NCJ Number
8953
Date Published
1958
Length
24 pages
Annotation
PROCEDURES MANUAL CONCERNING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE ACCIDENT REPORTING AND FILING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT SUMMARY AND ACCIDENT RATE STUDY.
Abstract
THE END PRODUCT OF ACCIDENT RECORD MAINTENANCE IS THE SUMMARY OF ACCIDENT RATE DATA. THESE RATES ARE USED AS A BASIS FOR MEASURING AND COMPARING THE ADEQUACY OF STREET SYSTEMS AND INDICATING THE LOCATION OF DEFICIENCIES. IN ADDITION, PRIORITIES CAN BE ESTABLISHED AND IMPROVEMENT PLANS DEVELOPED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)