US State: North Carolina

TETC Multi-State Bridge Hit Mitigation Media and Strategy Campaign

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Several states and D.C. created a regional “bridge hit” media campaign targeted at drivers hitting low clearance bridges and restricted parkways. The campaign received significant engagement and media coverage.

Shoulder and Centerline Rumble Strips on Rural Two-Lane Roadways in North Carolina

North Carolina
Rumble strips on rural two-lane roadways reduced lane departure crashes by 30%.

Enhancing Curve Signing on Rural Two-Lane Roadways in North Carolina

North Carolina
Enhanced curve signing reduced lane departures by 33%, total crashes by 35% and fatal and injury crashes by 41%.

Roundabouts at High-Speed Intersections in North Carolina

North Carolina
Roundabouts at high-speed intersections reduced total crashes by 41% and fatal and injury crashes by 79%.

Reduced Conflict Intersections in North Carolina

North Carolina
Reduced Conflict Intersections reduced total crashes by 50% and frontal impact crashes by 80%.

All Way Stops (AWS) in North Carolina

North Carolina
All Way Stops at rural intersections reduced fatal and severe injury crashes by 92%.

NCDOT Pedestrian Safety Improvement Program

North Carolina
The Pedestrian Safety Improvement Program implemented road safety audits and developed action plans for high-risk areas.