Research Article

A Precrash Scenario Analysis Comparing Safety Performance across Autonomous Vehicle Driving Modes

Table 8

Comprehensive evaluation of the hazard level of a single AV precrash scenario.

Evaluation elementsWeightsEvaluation indexesWeights

C (macro-statistical characteristics of crashes)0.137C1 (the number of vehicles involved in the crash)0.333
C2 (the frequency of crashes)0.667

D (vehicle damage levels)0.239D1 (major)0.558
D2 (moderate)0.263
D3 (minor)0.122
D4 (undamaged)0.057

E (personnel injury indicators)0.623E1 (injuries to personnel)0.75
E2 (no injuries)0.25