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Analysis Of Traffic Accident Data In Kentucky (1988-1992), Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman Sep 1993

Analysis Of Traffic Accident Data In Kentucky (1988-1992), Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report includes an analysis of traffic accident data in Kentucky tor the years of 1988-1992. A primary objective of this study was to determine average accident statistics tor Kentucky highways. Average and critical numbers and rates at accidents were calculated for various types of highways in rural and urban areas. These data can be used in Kentucky's procedure to identify locations that have abnormal rates or numbers of accidents.

Another objective of this study was to provide data which can be used in the preparation of the problem identification portion of Kentucky's Annual Highway Safety Plan. County and city …