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Lighting Levels for Isolated Intersections: Leading to Safety Improvements

Lighting Levels for Isolated Intersections: Leading to Safety ImprovementsStatus:  Complete
Report Date:  01/13/2015

Summary:

Researchers collected and analyzed data about nighttime light levels at both lighted and unlighted rural intersections and crash rates at those intersections. They found that increased lighting levels reduced nighttime crash rates, with the greatest potential impact at unlighted intersections.

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