Special Reports and Publications

Using Michigan crash data the following reports were produced by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute on specific areas.

Unpacking the COVID-19 roadway fatality paradox: an analysis of motor vehicle crashes in Michigan
2019 - 2022

Analysis of higher fatality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic using Michigan crash data and examining: (1) lack of congestion leading to higher-speed impacts; (2) increased risky driver/driving; and (3) low-risk driving miles decreasing.

Journal Article

Data Quality Assessment of Pedestrian, Bicyclist, and Motorcycle Crashes in Michigan Report
2018 - 2021

This report documents a comparison between police crash reports and emergency medical services (EMS) data.

Report

Demographic Analysis of Michigan Traffic Crashes
2018 - 2021

The goal of this report is to better understand how crash characteristics and crash outcomes in Michigan are related to the socio-demographics of where they occur.

Report

Michigan Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Data Narrative Elements
2019 - 2021

This in-depth report adds new results to the existing analysis reports on pedestrians and bicyclists. This report briefly explains how the new variables were obtained and then presents results related to those variables.

Report

Related: Fact Sheet

Pandemic Analysis
2020

This report reviews key crash data attributes and patterns from 2020 during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and reviews potential explanations for these patterns.

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