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Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-06-089
 Date: July 2006

PBCAT-Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool

Version 2.0

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APPENDIX D: DATABASE STRUCTURE

The tables on the following pages provide attributes of the fields included in the default database (PBCAT.MDB). The following information is provided for each field:

  • Field Name.
  • Alias.
  • Data Type.
  • Field Length.
  • Required.
  • Field Entry Type.
  • Default Value.
  • Values.

Refer to the section on Database Fields in chapter 4 to learn how to change the attributes associated with these fields.

 

Table 6. Pedestrian Table Structure for PBCAT.MDB Database

Field Name Alias Data Type Field Length Field Entry TypeRequired Default Value Values
Approach Link Approach Link Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Crash Group Description Crash Group Description Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Group Expanded Crash Group Expanded Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Group Basic Crash Group Number Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Location Crash Location Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Location Description Crash Location Description Text 110 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Type Description Crash Type Description Text 80 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Type Expanded Crash Type Expanded Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Type Basic Crash Type Number Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Date of Crash Date of Crash (mmddyyyy) Datetime 8 Singleline Editbox N    
Development Type Development Type Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Residential,
Commercial,
Industrial,Retail,
Recreational,Mixed
Use,Other
Direction from Reference Street Direction from Reference Street Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,North,
South,East,West
Distance from Node Distance from Node Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Distance from Reference Node Distance from Reference Node Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Distance from Reference Street Distance from Reference Street Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Age Driver Age Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Alcohol Drug Use Driver Alcohol/Drug Use Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Driver Citation1 Driver Citation 1 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Citation 2 Driver Citation 2 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Contributing Circumstances Driver Contributing Factors Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Alcohol/Drug Use,
Failure to Yield,
Improper Passing,
Improper Lane
Change,Improper
Turn, Improper
Backing, Right Turn
on Red,Improper
Equipment,Other
Driver DOB Driver Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) Datetime 8 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Gender Driver Gender Text 8 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Male,
Female
Driver Injury Severity Driver Injury Severity Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Fatal (K),
Incapacitating (A),
Nonincapacitating (B),
Possible (C),None(O)
Driver Race Driver Race Text 17 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,White,
Black,Native
American,Hispanic,
Other
Estimated Original Motor Vehicle Speed Estimated
Original
Vehicle
Speed		 Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Estimated Motor Vehicle Speed at Impact Estimated Speed at Impact Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Fault Fault Text 27 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Pedestrian
at Fault,Motorist at
Fault,Both at Fault,
Neither at Fault,
Cannot Determine
Fault
GPS Latitude GPS Latitude Text 12 Singleline Editbox N    
GPS Longitude GPS Longitude Text 12 Singleline Editbox N    
Hit and Run Hit and Run Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown, Yes, No
Jurisdiction_Level_1 Jurisdiction 1 Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Jurisdiction_Level_2 Jurisdiction 2 Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Leg Intersection Leg Intersection Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Light Conditions Light Conditions Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Daylight,
Dawn/Dusk,Dark with
Street Lights,Dark
without Street Lights
Link Link Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Marked Crosswalk Presence Marked Crosswalk Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No,
Not Applicable
Mile Km Post Milepost Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Motor Vehicle Defects Motor Vehicle Defects Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Brakes,Lights,
Steering, Tires, Other
Motor Vehicle Type Motor Vehicle Type Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Car,
Pickup,Sport Utility,
Van/Minivan,Large
Truck,Bus/School
Bus,Other
Motorist Direction Motorist Direction Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Motorist Maneuver Motorist Maneuver Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Number Peds Involved No. of Peds Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Number of Lanes No. of Through Lanes Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Node Node Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Pedestrian Citation1 Pedestrian Citation 1 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Pedestrian Citation 2 Pedestrian Citation 2 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Pedestrian Contributing Circumstances Pedestrian Contributing Factors Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Alcohol/Drug Use,
Failure to Yield,
Circumstances,Other
Pedestrian Alcohol Drug Use Pedestrian Alcohol/Drug Use Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Age Pedestrian Age Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
DOB Pedestrian Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) Datetime 8 Singleline Editbox N    
Pedestrian Direction Pedestrian Direction Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Gender Pedestrian Gender Text 8 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Male,
Female
Injury Severity Pedestrian Injury Severity Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Fatal (K),
Incapacitating (A),
Non-Incapacitating
(B),Possible (C),
None (O)
Pedestrian Position Pedestrian Position Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Pedestrian Position Description Pedestrian Position Description Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Race Pedestrian Race Text 17 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,White,
Black,Native
American,Hispanic,
Other
Reference Node Reference Node Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Reference Post Reference Post Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Reference Street Reference Street Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Report Number Report Number Text 20 Singleline Editbox Y    
Roadway Alignment Roadway Alignment Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Straight,
Curve,Not Applicable
Roadway Configuration Roadway Configuration Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Two-way
Undivided,Two-way
Divided,One-way,
Other
Roadway Defects Roadway Defects Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Ruts/Bumps/Holes,
Loose Material,Other
Roadway Surface Type Roadway Surface Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Concrete,
Asphalt,Gravel,Other
Roadway Terrain Roadway Terrain Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Level,Rolling,
Mountainous,Other,
Unknown,Not
Applicable
Roadway Type Roadway Type Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Interstate,
US Route,State
Primary,State
Secondary,
Local/Municipal,
Private Property,Other
Route Name MPS Route Name Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Name RPS Route Name (RPS) Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Number MPS Route Number Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Number RPS Route Number (RPS) Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Street Name Route/Street Name Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Street Number Route/Street Number Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Scenario Scenario Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
School Zone School Zone Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Sidewalk Presence Sidewalk Presence Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No,
Not Applicable
Speed Limit Speed Limit Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Surface Conditions Surface Conditions Text 11 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Dry,Wet,
Snow/Ice,Other
Time of Day Time of Day (military— hhmm) Text 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Traffic Control Traffic Control Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Signals,
Signs/Flashing
Signals,None,Not
Applicable
Type of Area Type of Area Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Rural,
Urban,Suburban,
Mixed
Unique Pedestrian Characteristic Unique Pedestrian Characteristic Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,Inline/
Roller Skates,
Skateboard/Scooter,
Wheel Chair,
Walker/Cane/Crutches,
Visual Impairment,
Other
User Unlimited1 User Unlimited 1 Memo Unlimited Multiline Editbox N    
User Unlimited 2 User Unlimited 2 Memo Unlimited Multiline Editbox N    
Use Variable 1 User Variable 1 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Use Variable 2 User Variable 2 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
User Variable 3 User Variable 3 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Use Variable 4 User Variable 4 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Weather Conditions Weather Conditions Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,
Clear/Cloudy,Rain,
Snow/Sleet/Hail,Fog,
Other

 

Table 7. Bicyclist Table Structure for PBCAT.MDB Database

Field Name Alias Data Type Field Length Field Entry Type Required Default Value Values
Approach Link Approach Link Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Bicycle Defects Bicycle Defects Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Brakes,Lights,Tires,
Other
Bicycle Facility Presence Bicycle Facility Presence Text 32 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Bicycle
Lane,Paved Shoulder,
Designated Sidewalk,
Wide Curb Lane,
Combined Pkg/Bike
Lane,None,Not
Applicable
Bicycle Type Bicycle Type Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Adult 2-
wheel,Adult Tricycle,
Child 2-wheel,Child
Tricycle,Adult Other,
Child Other,
Recumbent,Motorized
Bike Alcohol Drug Use Bicyclist Alcohol/Drug Use Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Age Bicyclist Age Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Bike Citation1 Bicyclist Citation 1 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Bike Citation2 Bicyclist Citation 2 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Bike Contributing Circumstances Bicyclist Contributing Factors Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Alcohol/Drug Use,
Failure to Yield,
Improper Passing,
Improper Lane Change,
Improper Turn,
Improper Backing,
Right Turn on Red,
Improper Equipment,
Other
DOB Bicyclist Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) Datetime 8 Singleline Editbox N    
Bicyclist Direction Bicyclist Direction Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Bicyclist Direction Description Bicyclist Direction Description Text 50 Singleline Editbox N    
Gender Bicyclist Gender Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Male,
Female
Helmet Bicyclist Helmet Use Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Injury Severity Bicyclist Injury Severity Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Fatal (K),
Incapacitating (A),
Non-Incapacitating (B),
Possible (C),None(O)
Bicyclist Position Bicyclist Position Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Bicyclist Position Description Bicyclist Position Description Text 60 Singleline Editbox N    
Race Bicyclist Race Text 17 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,White,
Black,Native
American,Hispanic,
Other
Bicycle Lane or Paved Shoulder Width Bike Lane/Paved Shoulder Width Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Group Description Crash Group Description Text 100 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Group Expanded Crash Group Expanded Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Group Basic Crash Group Number Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Location Crash Location Text 10 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Location Description Crash Location Description Text 35 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Type Description Crash Type Description Text 80 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Type Expanded Crash Type Expanded Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Crash Type Basic Crash Type Number Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Curb Lane Width Curb Lane Width Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Date of Crash Date of Crash (mmddyyyy) Datetime 8 Singleline Editbox N    
Development Type Development Type Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Residential,
Commercial,Industrial,
Retail,Recreational,
Mixed Use,Other
Direction from Ref Street Direction from Reference Street Text 3 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,North,
South,East,West
Distance from Node Distance from Node Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Distance from Ref Node Distance from Reference Node Float 16 Singleline Editbox N   
Distance from Ref Street Distance from Reference Street Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Age Driver Age Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Alcohol Drug Use Driver Alcohol/Drug Use Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Driver Citation 1 Driver Citation 1 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Citation 2 Driver Citation 2 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Contributing Circumstances Driver Contributing Factors Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Alcohol/Drug Use,
Failure to Yield,
Improper Passing,
Improper Lane Change,
Improper Turn,Improper
Backing, Right Turn on
Red,Improper
Equipment,Other
Driver DOB Driver Date of Birth (mmddyyyy) Datetime 8 Singleline Editbox N    
Driver Gender Driver Gender Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Male,
Female
Driver Injury Severity Driver Injury Severity Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Fatal (K),
Incapacitating (A),Non-
Incapacitating (B),
Possible (C),None (O)
Driver Race Driver Race Text 17 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,White,Black,
Native American,
Hispanic,Other
Estimated Original Motor Vehicle Speed Estimated Original Vehicle Speed Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Estimated Motor Vehicle Speed at Impact Estimated Speed at Impact Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Fault Fault Text 27 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Bicyclist at
Fault, Motorist at Fault,
Both at Fault,Neither
at Fault,Cannot
Determine Fault
GPS Latitude GPS Latitude Text 12 Singleline Editbox N    
GPS Longitude GPS Longitude Text 12 Singleline Editbox N    
Hit and Run Hit and Run Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Jurisdiction Level 1 Jurisdiction 1 Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Jurisdiction_Level_2 Jurisdiction 2 Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Light Conditions Light Conditions Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Daylight,
Dawn/Dusk,Dark-
Street Lights,Dark-No
Street Lights
Link Link Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Marked Crosswalk Presence Marked Crosswalk Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No,
Not Applicable
Mile Km Post Milepost Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Motor Vehicle Defects Motor Vehicle Defects Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Brakes,Lights,
Steering,Tires,Other
Motor Vehicle Type Motor Vehicle Type Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Car,Pickup,
Sport Utility,
Van/Minivan,Large
Truck,Bus/School Bus,
Other
Number Bicyclists Involved No. of Bicyclists Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Number of Lanes No. of Through Lanes Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Node Node Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Reference Node Reference Node Text 10 Dynamic Listbox N    
Reference Post Reference Post Float 16 Singleline Editbox N    
Reference Street Reference Street Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Report Number Report Number Text 20 Singleline Editbox Y    
Roadway Alignment Roadway Alignment Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Straight,
Curve,Not Applicable
Roadway Configuration Roadway Configuration Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Two-way
Undivided,Two-way
Divided,One-way,
Other
Roadway Defects Roadway Defects Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,None,
Ruts/Bumps/Holes,
Loose Material,Other
Roadway Surface Type Roadway Surface Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Concrete,
Asphalt,Gravel,Other
Roadway Terrain Roadway Terrain Text 15 Dropdown Listbox N   Level,Rolling,
Mountainous,Other,
Unknown,Not
Applicable
Roadway Type Roadway Type Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Interstate,
US Route,State
Primary,State
Secondary,
Local/Municipal,
Private Property,Other
Route Name MPS Route Name Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Name RPS Route Name (rps) Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Number MPS Route Number Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Number RPS Route Number (rps) Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Street Name Route/Street Name Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
Route Street Number Route/Street Number Text 20 Dynamic Listbox N    
School Zone School Zone Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No
Sidewalk Presence Sidewalk Presence Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Yes,No,
Not Applicable
Speed Limit Speed Limit Int 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Surface Conditions Surface Conditions Text 11 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Dry,Wet,
Snow/Ice,Other
Time of Day Time of Day (military— hhmm) Text 4 Singleline Editbox N    
Traffic Control Traffic Control Text 25 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Signals,
Signs/Flashing Signals,
None,Not Applicable
Type of Area Type of Area Text 10 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,Rural,
Urban,Suburban,
Mixed
User Unlimited1 User Unlimited 1 Memo Unlimited Multiline Editbox N    
User Unlimited2 User Unlimited 2 Memo Unlimited Multiline Editbox N    
User Variable 1 User Variable 1 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
User Variable 2 User Variable 2 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
User Variable 3 User Variable 3 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
User Variable 4 User Variable 4 Text 20 Singleline Editbox N    
Weather Conditions Weather Conditions Text 20 Dropdown Listbox N   Unknown,
Clear/Cloudy,Rain,
Snow/Sleet/Hail,Fog,
Other

 

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