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The Utility of Measuring Kinetic Energy in Evaluating Roadway Safety Risks

The Utility of Measuring Kinetic Energy in Evaluating Roadway Safety Risks
ITE’s latest technical brief, The Utility of Measuring Kinetic Energy in Evaluating Roadway Safety Risks, introduces a practical framework for helping transportation professionals move beyond reactive crash-history analysis and toward proactive, injury-prevention–focused safety decisions. Grounded in the Safe System Approach, this publication explores how kinetic energy can serve as an intuitive predictor of crash severity and a powerful tool for evaluating risk across intersections, corridors, and regional networks. The brief highlights surrogate measures, simulation tools, available indices, big data, AI applications, and real-world case studies that can help agencies identify high-risk conditions before severe crashes occur. Access this brief to explore how kinetic energy analysis can support Vision Zero goals and help practitioners prioritize investments that save lives.
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