Challenges and Trends in Fatal Crash Types
The upcoming summit in May 2023, led by Richard Klepner, Deputy Director, aims to address challenges and trends in fatal crash types. Attendees can expect insightful discussions and strategies to ensure safety in the transportation sector, ultimately striving for a future where everybody gets home safely. This event serves as a platform for industry experts and stakeholders to collaborate, share ideas, and enhance road safety measures effectively. Stay tuned for impactful solutions and innovative approaches to mitigate risks and save lives on the road.
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Challenges and Trends in Fatal Crash Types Everybody Gets Home Summit May 2023 Richard Klepner Deputy Director
Overview Introduction Data Review Priority Area Program Review Project Funding
Sources Analysis through crash reports Delaware State Police Annual Statistical Report National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Fatal Analysis Reporting System US DOT Office of Highway Policy Information Highway Statistics Series
Mission Statement The Office of Highway Safety is committed to improving safety on Delaware roadways through the administration of federal highway safety funds and the development and implementation of highway safety programs to promote safe behaviors by all roadway users to reduce and eliminate injuries and fatalities.
Ongoing Highway Safety Challenges Fatal Crashes By Year - Delaware 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Fatal Crashes Fatalities
National Traffic Fatalities Traffic Fatalities 50,000 42,915 45,000 40,000 35,766 34,748 34,560 33,919 33,487 32,538 35,000 30,202 30,056 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 - 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Vulnerable Users Fatalities - National Vulnerable User Fatalities - National 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 - 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Motorcyclists Pedestrians Bicyclists
Fatal Crash Data cont. Motorcycle Fatal Crashes By Year 25 23 20 19 19 19 17 16 15 15 14 12 10 10 5 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Fatal Crash Data cont. Pedestrian Fatal Crashes by Year 40 36 35 33 33 31 29 30 27 26 25 25 24 25 20 15 10 5 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Traffic Fatalities Through the Year Traffic Fatalities Through The Year 180 160 140 169 Fatalities from May 1st 2022 April 30, 2023 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2018 - 2022 Average 2022 2023 Linear (2023)
Traffic Fatalities By Month - Delaware Traffic Fatalities By Month 25 20 15 10 5 0 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2018 - 2022 Average 2022 2023
Fatality by Roadway User Fatalities by Type 2018-2022 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total % Passenger Car Driver 47 61 63 62 65 298 45% Passenger Car Passenger 17 13 12 22 38 102 15% Motorcycle Driver 16 16 14 23 20 89 13% Motorcycle Passenger 1 3 0 1 2 7 1% Bicyclist 6 7 3 2 7 25 4% Pedestrian 24 32 25 29 33 143 22% Other 0 1 0 0 0 1 0% Total 111 133 117 139 165 665
Fatal Crash Data (cont.) Fatalities by Age Group (2018-2022) Fatal Crashes by Hour Grouping and Weekday (2018-2022) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total % 12am- 3am 3am- 6am 6am- 9am 9am- 12pm 12pm- 3pm 3pm- 6pm 6pm- 9pm 9pm- 12am Weekday Total 19&Under 13 10 9 14 22 68 10% Sunday 19 8 8 9 12 14 12 11 93 20-24 11 16 14 14 10 65 10% Monday 6 4 8 8 14 13 10 12 75 Tuesday 6 4 11 11 4 9 10 17 72 25-29 10 12 13 11 16 62 9% Wednesday 4 6 6 8 8 19 18 21 90 30-34 13 8 11 12 13 57 9% Thursday 5 2 8 6 11 18 9 11 70 35-44 15 18 13 20 24 90 14% Friday 11 2 13 9 14 17 21 28 115 45-54 11 14 15 18 26 84 13% Saturday 12 11 8 5 12 12 22 16 98 55-64 16 23 10 18 18 85 13% Total 63 37 62 56 75 102 102 116 613 65-74 9 13 19 11 24 76 11% 75+ 13 19 13 21 12 78 12% Total 111 133 117 139 165 665
Fatal Crashes Continued Previous five years: 40% of fatal crashes involved impairment 44% of passenger vehicle occupants were not wearing a seat belt 34% of fatal crashes were speeding related 71% of speeding related crashes were on roadways with 50 MPH or higher speed limits 44% of motorcycle fatalities involved not a wearing a helmet *Please note that many 2022 final reports have not been completed and these percentages are expected to increase.
Fatality Crash Factors Fatality Crash Factors 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Intersection Related Crashes Head on Collisions Single Vehicle Roadway Departures Veh-Veh + Ped Crashes Hit From Behind Crashes Misc 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Other General Data Fatality Rate VMT vs Percentage of Drivers 2.00 SC 1.80 MS LA 1.60 KY WV MT NM AZ AR FL OK OR TN TX 1.40 Average Fatal VMT rate (2017-2021) KS SD AL ID GA NC DE AK NV MO CA 1.20 PA WY CO NE IL IN ND ME MI OH IA 1.00 VA MD HI WA DC WI VT CT NY RI UT NH NJ 0.80 MN 0.60 MA 0.40 0.20 0.00 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% Average Percentage of Population with a Driver's License (2017-2021)
OHS Program Areas Motorcycle Safety Rider & Motorist Impaired Driving Alcohol & Drug Teen Driver Occupant Protection Child Passenger Safety Aging Driver Distracted Driving Pedestrian Safety Speed Management Traffic Records
Community Engagement/Public Participation Public Participation and Engagement- is a process that proactively seeks full representation from communities, considers public comments and feedback, and incorporates that feedback into a project, program, or plan. Source: Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-making
Traffic Safety Survey QR code for a brief survey Your completion of the survey is vital for us in developing our FY 24 FY 26 Triennial Highway Safety Plan. We hope to identify new partners and new projects through the completion of the survey.
Project Funding OHS provides grant funding to projects/activities which are designed to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries from traffic crashes. Applicant must be a non-profit organization or other entity such as community groups or churches. Individuals cannot apply. Government entities and academic institutions are also eligible. Proposed projects must occur within Delaware. State of Delaware - Office of Highway Safety (OHS) - Grant Information (ohs.Delaware.gov/grants)
Questions? THANK YOU Richard Klepner Deputy Director Richard.Klepner@delaware.gov Delaware Office of Highway Safety DSHS_OHS@delaware.gov 302-744-2740
