Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Technology
Date of Award
12-2010
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Marian Clark
Committee Members
Ke Chen, Michael P. Marchioni
Abstract
This study spatially analyzes emergency 911 call-for-service records from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2009 for motor vehicle accidents inside the corporate limits of Johnson City, Tennessee. Records were compared according to the land use classification for adjacent properties, roadway type, and traffic signal proximity. Data were evaluated through ArcGIS software using proximity analysis, point pattern analysis, and hotspot analysis.
Motor vehicle accidents evaluated during this study consist of accident locations reported to the Washington County Emergency Communications District concerning property damage, personal injury, and fatalities. Results indicate localized areas with the highest number of traffic accidents contain the most motor vehicle injury accidents. Twice as many motor vehicle accidents occur near commercial properties compared to residential properties. Motor vehicle accidents are more likely to occur on arterial thoroughfares. Approximately 40% of injury accidents happen at roadway intersections, with 22% occurring at signalized intersections.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Bennett, Katharine D., "Spatial Analysis of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Johnson City, Tennessee, as Reported to Washington County Emergency Communications District (911)." (2010). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1778. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1778
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.