| Title | Cargo Tank Incident Study (CTIS): Rollover Data and Risk Framework |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 61659 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Calabrese, Clark; Bartinique, Ingrid; Bisch, Alison; Raney, Mark; Markunas, Rebecca |
| Source | 143p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 20170300 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | It is critical to our nation’s safety to minimize the risk of accidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials on our nation’s roadways via commercial cargo tank trucks. This research included a detailed human factors analysis of cargo tank rollovers (2011-2014); driver performance errors were the most frequently identified contributing factor. The largest percentage of errors were attributed to poor directional control, followed by overcompensation. We also provide a comparison of crash statistics from about 10 years ago to data from tanker rollovers (not hazmat specific) that occurred between 2011 and 2014 using the GES database to determine any notable changes in tanker rollover trends in the last decade. We analyzed the relationship between training regulations, training curricula, training technology, and advanced safety technology, noting gaps that may be compromising safety, which led to three main recommendations. First, we recommend that FMCSA and PHMSCA collaborate to develop a Tank Vehicle Endorsement Curriculum. Second, we recommend that Section 8 Tank Vehicle in the model commercial driver’s license (CDL) manual be redesigned for easier access to information relevant to tank vehicles. Finally, we recommend that the tanker industry explore the benefits of tank-vehicle-specific rollover prevention signage. |
| Rosap ID | dot:12479 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12479 |
| TRT Terms | Commercial drivers; Hazardous materials; Human factors; Rollover crashes; Human factors in crashes; Loss of control; Driver errors; Tank trucks; Driver training; Data analysis |
| General Subjects | Cargo tank rollover |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Highway Safety; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors; NTL - FREIGHT - FREIGHT |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1636711 |
| Contract Number | PH40A100 MJ1B5, NJ1B5, PJ1B5, QJ1B5; PH40A200 PA770 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-PHMSA-17-01 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/61000/61600/61659/Cargo_Tank_Incidents_Study_March_2017.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |