Fatal Wrong-Way Crashes on Divided Highways: United States (2014-2023)

Fatal Wrong-Way Crashes on Divided Highways: United States (2014-2023)

Wrong-way crashes are rare but often severe events. This brief serves as an update to previous Foundation work examining these crashes from 2010 to 2018. Using FARS data, updated wrong-way crash numbers are provided, previously cited risk factors were examined in relation to the more recent crash data, and potential new risk factors were explored.


Infrastructure Assets: Highway Assets
Resource Types: Research Report
Capabilities: Data & Information Systems
Management Processes: Performance Reporting & Communication
Publisher:
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Publication Year:
2026

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