Determinants of crash numbers and constellations at turbo roundabouts in Germany
DOI: 10.55329/mpaf3385
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This study investigates the determinants of crash numbers and specific crash constellations at turbo roundabouts in Germany, addressing a gap in existing literature that has largely focused on comparing turbo roundabouts to other intersection types or relied on small sample sizes. The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of German turbo roundabouts, analyze how infrastructure and operational characteristics affect safety, and identify detailed crash patterns. The motivation stems from the need to understand the specific safety dynamics of this design, which combines the high capacity of multi-lane roundabouts with the safety benefits of single-lane designs by preventing lane changes on the circulatory roadway. The researchers conducted a detailed analysis of a largely complete sample of 25 turbo roundabouts in Germany, selected based on operation prior to 2016 to ensure five years of crash data availability (2016–2020). Data collection included infrastructure characteristics (e.g., entry/exit types, lane separation methods, geometric dimensions), traffic volumes, and police-reported crash data. The methodology involved a three-step approach: first, calculating crash rates for the roundabouts as a whole and for individual elements (entries, exits, circulatory roadway); second, analyzing detailed crash constellations using narrative reports and geolocation for 1,013 crashes; and third, developing negative binomial regression models to predict crash occurrences, specifically for entries and the two most common crash types: right-of-way and rear-end crashes. The results confirm that turbo roundabouts effectively combine high capacity with high safety levels. Entries were identified as the most critical elements for crash occurrence, followed by the circulatory roadway where rear-end crashes primarily occur. Right-of-way crashes were the most relevant crash constellation overall. Traffic volumes significantly increased crash numbers across all designs and elements. Notably, the study found no significant safety effects from different types of marked lane dividers (solid vs. dashed lines), suggesting that drivers do not consistently respect solid markings. This implies that physical dividers may be necessary to effectively prevent lane changes on the circulatory roadway. Crash rates varied by entry type, with 2EN-2CR entries showing the highest rates, while 1EN-1CR entries, similar to conventional roundabouts, had the lowest. The significance of this study lies in its detailed, model-based analysis of crash patterns, which allows for specific recommendations to improve safety at turbo roundabouts. The findings challenge the assumption that pavement markings alone are sufficient for lane discipline, highlighting the potential need for physical infrastructure to enforce lane separation. By providing a robust dataset and identifying specific risk factors such as entry configurations and traffic volume impacts, the research offers actionable insights for designers and policymakers to optimize the safety and efficiency of turbo roundabouts, particularly in contexts where they are less common than in the Netherlands.
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