Review of HGV crossover accidents, and the relative costs of steel and concrete barriers (phase II report)

Project Report PPR280

Transport Research Laboratory, 2007
Review of HGV crossover accidents, and the relative costs of steel and concrete barriers (phase II report) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Project Report

Abstract

Presents the findings from a study of fatal accidents occurring between 1985 and 1998 involving heavy goods vehicles. Contains detailed accounts of these accidents with particular reference to the performance of the safety fence or barrier where present. Surveys whole life costs for the most common barriers in relation to safety fence and barrier installation, general maintenance, repairs (following an accident), removal costs, accident costs, and traffic management and traffic delay costs associated with any works to the vehicle restraint system.

Author

Williams, G. L.

History

Prepared for the Highways Agency (Quality Services, Traffic Safety and Environment Division).

ISBN

9781846087271

Subjects

  • Safety fences/barriers
  • Planning and development
  • Roads
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Transport planning
  • Roadside development

Publisher History

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.

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