers, Low Cost Countermeasures, Organization Culture, Roles and Responsibilities for Elected Officials, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Safety Plans, Systemic Safety

The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar. Webinar Description This webinar provided an overview of the ... [ Read More » ]

National Working Summit on Transportation in Rural America

Created: Friday September 9th, 2016
Source: Western Transportation Institute
Sponsor: National Center for Rural Road Safety, American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials, Rutgers - Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation
Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Access to EMS Data, Bicycle Safety, Commercial Vehicles, Crash Avoidance Technologies, Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Driver Behavior, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Incident Management, Injury Prevention, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Intelligent Vehicle Systems, Location of Trauma Centers, Low Cost Countermeasures, Organization Culture, Roles and Responsibilities for Elected Officials, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Safety Plans, Systemic Safety

The National Working Summit on Transportation in Rural America was held Sept. 7-9, 2016 in Denver, CO. It was hosted by the National Center for Rural Road Safet ... [ Read More » ]

Website

Crash Modification Factors Clearinghouse

Posted: Tuesday April 12th, 2016
Source: Federal Highway Administration
Topic: Enforcement, Engineering, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Crash Avoidance Technologies, Crash Records, Low Cost Countermeasures, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Systemic Safety

This FHWA website provides crash modification factors (CMF), as well as, guides for how to use and/or develop CMF. “A crash modification factor (CMF) is a ... [ Read More » ]

Article

Will Driverless Cars Mean Less Roadkill?

Published: Monday November 2nd, 2015
Topic: Engineering, Road, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Animal Vehicle Countermeasures, Crash Avoidance Technologies, Intelligent Vehicle Systems, Safety Countermeasures

An article discussing how technology and driverless cars may affect animal-vehicle crashes in the future. ... [ Read More » ]

Website

IIHS HLDI Crash Avoidance Technologies Website

Posted: Tuesday September 15th, 2015
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute
Topic: Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Crash Avoidance Technologies

This website provides an overview of crash avoidance technologies. Resources provided include frequently asked questions, news releases & articles, public ... [ Read More » ]