Enhanced Crash Investigation Study (ECIS): Overview and Analysis of Crashes - Crash Types, Injury Outcomes and Contributing Factors, ECIS Report 1

Michael Fitzharris, Michael G. Lenne, Bruce Corben, Tandy Pok Arundell, Sujanie Peiris, Sara Liu, Amanda Stephens, Mark Fitzgerald, Rodney Judson, Diana Bowman, Clay Gabler, Andrew Morris, Claes Tingvall

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Abstract

This report provides the rationale for the ECIS program, and a description of the study methods and key findings. Findings include details of the crashes and injury outcomes overall and by crash type, an analysis of contributing factors for both occurrence and injury severity, and a detailed examination of the safety of Victoria’s road transport system as it applied to drivers and occupants of passenger vehicles. This Report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of serious injury crashes. The findings will form the basis of identifying future road safety countermeasures aimed at eliminating serious injuries.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMelbourne Vic Australia
PublisherMonash University
Commissioning bodyTransport Accident Commission (TAC)
Number of pages232
Edition1st
ISBN (Print)9781925413137
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2020

Keywords

  • vision zero
  • safe system
  • crash
  • driver behaviour
  • vehicle safety
  • road infrastructure
  • contributing factors
  • error
  • Inattention
  • speed
  • distraction
  • fatigue
  • alcohol
  • drugs
  • crashworthiness
  • collision
  • cost of injury
  • emergency medical services
  • hospitalisation
  • serious injury
  • road safety
  • crash risk
  • crash factors
  • Abbreviated injury scale

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