Highway Safety How do we get there?

43,500

2007 Projected U.S. Highway Fatalities

43, Projected U.S. Highway Fatalities 1 fatality is projected every 12 minutes each day in a traffic accident, based on 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

Fatality Count California-4100 deaths Montana-250 deaths

Counter measures: Numerical Speed Limit

Counter measures: Numerical Speed Limit Lower Blood Alcohol Limit Open Container Law

Counter measures: Numerical Speed Limit Lower Blood Alcohol Limit Open Container Law Seat Belt Requirement

2 out of 3 Highway Fatalities:

Occur on County roads, or on State secondary highways.

2 out of 3 Highway Fatalities: Occur on County roads, or on State secondary highways. These are typically 2 lane roadways.

“Highway Departures”: Vehicle leaves its’ lane.

“Highway Departures”: Vehicle leaves its’ lane. Occur more often on 2 lane roadways.

#1 Action:

Widen the Roads!

Highway Accidents Cost Everyone! 2002-$230 Billion (with a “B”).

WIDER ROADS=SAFER ROADS Better visibility

WIDER ROADS=SAFER ROADS Better visibility Room for pedestrians

WIDER ROADS=SAFER ROADS Better visibility Room for pedestrians Room for bicyclists

WIDER ROADS=SAFER ROADS Better visibility Room for pedestrians Room for bicyclists Room for evasive action

Thank you!