CMF / CRF Details

CMF ID: 4521

Increasing the outside shoulder width inside the work zone by one foot

Description: Increasing the outside shoulder width inside the work zone by one foot

Prior Condition:  Regular traffic conditions without work zone

Category: Work zone

Study: Improving Safety in High-Speed Work Zones: A Super 70 Study, Tarko, Andrew P.; Bin Islam, Mouyid ; Thomaz, Jose E., 2011

 
Star Quality Rating:5 Stars  [View score details]
Rating Points Total:135
Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:1.043
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:0.02
Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:-4.3  (This value indicates an increase in crashes)
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:2
Applicability
Crash Type:Single vehicle
Crash Severity:All
Roadway Types:Principal Arterial Interstate
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Crash Weather:Not specified
Road Division Type:Divided by Median
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Area Type:Urban
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Time of Day:Not specified
If countermeasure is intersection-based
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Development Details
Date Range of Data Used:2006 to 2008
Municipality:Indianapolis
State:IN
Country:USA
Type of Methodology Used:Regression cross-section
Sample Size (crashes):373 crashes
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?No
Date Added to Clearinghouse:Dec 06, 2012
Comments:CMF identified from Appendix I