Driving for Work Crashes: A Systems Analysis
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Published:2023-08-23
Issue:3
Volume:34
Page:35-45
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ISSN:2652-4252
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Container-title:Journal of Road Safety
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language:en
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Short-container-title:JRS
Author:
Raja Ali1, Thorne Rebekah1, Luther Rebecca1, Tedestedt George Claire1, Blewden Jackson1, Mackie Emily1, Li Eileen2, Mackie Hamish1, Douglas Simon3
Affiliation:
1. Mackie Research (New Zealand) 2. Data Embassy (New Zealand) 3. AA Research Foundation (New Zealand)
Abstract
Work-related road safety is a government priority. A Safe System analysis of 300 driving for work (DFW) crashes was carried out, along with an exploratory socio-technical analysis of one significant case to better understand the context around DFW crashes. The Safe System analysis showed three distinct crash types: 1) multiple vehicle crashes often involving work vans, utes, and SUVs in side impact crashes; 2) vulnerable road users often involving professional drivers; and 3) single vehicle crashes involving people driving vans or light trucks for work losing control on rural roads with fatigue, non-seat belt use, and speed often implicated. There was a range of unique characteristics of DFW crashes, in particular, injuries to others who were implicated in DFW crashes but not those DFW themselves. Socio-technical systems analyses show promise for understanding the context around DFW crashes, but arrangements for better data access, coordination, and use are needed.
Publisher
Australasian College of Road Safety
Subject
Safety Research,Social Sciences (miscellaneous),Transportation,Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
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