Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

Virginia Tech Study: Experience More Important Than Age in Driver Safety

While age does have some impact on potential truck driver risk, commercial motor vehicle driving experience is more important than age when considering risk, according to a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study.

VTTI to Study Autonomous Trucks in Mixed Fleets

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute-led study will provide guidelines for integrating automated driving systems into fleets, including a demonstration involving a highly automated truck traveling cross country.

Improving Safety Culture to Reduce Large Truck Crashes

Despite efforts to improve heavy vehicle safety, an analysis of U.S. crashes shows that heavy vehicle crash rates continue to rise.

Strong Safety Culture, Technology Help High-Risk Fleets Improve Safety

A recent study has found a strong link between fleets that invest in advanced safety technologies and emphasize company-wide safety culture and greatly improved safety performance outcomes.

Mobile Phone Use Triples Crash Risk

Drivers who use a mobile phone or other hand-held device triple their crash risk, according to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).

Study: Texting Raises Crash Risk 23.2 Times

BLACKSBURG, VA - Truck and heavy-vehicle drivers who text-message while driving are 23.2 times more likely to be involved in a crash or near-crash as non-distracted motorists, according to new research conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

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