Fatal Wrong-Way Crashes on Divided Highways: United States (2014-2023)
Wrong-way crashes are rare but often severe events. This brief serves as an update to previous Foundation work examining these crashes from 2010 to 2018. Using FARS data, updated wrong-way crash numbers are provided, previously cited risk factors were examined in relation to the more recent crash data, and potential new risk factors were explored.
Infrastructure Assets: Highway Assets
Resource Types: Research Report
Capabilities: Data & Information Systems
Management Processes: Performance Reporting & Communication