Analysis of accidents involving crash cushions.

Author(s)
Pigman, J.G. Agent, K.R. & Creasey, T.
Year
Abstract

This report is an analysis of 127 accidents involving crash cushions in Kentucky. The primary data before and the period 1980-82, with some additional data before and after this period. An attempt was made to document each accident with a police report, photographs, and a repair form. The largest number of accidents(63) involved a Hi-Dro cell cushions or cluster followed by 33 accidents involving a G.R.E.A.T. crash cushion, 19 with a temporary G.R.E.A.T., 10 with sand barrels, and 2 with steel drums.

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Library number
B 23903 /85/
Source

Lexington, University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, 1984, 32 p. + var. app., fig., graph., tab., ref.; Research Report UKTRP-84-17.

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