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Feb
2022
Research Results
Railroad Trespass Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Automated railroad trespass detection, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad trespassing, grade crossing violations, railroad safety
Abstract: FRA has sponsored research to develop an AI software application for automating the detection of grade crossing violations and trespassing activities from static camera feeds...
Report Number
RR 22-04
Office
RDI-23
17
Dec
2020
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Using NDS and Driving Simulators
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Grade crossing, traffic control device, average annual daily traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, vehicle miles traveled, freight train miles
Abstract: Researchers used both naturalistic driving and simulator data to evaluate driver behavior at grade crossings. Most drivers did not look for trains or prepare to stop regardless...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/47
Office
RDI-24
1
Oct
2020
Technical Reports
New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity
Abstract: FRA sponsored a research project to develop a new Accident Prediction and Severity Model for highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/40
Office
RDI-23
19
Aug
2019
Technical Reports
Review of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents 1986 – 2015: Trends and Potential Safety Gaps
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Crossing, grade crossing, safety, pedestrian, vehicle, gates
Abstract: A review of the U.S. grade crossing incidents over 30 years revealed that fatal incidents involving pedestrians increased despite significant safety gains.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/30
Office
RDI-24
22
Jul
2019
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research - Ten Year Trend
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail intersection, HRI, highway-rail grade crossing, grade crossing, taxonomy, connected vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-vehicle
Abstract: An examination of the frequency, severity, and costs of grade crossing accidents from 2008-2017 determined that connected vehicle technology may help prevent crashes.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/25
Office
RDI-23
23
Jul
2018
Technical Reports
Characteristics of Trespassing Incidents in the United States (2012-2014)
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Suicide, trespass, railroad, countermeasure, fatalities, grade crossing
Abstract: This study examined rail trespass and suicide incidents from 2012 to 2014, including data on location, time, and characteristics of the individual.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/24
Office
RDI-24
11
May
2017
Technical Reports
In-Depth Data Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: : Grade crossing, warning device, average annual daily traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, vehicle miles traveled, freight train miles, fatality analysis reporting system
Abstract: This project analyzed grade crossing incident and crossing inventory databases to identify factors contributing to highway-rail grade crossing accidents.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/04
Office
RDI-23
11
May
2016
Research Results
Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, railroad, crossings, accidents, injuries, fatalities, predictions, predictive model, human factors
Abstract: This report describes trends and correlations from an analysis of highway-rail grade crossing accidents between 2005 and 2014, which can be used in future predictive modeling...
Report Number
RR 16-10
Office
RDI-23
2
Feb
2015
Technical Reports
Using Signal Detection Theory to Understand Grade Crossing Warning Time and Motorist Stopping Behavior
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing safety; motorist behavior; motorist compliance; active crossings; signal detection theory; Using Signal Detection Theory to Understand Grade Crossing Warning Time and Motorist Stopping Behavior
Abstract: Researchers used signal detection theory to model how factors such as varied warning time durations may impact drivers' stopping behavior at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/02
Office
RDI-24
1
Jul
2012
Technical Reports
North Carolina “Sealed Corridor” Phase IV Assessment – Private Crossings
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction, risk assessment, private crossings
Abstract: This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/12
Office
RRD