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NEVADA

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 ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Program Structure................................................................................................................................. 6

Program Administration..................................................................................................................... 6

Program Methodology .....................................................................................................................10

Project Implementation .......................................................................................................................19

Funds Programmed.........................................................................................................................19

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................21

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................24

General Highway Safety Trends......................................................................................................24

Safety Performance Targets............................................................................................................29

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................31

Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................32

Program Effectiveness ....................................................................................................................32

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements .......................................................32

Project Effectiveness.......................................................................................................................36

Compliance Assessment ....................................................................................................................38

Optional Attachments..........................................................................................................................41

Glossary..............................................................................................................................................42
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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 Nevada Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) report for 2021 summarizes the activities of the 

Nevada Department of Transportation’s HSIP as required by Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) 

Act. The FAST Act continues the HSIP to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries 

on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal lands. The HSIP requires a 

data-driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety on all public roads that focuses on performance 

(FAST Act § 1113; 23 U.S.C. 148).

Available program funds for the purpose of this report are considered to be those funds obligated during the 

2021 Federal Fiscal Year. The activities of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) are primarily 

designed to develop safety improvement projects for the following areas:

· High crash locations (intersections, and roadway segments)

· Pedestrian related safety improvements

· Urban intersection safety improvements

· Urban lane departure crash mitigation

· Rural intersection safety improvements

· Rural lane departure crash mitigation

· Systemic safety Improvements

· Tribal low-cost safety improvements

The Nevada team is excited for the new Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface 

Transportation Act, or the INVEST in America Act and is prepared to respond to new and innovative ideas to 

expand the Nevada HSIP program.

The crash data on all public roadways contained in this report is extracted from the Nevada Citation and 

Accident Tracking System (NCATS) and Brazos crash databases and prepared for NDOT Traffic Safety 

Engineering’s analysis as a normalized view. After the crash data is downloaded from the NCATS and Brazos 

databases, it is processed through geolocation software and is linearly referenced to the statewide street 

centerline data. The geolocation software tools automate the cleanup of location attributes and assign a spatial 

location to the crash data through a series of database procedures.

The NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering team has experienced significant turnover in the last few years. New 

leadership and team members have been reviewing innovative ideas and challenging old processes. The team 

is excited to use internal and external best practices to strengthen traffic safety in Nevada.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is gearing up to launch a project that will support all local agencies using 

NDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) process. NDOT is including FHWA and local stakeholders in the 

development of the NDOT LPA process. This will be included in the NDOT HSIP Manual and reported on in 

the 2022 HSIP Report. NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering hopes that this will lead to a true partnership with the 

local agencies. Local agencies can support this process by working with NDOT and the FHWA to develop a 

Local Road Safety Plan tailored to the needs in each community.
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The HSIP program is administered by the NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering division. The methods used by the 

Traffic Safety Engineering section to identify, select, implement, and evaluate safety improvement projects 

have been compiled in the NDOT’s HSIP Manual. A copy of the current updated NDOT HSIP Manual and 

other information can be found on the NDOT website at https://www.dot.nv.gov.
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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 HSIP program is managed by the NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering Team. The team is located in the 

Planning Division of NDOT.

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Planning

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

• SHSP Emphasis Area Data 

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

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering uses recommendations made during Road Safety Audits (RSA) completed 

on local and tribal roads to develop projects. The RSA process was impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

NDOT is piloting its first internal, virtual RSA project and will report on the outcomes in the 2022 HSIP report. 

Details of the virtual RSA process can be found later in this report.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is coordinating with Nye County and FHWA to complete Nevada's first Local 

Road Safety Plan (LRSP). The plan will determine Emphasis Areas and identify potential Safety Projects for 

the county. NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is working on a Request for Proposal (RFP) to bring on a 

consultant team to help all interested locals develop a LRSP to support Local Road Safety. This agreement is 

expected to be in place in early 2022.

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
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• Traffic Engineering/Safety

Describe coordination with internal partners.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering coordinates with the NDOT Planning on a regular basis. Traffic Safety 

Engineering provides safety improvement guidance and review to the Planning team as projects develop. 

Traffic Safety Engineering recommends safety improvements for projects in the early stage of development 

and has supported the One Nevada Transportation Plan for prioritizing projects statewide. The One Nevada 

Transportation Plan can be found at https://www.dot.nv.gov/projects-programs/road-projects/onenvplan .

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is frequently interacting with the NDOT Engineering Division. The Roadway 

Design and Project Management team are developing plans and specifications to make recommendations 

from recent Safety Management Plans (SMP’s), RSA’s and local planning documents a reality. Engineering 

teams participate at all levels, ranging from preliminary field design surveys, pre-design, intermediate design, 

final design and construction support.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering coordinates with Roadway Design to share the latest safety strategies and 

provide guidance for safety improvement ideas. This includes the utilization of Strategic Highway Safety Plan 

(SHSP) strategies, Highway Safety Manual (HSM) tools and other federal guidelines. Traffic Safety 

Engineering coordinates with the Roadway Design Scoping Section to initiate and recommend safety 

improvements on projects during the Scoping Phase.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering works with the NDOT District offices to understand locations of concerns. 

Once the concerns are identified, Traffic Safety Engineering can support the district construction and 

maintenance teams as they build and maintain safe NDOT infrastructure. NDOT District Operations and 

Maintenance teams participate in RSA’s, SMP’s and miscellaneous field inspections.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering collaborates with NDOT Traffic Operations when developing and 

implementing safety projects. Collaboration includes signal design, lighting design, operational analysis of 

roadway segments and intersections, and the development and discussion of safety strategies, methodologies 

and guidelines. Traffic Safety Engineering and Traffic Operations have partnered on the Traffic Incident 

Management (TIM) program and several interim approval projects with the FHWA. The TIM program has a 

primary goal of reducing fatalities and serious injuries from secondary crashes. Current interim approval 

projects include Wrong Way Driver systems with red flashing lights and Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon 

(RRFB) pedestrian crossing enhancements. 

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering partners with the Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety 

(DPS-OTS) on the development of the SHSP, the Critical Emphasis Areas (CEA’s) identified in the SHSP, the 

CEA Task Force Committees and the Zero Fatalities Initiative. DPS-OTS is NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering’s 

primary behavioral partner.

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning.

• Academia/University

• FHWA

• Governors Highway Safety Office

• Law Enforcement Agency

• Local Government Agency 

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

• Tribal Agency

• Other-Emergency Medical Services
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Describe coordination with external partners.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering coordinates with the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) and the University of 

Las Vegas (UNLV) for research projects. Current projects include Traffic Data Collection and an Urban Street 

Lighting study. The UNLV School of Medicine maintains two (2) crash trauma databases.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering team partners with the FHWA. Team members share knowledge with the 

FHWA by attending webinars, peer-to-peers, and workshops. Traffic Safety Engineering and Traffic Operations 

leadership meets with the FHWA at least once a month to discuss the HSIP, interim approval programs and 

upcoming plans. The NDOT HSIP team works with the FHWA representative to ensure that any updates in 

HSIP procedures or best practices are shared and documented.

The Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) serves as Nevada’s Governors Highway 

Safety Office. The NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering and DPS-OTS work together as defined in the SHSP. The 

teams share crash data and work together to ensure that safety messages reach road users in the State of 

Nevada. DPS-OTS and NDOT Traffic Safety share goals that are used to develop SHSP and HSIP 

Performance Measures.

Representatives from Local Government Agencies partner with the HSIP team by attending the annual Safety 

Summit hosted by NDOT, contribute and partner with SMP’s and participate as team members in the SHSP 

Task Forces.

NDOT Traffic Safety works with and seeks input from a variety of regional planning organizations, including, 

but not limited to the Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), RTC of Washoe County, 

Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), and Tahoe Regional Planning Authority (TRPA). 

These organizations are encouraged to attend the Safety Summit, contribute to SMP’s, RSA's and serve as 

members of SHSP Task Forces.

Representatives from Law Enforcement Agencies and Emergency Medical Services support and participate in 

the Nevada Safety Summit, contribute to SMP’s, RSA's and serve as members of the SHSP Task Forces and 

TIM Collation.

Tribal Agency projects are generated by the RSA process or through tribal planning priorities. Projects are 

developed and executed with tribal input.

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

elaborate. 

Nevada published the 2021-2025 SHSP in early 2021. This team is reviewing stakeholders’ input and defining 

the strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement in SHSP implementation. The SHSP defines the 

ongoing commitments of the Nevada Safety Team. The SHSP establishes statewide goals and strategies 

focusing on the 6 "Es" of traffic safety: Equity, Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Emergency Medical 

Services/Emergency Response/Incident Management and Everyone.

The 81st session of the Nevada Legislature created the Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety 

(NVACTS) with the approval of Assembly Bill No. 54 (AB54). NVACTS is the executive committee the 

oversees the Nevada SHSP and the Traffic Records Coordination Committee (TRCC). This bill builds on the 

group formally known as the Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety (NECTS).

The SHSP team coordinated the 2020 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit. The summit was a one-day, virtual event 

held on December 2nd, 2020. The virtual event drew 182 virtual attendees with varying backgrounds. The 

2020 Summit started with welcome session followed by four presentations: COVID-19: Exposing Road Safety 
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Challenges; Priorities for Traffic Safety in Nevada Community Leaders Panel Discussion, The Why, What and 

Who of the Safe System Approach; and Traffic Safety Communication - How One Conversation Can Save a 

Life. All sessions were well received and the attendees appreciated the shortened digital platform.

The SHSP team is currently planning the 2021 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit. The Summit will be held 

October 19th through 21st at the Palace Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2021 Summit is scheduled to be a 

three day, in person event. The planning team is keeping a close eye on Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention (CDC) and Nevada specific guidelines with the intent to make this a safe and educational event.

Nevada is revitalizing it RSA program. The Covid-19 Pandemic forced changes and the department 

responded. At the time of writing, NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is hosting its first virtual RSA. This virtual 

process includes a field review and data collection by the NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering including field 

observations, videos of both daytime and nighttime driving views of the RSA corridor, and pictures of the major 

intersections. This data, coupled with crash data analysis and maps exhibiting crash severity, crash types, and 

driver factors for the RSA’s were have been created and shared with to the multidisciplinary and multi-agency 

RSA Stakeholder Team to review prior to the virtual RSA meeting. Two virtual meetings are held to allow the 

stakeholders time to review and to submit comments. The RSA Stakeholders are encouraged to drive and 

observe the corridor, either virtually or in person. All comments are to be collected in a comment matrix and 

reviewed and approved by the RSA Stakeholder Team as the NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering team 

developed the RSA report documents and final report. This process aligns with Technical Report No. FHWASA-21-025 “Preparing for a virtual Road Safety Audit (RSA)” published in December 2020.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is updating the RSA database so that the RSA recommendations can be 

found in one central file. The database will be used as a design and planning resource for internal and external 

projects. The RSA database will include all current and historic RSA information and is expected to be fully 

populated by winter of 2022-2023.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering works with other NDOT teams to perform engineering studies in support of 

the SHSP. Current studies include “A Data-Drive Approach to Implementing Wrong-way Driving 

Countermeasures” where NDOT has installed red Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon's (RRFB’s) on several 

off-ramps. This study is conducted under an interim agreement with the FHWA (4(09)-56 (E) - Red 

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons on Exit Ramps – Nevada DOT). As part of this interim agreement, NDOT 

manages a multiplidicanary team led by NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering and NDOT Traffic Operations to 

study the effectiveness of these systems, and to submit semi-annual progress reports and a final evaluation 

report at the end of the experiment. The study will evaluate wrong-way driver systems that are MUTCD 

compliant and compare the data collected.

In support of the Lane Departure SHSP Task Force, NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering has initialed a program 

that identifies locations statewide on rural roads where 2 or more chip seal applications have been installed 

over centerline rumble strips making them less effective. Locations are identified and centerline rumble strips 

are reinstalled through NDOT Districts.Stakeholders include, but are not limited to the NDOT Districts, the 

NDOT Freight team and law enforcement partners.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is working with a consultant team to develop a data driven approach to 

identify and prioritize locations for passing lanes. The prioritization is scheduled to be complete in Fall of 2022. 

Once this is developed, Traffic Safety Engineering will work with the NDOT team to design, bid and build these 

projects.

Safety Management Plans are safety focused corridor studies intend to reduce the number of crashes on 

Nevada Roadways. The NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering team identifies corridors on arterial roads statewide 

to implement safety improvements. Three SMP’s occurred in this reporting period. Locations were identified 

through the NDOT network screening process. The first is in Reno, Nevada on NV-647 (West 4th Street) 

between McCarran on the West and North Virginia Street on the East. The second is in Las Vegas, Nevada on 
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off-system East Bonanza Road between Las Vegas Boulevard North and North Nellis Boulevard. The third is in 

North Las Vegas, Nevada on off-system East Care Avenue from Interstate 15 to North Sloan Lane. SMP's 

typically take one year to complete. The SMP's in this reporting period were impacted by the Covid-19 

Pandemic and extended. They are expected to be completed in September 2021.

SMP’s evaluate the needs of all modes of transportation and make recommendations for future projects. The 

purpose of a SMP is to conduct a safety focused corridor study aimed at all road users and to include 

collaboration with stakeholders and the public. A SMP includes the development of short and long-range 

transportation safety improvement projects that incorporate relevant studies, access management principles, 

public and stakeholder input, crash and capacity analyses, benefit/cost analysis, and other impacts to all road 

users. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is created to help with the development of the SMP and to 

ensure that the plan was consistent with the needs of the many different stakeholders along the project 

corridor. The SMP process is consistent with the Nevada SHSP goal of reducing the number of fatalities and 

serious injuries on Nevada’s roadways.

Program Methodology

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

implementation and evaluation processes?

Yes 

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering will systematically review this manual and update as appropriate. The 

manual is scheduled to be updated late 2021 to include a newly established LPA process for HSIP funding and 

new crash data processes.

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

• HRRR

• Intersection

• Local Safety

• Pedestrian Safety

• Rural State Highways

• Segments

• Wrong Way Driving

• Other-Safety Management Plans

Program: HRRR

Date of Program Methodology:10/22/2012

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? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 
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• All crashes • Volume • 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?

• Other-Priority Ranking

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:2

Other-Combining with other projects:3

Other-Systemic Improvements:1

Program: Intersection

Date of Program Methodology:3/9/1997

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 • Volume • Functional classification
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What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash rate

• Other-Societal Cost normalized by AADT

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?

• Other-Priority Ranking

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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Available funding:30

Other-combining with other projects with our traffic safety partners:20

Other-Societal costs per volume:50

Total Relative Weight:100

Program: Local Safety

Date of Program Methodology:11/4/2019

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 • Volume • 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?

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:50

Available funding:50

Program: Pedestrian Safety

Date of Program Methodology:3/15/2015

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? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Other-Land Use Generators • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Other-Land Use Generator Matrix (see attached)

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?

• Other-Priority Ranking

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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Available funding:30

Other-Combining with other projects being done by our traffic safety partners:20

Other-weight from land use generator matrix:50

Total Relative Weight:100

Program: Rural State Highways

Date of Program Methodology:10/22/2012

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? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Volume • 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
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How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Other-Priority Ranking

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:2

Other-Combining with other projects being done by our traffic safety partners:3

Other-Systemic Improvements:1

Program: Segments

Date of Program Methodology:9/15/2015

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 • Volume • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash rate

• Other-Societal cost per volume

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?

• Other-Priority Ranking
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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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Available funding:30

Other-Combining with other projects being done by our traffic safety partners:20

Other-Societal cost per volume:50

Total Relative Weight:100

Program: Wrong Way Driving

Date of Program Methodology:3/11/2020

What is the justification for this program? 

• 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 • Volume • 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?

No

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

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

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).
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Rank of Priority Consideration

Available funding:50

Other-Combined with other projects:50

Program: Other-Safety Management Plans

Date of Program Methodology:6/15/2016

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 • Volume • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash rate

• Other-Societal Costs normalized by ADT

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?

• Other-Priority Ranking

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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Available funding:30

Other-combining with other projects with our traffic safety partners:20

Other-Sociatal Cost per ADT:50
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Total Relative Weight:100

What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements?

 0

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

Nevada includes systemic improvements in all state-funded projects. The improvements include signage, 

rumble strips, safety edge, guard rail upgrades and wrong way driving treatments.

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

• Crash data analysis

• Data-driven safety analysis tools (HSM, CMF Clearinghouse, SafetyAnalyst, usRAP)

• Engineering Study

• Road Safety Assessment

• SHSP/Local road safety plan

• Other-Safety Management Plans

Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

No

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.

The Highway Safety Manual’s process for Network Screening and Project Prioritization is used to help 

determine the priority of HSIP projects as well as the predictive methodologies. Project safety effectiveness is 

calculated by Highway Safety Manual processes.

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

elaborate.

Nevada did not trigger the HRRR Special Rule for the reporting period but continues its efforts on rural road 

safety. Nevada kicked off a Passing and Climbing Lane study and continues its efforts to incorporate systemic 

proven countermeasures such as rumble strips, curve improvements (including High Friction Surface 

Treatment), shoulder widening, slope flattening, and passing lanes into our HSIP program. 

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering and Traffic Operations is continuing to expand the TIM program throughout 

the state. The primary goal of the of the TIM program is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from secondary 

crashes by providing coordination and education to all partners, including enforcement and emergency 

services.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

Federal 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) $16,590,611 $16,590,611 100%

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)

$7,120,336 $0 0%

RHCP (for HSIP 

purposes) (23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

$4,903,118 $3,165,220 64.56%

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STBG, NHPP)

$0 $0 0%

State and Local Funds $0 $0 0%

Totals $28,614,065 $19,755,831 69.04%

Nevada will focus on the obligation of Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 146) in Federal Fiscal Year 2022.

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%

NDOT does not set a funding limit for local or tribal safety project. Current projects are designed and 

constructed by the NDOT team. NDOT is developing a LPA process for all locals to submit for HSIP funds.

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

53%

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

47%
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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?

$5,163,890

Funds transferred to National Highway Performance Program (NHPP).

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

the future.

The NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering team is still working though changes inspired by the Covid-19 Pandemic 

and staff turnover. Leadership is working with the data analysis and engineering teams to finalized processes 

to be reported in the 2022 HSIP report. The team has made a commitment to Nevada's FHWA representative 

to systematically review and update the HSIP Manual, HSIP processes and projects throughout the State of 

Nevada. The 2022 HSIP report is expected to highlight new and reinvigorated processes including, but not 

limited to, RSAs and a new Local Public Agency program allowing locals to access HSIP funding through 

NDOT.

Describe any other aspects of the State’s progress in implementing HSIP projects on 

which the State would like to elaborate. 

Nevada is developing a process to support and fund local and regional projects in a sustainable manner. In the 

last reporting period, FHWA approved a pilot project using the NDOT LPA program. Nevada is expanding on 

the LPA concept and studying the best practices of peer states to develop a sustainable LPA program. State 

HSIP projects will be identified and pursued using processes established in the HSIP Manual.
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General Listing of Projects

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

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY

SUBCATEGOR

Y

OUTPUT

S

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AAD

T

SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

US 93, MP EL 101.9 TO MP 

EL 107.11 SHOULDER 

WIDENING, SLOPE 

FLATTENING, TURN 

LANES AND BOX 

EXTENSIONS

Roadway Roadway 

widening - travel 

lanes

6.02 Miles $3680978 $3874714 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther2,900 70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Lane 

Departure

US 95, MP NY 72.036 TO 

NY103.552 SHOULDER 

WIDENING, SLOPE 

FLATTENING, TURN 

LANES AND BOX 

EXTENSIONS

Roadway Roadway 

widening - travel 

lanes

31.156 Miles $9025000 $9500000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther2,750 70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Lane 

Departure

STATEWIDE - INSTALL AC 

POWER AND SOLAR AT 

ACTIVE ADVANCE 

WARNING SIGNALS AT 

RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Railroad grade 

crossings

Crossing warning 

signs and 

pavement 

marking 

improvements

4 Locations $2007016 $2230019 RHCP (for 

HSIP 

purposes) 

(23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

Multiple/Varie

s

Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Railroad Intersection

s

TWO SIGNALS IN 

DISTRICT II - SIGNAL 

SYSTEM MODIFICATION 

INCLUDING FLASHING 

ARROWS AND 

PEDESTRIAN 

COUNTDOWN TIMERS

Intersection 

traffic control

Systemic 

improvements –

signal-controlled

2 Intersections $-21375 $-22500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 0 0 Other Local 

Agency

Spot Intersection

s

Intersection

s

CONTINUED 

IMPLEMENTATION OF 

SHSP TO ADDRESS THE 

SEVEN CRITICAL 

EMPHASIS AREAS

Miscellaneous SHSP 

Development

0 Planning 

Study

$358483 $377351 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Planning All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

STATEWIDE 

CRASH/CITATION 

REPORTING, SOFTWARE, 

HOSTING, AND 

MAINTENANCE (FY 2021-

2024)

Miscellaneous Data collection 0 Data $3800000 $4000000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Data All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

STATEWIDE 

DEVELOPMENT OF A 

SYSTEMIC STATEWIDE 

PASSING AND CLIMBING 

LANE PRIORITIZATION 

PROCESS AND RISK 

ASSESSMENT INDEX

Miscellaneous Transportation 

safety planning

0 Planning 

Study

$264030 $277926 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 Planning 

Study

Planning Roadway 

Departure

Lane 

Depature
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY

SUBCATEGOR

Y

OUTPUT

S

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AAD

T

SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

RAIL INVENTORY 

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

INVENTORY DATABASE 

AND FIELD APPLICATION

Miscellaneous Data collection 0 Data 

Collection

$50992 $56658 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Data Intersection

s

AT-GRADE RAILWAYHIGHWAY CROSSINGS 

ENGINEERING DESIGN 

SEVICES

Railroad grade 

crossings

Crossing 

approach 

improvements

0 Design $90000 $100000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Data Intersection

s

STATEWIDE - IMPROVE 

CRASH DATA 

COLLECTION AND 

ANALYSIS

Miscellaneous Data collection 0 Data $-88935.73 $-

93614.67

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Data All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

LOW COST PEDESTRIAN 

AND ROAD SAFETY 

IMPROVEMENTS ON TEMOAK AND DUCKWATER 

TRIBAL LANDS

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists – other

0 Various Low 

Cost Safety 

Improvement

s from RSA

$-17912.45 $-

18855.37

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Local Road or 

Street

0 0 Other Local 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Pedestrians

STEWART ST, CARSON 

CITY SAFETY 

IMPROVEMENTS TO 

INCLUDE RAPID 

FLASHING BEACONS, 

REFUGE ISLAND, AND 

LIGHTING

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Rapid 

Rectangular 

Flashing 

Beacons (RRFB)

0 Locations $-119417.52 $-

125702.4

9

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Pedestrians

US 95 MINERAL COUNTY, 

LYON COUNTY, AND 

CHURCHILL COUNTY - 

MISC AREAS OF FULL 

DEPTH 

RECONSTRUCT/OVERLA

Y

Roadway Pavement 

surface - other

13.57 Miles $-24 $-25 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Roadway 

Depature

SHSP - DPS/NHP 

SUPPORT FOR 

EQUIPMENT FY 2014-2017

Miscellaneous Equipment 0 Equipment $-241849.74 $-

254578.6

7

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic All 

Emphasis 

Areas

All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

STATEWIDE - ROAD 

SAFETY AUDIT FY 2016-

2018

Miscellaneous Road safety 

audits

0 Planning 

Study

$-56503.38 $-

59477.43

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic All 

Emphasis 

Areas 

All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

SR 147, SR 159, SR322 -

FINAL DESIGN FOR 

TRAFFIC SAFETY 

ENGINEERING DESIGN 

SERVICES

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous -

other

0 Design $-703496.32 $-

740522.4

5

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot All 

Emphasis 

Areas

All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN 

DISTRICT - SR322, US 93, 

AND SR 361

Roadway Rumble strips –

center

82.8 Miles $-186238.61 $-

196041.3

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Lane 

Departure
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY

SUBCATEGOR

Y

OUTPUT

S

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AAD

T

SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

SHSP DPS/NHP SUPPORT 

FOR EQUIPMENT FY 2018 

-2019

Miscellaneous Equipment 0 Equipment $-213105.34 $-

224321.8

3

HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic All 

Emphasis 

Areas 

All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

Development of Local Road 

Safety Plans (LRSPs), 

Statewide

Miscellaneous Local road safety 

plans

0 Planing Study $1110978.4

3

$2000000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic All 

Emphasis 

Areas

All Key 

Emphasis 

Areas

Rail Inventory Management 

System - Continued Access 

To and Maintenance

Railroad grade 

crossings

Railroad grade 

crossings - other

0 Data $117212 $130236 RHCP (for 

HSIP 

purposes) 

(23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

Multiple/Varie

s

Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Data Intersection

Statewide Railway-Highway 

Crossings Section 130 

Program

Railroad grade 

crossings

Railroad grade 

crossings - other

0 Planning $900000 $1000000 RHCP (for 

HSIP 

purposes) 

(23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

Multiple/Varie

s

Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Railroad Intersection

s

Negative values reflect NDOT fiscal closeout of older projects. These projects are included to reflect all Obligated and Programmed HSIP funds in the reporting period.
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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 261 266 291 326 329 311 329 304 317

Serious Injuries 1,048 1,205 1,101 1,247 1,215 1,098 1,049 978 964

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

1.145 1.128 1.144 1.300 1.166 1.162 1.196 1.086 1.294

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

5.093 5.120 4.328 4.972 4.306 4.103 3.813 3.494 3.934

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

61 68 80 83 86 108 88 76 93

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

197 211 199 181 206 229 203 178 144
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0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

Annual Fatalities

0

200

400

600

800

000

200

400

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.

1

1

1

Annual Serious Injuries
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0.95

1

1.05

1.1

1.15

1.2

1.25

1.3

1.35

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)
400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 

Describe fatality data source. 

FARS 

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

ownership. 

Year 2019 

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 

22 36.6 0.97 1.61 

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways 

0 0 0 0 

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

34.4 56 2.4 2.12 

Rural Minor Arterial 9.8 18.6 2.4 4.63 

Rural Minor Collector 2.6 2.6 1.85 1.87 

Rural Major Collector 9 22 2.49 6.03 

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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 

5.4 10.6 1.05 2.12 

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) -

Interstate 

23.2 70.2 0.52 1.56 

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways 

8.6 31.4 0.48 1.76 

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

61 214.6 6.5 1.85 

Urban Minor Arterial 90.2 342.2 1.76 6.65 

Urban Minor Collector 28 121.8 1.29 5.62 

Urban Major Collector 1.6 1.8 3.46 3.91 

Urban Local Road or 

Street 

23.2 103.4 0.48 2.19 

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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

0 0 0 0

County Highway 

Agency

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

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

Due to an incomplete spatially located record of 2020 K and A-type injuries, K and A-type injuries injuries will 

not be reported per function class in the 2021 HSIP report.

Safety Performance Targets

Safety Performance Targets

Calendar Year 2022 Targets *

Number of Fatalities:309.9
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Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

The target was set based on Nevada's SHSP Goal of Zero Fatalities in 2050. The number of fatalities in 2020 

was reduced on a straight-line basis to be 0 in 2050.

Number of Serious Injuries:964.0

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

The target was set based on Nevada's SHSP Goal of Zero Fatalities in 2050. The number of serious injuries in 

2020 was reduced on a straight-line basis to be 0 in 2050.

Fatality Rate:1.171

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

The target was set based on Nevada's SHSP Goal of Zero Fatalities in 2050. The fatality rate in 2020 was 

reduced on a straight-line basis to be 0 in 2050.

Serious Injury Rate:3.702

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

The target was set based on Nevada's SHSP Goal of Zero Fatalities in 2050. The serious injury rate in 2020 

was reduced on a straight-line basis to be 0 in 2050.

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:245.9

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

The target was set based on Nevada's SHSP Goal of Zero Fatalities in 2050. The number of non -motorized 

fatalities and serious injuries in 2020 was reduced on a straight-line basis to be 0 in 2050.

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

safety performance targets. 

Nevada is sharing its methodology with all stakeholders and will support all efforts to align with the SHSP Goal 

of Zero Fatalities in 2050 by reducing on a straight-line basis to be 0 in 2050.

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 330.6 318.0

Number of Serious Injuries 1088.6 1060.8

Fatality Rate 1.214 1.181

Serious Injury Rate 4.060 3.930
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Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

294.7 282.2

All 2020 outcomes were below the 2020 safety performance 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

37 46 55 53 62 63 50

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

100 110 130 129 115 124 140
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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.

During this reporting period, the frequency of fatalities and serious injuries have decreased.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering focuses on developing projects that will reduce the numbers of fatalities and 

serious injuries using HSIP funds as outlined in the strategies and action items under the current emphasis 

areas outlines in the Nevada SHSP.

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

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program?

• # miles improved by HSIP

• # RSAs completed

• HSIP Obligations

• Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process

• More systemic programs

• Policy change

Describe significant program changes that have occurred since the last reporting 

period.

NDOT Traffic Safety Engineering is developing a new system for project delivery on local roadways. The team 

is working with the peer states, local stakeholders and the FHWA to incorporate the HSIP into the established 

NDOT Local Public Agency program. This change will be highlighted in the 2022 HSIP report.

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 Run-off-road 117.8 291.2 0.44 1.12

Intersections Intersections 68.6 411 0.26 1.58

Pedestrians Vehicle/pedestrian 80.4 157 0.3 0.56
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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)

Older Drivers All 39.24 76.24 0.16 0.29

Motorcyclists All 59.8 199.4 0.21 0.78

Young Drivers All 24 93 0.06 0.35

Occupant Protection All 71.6 174 0.28 0.71

Impaired All 88 130.6 0.35 0.57

Speed Related Speed-related 98.4 129 0.36 0.48
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0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Fatalities

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

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Serious Injuries

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

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average
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Previous 5 year averages can not be entered, and is a glitch in the reporting website.

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

Fatality Rate

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

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

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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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)

US 95 South of 

Tonopah MP 

ES 0.00 to ES 

44.196

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - 

Other

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add 

lane(s) along 

segment

89.00 46.00 4.00 1.00 11.00 6.00 25.00 9.00 129.00 62.00 4.5

US 6 MP ES 

18.815 to MP 

ES 43.982

Rural Minor 

Arterial

Roadway Install / remove / 

modify passing 

zone

10.00 14.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 8.00 19.00 27.00 -7.4

Summerlin 

Pkwy from 

Buffalo Drive 

to CC 215

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Roadside Barrier – cable 152.00 196.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 61.00 102.00 219.00 304.00 -3.0

Multiple 

Intersections 

in District 1 - 

City of Las 

Vegas

Urban Local 

Road or Street

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal – add 

flashing yellow 

arrow

71.00 88.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 5.00 114.00 140.00 190.00 234.00 -6.0

SR 431, Mt. 

Rose Hwy, MP 

WA 0.268 to 

MP WA 0.651

Urban Minor 

Arterial

Roadway Roadway - other 2.00 4.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 -0.1

US 93 MP EL 

11.79 to MP 

EL 54.46

Rural Minor 

Arterial

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add 

lane(s) along 

segment

43.00 41.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 19.00 12.00 66.00 55.00 3.7

SR 372 at 

Blagg Rd

Urban Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control –

Modern 

Roundabout

13.00 18.00 1.00 14.00 2.00 28.00 20.00 0.6

SR 372 at 

Pahrump 

Valley Blvd

Urban Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control –

Modern 

Roundabout

17.00 19.00 1.00 14.00 4.00 32.00 23.00 0.6

SR 159 

Charleston 

Blvd at Lamb 

Blvd

Urban Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

56.00 60.00 1.00 1.00 56.00 61.00 113.00 122.00 -64.0

SR 147 MP CL 

9.67 to MP CL 

14.23

Urban Minor 

Arterial

Roadway Roadway - other 6.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 7.00 4.00 0.2
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The benefit (B) is calculated using Nevada's best available societal costs per crash type multiplied by the reduction in crash type. This cost (C) is total project costs.
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Compliance Assessment

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

 01/26/2021

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP?

From: 2021 To: 2025

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

 2025

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]

100 100 100 100 100 100

Route Number (8) 

[8]

100 100

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

100 100

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

100 100

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

100 100 100 100

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

100 100 15 100

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

100 100 100 100 100 100

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

100 100 100 100 100 100

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

100 100

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

100 100

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

100 100 100 100 100 100
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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

Median Type (54) 

[55]

100 100

Access Control (22) 

[23]

100 100

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

100 100

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

100 100 15 100

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

100 100 15 100

AADT Year (80) [82] 100 100

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

100 100 100 100 100 100

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

100 100

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

100 100

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

100 100

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

30 30

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

100 100

AADT Year (80) [82] 100 100

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

100 100

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]

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

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): 100.00 100.00 78.75 78.75 81.82 81.82 71.67 100.00 100.00 100.00

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

Correct. After several meetings including: the Model Inventory of Road Elements (MIRE) Fundamental Data Elements (FDE) Outreach, as well as, the MIRE FDE Peer Exchange, the Nevada Department of Transportation has gotten 

several critical questions answer in regards to using sample data. Thus, many collections moved to 100 percent.

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.

Nevada continues to identify proactive actions to meet the MIRE Fundamental Data Elements (FDEs) deadline of September 30, 2026. Completed actions (to date) include: mapping subsequent overlap between HPMS and MIRE data 

elements, as well as, participation in Federal Highway Administration FDEs mapping report, the investigation of database management system to create a MIRE repository, and the collection and identification of safety gaps not addressed 

by MIRE, State, or Federal guidance. Data extraction from the Road Video Lidar system is underway, and once completed, data will be utilized in safety tools and/or other tools. Lastly, evaluation shall include Highway Safety 

Improvement Program quality control, ensuring the accuracy of safety data.
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

HSIP Procedure Manual July 2020.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.