CMF / CRF Details

CMF ID: 1872

Install a combination of chevron signs, curve warning signs, and/or sequential flashing beacons

Description: Along a curve with a small radius, large deflection angle, available sight distance smaller than stopping sight distance, and superelevation smaller than demanded at design and operating speed

Prior Condition:  No curve delineation treatment. Radius is less than 300 m.

Category: Signs

Study: Safety Evaluation of Curve Delineation Improvements An Empirical Bayes Observational Before-After Study, Montella, 2009

 
Star Quality Rating:4 Stars  [View score details]
Rating Points Total:110
Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:0.511
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:0.12
Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:48.9  (This value indicates a decrease in crashes)
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:12
Applicability
Crash Type:Wet road
Crash Severity:All
Roadway Types:Principal Arterial Other Freeways and Expressways
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Minimum Number of Lanes:4
Maximum Number of Lanes:4
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Crash Weather:Wet road
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Area Type:Not specified
Traffic Volume:Minimum of 7400 to Maximum of 13975 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
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Time of Day:All
If countermeasure is intersection-based
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Development Details
Date Range of Data Used:2001 to 2005
Municipality:Trans European Road Network, Italy
State:notusa
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Type of Methodology Used:Before/after using empirical Bayes or full Bayes
Sample Size (sites):10 sites after
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?No
Date Added to Clearinghouse:Dec 01, 2009
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