Safety Videos – “Shorts”
Between 2015 and 2020 there have been 1,126 crashes where a driver was cited for failing to move over for an emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle. Of the crashes,m there were 2 fatalities, 37 incapacitating injuries, and 107 non-incapacitating injuries.
-FLHSMV
A discussion about safety, access, and mobility of Florida’s aging road users.
-Theresa Chestnut (District 1 CTST)
The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon can reduce crashes by 55%.
-FWHA
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons can reduce pedestrian crashes by 47%.
-FHWA
Motorist compliance with the requirement to yield has been shown to exceed 90% at PHBs.
-FHWA
In the US, one work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle-miles of travel and for every $112 million worth of roadway construction expenditures.
-FHWA
More than 72% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at non-intersection locations (mid-block).
-GHSA
With the installation of roundabouts, there are fewer crashes, 90% fewer fatalities, and 75% fewer injuries.
-FHWA
In 2019, more than 3.5 million drivers ran red lights.
-National Coalition for Safer Roads
In Florida, speed is a factor in approximately 30% of all traffic crashes resulting in fatal and serious injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists.
-NHTSA
Over 35% of speeding-related fatalities occur on lower speed collector and local roads.
-FHWA
