Safety Highlights

High Wind Blow-Over Crash and Closure Reduction Study

Wyoming
High wind blow-over crash and closure reduction study implemented targeted warnings and closures, reducing blow-over incidents.

Safety First Cross Divisional Work Group

Wisconsin
Safety First Work Group fostered collaboration and resource sharing for safety initiatives.

WISDOT’s Approach to Reducing Intersection Crashes

Wisconsin
Intersection safety improvements and data enhancements prioritized effective safety countermeasures, leading to improvements at 175 intersections.

High Friction Surface Treatment on Vertical Curves

West Virginia
HFST on vertical curves reduced wet weather crashes by 84%.

Tennessee’s Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative: A Strategic Approach to Addressing High Risk Locations for Vulnerable Roadway Users

Tennessee
Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative (PRSI) funds projects to reduce fatal and severe pedestrian crashes.

Crash Modification Factors for High-Tension Cable Median Barriers in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania
High-tension cable median barriers reduced cross-median crashes by up to 83%.

Crash Modification Factors for High Friction Surface Treatments in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania
High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST) reduced crash frequency by 30% to 76% at curves and intersections.

Oregon DOT’s Safety Priority Index for Enhanced Crosswalks

Oregon
Safety Priority Index for Enhanced Crosswalks (SPIE-C) prioritized crosswalk investigations and improvements.