Abstract
This article uses the most recent data available to examine the size of the "speeding problem" in the United States. Speeding has been recognised for decades as a significant, and highly complex, safety issue. In this paper, the authors examine information pertaining to crash avoidance and severity as well as related crash characteristics -- alcohol, vehicle type, roadway condition, etc. Of particular interest is the use of an innovative methodology to estimate the economic impact of speed-related crashes. (A) Paper also presented at the thirteenth International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles ESV, 4-7 November, 1991, Paris (Volume 1, p. 57-62; see C 2576 (In: C 2572 a S); IRRD 864610).