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Road safety program reducing traffic deaths across South Asia

Road safety program reducing traffic deaths across South Asia

The University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) and Professional and Continuing Education are delivering the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) Road Safety Management Training Program in Adelaide this week.

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At 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.

Our research

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.

Vehicle 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.

Crash Investigation

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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.

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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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For media enquiries or to discuss our consulting services, vehicle testing or possible collaboration on a research project, please contact our office or the CASR Laboratory.

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Latest publications and reports

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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...

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Speeding prevalence and profile in high severity crashes: data from Event Data Recorders (EDRs) obtained by Victoria Police

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...

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Oct

Event Data Recorders (EDRs) and high severity crashes: a summary of data collected by Victoria Police

The CASR-EDR database contains data from the Event Data Recorders (EDRs) of crashed vehicles, and matched police report and injury data. Data collection for the CASR-EDR database has been ongoing each year since its creation in 2017. This report details the addition to the CASR-EDR database of EDR d...

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