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CASR's latest publication on e-scooters is now available
Bailey TJ, Ponte G, Woolley JE, van den Berg AL (2024). Network access, substitution effects and design issues surrounding e-scooter use (CASR244). Adelaide: Centre for Automotive Safety Research.
LearnXLive Platinum award for the CASR and PACE SARIC training course
Road safety training program takes top spot in prestigious national award
Professional and Continuing Education and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) at the University of Adelaide have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for ‘Best Learning & Talent Development - Learning Impact (Industry Specific)’ at the LearnX Live Awards.
Read more about Road safety training program takes top spot in prestigious national awardAt the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) we seek to understand the many factors contributing to road crashes, with the ultimate goal of eliminating harm from our road system.
Our research
CASR is internationally recognised as a leading independent research organisation in road safety, and has been at the forefront of this field for over 30 years. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team conducts high-quality research with significant real-world impact, enabling informed decision-making in the development and implementation of road safety countermeasures and policies.
Vehicle safety
At CASR we are constantly developing our advanced vehicle testing capability. We have a current focus on pedestrian crash testing and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) research. We maintain a capability to conduct pedestrian impact testing to EU/ANCAP protocols. CASR has much to contribute to the understanding of emerging automotive technologies, autonomous vehicles and vulnerable road user safety.
Crash investigation
Our in-depth crash investigation program has been a core activity since the 1970s. CASR investigators attend road crashes in metropolitan and rural areas to identify what infrastructure, vehicle or human behaviour-based countermeasures may have prevented the crash, or reduced its severity. We work collaboratively with the emergency services on-site while maintaining our independent scientific investigations.
Safe Systems for Road Engineers and Managers Micro-credential
CASR developed a self-paced online micro-credential, Safe Systems for Road Engineers, which will ensure you bridge the gap between professional practice and the Safe System application. You will learn the skills to effectively utilise the Safe System in road safety in your day-to-day role in road infrastructure.
CASR showcased in NHMRC impact case study
CASR is proud to have had its past achievements showcased in the NHMRC impact case study series.
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Latest publications and reports
12
Dec
Network access, substitution effects and design issues surrounding e-scooter use
E-scooters are an efficient and economical form of micro mobility that provide benefits to individual users for transportation needs as well as economic benefits through the gig economy. This form of micro mobility has the potential to improve public transport usage by facilitating first and last mi...
25
Oct
A vehicle occupant injury prediction algorithm based on road crash and emergency medical data
Highlights • A base serious injury risk prediction (SIRP) algorithm was developed using a large sample of statistical crash data. • The influence of emergency transport time on serious injury risk was determined as an odds ratio, using a detailed serious injury database. • The transport time odds...
22
Oct
This report analyses the speeding behaviours and characteristics of vehicles involved in crashes in Victoria, Australia, between 2017 and 2022. The study utilises data from Event Data Recorders (EDRs) obtained from the Victoria Police's Collision Reconstruction and Mechanical Investigation Unit (CRM...