Current Research
North Texas Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Analysis
In the last 5 years, more than 2700 pedestrians and 270 cyclists lost their lives in crashes on Texas roadways , which accounts for approximately 17% of all traffic fatalities (FARS 2013-2017). With the national goal to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, and the state and local safety performance targets in place, this research project conducts a holistic investigation of the causes of pedestrian and bicycle crashes based on 5 years of historical data from Texas’ largest metropolitan planning area, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).