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Safer Roadways . The Challenge. 57 th Traffic Conference. The Crash. The Crash Problem. The National Problem —. 2005 43,200 Fatalities 2.68M Injuries $230.6B / year $820 per person. 3.3 Million Deaths Since 1928. The National Problem Tomorrow. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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57th Traffic Conference
The National Problem —
2005 43,200 Fatalities 2.68M Injuries $230.6B / year $820 per person
3.3 Million Deaths Since 1928
The National ProblemTomorrow
Of every 84 children born this year:– One will die in a
highway crash.– 50 will be injured in
a crash during their lifetimes…some more than once.
1000105011001150120012501300
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Fatalities
6 Year Fatality Trend6 Year Fatality Trend
2000 = 1,157
2001 = 1,098
2002 = 1,208
2003 = 1,231
2004 = 1,130
2005 = 1,257
1,000 or Fewer Fatalities by
2008
Our RecordOur RecordOur GoalOur Goal
YearYear Fatalities Fatalities 20002000 1,1571,15720012001 1,0981,09820022002 1,2081,2082003 2003 1,2321,23220042004 1,1301,13020052005 1,2571,257 20082008 1,000 or less1,000 or less
We Can Do It…We Can Do It…
Total Fatalities State System Total Fatalities State System 2003-20052003-2005
Nonuse of Occupant ProtectionNonuse of Occupant Protection 1,6061,606Run-Off-Road CollisionsRun-Off-Road Collisions 1,2521,252Horizontal CurvesHorizontal Curves 977977
Too Fast for ConditionsToo Fast for Conditions 696696
Distracted/Fatigued DriversDistracted/Fatigued Drivers 666666Alcohol & Other DrugsAlcohol & Other Drugs 588588Young Drivers – Less than 21 InvolvedYoung Drivers – Less than 21 Involved 559559Killed in Head-On CollisionsKilled in Head-On Collisions 549549Commercial Vehicles InvolvedCommercial Vehicles Involved 496496
Total Fatalities Non-State System Total Fatalities Non-State System 2003-20052003-2005
Nonuse of Occupant ProtectionNonuse of Occupant Protection 521521Run-Off-Road CollisionsRun-Off-Road Collisions 429429Horizontal CurvesHorizontal Curves 271271
Too Fast for ConditionsToo Fast for Conditions 264264
Speed Exceed Limit InvolvedSpeed Exceed Limit Involved 256256Alcohol & Other DrugsAlcohol & Other Drugs 251251Young Drivers – Less than 21 InvolvedYoung Drivers – Less than 21 Involved 220220Distracted /Fatigued Drivers InvolvedDistracted /Fatigued Drivers Involved 218218Killed in Collisions w/TreesKilled in Collisions w/Trees 192192
EssenEssentialtial
IS NOT
A STRATEGY
““Essential”Essential”
Pass a primary Pass a primary safety belt law safety belt law
and maintain and and maintain and enhance existing enhance existing
safety laws.safety laws.
Driver Safety Belt Use Fatal Crashes
2004
30%
70%
Driver BDriver NB
• 90 Lives Saved
• 1,000 Serious Injuries Prevented
• Medicaid Savings of $103M over 10-year Period
• 16.2M Additional Dollars from SAFETEA-LU
• Passed in 1967 – Saved hundreds of lives
• Unhelmeted motorcyclist – 40% more likely to incur fatal head injury
• Motorcycle helmets are 67% effective in preventing brain injuries
Motorcycle Deaths
In Five States Before and After Helmet Repeals
““Essential”Essential”
Increase public Increase public education education
and information on and information on traffictraffic
safety issues.safety issues.
www.saveMOlives.com
“Essential”
Expand the installation of
shoulder, edge-line and
centerline rumble strips.
Rumble StripsRumble Strips Freeway Shoulder Rumble StripsFreeway Shoulder Rumble Strips
– ROR Crashes, Reduction 15-80%ROR Crashes, Reduction 15-80% Edge Line Rumble Strips – Two-Edge Line Rumble Strips – Two-
lanelane– ROR Crashes, Reduction 20-25%ROR Crashes, Reduction 20-25%
Centerline Rumble StripsCenterline Rumble Strips– Head-on and Sideswipe Crashes 20-Head-on and Sideswipe Crashes 20-
25%25%
“Essential”
Expand, improveand maintain
roadway visibility features.
Pavement MarkingsPavement Markings Wider Longitudinal Pavement MarkingsWider Longitudinal Pavement Markings
– Wider markings – up to 12 inchesWider markings – up to 12 inches» A low cost safety improvement that: A low cost safety improvement that:
Reduces crash frequencyReduces crash frequencyImproves lane positioningImproves lane positioningBenefits older driversBenefits older driversImproves driver comfortImproves driver comfort
On-Pavement Horizontal SigningOn-Pavement Horizontal Signing
“Essential”Expand
installation of median 3-
strand guard cable
or equivalent barrier.
“Essential”
Expand installation
and maintenance of roadway
shoulders and clear zones.
““Essential”Essential”
Increase Increase enforcementenforcement on targetedon targeted
crash corridorscrash corridors..
“Essential”
Effectively deter, identify,
arrest and adjudicate alcohol and other drug
impaired drivers and pedestrians.
Regional Coalitions & PlansRegional Coalitions & Plans
Support “OUR” Goal and the Support “OUR” Goal and the BlueprintBlueprint
Join A Regional CoalitionJoin A Regional CoalitionSupport Key Safety LegislationSupport Key Safety LegislationDrive ResponsiblyDrive Responsibly
How Can You
21% Decrease from 2005
1,000 < Fatalities