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Washington: Highway Safety Improvement Program 2021 Annual Report
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2021-01-01
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Abstract:WSDOT saw crash increases in 2020 for both fatalities and serious injuries. Contributing factor information indicates that speeding, extreme speeding events, and driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol were key factors leading to the increase. It is surmised that with less volume speeds increased. County and City roads saw significant fatality increases overall. State fatalities were down in 2020 versus 2019. While crashes for those who walk and bike were similar to 2019 in frequency, the overall percent of crashes resulting in fatal or serious injury were higher. WSDOT continued to maintain aspirational targets for the safety program. Recognizing that an alternative setting increasing crashes was less desirable, although might help WSDOT avoid penalties. WSDOT has developed an implementation plan to describe its approach to highway safety and will continue to do so as a matter of practice. Discussions were held with the MPOs and WTSC on a routine basis. WSDOT is working closely with WTSC to develop an action plan for safety partners moving forward and both agencies see value in messaging what bold actions are necessary to achieve the 2030 targets, and to highlight opportunities to the Safety Commissioners and Legislature. The Department continues to implement Target Zero by continuing to advance its practices toward the Safe System. The program continues to become more systemic and proactive within the safety program.
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