Severity Analysis of Heavy Vehicle Crashes Using Machine Learning Models: A Case Study in New Jersey

Ahmed Sajid Hasan, Md Asif Bin Kabir, Mohammad Jalayer

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Abstract

Large trucks are a vital mode for freight transportation. Increasing demand in freight transportation increases the risk of truck-involved crashes on highways. Truck-involved crashes counted for 4,761 deaths in the United States during the year 2017, which is 12% more than the death toll of the year 2008. We gathered four years (2016-2019) of motor vehicle crashes involving large trucks in New Jersey for further analysis. The data set is classified into three injury severity categories, including severe injury, possible injury, and no injury. To predict the crash severity, we trained and tested the data set with the three most commonly used machine learning models, including support vector machine, random forest, and boosting methods. The performance of the models is evaluated by their precision, accuracy, and recall. Further, a sensitivity analysis was performed to demonstrate the impact of the top contributing factors in truck-related crashes. The findings of the study will help practitioners and policymakers determine the effects of influential parameters on injury severity outcomes and take necessary countermeasures to minimize the frequency and severity of large-truck crashes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Transportation and Development 2021
Subtitle of host publicationTransportation Operations, Technologies, and Safety - Selected Papers from the International Conference on Transportation and Development 2021
EditorsChandra R. Bhat
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages285-296
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9780784483534
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Transportation and Development 2021: Transportation Operations, Technologies, and Safety, ICTD 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Jun 8 2021Jun 10 2021

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Transportation and Development 2021: Transportation Operations, Technologies, and Safety - Selected Papers from the International Conference on Transportation and Development 2021

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Transportation and Development 2021: Transportation Operations, Technologies, and Safety, ICTD 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period6/8/216/10/21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Transportation
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Geography, Planning and Development

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