Simulation of Ramp-Freeway Accident

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a simulation package for investigating ramp-freeway accidents. Ramp-freeway accidents often occur due to close car following, lack of time for ramp drivers to look for freeway gaps and/or inadequate acceleration lane length. Rear end collisions can occur on ramps because of close car following and differential gap acceptance criterion of ramp vehicle. This software enables the user to vary the characteristics of the ramp vehicles and permits him to conduct a simulation run on conditions which may lead to accidents in the ramp-freeway