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WEST VIRGINIA

2021 ANNUAL REPORT

U.S. Department ofTransportation 

Federal Highway Administration 

HIGHWAY SAFETY 

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 

Photo source: Federal Highway Administration 
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Table of Contents

Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence............................................................. 3

Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 4

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Program Structure................................................................................................................................. 5

Program Administration..................................................................................................................... 5

Program Methodology ....................................................................................................................... 7

Project Implementation .......................................................................................................................16

Funds Programmed.........................................................................................................................16

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................18

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................20

General Highway Safety Trends......................................................................................................20

Safety Performance Targets............................................................................................................25

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................27

Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................29

Program Effectiveness ....................................................................................................................29

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements .......................................................29

Project Effectiveness.......................................................................................................................32

Compliance Assessment ....................................................................................................................33

Optional Attachments..........................................................................................................................36

Glossary..............................................................................................................................................37
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Disclaimer

Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence

23 U.S.C. 148(h)(4) states “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or 

data compiled or collected for any purpose relating to this section[HSIP], shall not be subject to discovery or 

admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action 

for damages arising from any occurrence at a location identified or addressed in the reports, surveys, 

schedules, lists, or other data.

23 U.S.C. 148(h)(4) states “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or 

data compiled or collected for any purpose relating to this section[HSIP], shall not be subject to discovery or 

admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action 

for damages arising from any occurrence at a location identified or addressed in the reports, surveys, 

schedules, lists, or other data.23 U.S.C. 409 states “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, 

surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning 

the safety enhancement of potential accident sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway 

crossings, pursuant to sections 130, 144, and 148 of this title or for the purpose of developing any highway 

safety construction improvement project which may be implemented utilizing Federal-aid highway funds shall 

not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for 

other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in 

such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data.”
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Executive Summary

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a core Federal-aid program with the purpose of achieving 

a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. As per 23 U.S.C. 148(h) and 23 CFR 

924.14, states are required to report annually on the progress being made to advance HSIP implementation 

and evaluation efforts. This report describes West Virginia's implementation and effectiveness of its Highway 

Safety Improvement Program from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 and satisfies the requirements of 23 

U.S.C. 148(h) and 23 CFR 924.14. The established format consists of five sections: program structure, project 

in implementation projects, progress in achieving safety performance targets, assessment of the effectiveness 

of the improvements, and compliance assessment.

In 2007, West Virginia developed it's first Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which focused on nine specific 

emphasis areas. At the time West Virginia had 432 fatalities and 5,994 serious injuries. Since then, the HSIP

has primarily focused on emphasis areas identified in the SHSP. In 2014, the fatality number was 272 which 

met the primary goal of the 2007 SHSP. Working with several internal and external members, West Virginia 

revised the SHSP in 2017. The current SHSP has five specific emphasis areas: Road Departure, Alcohol and 

Drug Impaired Driving, Occupant Protection, Speeding and Aggressive Driving, and Improving Highway Safety 

Data. Each emphasis area includes action plans that utilize the four E's of Safety to guide the implementation. 

West Virginia has selected a consultant and will begin revisions for the new SHSP this year. It is expected to 

be completed in 2022.

WVDOH has members on all emphasis are teams but is lead on infrastructure improvements. These 

improvements make up the majority of the HSIP projects and are mainly focused on reducing road departure 

crashes.

In the 14 years since the SHSP was adopted, West Virginia has experienced a significant drop in fatalities and 

serious injuries. The 25% decline in fatalities was across all road classifications and HSIP funded projects 

throughout the state. Even though WVDOH maintains 94% of the state's system including local roads, all 

routes of the system are evaluated for HSIP funding. WVDOH works with local governments as well as 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations to guarantee the state's safety needs are being addressed.

The Railway Highway Crossing Report will be submitted as a separate document and is not included in any 

discussions within this report.
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Introduction 

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a core Federal-aid program with the purpose of achieving 

a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. As per 23 U.S.C. 148(h) and 23 CFR 

924.15, States are required to report annually on the progress being made to advance HSIP implementation 

and evaluation efforts. The format of this report is consistent with the HSIP Reporting Guidance dated 

December 29, 2016 and consists of five sections: program structure, progress in implementing highway safety 

improvement projects, progress in achieving safety outcomes and performance targets, effectiveness of the 

improvements and compliance assessment.

Program Structure

Program Administration

Describe the general structure of the HSIP in the State. 

West Virginia's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is coordinated by the ITS, Mobility and Safety 

Section of the WVDOH's Traffic Engineering Division. The Section is responsible for reviewing and evaluating 

any project that is a candidate for highway safety funds. The initial review and evaluation of a potential project 

will include the analysis of crash data for the location, a field review of the site, and the collection of any other 

information found appropriate to evaluate the proposed project. All projects are supported by the Strategic 

Highway Safety Plan and were selected using a data driven process.

Once a positive safety benefit is determined to exist for a project, the methodology discussed later is used to 

select the prioritize projects for the State's HSIP. Upon project selection for the HSIP, the ITS, Mobility and 

Safety (IMS) Section is responsible for selecting an HSIP funding category for the project, submitting 

appropriate programming documents where HSIP funds are encumbered, and projects are assigned the 

State's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The IMS Section monitors the use of HSIP 

funds and evaluating the effectiveness of a project following its completion. The annual apportionment for HSIP 

for West Virginia in fiscal year 2021 was approximately $27.5 million. These funds can be used either for 

stand-alone projects or in conjunction with other funding to partially fund the safety enhancement portion of a 

larger project.

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Other-Traffic Engineering

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

• Central Office via Statewide Competitive Application Process

• SHSP Emphasis Area Data 

Describe how local and tribal roads are addressed as part of HSIP. 

West Virginia Department of Transportation maintains approximately ninety-four percent (94%) of the roads in 

the State, including all secondary or county routes. As such, all HSIP funds are typically used for highway 

safety projects on the State Highway System. Very few of the State's municipalities own city streets. These are 

typically lower volume and do not have significant numbers of fatal or serious injury crashes occurring on them; 

however, should a safety concern exist on a municipal street, the project would be eligible to compete for 

available HSIP funds. All routes, including locally owned routes, are included when annual ranking lists are 
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made. Ranking is based on classification so the lower AADT routes are not competing against higher multilane

routes. Only routes that are higher than the state average for crashes are evaluated for countermeasures.

If a city request safety funds for a project, they would need to contact the IMS Section of the WVDOH's Traffic 

Engineering Division or their local MPO. They would need to provide what the proposed improvement would be 

and the estimated cost. The local roads listed in question #32 are all local roads, including those owned by 

local municipalities. 

Identify which internal partners (e.g., State departments of transportation (DOTs) 

Bureaus, Divisions) are involved with HSIP planning.

• Design

• Districts/Regions

• Governors Highway Safety Office

• Maintenance

• Operations

• Planning

• Traffic Engineering/Safety

Describe coordination with internal partners.

To develop, implement and review all aspects needed to maintain a successful HSIP, Traffic Engineering 

coordinates with every division within WVDOT. Any division or district can recommend a location for safety 

improvements by contacting the IMS section. The Traffic Safety Planning and Analysis section within Traffic 

Engineering Division provides all divisions and districts with crash data. The IMS Section will then review the 

crash data and determine whether a safety concern exists. This review may include performing a mini-Road 

Safety Audit (RSA) that can be performed either at district level or a full-scale RSA involving multiple 

disciplines (internal and external partners). Once the concern is identified, and countermeasures are 

determined, an estimate to implement the countermeasures is prepared. The IMS Section shall perform a 

benefit/cost ratio to see if project is eligible for HSIP funding. IMS is the lead for all infrastructure SHSP related 

projects that are identified as HSIP eligible. Other subjects like non-motorist concerns such as pedestrians and 

bicyclist are typically handled by DOH's Planning Division. All projects utilizing HSIP funds must be reviewed, 

approved and programmed by IMS section. The IMS Section will provide Design Division with 

recommendations and will coordinate with all divisions/districts throughout the multiple phases of a project.

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning.

• Academia/University

• FHWA

• Law Enforcement Agency

• Local Government Agency 

• Local Technical Assistance Program

• Regional Planning Organizations (e.g. MPOs, RPOs, COGs)

Describe coordination with external partners.

For the HSIP to be productive Traffic Engineering Division (TED) must work with several external partners as 

well as their internal partners. The Safety Management Task Force (SMTF) is the governing body of the SHSP 

implementation. The SMTF is chaired by Traffic Safety Planning and Analysis Section but members of ITS, 

Mobility and Safety work on different emphasis areas. Through the SMTF the ITS, Mobility and Safety works 

closely with Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP), FHWA, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO), 
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WVU's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Law Enforcement, and several others. TED has partnered 

with different universities to perform research on several emphasis areas identified in the SHSP. In addition, 

LTAP has been instrumental in helping TED get their Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program off the 

ground and provides training on DOH's behalf. 

The MPO's are another external partner that TED works with closely. The MPO have been helpful in identifying 

potential projects throughout their urban areas. Either working through WVDOH's Planning Section, the 

appropriate District or contacting ITS, Mobility and Safety Section directly, the MPO can request possible HSIP 

funding. The Road Safety Audit (RSA) is another key element that IMS works with the MPO. Their expertise 

and knowledge of the area is often sought, and the MPO helps coordinate with local enforcement and officials.

Program Methodology

Does the State have an HSIP manual or similar that clearly describes HSIP planning, 

implementation and evaluation processes?

Yes 

Attached is a copy of our Program Elements and Process Flow Chart. West Virginia has been working with 

FHWA for Roadway Departure plan. Once that is complete, West Virginia will rewrite our process at a future 

date.

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

• HRRR

• HSIP (no subprograms)

• Low-Cost Spot Improvements

• Median Barrier

• Roadway Departure

• Rural State Highways

• Skid Hazard

Program: HRRR

Date of Program Methodology:9/1/2014

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 
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• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 

Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C:1

Available funding:2

Program: HSIP (no subprograms)

Date of Program Methodology:9/1/2014

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate
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Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 

Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C:1

Available funding:2

Program: Low-Cost Spot Improvements

Date of Program Methodology:10/1/2016

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes
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Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 

Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C:1

Available funding:2

Program: Median Barrier

Date of Program Methodology:10/1/2016

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?
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• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 

Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C:1

Available funding:2

Program: Roadway Departure

Date of Program Methodology:9/1/2014

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 
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Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Available funding:1

Program: Rural State Highways

Date of Program Methodology:9/1/2014

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 

Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration
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Ranking based on B/C:1

Available funding:2

Program: Skid Hazard

Date of Program Methodology:10/1/2016

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this 

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

selected, indicate the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. 

Enter either the weights or numerical rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must 

equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving both processes the same rank 

and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C:1

Available funding:2
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What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements?

 48

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

• Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove Traffic Signal

• Cable Median Barriers

• High friction surface treatment

• Horizontal curve signs

• Install/Improve Lighting

• Install/Improve Pavement Marking and/or Delineation

• Install/Improve Signing

• Pavement/Shoulder Widening

• Rumble Strips

• Safety Edge

• Traffic Control Device Rehabilitation

• Upgrade Guard Rails

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

• Crash data analysis

• Engineering Study

• Road Safety Assessment

• SHSP/Local road safety plan

• Stakeholder input

Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

Yes 

Describe how the State HSIP considers connected vehicles and ITS technologies. 

The WVDOH currently has two safety projects programmed dealing with ITS technologies. The first project 

provides funds to upgrade ITS and traffic control devices throughout the state. The second provides funds for 

technical service support for ITS.

The total cost for the two projects is $8,554,800 which uses $1,809,977 in safety funds.

No funding has been programmed for CV/AV Technologies.

Does the State use the Highway Safety Manual to support HSIP efforts?

Yes 

Please describe how the State uses the HSM to support HSIP efforts.

In cases when the WVDOH is considering several solutions to a safety concern, the WVDOH will use the 

Highway Safety Manual to see what solution should give the best reduction in fatalities and injury crashes.
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Describe other aspects of the HSIP methodology on which the State would like to 

elaborate.

The overall purpose of the HSIP is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and incapacitating 

injuries through the implementation of infrastructure related highway safety improvements. Components of 

West Virginia's HSIP include the Strategic Highway Safety Program (SHSP), the Highway Safety Improvement 

Program (HSIP), and the Railway-Highway Grade Crossing Program. All routes in West Virginia are eligible for 

HSIP funding including the local routes not under WVDOH control. 

FAST ACT removed the requirement for a formal set aside for High Risk Rural Roads, and the funding was 

absorbed by the larger HSIP. Roads that were traditionally reviewed in the HRRR Program are still being 

reviewed and ranked in the HSIP. Rural collectors or rural local roads generally correlate to the county route 

highway class and WVDOH maintains all of the State's more than 28,000 miles in county routes. The State has 

been able to allocate HSIP funds to the routes that have a crash rate higher than state average for that 

classification. 

Since Road Departure is the #1 cause of death and serious injury in West Virginia, it has been the focus of the 

HSIP. All routes in West Virginia were ranked based on their runoff the road crash rate and the top US and 

State routes were divided into two phases. Phase 1 countermeasures were developed and bid in 2017-2020, 

and were constructed during 2021. WVDOH is currently in negotiations for Phase 2 and county route 

consultants to develop plans. Two consultants have been hired to guarantee consistency and provide guidance 

on plan preparation. In addition, projects dealing with other focus areas of the SHSP are reviewed and funded 

if funds are available and the benefit/cost ratio is above 1.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

State Fiscal Year

Enter the programmed and obligated funding for each applicable funding category.

FUNDING CATEGORY PROGRAMMED OBLIGATED % 

OBLIGATED/PROGRAMMED

HSIP (23 U.S.C. 148) $35,191,966 $28,715,633 81.6%

HRRR Special Rule (23 

U.S.C. 148(g)(1))

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

154)

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

164)

$0 $0 0%

RHCP (for HSIP 

purposes) (23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

$0 $0 0%

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STBG, NHPP)

$0 $0 0%

State and Local Funds $0 $0 0%

Totals $35,191,966 $28,715,633 81.6%

How much funding is programmed to local (non-state owned and operated) or tribal 

safety projects?

$0

How much funding is obligated to local or tribal safety projects?

$0

WVDOH owns the majority of the roads in WV which includes local county routes. The few local owned routes 

are eligible for HSIP funding. However, none of these routes have had a crash history that is above state 

average.

How much funding is programmed to non-infrastructure safety projects?

$135,000

How much funding is obligated to non-infrastructure safety projects?

$135,000
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How much funding was transferred in to the HSIP from other core program areas 

during the reporting period under 23 U.S.C. 126?

$0

How much funding was transferred out of the HSIP to other core program areas during 

the reporting period under 23 U.S.C. 126?

$0

Discuss impediments to obligating HSIP funds and plans to overcome this challenge in 

the future.

In 2016, West Virginia became a focus state for run off the road accidents. FHWA contracted TTI to review 

West Virginia's crash data and develop a plan for 2018-2019 funding. This plan complimented the route 

selection West Virginia used in 2017 to develop the run off the road projects currently being developed and 

constructed.

In 2017, West Virginia initiated a program focused on reducing road departure crashes. With this program, 

West Virginia used available safety funds to upgrade existing cable guardrail to high tension four strand, install 

new cable guardrail, fund guardrail IDIQ projects, install high friction throughout the state, fund ITS, and install 

new lighting at interchanges and intersections.

The WVDOH made a commitment to be able to do system analysis and evaluation encompassing the entire 

state-owned highway network. When this commitment was made, it was under the assumption that the OASIS 

system would be fully functional and operating at full capacity. While the OASIS did go live in 2014 and was 

functioning properly, it was discovered that there was some major crash mapping and data quality issues that 

needed to be remedied. At launch, there were approximately 60% of the crashes statewide that were able to 

be mapped. This means that all of the data analysis as well as network screening (sliding window analysis) 

were inlay able to utilize 60% of the total crashes. Traffic's Safety Planning and Analysis Section, working with 

FHWA, has acquired a system outside of OASIS to provide accurate data. The new system is scheduled to be 

operational in 2022.
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General Listing of Projects

List the projects obligated using HSIP funds for the reporting period.

PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

Clothier 

Signing

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

1 route $67555 $67555 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 1,600 40 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Kenova 

Signing +1

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

2 routes $686911 $686911 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D3 Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $2083656 $2083656 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D4 Roadway 

Departure 

Imp Project 

+8

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $3717134 $3717134 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D5 Roadway 

Departure 

Imp Project 

+9

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $1298390 $1298390 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D6 Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $785158 $785158 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D7 Roadway 

Departure 

Imp Project 

+5

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $959208 $959208 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D8 Roadway 

Departure 

Imp Project 

+8

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $1831539 $1831539 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D9 Roadway 

Departure 

Imp Project 

+9

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $1273210 $1273210 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

D10 Rodway 

Departure 

Imp Project 

+5

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

9 routes $519256 $519256 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Departure 

County

Noninfrastructure Data analysis 1 Numbers $135000 $150000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

Mount 

Lookout 

Intersection 

Warning 

Sign

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

1 Intersections $77350 $77350 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther14,600 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

I-79 Signing Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

60.02 Miles $1449052 $2898103 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialInterstate20,600 70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1707531 $1707531 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1484210 $1484210 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1875131 $1875131 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1928740 $1928740 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1386796 $1386796 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1658276 $1658276 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1308286 $1308286 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1798816 $1798816 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Striping

Roadside Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

1 district $1842626 $1842626 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Charleston 

HFST

Roadside Pavement 

surface – high 

friction surface

1 Miles $590042 $655603 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Old Turnpike 

Rd 

Intersection 

Sign

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway signs 

(including post) - 

new or updated

1 Signs $83300 $83300 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections
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Safety Performance

General Highway Safety Trends

Present data showing the general highway safety trends in the State for the past five 

years.

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fatalities 339 332 272 268 269 304 294 260 267

Serious Injuries 1,871 1,498 1,358 1,251 1,180 1,063 1,007 906 805

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

1.799 1.749 1.433 1.384 1.377 1.594 1.542 1.435 1.668

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

9.927 7.889 7.157 6.459 6.039 5.574 5.280 5.000 5.028

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

32 28 21 20 27 29 27 34 22

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

98 64 71 80 77 55 76 59 51
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0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Annual Fatalities

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Annual Serious Injuries

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fatality rate (per HMVMT)

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Describe fatality data source.

FARS

To the maximum extent possible, present this data by functional classification and 

ownership.

Year 2020

Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - 

Interstate

15 39.4 0.64 1.71

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

0 0 0 0

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other

44 118.2 2.07 5.54

Rural Minor Arterial 29.2 112.8 2.07 7.94

Rural Minor Collector 7.4 25 2.19 7.18

Rural Major Collector 53.8 197.2 2.37 8.33

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Local Road or 

Street

24.6 78.6 2.59 8.28

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

20.2 43.6 0.6 1.29

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

0 0.8 0 0.97

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other

29.4 80.6 1.38 3.75

Urban Minor Arterial 25.8 95.4 1.4 5.24

Urban Minor Collector 8.2 0.8 16.2 2.98

Urban Major Collector 7.2 39 0.85 4.48

Urban Local Road or 

Street

6.4 19.2 1.46 4.02
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Year 2020

Roadways Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

State Highway 

Agency

271.8 937 1.68 5.74

County Highway 

Agency

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

5.8 56.6 1.01 11.39

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

Local Park, Forest or 

Reservation Agency

Other State Agency 1.2 0.2 23.93

Other Local Agency

Private (Other than 

Railroad)

Railroad

State Toll Authority

Local Toll Authority

Other Public 

Instrumentality (e.g. 

Airport, School, 

University)

Indian Tribe Nation

Safety Performance Targets

Safety Performance Targets

Calendar Year 2022 Targets *

Number of Fatalities:262.1

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

West Virginia's SHSP established the overall goal of cutting the 5-year average number of fatalities in half by 

the year 2030, using 2005-2009 as our baseline year. At the time of SHSP development, targets were 

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calculated for each year. Annually, the targets are adjusted based upon the most current five-year average 

number of fatalities available (currently 2016-2020) while keeping the 2030 goal the same as it was when the 

SHSP was adopted.

Number of Serious Injuries:926.4

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

West Virginia's SHSP established the overall goal of cutting the 5-year average number of serious injuries to

one third of baseline number by the year 2030, using 2009-2013 as our baseline year. At the time SHSP

development, targets were calculated for each year. Annual, the targets are adjusted based upon the most 

current five-year average number of serious injuries available (currently 2016-2020) while keeping the 2030 

goal the same as it was when the SHSP was adopted.

Fatality Rate:1.558

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

West Virginia's SHSP established the overall goal of cutting the 5-year average number of fatalities in half by

the year 2030, using 2005-2009 as our baseline year. It also established a target fatality rate based on the goal

five-year number of fatalities and an assume annual VMT growth of 0.44%. At the time of SHSP development, 

targets were calculated for each year with target fatality rates being calculated from target 5-year average 

numbers of fatalities and the assume VMT growth previously described. Annual, the targets are adjusted 

based upon the most current five-year average number of fatalities available (currently 2016-2020) while 

keeping the 2030 goal the same as it was when the SHSP was adopted.

Serious Injury Rate:5.634

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

West Virginia's SHSP established the overall goal of cutting the 5 year average number of serious injuries to

one third of baseline numbers by the year 2030, using 2009-2013 as our baseline year. It also established a 

target serious injury rate based on the goal based on the goal five-year average number of serious injuries and 

an assumed annual VMT growth of 0.44%. At the time SHSP development, targets were calculated for each 

year. Annually, the targets are adjusted based upon the most current five-year average number of serious

injuries available (currently 2016-2020) while keeping the 2030 goal the same as it was when the SHSP was

adopted.

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:80.9

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

To decrease pedestrian fatalities by 4 percent from 23 (2013-2017) to 22 (2017-2021) and to maintain bicyclist

fatalities at one 2013-2017 average through the 2017-2021 average, non-motorized crashes are not an 

emphasis area within West Virginia's SHSP. Safety performance targets for this area have been established in 

the same manner that targets for fatalities of serious injuries. The baseline 5-year average for this was 2009-

2013 and the goal was to cut them to one third of that average. We adjust them annual, just as we do for

fatalities and serious injuries keeping the 2030 goal the same.

Describe efforts to coordinate with other stakeholders (e.g. MPOs, SHSO) to establish 

safety performance targets. 

In the mid-1990's, various officials with highway safety responsibilities in West Virginia recognized the value of 

banding together to advance highway safety. This resulted in the creation of the State's first Highway Safety

Management Task Force. After a brief hiatus, the renamed Safety Management Task Force (SMTF)

reconvened in late 2001 and met regularly to coordinate highway safety-related activities and programs and

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allowed participants to speak with one voice for greater safety impacts. The Task Force continued this mission 

as its more than 30 members provided oversight in the plan development, implementation, and evaluation.of 

the State's current SHSP as they will again as we begin the required 2022 update. 

An effort to revitalize and expand the Task Force is underway as a kick-off to the 2022 SHSP update draws 

near. More than 50 members are being invited to provide oversight of the new SHSP, including plan 

development, implementation, and evaluation. This update will be a continuation of the work to address the 

State's current traffic safety issues that task force members have continued to diligently perform and 

coordinate in spite of the difficulties in officially meeting together that the past few years have brought. 

Members of the SMTF include the Division of Highways, Division of Motor Vehicles, Governor's Highway 

Safety Program, Department of Health and Human Resources, the Public Service Commission's Motor Carrier 

Safety Section, West Virginia State Police along with representatives from local law enforcement agencies, 

Department of Education, Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, Office of the Insurance Commissioner, 

West Virginia Parkways Authority, West Virginia Association of Metropolitan Organizations, West Virginia 

Commission of Drunk Driving Prevention, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and many more highway safety minded 

agencies, organizations and commissions. 

Does the State want to report additional optional targets? 

No

Describe progress toward meeting the State’s 2020 Safety Performance Targets (based 

on data available at the time of reporting). For each target, include a discussion of any 

reasons for differences in the actual outcomes and targets.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES TARGETS ACTUALS

Number of Fatalities 267.0 278.8

Number of Serious Injuries 1120.0 992.2

Fatality Rate 1.482 1.523

Serious Injury Rate 5.360 5.384

Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

78.6 91.4

West Virginia met its safety performance target in 2020 for the number of serious injuries. West Virginia came 

close the safety target in number of fatalities, fatality rate, and serious injury rate. The five year average for 

number of fatalities, fatality rate, and serious injury rate was 278.8, 1.523, and 5.384 and the target was 267.0, 

1.482, and 5.360 respectively.

Applicability of Special Rules

Does the HRRR special rule apply to the State for this reporting period? 

No
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Provide the number of older driver and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries 65 

years of age and older for the past seven years.

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Fatalities

42 35 41 43 65 43 57

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

126 97 89 104 117 95 98
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Evaluation 

Program Effectiveness

How does the State measure effectiveness of the HSIP?

• Benefit/Cost Ratio

• Change in fatalities and serious injuries

• Economic Effectiveness (cost per crash reduced)

Based on the measures of effectiveness selected previously, describe the results of 

the State's program level evaluations.

West Virginia has focused on Road Departure with it's HSIP since it has the best chance of reducing the 

fatality and injury rates. However, other projects are evaluated if they meet the SHSP goals.

What other indicators of success does the State use to demonstrate effectiveness and 

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program?

• HSIP Obligations

• More systemic programs

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements

Present and describe trends in SHSP emphasis area performance measures.

Year 2020

SHSP Emphasis Area Targeted Crash 

Type

Number of 

Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of 

Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury 

Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Roadway Departure 173.2 536 0.95 2.93
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166

168

170

172

174

176

178

180

182

184

Roadway Departure

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

Roadway Departure

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average

2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020
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0.88

0.89

0.9

0.91

0.92

0.93

0.94

0.95

0.96

0.97

Roadway Departure

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

Roadway Departure

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020
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Project Effectiveness

Provide the following information for previously implemented projects that the State evaluated this reporting period. 

LOCATION FUNCTIONAL 

CLASS

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

IMPROVEMENT 

TYPE

PDO

BEFORE

PDO

AFTER

FATALITY

BEFORE

FATALITY

AFTER

SERIOUS 

INJURY

BEFORE

SERIOUS 

INJURY

AFTER

ALL OTHER 

INJURY

BEFORE

ALL OTHER 

INJURY

AFTER

TOTAL

BEFORE

TOTAL

AFTER

EVALUATION 

RESULTS

(BENEFIT/COST 

RATIO)

Ohio County 

Interstate 70

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

Lighting Continuous 

roadway lighting

99.00 314.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 39.00 81.00 140.00 405.00

Berkeley 

County WV 45

Rural Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

13.00 14.00 10.00 6.00 23.00 20.00

Kanawha 

County US 

119

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Other

Lighting Continuous 

roadway lighting

94.00 129.00 3.00 1.00 39.00 35.00 136.00 165.00

Putnam 

County WV 62

Rural Major 

Collector

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

4.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 7.00

Jefferson 

County US 

340

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Other

Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

flashers –signmounted or 

overhead

68.00 70.00 2.00 2.00 29.00 19.00 99.00 91.00

Kanawha 

County 

Interstate 64

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

Roadway Pavement 

surface – high 

friction surface

106.00 56.00 33.00 19.00 139.00 75.00
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Compliance Assessment

What date was the State’s current SHSP approved by the Governor or designated State representative?

 07/31/2017

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP?

From: 2017 To: 2021

When does the State anticipate completing it’s next SHSP update?

 2022

WVDOH has selected WRA as the consultant for the 2022 SHSP update. We are currently in contract negotiations with them and it is anticipated that the contract will be awarded and Notice to Proceed will be given within the next few 

weeks. Meanwhile, WVDOH Strategic Safety Planning and Analysis Staff are diligently working to prepare all information that will be needed to support the develop efforts so that work may begin promptly following Notice to Proceed. It is 

anticipated that the updated SHSP will be ready far ahead of the deadline.

Provide the current status (percent complete) of MIRE fundamental data elements collection efforts using the table below. 

*Based on Functional Classification (MIRE 1.0 Element Number) [MIRE 2.0 Element Number]

ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

ROADWAY SEGMENT Segment Identifier 

(12) [12]

100 100 100 100 100

Route Number (8) 

[8]

100

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

100

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

100

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

100 100

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

100 100

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

100 100 95 100 95

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

100 100 95 100 95

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

100

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

100
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

100 100 100

Median Type (54) 

[55]

80

Access Control (22) 

[23]

100

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

100

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

100 100

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

100 100

AADT Year (80) [82] 100

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

100 100 100 100 100

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

50 50

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

50 50

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

50 50

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

20 20

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

50

AADT Year (80) [82] 50

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

50 50

INTERCHANGE/RAMP Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178) [168]

100
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (197) [187]

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201) [191]

Ramp Length (187) 

[177]

100

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195) [185]

100

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

100

Interchange Type 

(182) [172]

Ramp AADT (191) 

[181]

100

Year of Ramp AADT 

(192) [182]

100

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

100

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

100

Totals (Average Percent Complete): 98.89 0.00 40.00 27.50 72.73 0.00 100.00 43.33 100.00 78.00

*Based on Functional Classification (MIRE 1.0 Element Number) [MIRE 2.0 Element Number]

The MIRE data elements were originally submitted to FHWA in 2020, and since then changes have been made. The values in the INTERSECTION section are reduced after a recent review of the data. WVDOH has ran Esri's intersection 

tool and Transcend Spatial's Intersection Manager tool, manually checking individual intersections generated by the tools, etc. Since WVDOH is still exploring a solution to generate the intersection related data, we believe such numbers 

are more realistic compared to the ones reported previously. Once WVDOH receives more guidance from FHWA and gains more experience, we plan to have a solution to meet the deadlines set by FHWA.

Describe actions the State will take moving forward to meet the requirement to have complete access to the MIRE fundamental data elements on all public roads by September 30, 2026.

Based on the Safety Data Assessment performed in 2018, West Virginia ranked low in data quality and collection particularly in the area of Minimum Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE). As such, West Virginia has been selected as a 

pilot or focus state allowing for additional technical assistance. West Virginia staff has participated in a peer exchange and is developing a plan to prioritize key data element definitions and collection. Our Strategic Data Management and 

Technology Division as the Roadway Inventory managers and the Traffic Engineering Division as the primary user in managing highway safety analysis are coordinating to ensure the MIRE FDE fully meets or exceeds the national 

standard.
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

WV HSIP Process.docx

Project Implementation:

Safety Performance:

Evaluation:

Compliance Assessment:
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Glossary

5 year rolling average: means the average of five individuals, consecutive annual points of data 

(e.g. annual fatality rate).

Emphasis area: means a highway safety priority in a State’s SHSP, identified through a data-driven, 

collaborative process.

Highway safety improvement project: means strategies, activities and projects on a public road 

that are consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan and corrects or improves a hazardous 

road location or feature or addresses a highway safety problem.

HMVMT: means hundred million vehicle miles traveled.

Non-infrastructure projects: are projects that do not result in construction. Examples of noninfrastructure projects include road safety audits, transportation safety planning activities, 

improvements in the collection and analysis of data, education and outreach, and enforcement 

activities.

Older driver special rule: applies if traffic fatalities and serious injuries per capita for drivers and 

pedestrians over the age of 65 in a State increases during the most recent 2-year period for which 

data are available, as defined in the Older Driver and Pedestrian Special Rule Interim Guidance 

dated February 13, 2013.

Performance measure: means indicators that enable decision-makers and other stakeholders to 

monitor changes in system condition and performance against established visions, goals, and 

objectives.

Programmed funds: mean those funds that have been programmed in the Statewide Transportation 

Improvement Program (STIP) to be expended on highway safety improvement projects.

Roadway Functional Classification: means the process by which streets and highways are 

grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide.

Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP): means a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary plan, based on 

safety data developed by a State Department of Transportation in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 148.

Systematic: refers to an approach where an agency deploys countermeasures at all locations across 

a system.

Systemic safety improvement: means an improvement that is widely implemented based on high 

risk roadway features that are correlated with specific severe crash types.

Transfer: means, in accordance with provisions of 23 U.S.C. 126, a State may transfer from an 

apportionment under section 104(b) not to exceed 50 percent of the amount apportioned for the fiscal 

year to any other apportionment of the State under that section.