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Data and Analysis Tools

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides and supports a wide range of data and safety analysis tools for State and local practitioners. These tools have been designed to assist practitioners understand safety problems on their roadways, link crashes to their roadway environments, and select and apply appropriate countermeasures. The tools' capabilities range from simple to complex. Some provide general information; others allow more complex analysis of crashes under specific conditions and/or with specific roadway features.

• A Systemic Approach To Safety – Using Risk to Drive Action
• Data Collection and Analysis Guidance
• Data Collection and Management Tools
• Safety Data Analysis Tools
• Crash Reduction Factors
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Tools
• Intersection/Interchange Safety Analysis Tools
• Crash Simulation and Vehicle Dynamics Tools

For more information about data and safety analysis tools, please see the program contacts.

Program Contact

Robert Pollack
robert.pollack@dot.gov
202-366-5019

Karen Scurry
karen.scurry@dot.gov
609-637-4207

Highlights

New Safety Compass Newsletter - Winter 2012 (Vol 6, Issue 3)

New Guidance memorandum on the Roadside Design Guide - 4^th Edition

Bicycle Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists

RSA Newsletter - Spring 2012

Web-based HSIP Courses
Five new web-based courses related to the HSIP are available from the National Highway Institute

Pedestrian Forum - Spring 2012

Proven Safety Countermeasures

HSM Managers Guide

Integrating Road Safety into NEPA Analysis: A Primer for Safety and Environmental Professionals:
    • Brochure
    • Report

Procedures for Setting Advisory Speeds on Curves

HSM Training Guide

FHWA is introducing the HSM case study series that highlights noteworthy implementation of HSM methodology.

Guidance Memorandum on Fundamental Roadway and Traffic Data Elements to Improve the Highway Safety Improvement Program

Background Report: Guidance for Roadway Safety Data to Support the Highway Safety Improvement Program

Market Analysis of Collecting Fundamental Roadway Data Elements to Support the Highway Safety Improvement Program

MIRE Report, Ver. 1.0

2010 Transparency Reports (5 Percent)

Pedestrian Safety Strategic Plan

Safety Edge Toolkit

FHWA Nine Proven Crash Countermeasures - Addressing Critical Safety Concerns

SHSP Implementation Process Model Interactive CD

P2P - Integrating Local Planning Organizations into a State HSIP

Press Releases

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