Human Reliability and Error in Transportation Systems

Human error is a significant factor in transportation safety, contributing to 70 to 90 percent of crashes across various modes, including aircraft, ships, trains, and motor vehicles. Despite the billions spent annually on developing and operating these systems, thousands of lives are lost each year due to accidents. This book delves into the impact of human mistakes on transportation safety and explores the critical need for improvements in design and operation to mitigate these errors and enhance overall safety.