Transcript Highway Safety - Missouri Department of Transportation

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Traffic Conference
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

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 Year Fatality Trend
1300
2000 = 1,157
1250
1200
2001 = 1,098
1150
2002 = 1,208
1100
2003 = 1,231
1050
Fatalities
2004 = 1,130
1000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
2005 = 1,257
1,000 or Fewer
Fatalities by 2008
Our Record
Our Goal
Year
Fatalities
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
1,157
1,098
1,208
1,232
1,130
1,257
2008
1,000 or less
We Can Do It…
Total Fatalities State System
2003-2005
Nonuse of Occupant Protection
1,606
Run-Off-Road Collisions
1,252
Horizontal Curves
977
Too Fast for Conditions
696
Distracted/Fatigued Drivers
666
Alcohol & Other Drugs
588
Young Drivers – Less than 21 Involved
559
Killed in Head-On Collisions
Commercial Vehicles Involved
549
496
Total Fatalities Non-State System
2003-2005
Nonuse of Occupant Protection
521
Run-Off-Road Collisions
429
Horizontal Curves
271
Too Fast for Conditions
264
Speed Exceed Limit Involved
256
Alcohol & Other Drugs
251
Young Drivers – Less than 21 Involved
Distracted /Fatigued Drivers Involved
220
218
Killed in Collisions w/Trees
192
Essential
IS
NOT
A STRATEGY
“Essential”
Pass a primary
safety belt law
and maintain and
enhance existing
safety laws.
Driver Safety Belt Use
Fatal Crashes
2004
30%
Driver B
Driver NB
70%
• 90 Lives Saved
• 1,000 Serious Injuries Prevented
• Medicaid Savings of $103M over
10-year Period
• 16.2M Additional Dollars from
SAFETEA-LU
• 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
Motorcycle Deaths
In Five States Before and After Helmet Repeals
“Essential”
Increase public
education
and information on
traffic
safety issues.
www.saveMOlives.com
“Essential”
Expand the
installation of
shoulder,
edge-line and
centerline
rumble strips.
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 2025%
“Essential”
Expand, improve
and maintain
roadway
visibility
features.
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
“Essential”
Expand
installation of
median 3strand guard
cable
or equivalent
barrier.
“Essential”
Expand
installation
and maintenance
of roadway
shoulders and
clear zones.
“Essential”
Increase
enforcement
on targeted
crash corridors.
“Essential”
Effectively deter,
identify, arrest
and adjudicate
alcohol and
other drug
impaired drivers
and pedestrians.
Regional Coalitions & Plans
How Can You
 Support
“OUR” Goal and the
Blueprint
 Join A Regional Coalition
 Support Key Safety Legislation
 Drive Responsibly
21% Decrease from 2005
1,000 < Fatalities