A comparative study of six data sources' ability for estimating interstate motor carrier VMT (vehicle miles of travel)

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5511780

Hu, P S; Wright, T; Miaou, Shaw-Pin

Several Federal Government agencies require estimates of vehicle miles of travel (VMT) by interstate commercial trucks. These estimates are essential in determining accident exposure and accident rates for these trucks, and in determining highway investment needs and the allocation of highway costs. VMT estimates are currently based on various nationwide transportation surveys and/or data sources using various estimation procedures do not provide consistent estimates. A summary of evaluation results of these data sources and estimation procedures is presented in this paper. 4 refs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER; FHWA
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5511780
• Report Number(s): CONF-8908108-3; ON: DE90001644
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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