NORTH DAKOTA 

HIGHWAY SAFETY 

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 

2021 ANNUAL REPORT 

U.S. Department ofTransportation 

Federal Highway Administration 

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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 .......................................................................................................................10

Funds Programmed.........................................................................................................................10

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................12

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................17

General Highway Safety Trends......................................................................................................17

Safety Performance Targets............................................................................................................22

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................24

Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................25

Program Effectiveness ....................................................................................................................25

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements .......................................................25

Project Effectiveness.......................................................................................................................29

Compliance Assessment ....................................................................................................................30

Optional Attachments..........................................................................................................................33

Glossary..............................................................................................................................................34
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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 North Dakota HSIP is administered through the Programming Division in the North Dakota Department of 

Transportation (NDDOT). Safety investments are based on the state’s current Strategic Highway Safety Plan 

(SHSP). The current SHSP document is called ND Vision Zero Plan and has six priority emphasis areas:

• Lane departure 

• Intersections 

• Alcohol and/or drug related 

• Unbelted vehicle occupants 

• Speeding/aggressive driving 

• Young drivers 

Safety projects are developed by a reactive process (high crash listings, road safety reviews, fatal crash review 

teams) and a systemic process (local road safety plans). Project solicitation takes place every fall and HSIP 

applications are submitted from local agencies and NDDOT district offices. Projects are reviewed for eligibility 

and are then prioritized into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The evaluation of past safety projects is based on the fatality and serious injury data (presented in this report). 

In 2020 the vehicle-miles traveled dropped while the overall number of fatalities remained the same as in 2019. 

The number of serious injuries has increased. NDDOT is examining the data and are looking at what 

adjustments are needed in order to return to the downward trend we’ve seen in the last few years. 
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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. 

The NDDOT solicits state and local agencies to submit safety project applications each year. Potential projects 

are identified through the traditional "reactive" approach that address high crash locations, fatal crash locations 

or areas where road safety reviews took place. Projects are also developed using a "systemic" approach that 

apply low-cost treatments over a large area. The NDDOT central office reviews applications and 

selects/prioritizes. After projects are programmed, they get designed and implemented with the same process 

as regular federally funded transportation projects. Overall evaluation of the program is done though 

monitoring of the fatal and serious injury statistics as part of this annual report. 

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Other-Programming

The Office of Transportation Programs at NDDOT has HSIP staff within the "Programming" division.

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

• Central Office via Statewide Competitive Application Process

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

The NDDOT addresses safety on local and tribal roads through the Local Road Safety Program (LRSP). Local 

public agencies and tribal nations can also submit applications for non-LRSP safety projects each year during 

the solicitation period. Selection of local and tribal road projects use the same methodology as State roads.

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

• Local Aid Programs Office/Division

• Planning

• Traffic Engineering/Safety

• Other-Safety Division, Local Government
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Describe coordination with internal partners.

Design

The Design Division is included in the distribution of the high crash listings. All road safety reviews require at 

least one member of the Design Division. Their participation and review of at-risk locations helps in the 

development of potential project countermeasures.

Planning

The Planning Division provides data for the development of the HSIP. Roadway features are collected and 

maintained in the Planning Division include: traffic volume, truck volumes, traffic projections, roadway features, 

roadway viewer (for state highways) and mapping. The Planning Division is also included in the distribution of 

the high crash listings.

Safety Highway Safety Office (SHSO)

The SHSO is the lead entity for the State's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and involves law 

enforcement and other partners in the process. In North Dakota, the behavioral strategies in the SHSP are 

largely funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) funds with funding going to 

various traffic safety partners including law enforcement agencies statewide for overtime enforcement of traffic 

safety laws. The SHSP process drives HSIP project priorities. Infrastructure strategies in the North Dakota 

SHSP are largely funded through HSIP and deployed through the State's Local Road Safety Program (LRSP) 

and State Road Safety Program (SRSP). These programs identify proven, low-cost road safety strategies and 

prioritize the road safety strategies for implementation at identified at-risk locations on the local and state road 

systems.

Local Government

Members of the Local Government Division provide project development through city, county and tribal 

agencies. The local government assists in the solicitation of safety projects. They also participate in road safety 

reviews.

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)

• Tribal Agency

• Other-and other traffic safety advocates/partners

Describe coordination with external partners.

All the entities are involved at SHSP at some level (Executive Leadership Team, SHSP Steering Committee, 

SHSP Implementation Team or general SHSP stakeholder).
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Regional Planning Organizations: North Dakota has 3 MPO's that must approve any HSIP applications that are 

submitted by their respective cities. The MPO's were also included in the team that developed the ND Local 

Road Safety Program (LRSP).

Local Government Agency, Tribal Agency: The cities, counties, and tribal agencies are solicited each year for 

potential safety projects. They are encouraged to submit projects directly from the LRSP or at high crash 

locations.

Law Enforcement Agency: Law enforcement and HSIP personnel are extensively involved in North Dakota's 

SHSP process. The Programming Division Director serves on the SHSP Steering Committee and as 

chairperson for two SHSP emphasis area teams (Lane Departure and Intersection implementation Teams). 

Law enforcement serve at all levels of the SHSP including the SHSP Executive Leadership Team, the SHSP 

Steering Committee and SHSP Implementation Teams.

Describe other aspects of HSIP Administration on which the State would like to 

elaborate. 

Schedule for HSIP requests:

• Fall – send out HSIP solicitation letter, HSIP application forms (SFN 59959) are due by the end of the 

year

• Winter – NDDOT analysis of HSIP requests and Draft HSIP project listing

• Spring – verify the construction year for previously approved projects

• Summer – finalize HSIP project listing, send responses out on approvals (or non-approvals) for the 

HSIP applications and send out high crash location lists/maps

• August 31st – Final HSIP project list due to FHWA, HSIP online reporting due

Program Methodology

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

implementation and evaluation processes?

Yes

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

• HSIP (no subprograms)

Program: HSIP (no subprograms)

Date of Program Methodology:3/1/2017

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 
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Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Traffic • Horizontal curvature

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

• Other-Systemic

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

• selection committee

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

Available funding:1

What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements?

 53

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

• Cable Median Barriers

• Horizontal curve signs

• Install/Improve Lighting

• Install/Improve Pavement Marking and/or Delineation

• Install/Improve Signing

• Rumble Strips

• Traffic Control Device Rehabilitation

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

• Crash data analysis
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• Engineering Study

• Road Safety Assessment

• SHSP/Local road safety plan

• Stakeholder input

• Other-National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and other evidence-based practices

Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

Yes 

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

The NDDOT has implemented the ITS technology of ICWS (Intersection Conflict Warning Systems). An 

upcoming HSIP project is proposed to install environmental sensor stations (ESS) to show messages on 

message boards and possibly to vehicles (V2i).

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

No

NDDOT is currently working on integrating the HSM into its HSIP process using AASHTO software.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

Federal Fiscal Year

2021 Federal Fiscal Year (Oct 1, 2020 through Aug 9, 2021)

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

FUNDING CATEGORY PROGRAMMED OBLIGATED % 

OBLIGATED/PROGRAMMED

HSIP (23 U.S.C. 148) $14,145,000 $15,537,966 109.85%

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)

$4,940,094 $4,940,094 100%

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 $19,085,094 $20,478,060 107.3%

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

safety projects?

$4,661,000

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

$6,590,608

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

$483,000

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

$225,000

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

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

$6,376,358

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

the future.

None
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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

21884: 

Grand Forks 

32nd Ave S

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

8 Intersections $5439000 $60043000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther17,000 40 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

22835: 

Bismarck 

Century Ave 

Positive Left 

Turns

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

2 Intersections $770000 $856000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther12,000 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

22442: 

Median 

Barrier: I-94, 

W of Sunset 

Dr to E of 

Mandan Ave

Roadside Barrier – cable 3.1 Miles $776000 $862000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate27,000 60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

22260: US 2 

at Turtle 

River State 

Park

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

2 Intersections $437000 $486000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther6,000 70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

21875: 

Mountrail Co 

21 - skid 

surfacing

Roadway Pavement 

surface – high 

friction surface

1 Approaches $23000 $26000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 850 45 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

21876: Cass 

Co 5 & Cass 

Co 10 -

Radial-T

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection 

realignment

1 Intersections $694000 $771000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 400 55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

23058: 

Bismarck 

Restriping -

Interstate 

Ave, 26th St

Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road 

diet, roadway 

reconfiguration)

3.05 Miles $504000 $560000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections

22440: 

Median 

Barrier: I194, S of I-94 

to Memorial 

Hwy

Roadside Barrier –

concrete

0.6 Miles $2587000 $2874000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate18,000 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

22441: 

Median 

Barrier: ND 

Roadside Barrier –

concrete

0.4 Miles $1462000 $1624000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate18,000 55 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

810, 

Memorial 

Hwy to 

McKenzie Dr

23062: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Bismarck 

Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $714000 $793000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23064: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Valley City 

Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $714000 $793000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

22190: ND 

200 & ND 49 

Roundabout

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control –

Modern 

Roundabout

1 Intersections $769000 $854000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther4,420 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

22831: US 

12, W of 3rd 

Ave SE

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

3 Intersections $513000 $570000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther2,600 35 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

22620: 

Killdeer Ped 

Crossing on 

ND 22

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Rapid 

Rectangular 

Flashing 

Beacons (RRFB)

1 Crosswalks $41000 $46000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Arterial 2,675 25 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

23068: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Dickinson 

Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $1007000 $1119000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23069: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Grand Forks 

Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $818000 $909000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

22627: 38th 

St S & I-29 

Ramp SB 

Ramp

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

1 Intersections $510000 $567000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Major Collector 10,100 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections
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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

23071: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Fargo Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $939000 $1043000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23063: 

Various Hys - 

Standing 

Rock 

Reservation

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $46000 $46000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

22836: 

Bismarck 7th 

& 9th St - 

RRFBs

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Rapid 

Rectangular 

Flashing 

Beacons (RRFB)

4 Intersections $300000 $334000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther12,000 25 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

23065: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Devils Lake 

Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $826000 $918000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23066: 

Various 

Hwys - Spirit 

Lake 

Reservation

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $12000 $12000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

21872: 

Guardrail on 

Bottineau 

Co. Bridge

Roadside Barrier- metal 1 Locations $311000 $346000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 430 45 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

23060: 

Williams 

County 

Roads

Roadway Rumble strips –

edge or shoulder

45.5 Miles $0 $0 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23067: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Minot Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $1064000 $1182000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

22768: Burke 

Co 11 & 16 - 

Grade Raise

Alignment Vertical 

alignment or 

elevation change

1 Locations $0 $0 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot 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

23070: 

Various 

US/State 

Hwys Pvmt 

Markings - 

Williston Dist

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $1431000 $1590000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23072: 

Various 

Hwys - Fort 

Berthold 

Reservation

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement 

markings - 

remarking

1 Locations $405000 $405000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

23121: Wells 

County - 3 St 

SE Inslope 

Repair

Roadside Roadside grading 0.33 Miles $0 $0 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 70 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

22829: 

Minot--US 

2/52 from 

Burdick to 

Evergreen 

Ave

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection 

geometry - other

1 Intersections $1360000 $1511000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther18,300 50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

23056: 

Grand Forks 

School 

Flashing 

Beacons

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian 

beacons

22 Crosswalks $630000 $700000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections

22715: 

Stanley Ped 

Crossings

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian 

warning signs

41 Crosswalks $0 $0 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

21874: 

Charlie Bob 

Creek Road

Alignment Horizontal and 

vertical alignment

0.62 Miles $1029155 $1143506 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Local Road or 

Street

70 Town or 

Township 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

22550: 

Grand Forks 

Traffic 

Signals - 

Leading

Pedestrian 

Intervals

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Leading 

pedestrian 

interval

18 Intersections $56000 $62000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

22651: 

Statewide 

crash report 

evaluation

Miscellaneous Data analysis 1 Locations $142000 $175000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Data
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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

22892: 

Pavement 

Marking Data 

Collection

Miscellaneous Data collection 1 Locations $45000 $50000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Data

23094: 

Statewide 

crash report 

evaluation

Miscellaneous Data analysis 1 Locations $0 $0 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency
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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 170 148 135 131 113 116 105 100 100

Serious Injuries 575 517 519 555 434 433 361 379 386

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

1.690 1.470 1.280 1.310 1.160 1.190 1.070 1.020 1.140

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

5.700 5.120 4.940 5.530 4.460 4.460 3.660 3.860 4.420

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

7 2 12 8 10 7 8 7 9

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

25 30 32 31 21 24 28 21 20
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0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

Annual Fatalities

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.

Annual Serious Injuries
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0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

Fatality rate (per HMVMT)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)
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Describe fatality data source.

State Motor Vehicle Crash Database

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

8.4 29.2 0.54 1.91

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other

28.8 74.2 1.32 3.41

Rural Minor Arterial 13.2 36.8 1.61 4.56

Rural Minor Collector

Rural Major Collector 21.4 66.2 2.01 6.23

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries
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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

17.2 53.2 1.5 4.68

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

0.8 6.8 1.35

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other

6 48.2 0.73 5.9

Urban Minor Arterial 5.2 32.8 0.84 5.23

Urban Minor Collector

Urban Major Collector 1.2 15.6 0.42 5.5

Urban Local Road or 

Street

3.8 22.6 0.68 4.19
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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

61.4 202

County Highway 

Agency

26.2 88.4

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

9.4 74

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

3.4 3.4

Local Park, Forest or 

Reservation Agency

Other State Agency

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:96.4

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

Review of historical data and expert group input. The current NDDOT SHSP has a short term goal of fewer 

than 75 fatalities by 2025. The target set for 2022 matches this trend line.
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Number of Serious Injuries:359.7

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

Review of historical data and expert group input.

Fatality Rate:1.094

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

Review of historical data and expert group input.

Serious Injury Rate:4.089

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

Review of historical data and expert group input.

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:29.8

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

Review of historical data and expert group input.

The long-term goal of the North Dakota SHSP is to move toward zero deaths. Targets were established with 

consideration of this long term goal but also considering SMART objectives. The targets were considered 

specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-oriented.

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

safety performance targets. 

The State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) resides in the NDDOT. The SHSO (i.e., the NDDOT Safety Division) 

and other NDDOT Divisions including Local Government, Programming and planning/Asset Management 

review performance measure data and define the method to set the targets. Proposed targets are then shared 

by the NDDOT at a regular meeting between NDDOT and the MPOs.

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 108.3 106.8

Number of Serious Injuries 413.9 398.6

Fatality Rate 1.106 1.116

Serious Injury Rate 4.230 4.172

Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

33.4 31.0
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The actual fatality rate was higher than the target but still met the baseline data. The NDDOT is currently 

evaluating new strategies for implementation to improve safety to help lower the fatality rate. The other 

performance measures have actual outcomes lower than the targets.

Applicability of Special Rules

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

No

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

10 11 9 14 19 17 16

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

36 37 36 28 29 39 23
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Evaluation 

Program Effectiveness

How does the State measure effectiveness of the HSIP?

• Change in fatalities and serious injuries

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

the State's program level evaluations.

The downward fatality trend seen over the last few years has flattened. The number of 2020 fatalities remained 

the same as in 2019. However, the fatality rate has increased. The number of serious injuries and the serious 

injury rate has increased over the previous couple of years. These trends are being investigated and internal 

discussions on how to address this are occurring. ND is confident that its program of HSIP projects will 

ultimately provide long-term safety benefits.

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

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program?

• 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)

Lane Departure All 62 213.2 0.65 2.23

Intersections All 22.2 128.8 0.23 1.35

Unbelted Vehicle 

Occupants

All 42.8 98.8 0.45 1.04

Speeding/Aggressive 

Drivers

All 35 156.2 0.37 1.63

Young Drivers All 5.6 35.6 0.06 0.37
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0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Fatalities

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

5 Year Average

Number of Fatalities 

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

Serious Injuries

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

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average
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*Speeding/Aggressive driving crashes are defined as crashes involving at least one driver with at least one of 

the following identified: speeding, driving too fast for conditions, following too close, or operating a vehicle in an 

erratic, reckless, careless, negligent or aggressive manner. Counts reflect the fatal injury and incapacitating 

(serious) injury severities for all people involved in the speed/aggressive driving crashes, not just the 

speeding/aggressive drivers.

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

Fatality Rate

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

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

Serious Injury Rate

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

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average
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**Young Drivers are defined as operators age 14-20. Counts reflect the fatal injury and incapacitating (serious) 

injury severities of young drivers.
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Project Effectiveness

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

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

 09/18/2018

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP?

From: 2018 To: 2023

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

 2023

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 42 42 42 42

Route Number (8) 

[8]

20 20

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

100 100

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

20 20

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

20 20 20 20

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

20 20 20 20

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

100 100 42 42 42 42

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

100 100 42 42 42 42

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

100 100

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

20 20

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

20 20 20 20 20 20
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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

Median Type (54) 

[55]

20 20

Access Control (22) 

[23]

20 20

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

20 20

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

20 20 20 20

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

20 20 20 20

AADT Year (80) [82] 20 20

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

20 20 20 20 20 20

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

40 40

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

40 40

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

40 40

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

40 40

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

40 40

AADT Year (80) [82] 40 40

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

INTERCHANGE/RAMP Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178) [168]

100 100

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

100 100
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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

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (197) [187]

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201) [191]

100 100

Ramp Length (187) 

[177]

100 100

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195) [185]

100 100

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

100 100

Interchange Type 

(182) [172]

100 100

Ramp AADT (191) 

[181]

100 100

Year of Ramp AADT 

(192) [182]

100 100

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

100 100

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

100 100

Totals (Average Percent Complete): 42.22 42.22 30.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 27.33 27.33 33.20 33.20

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

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.

The NDDOT has developed the following goals to meet MIRE requirements and future road data management:

• Develop a robust/integrated data warehouse to connect all geodatabased items with each other

• More efficiently and effectively extract information from the database:

o Querying will be the initial capability of data warehouse

o Develop a framework that allows tools and models to be shared by NDDOT

o Application of AI/ML-based techniques over the data warehouse

• The data warehouse will be an efficient framework for data governance in NDDOT

o Other geo-databases (safety, construction, maintenance, etc.) could be integrated into the data warehouse
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

HSIP Guidebook 2021.pdf

HSIP Guidebook 2021.pdf

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.