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Crash Report Myths Debunked: Insights from Engineers & MSP

Learn from experts Dale Lighthizer, Tracie Kalliainen, & Sgt. Jerry Hilborn as they dispel common crash report misconceptions. Discover the significance of crash data for safety improvement, enforcement, and research. Understand the crucial role of accurate information in preventing accidents and improving road conditions. Gain insights into crash types, data collection, and the impact of location on accident severity. Explore the in-depth process of analyzing crash reports and implementing necessary fixes. Join this informative session to enhance your understanding of crash report utilization and road safety practices.

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Crash Report Myths Debunked: Insights from Engineers & MSP

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  1. Myths of UD-10s What Engineers Really Do With Crash Reports

  2. Presented By: • Dale Lighthizer, P.E. - MDOT • Tracie Kalliainen, P.E. - MDOT • Sgt. Jerry Hilborn - MSP

  3. …In a Perfect World…

  4. Myth #1 It was a dark and stormy night… Combined Daylight, Clear/Cloudy & Dry = 42% of all crashes 44% of Fatal and A Injury Crashes

  5. Myth #2 These things are only for Insurance Companies. • Enforcement • MDOT • State Agencies • Counties • Cities • FHWA • NSC • Universities • Consultants • MANY Others

  6. Myth #2 Continued… • Targeted Enforcement • Studies • Develop Crash Facts • Record Keeping • Research • Disputes

  7. Myth #3 Location isn’t very important. Everywhere Else At the Intersection 1/2 Mile 1/4 Mile 1/5 Mile 1/10 Mile

  8. Myth #3 Continued… • Safety Reviews • Poor data = Poor fix • Good data = Good fix • Location Fields • Road Name

  9. Myth #4 They don’t really need all that little “stuff”. • Vehicle Direction • Driver Date-of-Birth • Vehicle Type • Special Studies • Construction Zones • Injury Severity • Alcohol/Condition

  10. Crash Types MSP - 10 MDOT - 26 Direction Special Checks Harmful Events Prior Action When Things Go Wrong TL versus Local Stop Control Myth #5 Crash type isn’t that important.

  11. Myth #5 Continued… • Angle vs. HO-LT • RE-ST vs. RE-LT • SS-SM vs. SS-OP

  12. Myth #5 Continued…

  13. Myth #6 Picture? We don’t need no stinkin’ picture! • Verification of Crash Type • Lane Use & Vertical Curves (Hills) • Additional Crash Events • Roadway and Roadside Features • Fail to Yield

  14. Myth #6 Continued…

  15. Myth #7 Deer are damaged State property.

  16. Wrap Up ~ Crash ~ Fix~ Crash ~ Fix~ Crash ~ Fix~ Crash ~ Fix ~ Crash ~ Fix ~ Eventually there’s no more crashes to fix.

  17. Questions?

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