Abstract
ABSTRACT The subject of roadside accidents involving police vehicles has received little attention by law enforcement agencies and researchers alike. The purpose of this exploratory study is: (1) to provide the frequency of roadside accidents involving police vehicles, other emergency vehicles, and large and small passenger cars in the state of Illinois; (2) to identify the types of vehicles involved in roadside accidents, the time of day, the accident location, and the frequency of injuries; (3) to illustrate from prior literature the human factors assumed to be causal agents in both aircraft and roadside accidents; and (4) to suggest precautionary measures for police agencies regarding roadside accidents. Data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were utilized as the basis of our study. This exploratory study was limited to the IDOT data base that conforms with the Illinois uniform accident report form. The data suggest that police vehicles exhibit a greater risk of becoming involved in...
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