WELCOME TO SAFER VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY CENTRE AT CHALMERS
We research to save lives, prevent injuries and enable safe mobility. Together.
SAFER Vehicle and Traffic Safety Centre at Chalmers is a collaborative platform for research and knowledge exchange where partners from society, academia and industry acquire and share knowledge to make a significant contribution to a safer road transport environment for all.
The knowledge generation platform is being realised through collaboration between universities, research institutes, industries, government authorities and other relevant actors. SAFER aims to contribute to the elimination of fatalities and serious injuries in the mobility system through multidisciplinary research, collaboration activities and knowledge exchange, and to make Swedish society, the academia and the industry into world leaders in safe transport. Chalmers University of Technology is our host and about 50 partners are participating in the collaboration.
NEWS & EVENTS
Co-create and share knowledge to save lives in road transport
SAFER'S IMPACT AREAS
The scope of our research
We define our impact areas by assessing both societal and our partners’ needs, focusing on where SAFER, as a collaboration platform, can truly make a difference. This is guided by a comprehensive understanding of our combined capabilities and the demands of society.
SAFETY PRINCIPLES
SAFETY PRINCIPLES
The Impact Area Safety Principles focuses on addressing safety for individual components such as vehicles and infrastructure, as well as the interactions between them to capture the challenges of the whole mobility system. Our primary objective is to reduce fatalities and injuries, by preventing road accidents in the first place. Our Impact Area Experts in the SAFER Research Council: Martin Sanfridson, RISE and Katrin Sjöberg, Volvo Group.
HUMAN BODY AND MIND
HUMAN BODY AND MIND
Here we address our understanding of the human from the aspects of tolerance to mechanical loading and behaviour in traffic. The research activities typically focus on modelling of the human and studying the safety of interactions between road users and between the human and the vehicle in the mobility system. Our Impact Area Experts in the SAFER Research Council: Nils Lübbe, Autoliv, Anna Sjörs Dahlman, VTI and Mikael Ljung Aust, Volvo Cars.
SAFETY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
SAFETY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
In the impact area Safety Performance Evaluation, our research is dedicated to advancing vehicle and traffic safety through innovative analysis techniques. Our mission is clear: to develop models that are transparent, scalable, and sustainable, all grounded in real-world data and assessment methods. Our Impact Area Experts in the SAFER Research Council: Jonas Bärgman, Chalmers, Carmelo D'Agostino, Lund University and Hanna Wennberg, Swedish Transport Administration.
SAFER’S WORKING GROUPS
The main forum for inspiration and idea incubation
ALTERNATIVE FUEL POWERTRAIN SAFETY
ALTERNATIVE FUEL POWERTRAIN SAFETY
Co-hosted by PICTA and SAFER, this group focuses on safety enhancements for alternative fuel powertrains, such as electric, gas, and hydrogen vehicles. They address needs like accident response, storage, and firefighting, aiming to improve safety during transport and refueling for emergency responders and the public.
LONG-TERM IMPAIRMENTS FROM INJURIES IN TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT
LONG-TERM IMPAIRMENTS FROM INJURIES IN TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT
This group focuses on long-term medical impairments from non-life-threatening traffic injuries. Their goal is to understand these injuries, their impacts, and ways to prevent long-term impairments. SAFER experts will lead the effort, engaging the wider community for a comprehensive understanding.
POST CRASH
POST CRASH
Post-crash response is vital for addressing fatalities, severe injuries, and long-term consequences. Co-hosted by PICTA and SAFER, this group tackles challenges like ensuring smooth information flow, maintaining quality, and enhancing availability among involved parties.
ROAD ACCIDENT STATISTICS
ROAD ACCIDENT STATISTICS
This group analyses traffic data for road safety insights, focusing on accident types, frequencies, and countermeasure efficacy. Using various databases, they develop global methodologies and research projects. Outcomes include methodology development, research reports, and collaborations to enhance road safety.
ROAD USER BEHAVIOUR
ROAD USER BEHAVIOUR
This group focuses on safe behavior in the transport system, including (automated) vehicle-human interactions, human factors in technology, vehicle and infrastructure usage support, road user behavior monitoring tools, driver impairment countermeasures, and behavior change promotion.
SAFE INFRASTRUCTURE
SAFE INFRASTRUCTURE
This group investigates road infrastructure's impact on traffic safety, evaluating current research and identifying directions for advancement. Goals include promoting a multidisciplinary approach, aligning challenges with future mobility, and developing proactive safety assessment methods.
SAFETY OF AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS
SAFETY OF AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS
Focused on enhancing automated driving technology adoption, this group tackles complexities in automating driving tasks and uncertainties in predicting safety improvements. It explores links to safety benefit assessment, sensing, human behavior, and safety performance indicators.
SAFETY OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
SAFETY OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
This group addresses evolving traffic safety challenges amid advancing technologies and industry shifts. Emphasizing agile safety assurance, it considers technology capabilities, human factors, and intricate system dependencies. From components to transport services, their approach aims to ensure safety in a complex environment.
TO IDENTIFY AND IMPROVE YOUR COMPANIES’ WORK WITHIN TRAFFIC SAFETY
TO IDENTIFY AND IMPROVE YOUR COMPANIES’ WORK WITHIN TRAFFIC SAFETY
Through a series of workshops, we guide companies in improving their safety practices. Covering influence, commitment, monitoring, and safety culture, we provide practical examples and guidance tailored to each step. The outcome: a comprehensive report with actionable insights.
REMOTE OPERATIONS
REMOTE OPERATIONS
Remote operations present both opportunities and challenges for the future of traffic safety, and this new working group will focus on developing expertise and sharing insights on how remote operations can support the transition to safe, automated transport.
CONNECTED SAFETY
CONNECTED SAFETY
This working group will dive into what role connectivity (communication by sharing of data between different actors) can play for road traffic safety looking at status, opportunities, and challenges in avoiding or mitigating accidents not least with unprotected road users.
BE A SAFER PARTNER
Safe mobility can only be realized when talented and dedicated people work together with a clear vision, shoulder by shoulder. As a SAFER partner, you play an important role in the creation of safe sustainable transport systems for all.
THE SAFER PARTNERS
