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During the December winter holidays, vehicle crash fatalities are higher than expected and there are more crashes along rural roads, according to the study.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: December 13, 2021 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
A study of Thanksgiving week vehicle crash data from the past five years in Alabama shows travel after dark increases risk for crashes and fatalities, leading to the conclusion that,…
Author: Adam Jones / Published: November 15, 2021 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
Despite a drop in vehicle crashes this year in the state, fatal crashes have increased slightly, possibly because of lingering effects of the pandemic, according to research from The University…
Author: Adam Jones / Published: September 2, 2021 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
A recent study from The University of Alabama shows traffic crashes on Independence Day can be more severe and deadly. According to researchers the July 4th holiday averaged a total of…
Source: Fox 6 / Published: July 2, 2021 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown
Traffic crashes on Independence Day can be more severe and deadlier than most other days, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at The University of Alabama.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: June 30, 2021 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
There has been less traffic and fewer traffic crashes reported in Alabama during the pandemic, but caution is urged for drivers over the holidays because although there have been less…
Author: Adam Jones / Published: November 20, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
In Alabama, there have been only 11 incidences of scooter crashes in the past five years, according to data compiled by the Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) at the…
Source: Al.com / Published: January 6, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown
The results of a University of Alabama study on crashes during the holidays is out, specifically looking at the difference between crashes around Christmas and new year’s, compared to thanksgiving….
Source: NBC (Montgomery) / Published: December 25, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown, Rhonda Stricklin
Holidays are soon approaching, and traffic is always heavy as people travel to and from their destinations. The Center for Advanced Public Safety are tracking data to really target where…
Source: WVUA / Published: November 23, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown, Rhonda Stricklin
Crashes caused by drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol are more prevalent around Christmas and New Year’s Day, while crashes the days around Thanksgiving are concentrated around typical rush hours, according to a University of Alabama study.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: November 21, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.
