| Title | Trespass event risk factors. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 54179 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Stanchak, Kathryn; daSilva, Marco |
| Source | 62p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publication Date | 20141112 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The Volpe Center has used three sources of data—the Federal Railroad Administration’s required accident reports, locomotive video, and U.S. Census data—to investigate common risk factors for railroad trespassing incidents, the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S. Risk factors found include (1) a disregard for grade crossing warning signs, (2) trespasser intoxication, (3) use of distracting electronic devices, and (4) right-of-way proximity to stations, bridges, and rail yards. This research report offers several suggestions for improved data availability to support future studies. |
| Rosap ID | dot:12130 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12130 |
| TRT Terms | Behavior; Risk taking; Prevention; Railroad safety; Railroads; Suicide; Trespassers; Warning signs; Intoxication; Distraction; Right of way (Land) |
| General Subjects | Railroading; Trespassing; Risk factors; Data collection |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Accidents; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1544550 |
| Contract Number | 51RR97A5/MLA49 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-FRA-14-03; DOT/FRA/ORD-14/32 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/54000/54100/54179/DOT-VNTSC-FRA-14-03.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |