Analysis of Roadside Inspection Data and Its Relationship to Accident and Safety Compliance Review Data

Analysis of Roadside Inspection Data and Its Relationshipto Accident and Safety/Compliance Review Data andReviews of Previous and Ongoing Research in These AreasBrenda M. LantzUpper Great Plains Transportation InstituteNorth Dakota State UniversityFargo, North DakotaJanuary 1993ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis study was conducted in an effort to improve motor carrier safety by developing a betterunderstanding of the statistical relationships that may exist within and among the Motor CarrierManagement Information System (MCMIS) data bases. This study was made possible through thecooperation of several agencies. Specifically, special thanks goes to the North Dakota State HighwayPatrol, the Federal Highway Administration Office of Motor Carriers, the Upper Great PlainsTransportation Institute, and to all those involved with each of these agencies who aided in the preparationand review of this report.ABSTRACTThe main objective of the present study is to analyze roadside inspection data and its relationshipto safety/compliance review and accident data. Data used for this analysis is provided by the Office ofMotor Carriers and includes a sample of larger carriers with the most recent inspection information andsafety ratings. As part of this paper, summaries of past work in this area and in other related areas aregiven, as well as reviews of ongoing research. The current study finds strong support for a relationshipbetween the aforementioned data sets and the ...