Identification of Hazardous Locations on City Streets

Authors

Charles V. Zegeer, Kentucky Department of TransportationFollow
Robert C. Deen, Kentucky Department of Transportation

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop an effective method for identifying hazardous locations in Kentucky cities (over 2,500 population). Methods used in 45 other states were reviewed. Accident information for 69 of the 97 cities over 2,500 population was used to develop criteria for an identification method.

A Number Method was selected for initial identification of midblocks and intersections on arterial-collector streets and on urban freeways. A Rate-Quality Control Method was included in the form of a critical rate factor computed for each location. A set of critical rate curves was constructed for easy determination of hazardous locations. A computer program ranks sites according to the criteria proposed.

Report Date

2-1-1977

Report Number

No. 466

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1977.466

Notes

Accepted for publication by the Traffic Quarterly.

Repository Citation

Zegeer, Charles V. and Deen, Robert C., "Identification of Hazardous Locations on City Streets" (1977). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1063.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/1063