Analyzing the Effects of LED Traffic Signals on Urban Intersection Safety

Converting incandescent bulbs in traffic signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) can improve energy efficiency and service life. This study examines if this conversion can also improve traffic safety. Empirical Bayes estimation was used to determine whether there was a noticeable decrease in crashes at 10 signalized intersections in Middletown, Ohio, that have been converted to LED signals. The findings indicate the total number of crashes actually increased after the installation of LEDs by about 71 percent. Additional studies are recommended to investigate if LED traffic signals truly are having an undesirable impact on intersection safety.

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• Authors:
  • Eustace, Deogratias
  • Griffin, Valerie
  • Hovey, Peter
• Publication Date: 2010-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 22-27
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 80
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bayes' theorem; Empirical methods; Light emitting diodes; Signalized intersections; Traffic safety; Traffic signals
• Geographic Terms: Middletown (Ohio)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01156745
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: May 24 2010 2:07PM