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Statewide Analysis Strategies. Missouri’s Blueprint for Safer Roadways. Missouri’s Crash Data. Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is the repository for crash records In 2002 MSHP and MoDOT merged their crash data systems. Key Principles of the Blueprint.
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Statewide Analysis Strategies Missouri’s Blueprint for Safer Roadways
Missouri’s Crash Data • Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is the repository for crash records • In 2002 MSHP and MoDOT merged their crash data systems
Key Principles of the Blueprint • Statewide Reduction Goal – Less than 1000 fatalities by 2008 • Targeted fatalities and severe injuries • Targeted both state and local roads • Used extensive data analysis to identify key crash reduction emphasis areas
Data • Crash Data • CODES Data • Demographic Data
Missouri Traffic Crash Problem • State Data Analysis • Regional Data Analysis
Crash Data YearFatalities 2001 1,098 2002 1,208 2003 1,232 2004 1,130 2005 1,251 2008 1,000 or less
Crash Analysis • Since MoDOT and MSHP have one common database, able to query any data field that is captured on the crash report • Statewide analysis modeled after the emphasis areas identified in AASHTO’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Run-Off Road Head-on Collisions w/ Trees Unsignalized Intersections Unlicensed Drivers Aggressive Driving Older Drivers Safety Belts Heavy Trucks Pedestrians Utility Poles Signalized Intersections Horizontal Curves Etc. AASHTO’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan – Emphasis Areas
CrashOutcome DataEvaluation System (CODES) Link Crash Records with Hospital Records (ER and Hospital Admission)
Crash Records Susan Smith► ► Tom Roberts ► ► Bill Brown (no injury or pre-hospital death) Hospital Records Emergency Room Records ► ► Susan Smith Admission Records ► ► Tom Roberts CODES Computer Program To Link Records
Percent of Crash Victims who were Admitted or Died by Speed Limit at the Crash Site SPEED LIMIT % Admitted or Died
Percent of Crash Victims who were Admitted or Died, By Safety Belt Use Percent Belt Use
Percent of Crash Victims who were Admitted or Died, by Substance Use Percent Substance
“Essential Eight” Strategies • Primary Seat Belt Law • Increase Enforcement on Targeted Crash Corridors • Increase Public Education and Information on Traffic Safety Issues • Expand the Installation of Shoulder, Edgeline, and Centerline Rumble Strips
“Essential Eight” continued • Expand, Improve, and Maintain Roadway Visibility Features • Expand Installation of Median Three Strand Cable or Equivalent Barrier • Effectively Deter, Identify, Arrest, and Adjudicate Alcohol and Other Drug Impaired Drivers and Pedestrians • Expand Installation and Maintenance of Roadway Shoulders and Clear Zones
Distribution of the Data • Initial data provided to each region • Provided on-site training to each region on the data provided and how to customize the queries for their use • Statewide data is updated annually • Continued support for the regions
Questions Michael Curtit, P.E. Assistant State Traffic Engineer, MoDOT Michael.Curtit@modot.mo.gov (573) 526-0121 www.savemolives.com