Don’t Wait, Be Proactive! Systemic Safety for Minnesota’s District Safety Plans
Minnesota
MnDOT updated road safety plans in every district with a systemic crash analysis. Analysis confirmed that higher crash densities and severe crashes occurred at locations with higher risk scores.
To calibrate safety performance functions (SPFs) to local conditions and develop state-specific SPFs, MDOT created a simple index score. Index scores were then aligned with the CMF Clearinghouse system, resulting in more reliable safety analysis.
Predictive Safety Evaluation for Effective Infrastructure Planning
Texas
Using proprietary, AASHTO, and FHWA tools, TxDOT identified safety improvements, predicted, and evaluated safety performance in early stages of project development. The tools help every DOT project become a safety project.
Texas DOT’s combined CMF calculator tool calculates the combined reduction factor of multiple countermeasures (which provides HSIP funding documentation). The full tool is accessible to district staff.
DelDOT's Accelerating Digital Inspection Practices with Connected Machinery (ADCMS) project involves collaborating with contractors and tech providers to share telematics data from construction equipment, enhancing work zone safety.
Leveraging Data in Risk and Performance Management for Better Employee Safety Outcomes
Texas
Through its TPM program, TxDOT discovered a higher injury rate among new employees, leading to targeted enhancements in safety training and mentorship programs.
Kansas DOT’s Drive to Zero initiative builds safety culture through collaboration and is supported by crash reports data analysis, reporting, and public dashboards.
SR 85 Road Safety Assessment MP 58.5-80.5 — Leveraging Drone Technology at ADOT
Arizona
ADOT used drone technology for a roadway assessment in a unique situation, which enhanced safety for observers, avoided traffic impacts, and allowed for a better understanding of how to make a difference in traffic safety.
