Apparently, this is where the countermeasure effort needs to be concentrated. This is significant in that it is the largest roadway character occurrence in both subsets. This tends to show that there are factors other than there roadway causing the problem when it is attributed to the s-b driver. Stop signs are significantly over-represented, and they show the most potential for countermeasure development. Opposing Lane Separation.
Barriers clearly demonstrate a hazard and possible cause of school bus crashes.
The problems seem to be greatly compounded by two-lane roadways. Weather does not seem to be a major factor. This tends to nail down the number that are in school zones. A number of factors have been uncovered which might be useful in further countermeasure development. First, the school bus driver is a major key, especially to pedestrian accidents which are generally very severe.