Potholes (chuckholes) can range in size but even the smallest can be a hazard.
Person at Risk
Hazard
pedestrian
fall injury, twisted ankle
runner
bicycle, motorcyle, etc
fall injury, damage to bicycle wheel
automobile
accident, damage to tires or suspension, displaced debris
The risk of a pothole is greater with:
(1) poor visibility (fog, night, etc)
(2) greater size
(3) greater depth
(4) being hidden (filled with water or snow)
(5) greater speed
(6) hardness of the impact surface
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
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