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Safer Roadways

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.

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Safer Roadways

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  1. Safer Roadways The Challenge 57th Traffic Conference

  2. The Crash

  3. The Crash Problem

  4. The National Problem — 2005 • 43,200 Fatalities • 2.68M Injuries • $230.6B / year • $820 per person 3.3 Million Deaths Since 1928

  5. 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.

  6. 6 Year Fatality Trend • = 1,157 • = 1,098 • = 1,208 • = 1,231 • = 1,130 • = 1,257

  7. Death Rate Per 100m Vehicle Miles National 1.46 Missouri 1.7

  8. Safety Belt Use United States - 82% Missouri - 77%

  9. What Are We Doing?

  10. "Our" Statewide Reduction Goal 1,000 or Fewer Fatalities by 2008

  11. Our RecordOur Goal YearFatalities 2000 1,157 2001 1,098 2002 1,208 2003 1,232 2004 1,130 2005 1,257 2008 1,000 or less

  12. We Can Do It… 1983 1982 1984 AGAIN ! 1993 1992 1985

  13. Fatal Crashes State Non - State 24% 76%

  14. Critical Safety Partners YOU !!!

  15. Total Fatalities State System 2003-2005

  16. Total Fatalities Non-State System 2003-2005

  17. Essential 8

  18. H O P E IS NOT A STRATEGY

  19. 8 “Essential” Pass a primary safety belt law and maintain and enhance existing safety laws.

  20. Primary ------- NO

  21. BOOSTER SEAT . . . YES

  22. All-Rider Helmet Law Maintained

  23. Why Pass A Primary Law ? • 90 Lives Saved • 1,000 Serious Injuries Prevented • Medicaid Savings of $103M over 10-year Period • 16.2M Additional Dollars from SAFETEA-LU

  24. Why Keep An All-Rider Helmet Law? • 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

  25. Motorcycle Deaths In Five States Before and After Helmet Repeals

  26. 8 “Essential” Increase public education and information on traffic safety issues.

  27. www.saveMOlives.com

  28. 8 “Essential” Expand the installation of shoulder, edge-line and centerline rumble strips.

  29. Rumble Strips • Freeway Shoulder Rumble Strips • ROR Crashes, Reduction 15-80% • Edge Line Rumble Strips – Two-lane • ROR Crashes, Reduction 20-25% • Centerline Rumble Strips • Head-on and Sideswipe Crashes 20-25%

  30. 8 “Essential” Expand, improve and maintain roadway visibility features.

  31. Pavement Markings • Wider Longitudinal Pavement Markings • Wider markings – up to 12 inches • A low cost safety improvement that: • Reduces crash frequency • Improves lane positioning • Benefits older drivers • Improves driver comfort • On-Pavement Horizontal Signing

  32. 8 “Essential” Expand installation of median 3-strand guard cable or equivalent barrier.

  33. 8 “Essential” Expand installation and maintenance of roadway shoulders and clear zones.

  34. 8 “Essential” Increase enforcement on targeted crash corridors.

  35. 8 “Essential” Effectively deter, identify, arrest and adjudicate alcohol and other drug impaired drivers and pedestrians.

  36. Implement Plan STATE REGIONAL

  37. Shared Responsibility

  38. Regional Coalitions & Plans

  39. How Can You • Support “OUR” Goal and the Blueprint • Join A Regional Coalition • Support Key Safety Legislation • Drive Responsibly ME & YOU

  40. May 15, 2006 356 Deaths 21% Decrease from 2005

  41. Areas of Concern

  42. Pick-Up Truck Safety Belt Use 66%

  43. Teen Safety Belt Use 56.4%

  44. Last 3 Years 500 Teenagers Killed 78% Not Wearing Safety Belt

  45. 1,000 < Fatalities

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