Publication Details

Applying the AcciMap approach to a fatal e-scooter crash: A Safe System approach to analyzing micromobility

Type: Paper

Subtype: Final report

Author(s): Harmon, Katherine J.; Naumann, Rebecca B.; Podsiad, Kristin Podsiad; Kumfer, Wes; LaJeunesse, Seth; Sandt, Laura; Cherry, Christopher R.; Matherly, Megan

Publisher: Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety

Url: https://www.roadsafety.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CSCRS_R37_Report_Final-done.pdf

Publication Date: May-2023

Number: CSCRS-R37

Address: Chapel Hill, NC

Abstract: Micromobility devices (e.g., standing electric scooters or “e-scooters”) are a rapidly emerging area of transportation worldwide. Asthese devices become more popular, there has been a coinciding rise in micromobility-related injuries and fatalities. Therefore, thisstudy sought to apply a system mapping tool, the AcciMap, to a fatal e-scooter collision. The purpose of this exercise was toidentify the factors that likely contributed to the incident and generate potential countermeasures to prevent similar future events.In addition, this report assessed the strengths and limitations of using the AcciMap approach as a more holistic tool for assessingsafety, and future directions for applying the AcciMap approach in a practical setting.