May 1, 2024
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Traffic safety is a field of study that deals with the prevention of traffic crashes. It involves understanding the causes of crashes and developing strategies to reduce their frequency and severity. Traffic safety is a multidisciplinary field that draws on a variety of disciplines, including engineering, psychology, public health, and law enforcement.
Importance of Traffic Safety
Traffic crashes are a major public health problem. In 2019, there were over 36,000 traffic fatalities in the United States alone. These crashes also resulted in millions of injuries and billions of dollars in property damage.
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Reading list
We've selected two books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Traffic Safety.
Classic in the field of traffic safety, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of traffic engineering and how they can be applied to improve safety.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of traffic engineering, covering a wide range of topics including traffic analysis, traffic design, and traffic operations.
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