Indiana

Highway Safety Improvement Program

2016 Annual Report

Prepared by: IN
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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. 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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Table of Contents

Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................... ii

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Program Structure................................................................................................................................... 4

Program Administration ...................................................................................................................... 4

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

Progress in Implementing Projects......................................................................................................... 19

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

General Listing of Projects ............................................................................................................. 24

Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets................................................................................. 48

Overview of General Safety Trends.................................................................................................... 48

Application of Special Rules............................................................................................................... 66

Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program Evaluation)......................................... 68

SHSP Emphasis Areas......................................................................................................................... 71

Groups of similar project types.......................................................................................................... 76

Systemic Treatments......................................................................................................................... 83

Project Evaluation ................................................................................................................................. 90

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 99
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Executive Summary

As required under 23 U.S.C. § 148(h), the following is the annual report to the Federal 

Highway Administration (FHWA) from the Indiana Department of Transportation 

(INDOT) for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2016. The content of this report combines 

information regarding the implementation status of the Highway Safety Improvement 

Program (HSIP) and associated sub-programs including the High Risk Rural Roads 

Program (HRRRP). This combined HSIP report, does not include the annual railhighway crossing safety report as required under 23 U.S.C. § 130(g). INDOT is 

exercising the option provided to the states by 23 U.S.C. § 148 guidance, of preparing 

and submitting to FHWA separate reports.

The format of the annual HSIP report is in accordance with the FHWA online reporting 

tool. The focus of the report centers on development and implementation of the core 

federal aid safety program and associated safety spending in Indiana for FFY 2016, 

beginning October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016. In addition to the core 

safety programs, this report discusses the ongoing evolution of the INDOT asset 

management program mechanism for setting spending priorities for all projects on roads 

under INDOT jurisdiction. 

In Calendar year (CY) 2015, the estimated vehicle miles of travel increased to 82.42 

Hundred Million Vehicle Miles of Travel (HMVMT) or a 1.25% increase above the CY 

2014 estimate of 81.41 HMVMT. The number of fatal injuries rose from 753 in 2014 to 

823 in CY 2015, which represents an increase of 9.3%. As a result, the Fatality Rate 

increased from 0.92 fatalities per HMVMT in CY 2014 to 1.00 in CY 2015. It should be 

noted that the rise in fatality rate for CY 2015 mirrors to a certain extent similar 

increases in the number of fatal crashes recorded in surrounding states of the Midwest 

region. The 5-year rolling average rate of fatalities stayed consistent at 0.98 HMVMT in 

CY 2015 as compared the rate in CY 2014. Note that the historically low fatal casualties 

recorded in 2009 are no longer a factor in the calculation of 5 year casualty averages.

While this report also indicates an increase in serious injury crashes, an actual 

comparison to prior years is inaccurate and is complicated by the implementation by 

Indiana of a new injury classification methodology that’s described below and in more 

detail in the response to question 26. A new uniform method has been developed for 
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declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to classify injury 

severity as an “A” severity on the KABCO scale, for crash events and casualties.

The new classification method was developed in response to agreement among 

members of the Indiana Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use 

of officer’s judgment in regard to determination of incapacitating injuries in past years 

had been inconsistently applied. Inconsistency in classifying serious injuries was 

noticed both between officers, and regionally, among certain police agencies that were 

either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to marking injury severity 

that was different from other peer agencies.

The revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash participant as having an 

incapacitating injury if that person has been transported from the scene for medical 

treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change removes the subjective 

element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the decision to change the methodology in order to achieve 

more consistent, reliable data over the long term. The TRCC accepts the fact that over 

the next few years, the frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be 

distorted when compared to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of 

the change in the method of injury severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of 

this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash casualties that are 

classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that this trend will continue 

as full data for calendar 2016 is added to the records system. Also expected is a 

continuing effect on calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash 

frequency, casualty counts and resulting rate (per HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are 

expected in crash events and injury casualties classified at lower severity. We ask that 

FHWA consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana 

Crash data.

In FFY 2016, the total expected obligation of federal program funds for safety, from all 

programs (excluding the annual rail-highway crossing safety program) will be about 

$45.3 million dollars. All projects approved for funding in HSIP or HRRRP programs are 
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required to address at least one of the emphasis areas defined in the Indiana Strategic 

Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).

The selection and prioritization of all safety projects on roads under INDOT jurisdiction, 

including those funded with HSIP and HRRRP funds utilize the INDOT asset 

management process. The submission of the documents that describe INDOT’s 

countermeasure selection methodology originally took place in September of 2008 with 

the submission of the FFY 2008 HSIP/HRRRP report. For roads under INDOT 

jurisdiction, regardless of funding program, the established selection process for safety 

projects prioritizes locations of highest need in terms of reducing the severity and 

frequency of crashes. The goal for all safety projects is to select the most appropriate 

and cost effective countermeasures available. The INDOT Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 

ensures that each candidate safety project has a cost effective choice of proposed 

solution(s), the eligibility for federal safety program funding is determined and the 

relative priority of the candidate project’s needs is established. All safety program 

projects address one or more of the emphasis areas enumerated in the Indiana SHSP. 

Guiding the selection of projects on local jurisdiction roads, the document titled 

“Highway Safety Improvement Program Local Project Selection Guidance,” issued on 

December 1, 2010 and “Special Rules for Eligibility of Highway Safety Improvement 

Projects,” issued August 1, 2013, described the selection methodology for local HSIP 

projects. In FFY 2016 INDOT has revised the Indiana’s SHSP and will subsequently 

revise the HSIP Local Project Selection Guidance.

INDOT fiscal policy is to make one-third of its total FHWA apportionment from HSIP 

available to local public agencies for safety projects on local system roads. Individual 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO), receive annual apportionments of 

obligation authority, while predetermined amounts of obligation authority are set-aside 

for the use of rural public highway agencies. The “Highway Safety Improvement 

Program Local Project Selection Guidance,” provides local agencies guidance on the 

structure and content of applications for HSIP and HRRRP project funding. INDOT 

maintains a web-based information source on the various state and local safety 

programs, which is accessible at, http://www.in.gov/indot/2357.htm.

Introduction
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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 MAP-21 Reporting Guidance dated February 13, 2013 and consists 

of four sections: program structure, progress in implementing HSIP projects, 

progress in achieving safety performance targets, and assessment of the 

effectiveness of the improvements. 

Program Structure

Program Administration

How are Highway Safety Improvement Program funds allocated in a State? 

Central

Describe how local roads are addressed as part of Highway Safety Improvement Program.

In the State of Indiana, Local Public Agencies (LPAs) operate and maintain all local public 

roads. INDOT policy is to make one third of its total annual apportionment of HSIP funding 

available to local public agencies for safety projects on local system roads. An annual 

apportionment of obligation authority is assigned to each Metropolitan Planning Organization 

(MPO) serving Group 1 and Group 2 urban areas. A standardized population formula is used to 

determine the assigned funding made available to individual MPOs. For public agencies in rural 

(non MPO areas) Group 3 (incorporated cities and towns) and rural Group 4 (counties and unincorporated towns), a predetermined amount of HSIP funds are made available for funding 

eligible projects. The aforementioned population formula is also used to determine the total 

amount of the HSIP allotted for projects located in rural areas. 

Rules have been established allowing LPAs to apply to INDOT for determination of project 

eligibility to utilize HSIP funds. These rules are contained in the INDOT guidance document 

titled, Highway Safety Improvement Program Local Project Selection Guidance. The latest 

INDOT version of this guidance document was approved by INDOT’s Highway Safety Advisory 

Committee on December 10, 2010. In 2014 a supplement document titled FY 2014 Special 

Rules for HSIP Eligibility was published, principally to expand the choices of Systemic Safety 

improvement types available to local agencies. Both documents are on file at the FHWA 

Indiana Division Office. The document are also posted on the INDOT web site at: 

http://www.in.gov/indot/files/LocalHSIPProjectSelectionGuidance.pdf

Guidance and outreach efforts are routinely made by INDOT and the Local Technical 
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Assistance Program (LTAP), in regard to selection of HSIP and HRRRP projects. INDOT’s 

guidance to LPAs advocates the value of low cost systemic safety improvements to proactively 

address the risk of severe crashes on their entire roadway system, along with the treatment of 

locations with high risk of frequent severe crashes involving fatality or incapacitating (Class A) 

injury. Systemic projects are gaining increasing acceptance by LPAs. Notably, many 

applications have been submitted by LPAs to assist them in funding systemic projects to 

upgrade the retro-reflectivity of local regulatory and warning signs. 

In urban areas, the MPOs that serve Group 1 and 2 urban areas are tasked to perform initial 

screening of proposed safety improvements and select candidate projects subject to INDOT 

determination of HSIP eligibility. To provide a similar level of planning support to rural public 

agencies, INDOT has collaborated with the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program 

(LTAP). INDOT sponsors an ongoing program with LTAP called the Hazard Elimination Project 

for Local Roads and Streets (HELPERS) Program. The HELPERS Program coordinates with 

rural planning organizations (RPOs) as well as rural counties, cities and towns to assist them in 

identifying, analyzing and prioritizing their safety improvement needs in regard to reducing the 

occurrence and risk of severe crashes.

The HELPERS Program advises LPAs regarding management of safety risks and assists rural 

area LPAs in submitting project level funding proposals to INDOT for determination of HSIP 

project eligibility. The INDOT Office of Traffic Safety makes a determination of eligibility for all 

applications to utilize HSIP or HRRRP funding.

Identify which internal partners are involved with Highway Safety Improvement Program planning. 

Design

Planning

Operations

Other-Local Agency Assistance Divison and Budget & Project Accounting Division

Other-Capital Asset Management

Briefly describe coordination with internal partners. 

The INDOT Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) leads INDOT’s coordinated efforts to identify locations 

with safety needs, plan improvements, prioritize and program traffic safety improvement projects 

on the Indiana State system of highways. OTS works with each of INDOT’s district offices, as 

well as the divisions of Design, Planning, Traffic Engineering, LPA & Grant Administration, 

Capital Asset Management Office and Budget Divisions. 

In order to identify potential safety improvement projects, OTS gathers input from various 

internal and external groups. The principal internal partners are the district Maintenance and 

Technical Services Divisions and Traffic engineering offices that provide key input in the 

conduct of road safety assessments. 

In the areas of finance, budget and project prioritization/programming, the Manager of the OTS 

acts as the chair to the INDOT Traffic Safety Asset Management Team to prioritize all proposed 
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safety projects located on the INDOT system of highways. The six INDOT district traffic 

engineering offices act as voting members of the team and the INDOT Office of Capital Project 

Funds Management provides coordination with INDOTs other asset teams and upper 

management. The Traffic Safety Asset Management Team acts to deliberate the relative need 

and priority of proposed traffic safety projects on INDOT managed roadways. The overall 

budgeting of obligation authority for safety projects on both the state and local road systems is 

coordinated with the Division of Budget and Project Accounting.

For approved safety projects on the state highway system, the relevant INDOT district office is 

responsible for project programming and entry of the project into the State Transportation 

Improvement Plan (STIP) and any relevant local Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). They 

also manage design and construction projects in coordination with INDOT Design and 

Construction Divisions, via a project manager assigned to the project to coordinate all project 

development tasks.

Regarding internal coordination of local safety projects, the OTS performs review of all 

proposed projects for compliance with eligibility requirements as defined in Indiana’s Strategic 

Highway Safety Plan. Eligible projects are recommended to the INDOT Division of LPA & Grant 

Administration for funding approval and inclusion in the STIP and relevant TIP document. The 

LPA & Grants Division also develops an interagency agreement with the LPA to guide project 

development. The relevant INDOT district then assigns a project manager to coordinate 

development of the construction project. 

In addition, OTS consults with Design and Maintenance Divisions regarding new safety 

improvement design practices and the Office of Traffic Administration, regarding new Standards 

and Specifications. OTS also coordinates with the Research Division regarding the approval of 

safety related research efforts under the Joint Transportation Research Project (JTRP) and to 

plan implementation of successful research products.

Identify which external partners are involved with Highway Safety Improvement Program planning. 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Governors Highway Safety Office

Other-Local Technical Assistance Program

Identify any program administration practices used to implement the HSIP that have changed since 

the last reporting period.

Other-Project administration and funding approval resides with Division of Local Public Agencies and 

Grants Administration.
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Describe any other aspects of Highway Safety Improvement Program Administration on which you 

would like to elaborate.

In response to the increased HSIP apportionments under MAP-21 and FAST Act, INDOT has 

engaged in new strategies to increase the obligation of funds to construct worthy safety 

improvement projects. The number of systemic improvement types has been expanded along 

with expanded selection of hot spot safety improvement projects. One third of the total 

percentage of HSIP funds is made available to local agencies, resulting in more opportunity to 

combat severe crash risk in both urban and rural areas. 

Regarding the process used by INDOT to conduct HSIP eligibility review for proposed local 

safety projects; urban LPAs must first submit to their local Metropolitan Planning Organizations 

(MPOs) for preliminary project selection and funding prioritization. Rural group 3 and group 4 

LPAs first submit their proposed projects to the LTAP HELPERS Program for compliance 

review, prior to INDOT determination of eligibility for HSIP or HRRRP funding.

INDOT determines eligibility in accordance with the Indiana Strategic Highway Safety Plan 

delineated emphasis areas and project work types defined in the HSIP Local Project Selection 

Guidance documents. If a proposed local project is found to be eligible for HSIP or HRRRP 

funding, the Division of LPA and Grant Administration provides oversight of project agreements 

between INDOT and the LPA to govern project development. The LPA and Grant 

Administration Division also supports the programming of safety projects by administering 

inclusion of projects on Local and State Transportation Improvement Plans and authorizing 

funding obligation fiscal year, scheduling of plan development and construction contract letting.

Once a project is programmed in Active status on the INDOT scheduling system, the INDOT 

district office assigns a project manager to coordinate the design and environmental 

documentation with the project sponsor agency, designer, and various INDOT Divisions and 

offices as well as monitor progress in order to bring the project to a scheduled construction 

contract letting.

Program Methodology

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP. 

Median Barrier Intersection Horizontal Curve

Bicycle Safety Rural State Highways Crash Data

Roadway Departure Sign Replacement And 

Improvement

Local Safety

Pedestrian Safety Other-Centerline and Edgeline 

Rumble Stripes 

Other-Traffic Signal Visibility 

Improvement
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Program: Median Barrier

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Volume Median width

Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted ranking factors 

including safety need, roadway 

geometry and cost effectivness

50

Program: Intersection

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Volume Other-roadway conditions and 

sight distance

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

Relative severity index

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted factors addressing 

safety need, intersection 

geometry and cost effectivness

50

Program: Horizontal Curve

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2013

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Volume Horizontal curvature

Roadside features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?
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Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted Factors including safety 

need, roadway geometry and 

cost effectivness

50

Program: Bicycle Safety

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2015

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Traffic

Volume

Other-roadway width and 

geometric features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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 
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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

Cost Effectiveness 100

Program: Rural State Highways

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Volume Horizontal curvature

Roadside features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

No

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted factors based on safety 

need and cost effectivness

50

Program: Crash Data
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Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Crash rate

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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

Available funding 50

Cost Effectiveness 50

Program: Roadway Departure

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Horizontal curvature

Roadside features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Probability of specific crash types
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Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted factors based on safety 

need and cost effectivness

50

Program: Sign Replacement And Improvement

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Horizontal curvature

Roadside features

Other-Geometric Features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Other-Retroreflectivity of Existing Signs

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process
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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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 100

Program: Local Safety

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Volume Horizontal curvature

Roadside features

Other-Geometric Features, 

marking and signs

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

No

If no, describe the methodology used to identify local road projects as part of this program.

State Roads are not addressed in this SubProgram

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).
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Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted scoring based on safety 

need and cost effectivness

50

Program: Pedestrian Safety

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2010

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Traffic

Volume

Median width

Roadside features

Other-Geometrics features and 

land use

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted factors using safety 

need and cost effectivness

50
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Program: Other-Centerline and Edgeline Rumble Stripes 

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2012

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Traffic Other-Paved Shoulder Width

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted factors using safety 

need and cost effectivness

50

Program: Other-Traffic Signal Visibility Improvement

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2012

 
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What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes

Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

Traffic Other-Signalized Intersections

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Relative severity index

Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

Yes

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are highway safety improvement projects 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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Cost Effectiveness 50

Weighted factors using safety 

need and cost effectivness

50

What proportion of highway safety improvement program funds address systemic improvements? 

56%

Highway safety improvement program funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements?

Cable Median Barriers

Rumble Strips

Traffic Control Device Rehabilitation

Install/Improve Signing

Upgrade Guard Rails

Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove Traffic Signal
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What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

Engineering Study

Road Safety Assessment

Identify any program methodology practices used to implement the HSIP that have changed since the 

last reporting period.

Other-No Changes 

Describe any other aspects of the Highway Safety Improvement Program methodology on which you 

would like to elaborate. 

INDOT is seeking to achieve a balance between obligations of HSIP funds towards 

implementation of systemic improvements and supporting safety improvements at individual 

locations with high incidence or risk of severe crash outcomes. Project identification methods 

include conducting system wide analysis to identify both individual locations with high potential 

for severe crashes or wide spread needs for systemic improvements. Also, locations of concern 

may be identified, analyzed and programmed for safety improvement by other means such as 

public complaints filtered through one of the INDOT district offices.

Candidate locations on roads under INDOT jurisdiction are subject to an initial engineering 

review process analogous to a road safety assessment (RSA), in order to identify safety needs 

and appropriate cost effective countermeasures. The INDOT Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 

conducts these reviews with support of the INDOT district offices.

The process used to program traffic safety projects on INDOT system roads requires selection 

and prioritization by state fiscal year. The Traffic Safety Asset Management (TSAM) Team 

consisting of representatives of OTS and the six INDOT District Traffic Engineers meet and 

deliberate candidate projects including both spot and systemic safety improvements to produce 

a proposed list of safety improvement projects for programming in each fiscal year. A uniform 

scoring procedure is utilized to provide proposed projects with weighted scores that utilize the 

history of crashes and their severity, traffic volume and road inventory data to a uniform set of 

criteria in order to assess the relative intensity of safety needs. The process also considers the 

cost effectiveness of the proposed solution and other factors to generate a weighted score that 

encompasses the relative need and effectiveness of a proposed safety improvement project.

The TSAM team then reviews and deliberates the relative merits of each proposed project and 

assigns a priority grade for a targeted fiscal year of construction. A resulting suite of proposed 
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projects is then forwarded to an executive finance team called the Program Management Group 

that considers the set of proposed projects and then ratifies the safety program for the target 

construction year. A Change Management process is available for use throughout each 

project’s design/development phase to provide consideration of any proposed changes to 

individual project intent, budget or construction year as needed. 

In regard to candidate projects on the local road system, OTS makes all eligibility 

determinations for HSIP and HRRRP funding. The necessary information is provided by local 

public agencies and used by INDOT to determine eligibility for HSIP/HRRRP funding. A typical 

application for spot improvement proposals consists of a Road Safety Assessment (RSA) 

report, cost effectiveness analysis and a commitment to the project supplied by the relevant 

local officials. An exception to the full application package is the submission of eligibility 

information for certain approved systemic project types that may be provided via an INDOT 

approved form. Proposed projects located in metropolitan planning areas must first be selected 

by the relevant MPO prior to eligibility review by INDOT. Rural LPAs are asked to first work with 

the Indiana LTAP HELPERS Program that acts to advise the LPA and can pre-screen 

applications for compliance with federal and state regulations. The HELPERS Program also 

provides out-reach with valuable advice to the LPAs regarding best practices for traffic safety 

and facilitates the conduct of appropriate RSA procedures.

Progress in Implementing Projects

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.

Federal Fiscal Year

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

Funding Category Programmed* Obligated

HSIP (Section 148) $26,170,238.64 58 % $23,574,593.00 52 %

HRRRP (SAFETEA-LU) $1,922,810.30 4 % $0.00 0 %

HRRR Special Rule $1,716,073.26 4 % $3,513,290.00 8 %

Penalty Transfer –

Section 164

$0.00 0 % $18,249,308.00 40 %

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STP, NHPP)

$15,528,068.80 34 % $0.00 0 %

Totals $45,337,191.00 100% $45,337,191.00 100%
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Obligated program totals includes planned transfers from Advance Construction to the 

HSIP, HRRRP and 164-HE programs before October 1, 2016.

How much funding is programmed to local (non-state owned and operated) safety projects? 

$12,591,064.00

How much funding is obligated to local safety projects?

$12,591,064.00

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

$219,600.00

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

$219,600.00

How much funding was transferred in to the HSIP from other core program areas during the reporting 

period?

0 %

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

period?

50 %

Discuss impediments to obligating Highway Safety Improvement Program funds and plans to 

overcome this in the future.

MAP-21 and FAST Act makes it clear that cost effectiveness and severe crash risk are to be 

considered in project selection decisions; however, guidance is currently unclear as to how the 

risk of future crashes for several systemic improvement types can be accommodated under 

current cost effectiveness methodologies. The determination of project eligibility to utilize HSIP 
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funds in a cost effective manner is typically based on past history of crashes. However, under 

changing traffic demand and operational conditions crash history is not always the most useful 

indicator of future crash risk. In addition, the predictive functions contained in the Highway 

Safety Manual while helpful in this regard, are still limited in the range of specific situations that 

may be predicted. As a result proposed safety improvement projects that are seemingly 

promising candidates for HSIP funding are sometimes rejected due to an inability to meet cost 

effectiveness criteria. The lack of guidance regarding the application of risk factors relative to 

cost effectiveness has also had the effect of stifling innovation in regard to trying new types of 

crash countermeasures. Improved guidance by FHWA in regard to assessment of future traffic 

safety risk would be a welcome feature in assessing changing conditions such as land use and 

travel demand.

NHTSA, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), FHWA), and FMCSA, are in the 

process of reviewing the Guidelines for the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) 

Fourth Edition. NHTSA and GHSA anticipate issuing draft changes to the Guidelines by fall 

2017.

Indiana commented on data element P5 Injury Status, as it has great significance to how we 

collect and report serious injury data used by FHWA to determine if the state has met traffic 

safety performance targets.

The Indiana Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC) created a working group of key 

TRCC members to prepare comments to the new MMUCC requirements that become effective 

April 15, 2019

In 2014, the Indiana State Police (ISP), Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Indiana 

Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and other members of the TRCC working on the Electronic 

Indiana Crash Report agreed to define an “incapacitating injury” as any injury that requires 

immediate transport from the scene for medical treatment. This was determined to both reduce 

time on the scene for reporting officers, and allowed their focus to be on protecting and clearing 

the crash scene. It also provided a non-subjective “yes or no” condition to indicate the 

seriousness of injury rather than a subjective evaluation of injury.

The new MMUCC guidelines will require the term “suspected serious injury” for the “A” 

(KABCO) classification starting April 15, 2019. The new guidelines will also require officers to 

determine a level of trauma to the victim from a list of possible injuries. Not only is this difficult 

for most officers who are not medically trained, it is also much more time consuming and is 

inherently inconsistent from one officer to the next, and even from one injury to the next by the 

same officer.

Based on the success of Indiana’s current, and ongoing system for the determination of an 

“incapacitating injury” (suspected serious injury) by officers at crash scenes, the TRCC Working 

Group made the following recommendations to the MMUCC review committee:

1. Either replace “suspected serious injury” with “incapacitating injury”, or consider 

allowing the terms “suspected serious injury” and “incapacitating injury” to be 

synonymous. 

2. Allow the definition for the “A” listing in the KABCO injury scale to either be, or 

include, “non-fatally injured person transported from the crash scene for medical 

treatment”.
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3. If “suspected serious injury” remains the term for the A classification in KABCO 

classification for reporting, allow the definition of that classification to include “non-fatally 

injured person transported from crash scene for medical treatment”.

The Indiana TRCC Working Group will continue to meet and discuss methods of complying with 

the MMUCC guidelines while maintaining the overall goal of making the officers’ job at a crash 

scene as easy, quick, accurate and consistent as possible.

The rural fatal crash rate rule governing the High Risk Rural Roads Program should end. The 

HRRR Program has proven ineffective as a means of addressing rural road safety primarily due 

to constraint on functional class. Rural LPAs are far more likely to apply for HSIP funds to make 

safety improvements on rural local roads. The requirement that ties safety improvement funds 

to roadway functional class is not an element that rural LPAs typically consider when developing 

or prioritizing proposed safety improvements; therefore projects submitted for eligibility by LPAs 

often do not qualify for HRRRP eligibility. Analysis of current severe crash trends has not 

indicated a difference that can be directly attributed to functional class. In addition, many local 

roads lack adequate volume or inventory data, making an accurate comparison of crash rate 

averages a difficult task. Further the current best practice of comparing substantive to nominal 

crash risk has proven to be a better predictor or crash risk. Improved response to risk factors for 

severe crashes on rural local roads could be achieved by encouraging states to dedicate a 

percentage of their HSIP apportionments to the construction safety improvements on rural 

medium to low volume roads found to have a higher than nominal severe crash frequency or 

rate regardless of their functional class.

If the HRRR Program special rule is to continue, at a minimum state DOT’s should be permitted 

to conduct the calculation of all current special rule requirements under processes approved by 

FHWA. State DOTs are more familiar with current status of roadway conditions, function and 

changing urban/rural boundaries. The current calculation conducted by NHTSA is dependent 

on data from the FARS system that has an inherent time lag while Fast FARS lacks adequate 

accuracy for timely calculations. Also, NHTSAs functional class definitions do not match FHWA 

potentially adding misperception of the actual conditions.

Describe any other aspects of the general Highway Safety Improvement Program implementation 

progress on which you would like to elaborate.

In March of 2016 the Governor of Indiana signed a revised Strategic Highway Safety 

Plan for Indiana. This new SHSP will assist efforts to implement the HSIP over the next 

5 years. During the development of the revised SHSP, extensive discussions were held 

with partnering federal and state agencies. In the revised SHSP reliance on language 

calling for specific countermeasures is generally avoided, in favor of broad national 

“Toward Zero Deaths” strategies. Indiana feels that making the SHSP as flexible as 

possible will provide an advantage in terms of addressing emerging issues and 

countermeasures, methodologies or technologies in the coming years.

INDOT administers an Asset Management program to budget and program all of 

INDOT’s infrastructure capital investments. The Asset Management system provides a 

means to budget for needed safety improvement actions and to prioritize potential 
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safety improvement projects and actions that improves INDOT's ability to select and 

produce high value safety projects. Candidate safety projects undergo weighted 

scoring that emphasizes the need to address high severity crash locations with the 

construction of cost effective crash countermeasures. Spot improvement projects are 

prioritized and programmed up to 5 years in the future. Also, annual reservations of a 

budget allocation for systemic safety improvements to be constructed in the same future 

years are prioritized. The needs analysis conducted by the traffic safety asset 

management team for both spot and systemic safety project proposals serves to 

validate increased awareness of and priority for increased investment in traffic safety.

The primary program goal for the Traffic Safety Asset Class is the reduction in the 

frequency of severe (fatal and incapacitating injury) crashes either by reducing the 

occurrence of these crashes or their relative severity. Current available analysis tools 

are designed to consider all injury crashes to be serious so fatal and injury crashes are 

used for prioritization of countermeasure proposals. For most crash studies conducted 

at specific locations (sites) property damage data is also used to reveal a complete 

picture of prevailing crash patterns. For sites on the INDOT system and in most local 

urban areas, traffic volume data is available to establish nominal and substantive crash 

rates. Unfortunately, most rural local roads lack recent volume data so a crash loss 

index was developed under a joint transportation research project with Purdue 

University. Socioeconomic data and road characteristics are used to develop a local 

expected road crash loss and crash loss density that is compared to existing crash 

history to determine relative safety need at a site or road segment. Prior to project 

programming a site investigation is performed for all crash studies using Road Safety 

Assessment (RSA) principles to determine if or how the road’s design and maintenance 

characteristics influence crashes. The RSA also acts as an effective means to guide the 

selection of appropriate and effective crash countermeasures.
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General Listing of Projects

List each highway safety improvement project obligated during the reporting period. 

Projec

t

Improvement Category Outpu

t 

HSIP 

Cost

Total 

Cost

Fundin

g 

Catego

ry

Functiona

l 

Classificat

ion

AADT Spe

ed

Roadwa

y 

Owners

hip

Relationship to SHSP

Emphasis 

Area

Strategy

10054

98

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

3 

Numb

ers

410943.

8

410943.

8

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1450

0

45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12968

50

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1 

Numb

ers

100184.

39

100184.

39

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

5500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign, signal 

and marking 

visibility

12969

10

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

3 

Numb

ers

391424.

5

422490.

23

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12969

60

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

38 

Numb

ers

578451.

26

597757.

14

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign, signal 

and marking 

visibility

12969

67

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - stopcontrolled

60 

Numb

ers

130848.

01

130848.

01

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign, signal 

and marking 

visibility
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12977

55

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1350 

Numb

ers

219822.

59

244247.

32

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1000

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Improved 

warning 

and 

regulator

y signs

Increase 

sign 

visibility

12986

60

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

1 

Numb

ers

91145.7

5

150462.

42

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Major 

Collector

8000 60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

14009

31

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1700 

Numb

ers

1564454 1574342

.89

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8500 50 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

14011

57

Roadway Rumble strips -

center

22.4 

Miles

46454.1

7

46454.1

7

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Install 

centerline 

rumble 

stripes

14012

09

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - stopcontrolled

23 

Numb

ers

105165.

09

105165.

09

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign and 

marking 

visibility

10060

46

Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road diet, 

roadway reconfiguration)

0.832 

Miles

856169.

82

954655.

72

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1500

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Bicyclists Road Diet to 

provide turn 

lanes and 

bicycle lane

10063

33

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

7000 

Numb

ers

1360766

.28

1511962

.53

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1200

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11723 Roadway signs and traffic 5375 101463. 112737. HSIP Urban 2100 45 City of Intersecti Increase 
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94 control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

Numb

ers

88 64 (Sectio

n 148)

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

0 Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

ons sign 

visibility

11731

21

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

3070 

Numb

ers

1084869 1090469 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1850

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11731

87

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

950 

Numb

ers

388757.

1

431952.

34

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2250

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11731

88

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

2700 

Numb

ers

379800.

77

422000.

86

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2050

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11732

10

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

7 

Numb

ers

497700 518962.

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

2500

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Enhance 

Pedestrian 

Crosswalks 

and Install 

Active F

13828

20

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

3075 

Numb

ers

90000 115498 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1050

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

13833

56

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add emergency 

14 

Numb

ers

251023.

05

278914.

05

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

2050

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Intersecti

ons

Install 

emergency 

vehicle pre-
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vehicle preemption Other Highway 

Agency

emption 

equipment

13834

71

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add emergency 

vehicle preemption

30 

Numb

ers

453150 492922 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2260

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

emergency 

vehicle preemption 

equipment

13836

12

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add emergency 

vehicle preemption

27 

Numb

ers

377351.

1

419279 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2800

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

emergency 

vehicle preemption 

equipment

14009

69

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add wireless 

system

91 

Numb

ers

268409.

7

298233 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

2700

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

wireless 

interconnec

t system 

equipment 

for

14010

43

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

813 

Numb

ers

90607.5

2

93617.8 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2400

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

14013

48

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

573 

Numb

ers

132055.

3

132055.

3

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

15002

47

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

1002 

Numb

ers

212761.

61

212761.

61

Penalt

y 

Transf

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

3000 35 City of 

Municip

al 

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility
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updated er –

Sectio

n 164

Other Highway 

Agency

15002

73

Roadside Barrier end 

treatments (crash 

cushions, terminals)

21 

Numb

ers

278634.

52

279634.

52

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Major 

Collector

1500

0

55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

safety end 

treatments

15003

97

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add backplates 

with retroreflective 

borders

7 

Numb

ers

31458.6 34953.6 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1550

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

reflecorized 

signal 

backplates

15005

71

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

760 

Numb

ers

142302.

98

181470.

02

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1200

0

45 Town or 

Townshi

p 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

15922

47

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1877 

Numb

ers

432519.

5

432519.

5

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

00147

50

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometry -

other

0.21 

Miles

1031231

.34

1110951

.34

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

8700 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Convert a 

rural 

signalized 

intersection 

into a rou

02013

24

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane

0.28 

Miles

165102.

54

165102.

54

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Construct 

opposing 

left turn 

lanes and 
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Sectio

n 164

update the 

10061

96

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane

0.074 

Miles

350113.

84

397782.

38

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8220 30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Construct 

EB left turn 

lane

10061

99

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane

0.184 

Miles

3100399

.54

4347178

.74

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2316

0

30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Construct 

opposing 

left turn 

lanes and 

update the 

10062

20

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

43853 

Numb

ers

426716.

2

426716.

2

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

5200

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Installing 

RPMs for 

better 

guidance

10064

38

Intersection traffic 

control Pavement 

markings - refresh 

existing pavement 

markings

0.38 

Miles

98043.1

6

327708.

13

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

6800 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Refreshing 

Pavement 

Markings, 

installing 

larger wa

11721

94

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

16290 

Numb

ers

139789.

17

139789.

17

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

8500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Refurbishm

ent of RPMs

11734

38

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

9 

Numb

ers

848988.

21

851188.

21

Penalt

y 

Transf

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

1500

0

45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

30

modernization/replacem

ent

er –

Sectio

n 164

Other

11734

63

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

7 

Numb

ers

832040.

41

832040.

41

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1730

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

11736

20

Roadway Pavement 

surface - miscellaneous

2.05 

Miles

1329444

.8

1480260

.89

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1860

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Bicyclists Road diet to 

create 

space for 

bike lanes

12962

58

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

33 

Numb

ers

781734.

52

784234.

52

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3635

0

50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12962

62

Roadside Barrier end 

treatments (crash 

cushions, terminals)

60 

Numb

ers

1706073 1706073 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

4150

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

safety end 

treatments

12964

98

Roadway Pavement 

surface - miscellaneous

9.97 

Miles

546460.

44

547357.

75

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

9520 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing a 

new HMA 

surface to 

inprove 

friction

12968

83

Roadway Pavement 

surface - miscellaneous

7.95 

Miles

900232.

88

902001.

51

Penalt

y 

Transf

Rural 

Major 

Collector

6000 50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

centerline 

and 
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

31

er –

Sectio

n 164

edgeline 

Rumble 

Stripes 

12969

08

Roadway Rumble strips -

unspecified or other

38.07 

Miles

634627.

21

634627.

21

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

4000 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

centerline 

and 

edgeline 

Rumble 

Stripes 

12969

28

Roadway Rumble strips -

unspecified or other

8.53 

Miles

202994.

58

202994.

58

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

8100 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

centerline 

and 

edgeline 

Rumble 

Stripes 

12969

63

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

5 

Numb

ers

188261.

85

188261.

85

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

3090

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12969

64

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

6 

Numb

ers

222415.

7

222415.

7

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

3090

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

13833

69

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1724 

Numb

ers

340495.

65

350125.

65

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

13836 Roadway signs and traffic 1575 510601. 567334. HSIP Rural 2000 50 County Intersecti Increase 
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

32

43 control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

Numb

ers

21 68 (Sectio

n 148)

Minor 

Collector

Highway 

Agency

ons sign 

visibility

14000

66

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

1 

Numb

ers

9841.59 176062.

44

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1200

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

14011

53

Roadside Barrier - cable 3.8 

Miles

300150.

68

300150.

68

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

3187

0

65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Install cable 

barrier in 

median

14011

80

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

3 

Numb

ers

300199.

19

300199.

19

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3500

0

45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

14013

73

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

10000 

Numb

ers

480159.

62

480159.

62

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

1287

00

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Refurbish 

and install 

RPMs

15003

49

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

miscellaneous/other/uns

pecified

0.16 

Miles

98147.8

7

98147.8

7

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

5600 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

33

15003

55

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

2 

Numb

ers

210615.

56

222477.

34

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

9500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

15003

56

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

2 

Numb

ers

89936.2

1

89936.2

1

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3150

0

40 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

15004

36

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

1 

Numb

ers

139907.

06

139907.

06

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Major 

Collector

1110

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

15922

71

Pedestrians and bicyclists 

Pedestrian signal -

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

2 

Numb

ers

110897.

1

123219 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

2500 35 County 

Highway 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Install 

HAWK 

Pedestrian 

Signals

16004

80

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation safety 

planning

1 

Numb

ers

15000 15000 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Agency 

wide 

therefore 

it includes 

local, 

collector 

and 

arterial

5000 35 Other 

Local 

Agency

Study to 

identify 

safety 

deficienci

es

Safety Study 

RFP

15924

05

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation safety 

planning

1 

Numb

ers

33696 33696 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Agency 

wide 

therefore 

it includes 

5000 35 Other 

Local 

Agency

Study to 

identify 

safety 

deficienci

Safety Study
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

34

local, 

collector 

and 

arterial

es

15922

70

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal timing - signal 

coordination

82 

Numb

ers

202500 225000 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Local 

Road or 

Street

1000

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Interconnec

tion and 

coordinatio

n of traffic 

signal

15922

90

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation safety 

planning

1 

Numb

ers

90350 100350 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Agency 

wide 

therefore 

it includes 

local, 

collector 

and 

arterial

5000 35 Other 

Local 

Agency

Study to 

identify 

safety 

deficienci

es

Safety Study

12969

58

Roadside Barrier - cable 5 

Miles

446124.

67

476124.

67

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

2650

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Install cable 

barrier in 

median

13831

83

Non-infrastructure Noninfrastructure - other1 

Numb

ers

251250 251250 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Typically 

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

1385

00

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Clearing 

shoulder 

areas 

from 

incidents 

thereby 

making 

the 

roadway 

environm

ent more 

Hoosier 

Helpers 

Incident 

Response
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

35

safe

12971

12

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

5283 

Numb

ers

229677.

24

229677.

24

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

5500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Refurbish 

and install 

RPMs

15005

80

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

1 

Numb

ers

186092.

66

186092.

66

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1430

0

60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

10449

63

Alignment Vertical 

alignment or elevation 

change

0.89 

Miles

604407.

72

671407.

72

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1045

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

create a 

grade 

separated 

rail/highway 

crossing

14016

49

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Sign sheeting -

upgrade or replacement

298 

Numb

ers

139593.

82

155104.

25

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Major 

Collector

5000 35 Town or 

Townshi

p 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

increase 

sign 

visability

12969

58

Roadside Barrier - cable 5 

Miles

446124.

67

476124.

67

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

2712

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Install cable 

barrier in 

median
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

36

Projec

t

Improvement Category Outpu

t 

HSIP 

Cost

Total 

Cost

Fundin

g 

Catego

ry

Functiona

l 

Classificat

ion

AADT Spe

ed

Roadwa

y 

Owners

hip

Relationship to SHSP

Emphasis 

Area

Strategy

10054

98

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

3 

Numb

ers

410943.

8

410943.

8

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1450

0

45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12968

50

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1 

Numb

ers

100184.

39

100184.

39

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

5500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign, signal 

and marking 

visibility

12969

10

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

3 

Numb

ers

391424.

5

422490.

23

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12969

60

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

38 

Numb

ers

578451.

26

597757.

14

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign, signal 

and marking 

visibility

12969

67

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - stopcontrolled

60 

Numb

ers

130848.

01

130848.

01

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign, signal 

and marking 

visibility

12977

55

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1350 

Numb

ers

219822.

59

244247.

32

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1000

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Improved 

warning 

and 

regulator

Increase 

sign 

visibility
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

37

Agency y signs

12986

60

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

1 

Numb

ers

91145.7

5

150462.

42

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Major 

Collector

8000 60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

14009

31

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1700 

Numb

ers

1564454 1574342

.89

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8500 50 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

14011

57

Roadway Rumble strips -

center

22.4 

Miles

46454.1

7

46454.1

7

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Install 

centerline 

rumble 

stripes

14012

09

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - stopcontrolled

23 

Numb

ers

105165.

09

105165.

09

HRRR 

Special 

Rule

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign and 

marking 

visibility

10060

46

Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road diet, 

roadway reconfiguration)

0.832 

Miles

856169.

82

954655.

72

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1500

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Bicyclists Road Diet to 

provide turn 

lanes and 

bicycle lane

10063

33

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

7000 

Numb

ers

1360766

.28

1511962

.53

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1200

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11723

94

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

5375 

Numb

ers

101463.

88

112737.

64

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2100

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

38

11731

21

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

3070 

Numb

ers

1084869 1090469 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1850

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11731

87

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

950 

Numb

ers

388757.

1

431952.

34

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2250

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11731

88

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

2700 

Numb

ers

379800.

77

422000.

86

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2050

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

11732

10

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

7 

Numb

ers

497700 518962.

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

2500

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Enhance 

Pedestrian 

Crosswalks 

and Install 

Active 

Flashing 

Beacons

13828

20

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

3075 

Numb

ers

90000 115498 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1050

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

13833

56

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add emergency 

vehicle preemption

14 

Numb

ers

251023.

05

278914.

05

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2050

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

emergency 

vehicle preemption 

equipment
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

39

13834

71

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add emergency 

vehicle preemption

30 

Numb

ers

453150 492922 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2260

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

emergency 

vehicle preemption 

equipment

13836

12

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add emergency 

vehicle preemption

27 

Numb

ers

377351.

1

419279 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2800

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

emergency 

vehicle preemption 

equipment

14009

69

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add wireless 

system

91 

Numb

ers

268409.

7

298233 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

2700

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

wireless 

interconnec

t system 

equipment 

for better 

coordinatio

n 

14010

43

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

813 

Numb

ers

90607.5

2

93617.8 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2400

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

14013

48

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

573 

Numb

ers

132055.

3

132055.

3

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

15002

47

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1002 

Numb

ers

212761.

61

212761.

61

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3000 35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility
2016 Indiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

40

Sectio

n 164

Agency

15002

73

Roadside Barrier end 

treatments (crash 

cushions, terminals)

21 

Numb

ers

278634.

52

279634.

52

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Major 

Collector

1500

0

55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

safety end 

treatments

15003

97

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add backplates 

with retroreflective 

borders

7 

Numb

ers

31458.6 34953.6 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1550

0

45 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

reflecorized 

signal 

backplates

15005

71

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

760 

Numb

ers

142302.

98

181470.

02

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1200

0

45 Town or 

Townshi

p 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

15922

47

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1877 

Numb

ers

432519.

5

432519.

5

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1000

0

55 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

NaN Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometry -

other

0.21 

Miles

1031231

.34

1110951

.34

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

8700 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Convert a 

rural 

signalized 

intersection 

into a 

roundabout

NaN Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane

0.284 

Miles

165102.

54

165102.

54

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Construct 

opposing 

left turn 

lanes and 

update the 
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n 164 traffic signal 

installation

10061

96

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane

0.074 

Miles

350113.

84

397782.

38

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8220 30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Construct 

EB left turn 

lane

10061

99

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane

0.184 

Miles

3100399

.54

4347178

.74

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2316

0

30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Construct 

opposing 

left turn 

lanes and 

update the 

traffic signal 

installation

10062

20

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

43853 

Numb

ers

426716.

2

426716.

2

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

5200

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Installing 

RPMs for 

better 

guidance

10064

38

Intersection traffic 

control Pavement 

markings - refresh 

existing pavement 

markings

0.38 

Miles

98043.1

6

327708.

13

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

6800 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Refreshing 

Pavement 

Markings, 

installing 

larger 

warning 

signs, 

Installing 

transverse 

rumble 

strips

11721

94

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

16290 

Numb

ers

139789.

17

139789.

17

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

8500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Refurbishm

ent of RPMs
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Sectio

n 164

11734

38

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

9 

Numb

ers

848988.

21

851188.

21

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1500

0

45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

11734

63

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

7 

Numb

ers

832040.

41

832040.

41

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1730

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

11736

20

Roadway Pavement 

surface - miscellaneous

2.05 

Miles

1329444

.8

1480260

.89

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1860

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Bicyclists Road diet to 

create 

space for 

bike lanes

12962

58

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

33 

Numb

ers

781734.

52

784234.

52

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3635

0

50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12962

62

Roadside Barrier - cable 60 

Numb

ers

1706073 1706073 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

4150

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

safety end 

treatments

12964

98

Roadway Pavement 

surface - miscellaneous

9.97 

Miles

546460.

44

547357.

75

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

9520 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing a 

new HMA 

surface to 
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Other inprove 

friction

12968

83

Roadway Pavement 

surface - miscellaneous

7.95 

Miles

900232.

88

902001.

51

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

6000 50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

centerline 

and 

edgeline 

Rumble 

Stripes 

12969

08

Roadway Rumble strips -

unspecified or other

38.07 

Miles

634627.

21

634627.

21

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

4000 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

centerline 

and 

edgeline 

Rumble 

Stripes 

12969

28

Roadway Rumble strips -

unspecified or other

8.53 

Miles

202994.

58

202994.

58

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

8100 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

centerline 

and 

edgeline 

Rumble 

Stripes 

12969

63

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

5 

Numb

ers

188261.

85

188261.

85

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

3090

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

12969

64

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

6 

Numb

ers

222415.

7

222415.

7

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

3090

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

13833 Roadway signs and traffic 1724 340495. 350125. HSIP Urban 1000 35 City of Intersecti Increase 
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69 control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

Numb

ers

65 65 (Sectio

n 148)

Minor 

Arterial

0 Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

ons sign 

visibility

13836

43

Roadway signs and traffic 

control Roadway signs 

(including post) - new or 

updated

1575 

Numb

ers

510601.

21

567334.

68

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

2000 50 County 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

sign 

visibility

14000

66

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replacem

ent

1 

Numb

ers

9841.59 176062.

44

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1200

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

14011

53

Roadside Barrier - cable 3.8 

Miles

300150.

68

300150.

68

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

3187

0

65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Install cable 

barrier in 

median

14011

80

Intersection traffic 

control Systemic 

improvements - signalcontrolled

3 

Numb

ers

300199.

19

300199.

19

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3500

0

45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility

14013

73

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

10000 

Numb

ers

480159.

62

480159.

62

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

1287

00

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Refurbish 

and install 

RPMs

15003 Intersection traffic 0.16 98147.8 98147.8 Penalt Rural 5600 45 State Intersecti Install 
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49 control Modify traffic 

signal -

miscellaneous/other/uns

pecified

Miles 7 7 y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Major 

Collector

Highway 

Agency

ons traffic signal

15003

55

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

2 

Numb

ers

210615.

56

222477.

34

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

9500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

15003

56

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

2 

Numb

ers

89936.2

1

89936.2

1

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3150

0

40 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

15004

36

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

1 

Numb

ers

139907.

06

139907.

06

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Urban 

Major 

Collector

1110

0

55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Install 

traffic signal

15922

71

Pedestrians and bicyclists 

Pedestrian signal -

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

2 

Numb

ers

110897.

1

123219 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

2500 35 County 

Highway 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Install 

HAWK 

Pedestrian 

Signals

16004

80

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation safety 

planning

1 

Numb

ers

15000 15000 Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Agency 

wide 

coverage. 

Includes 

local 

streets, 

collectors 

5000 35 Other 

Local 

Agency

Study to 

identify 

safety 

deficienci

es

Safety Study 

RFP
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and 

arterials

15924

05

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation safety 

planning

1 

Numb

ers

33696 33696 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Agency 

wide 

therefore 

it covers 

local 

streets, 

collectors 

and 

arterials

5000 35 Other 

Local 

Agency

Study to 

identify 

safety 

deficienci

es

Safety Study

15922

70

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal timing - signal 

coordination

82 

Numb

ers

202500 225000 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Local 

Road or 

Street

1000

0

35 City of 

Municip

al 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Interconnec

tion and 

coordinatio

n of traffic 

signals

15922

90

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation safety 

planning

1 

Numb

ers

90350 100350 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Agency 

wide 

coverage 

therefore 

it includes 

local 

roads, 

collectors 

and 

arterials

5000 35 Other 

Local 

Agency

Studies to 

determin

e safety 

deficienci

es

Safety Study

12969

58

Roadside Barrier - cable 5 

Miles

446124.

67

476124.

67

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

2650

0

70 State 

Highway 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Install cable 

barrier in 

median

13831

83

Non-infrastructure Noninfrastructure - other1 

Numb

251250 251250 Penalt

y 

Typically 

it is Urban 

1385

00

55 State 

Highway 

Removing 

incidents 

Hoosier 

Helpers 
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ers Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Pricipal 

Arterial, 

Interstate 

but they 

may be 

used on 

Urban 

Principal 

Arterials, 

Other

Agency from the 

roadside 

to make 

the 

shoulder 

area clear 

and more 

safe

Incident 

Response

12971

12

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

5283 

Numb

ers

229677.

24

229677.

24

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Major 

Collector

5500 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Lane 

Departur

e

Refurbish 

and install 

RPMs

15005

80

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

1 

Numb

ers

186092.

66

186092.

66

Penalt

y 

Transf

er –

Sectio

n 164

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1430

0

60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Increase 

traffic signal 

visibility
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Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets

Overview of General Safety Trends

Present data showing the general highway safety trends in the state for the past five years. 

Performance Measures* 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Number of fatalities 789 764.4 757 766 779.2

Number of serious injuries 3419.8 3450.8 3462.8 3925.4 7001.2

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 1.05 1 0.98 0.98 0.98

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 4.56 4.51 4.47 4.99 8.65

*Performance measure data is presented using a five-year rolling average.
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In 2016 INDOT has undertaken an effort with the vendor that manages the AIRES crash 

data portal to improve crash data reliability for all records by inspecting data transfer 

and query processes for possible errors. As a result, a small increase in the number of 

crash records in each severity classification has occurred in each year with reported 

data.

In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by 

officers was deployed to law enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The 

new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters for determination of 

injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been 

developed for declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to 

classify injury severity “A” for crash events and casualties. The new classification 

method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in 

regard to determination of incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied.

Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, among certain police 

agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to 

marking injury severity that was different from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be 

classified as incapacitating. The revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash 

participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has been transported from 
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the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change 

removes the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data 

over the long term. The TRCC accepts the fact that over the next few years, the 

frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted when compared 

to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of 

the change in the method of injury severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of 

this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash casualties that are 

classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect will 

ensue on calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, 

casualty counts and resulting rate (per HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in 

injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask that FHWA 

consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash 

data.
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To the maximum extent possible, present performance measure* data by functional classification and ownership. 

Year - 2015

Function Classification Number of fatalities Number of serious injuries Fatality rate (per HMVMT) Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

51 353 0.64 4.42

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

73 557 1.65 12.61

RURAL MINOR 

ARTERIAL

85 534 2.3 14.38

RURAL MINOR 

COLLECTOR

29 214 1.33 9.82

RURAL MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

127 813 1.99 12.75

RURAL LOCAL ROAD OR 

STREET

70 448 1.39 8.98

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

47 402 0.45 3.88

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

13 105 0.97 7.84
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URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

110 1581 0.99 14.19

URBAN MINOR 

ARTERIAL

76 1149 0.85 12.8

URBAN MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

40 479 0.83 9.93

URBAN LOCAL ROAD 

OR STREET

58 358 0.43 2.69
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Year - 2015

Roadway Ownership Number of 

fatalities

Number of serious 

injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

STATE HIGHWAY AGENCY 423 3287 1.05 8.18

COUNTY HIGHWAY AGENCY 205 666 1.08 3.51

CITY OF MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY 

AGENCY

148 2401 0.72 11.65
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In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by officers was deployed to law 

enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters 

for determination of injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been developed for 

declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to classify injury severity “A” for crash events and 

casualties. The new classification method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in regard to determination of 

incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied. Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, 

among certain police agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to marking injury 

severity that was different from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be classified as incapacitating. The 

revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has 

been transported from the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change removes 

the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data over the long term. The TRCC 

accepts the fact that over the next few years, the frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted 

when compared to the data from past years. To date, the apparent effect of this change has been a significant rise in the 

number of crash casualties that are classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect 

will ensue on calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, casualty counts and resulting 

rate (per HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity.

We ask that FHWA consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash data.
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Describe any other aspects of the general highway safety trends on which you would like to elaborate.

In 2015, the early estimate of vehicle miles of travel increased by 12.5% above 2014.

The number of police reported fatalities increased by 8.27%. All injury crashes 

decreased by 2.88%. Reported severe (incapacitating) injury crashes appear to show a 

very large increase, however this is primarily the result of a change in the method used 

to classify the severity of casualties as Class “A” (incapacitating) injury intended to

provide greater uniformity in officer reporting methods. The new injury classification 

methodology is described below.

In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by 

officers was deployed to law enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The 

new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters for determination of 

injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A change was made to a more 

uniform method for declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by 

Indiana to classify injury severity “A” for crash events and casualties. The new 

classification method was developed in response to agreement among members of the 

Indiana Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s 

subjective judgment in regard to determination of incapacitating injuries had been 

inconsistently applied. Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, 

among certain police agencies that were either instructing officers or developing 

informal approaches toward the decision in marking injury severity that was different 

from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be 

classified as incapacitating. The revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash 

participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has been transported from 

the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change 

removes the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data 

over the long term. The TRCC accepts the fact that over the next few years, the 

frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted when compared 

to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of 

the change in the method of injury severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of 

this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash casualties that are 

classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that this trend will continue 

as full data for calendar 2015 is added to the records system. Also expected is a 

continuing effect on calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash 

frequency, casualty counts and resulting rate (per HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are 

expected in crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask that FHWA 

consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash 

data.
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Also, in 2016 INDOT has undertaken an effort with the vendor that manages the AIRES 

crash data portal to improve crash data reliability for all records by inspecting data 

transfer and query processes for possible errors. As a result, a small increase in the 

number of crash records in each severity classification has occurred in each year with 

reported data.

Statewide 2015 crash data shows that Indiana did not exceed the performance goals 

outlined in the Indiana SHSP for 5 year rolling averages of Fatalities, Severe 

(Incapacitating) Injuries, Fatality Rate and Severe Injury Rate. However in 2015, 

Indiana was part of a national trend of increased numbers of severe crash events 

resulting in severe and fatal injuries.

Crashes resulting from vehicle departure from the travel lanes (including roadway 

departure, head-on and opposite direction sideswipe) continue to be the most numerous 

harmful events in 2015. The 5 year average of fatalities resulting from single vehicle 

lane departures in 2015 accounted for 47.4% of all Indiana motor vehicle fatalities, 

compared to the 5 year average of 46.1% calculated in 2014. As a result, INDOT has 

developed several systemic improvement types aimed at reducing the incidence and 

consequences of lane departure crashes.

Fatalities as a result of intersection crashes make up the second worst type of harmful 

event. In 2015 the 5 year average of intersection fatalities contributed 24.0% of total 

traffic fatalities, similar to the 24.1% average from 2014. INDOT is advancing systemic 

improvements to increase the visibility of both signalized and unsignalized 

intersections. INDOT is also engaged in a changing out older 5 section 

“permitted/protected” left turn traffic signal heads for the MUTCD approved 4-section 

heads using a flashing yellow arrow for permissive left turns. INDOT is also placing 

increased emphasis on timely modernization of traffic signals, along with increased use 

of innovative intersection types to reduce traffic conflicts; such as Roundabouts, J Turns 

and Michigan Left Turn designs. In 2014, INDOT produced a guideline document to 

assist traffic designers in the task of making preliminary determination of feasibility of 

various alternative intersection types on the basis of location and traffic data for site 

conditions. 

Indiana is also concerned with the incidence of fatalities involving vulnerable road users 

such as pedestrians, bicycle and motorcycle riders, and is working with our partners on 

education efforts. In 2015 the 5 year rolling average rate of pedestrian fatalities made 

up 9.5% of all traffic fatalities. This is an increase from the 8.1% 5 year average 

recorded in 2014. The 5 year average percentage of fatalities that involve bicyclists 

was 1.62% compared to the 5 year average in 2014 of 1.85%. It should be kept in mind 

that larger numbers of bicycle users on Indiana roadways. The number of motorcycle 

and moped crashes was slightly lower in 2015 compared to 2014, but it should be noted 

that motorcycle/moped crashes are generally rising in numbers. On the basis of the 5 

year rolling averages motorcycle and moped fatalities accounted for 15.9% in 2015 

which is the same as the 15.9% for 2014. 
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Application of Special Rules

Present the rate of traffic fatalities and serious injuries per capita for drivers and pedestrians over the 

age of 65. 

Older Driver

Performance Measures

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Fatality rate (per capita) 0.12 0.12 0.11 0.12 0.12

Serious injury rate (per 

capita)

0.288 0.29 0.292 0.288 0.33

Fatality and serious injury 

rate (per capita)

0.406 0.408 0.406 0.406 0.446

*Performance measure data is presented using a five-year rolling average.

(A) Fatality rate per year = Number of persons age 65 and Older Fatalities (FARS data) for State of 

Indiana in a given year / FHWA Supplied Number of persons age 65 and Older (per 1,000 total 

population) for State of Indiana in the same year.

(B) Serious injury rate per year = Number of persons age 65 and Older Serious injuries (Indiana ARIES 

System) for a given year / FHWA Supplied Number of persons age 65 and Older (per 1,000 total 

population) for State of Indiana in the same year.

(C) Fatality and Serious injury rate per year = Fatalities of persons age 65 and over + Serious injuries of 

persons age 65 and over for State of Indiana a given year / FHWA Supplied Number of persons age 65 

and Older (per 1,000 total population) for State of Indiana in the same year.

(2012) Calculation of 5 year rolling average for Fatality and Serious Injuries rate = (2012C + 2011C + 

2010C + 2009C + 2008C) / 5 = (0.41 + 0.43 + 0.42 + 0.38 + 0.39) / 5 = 0.406 ~ rounded = 0.41

(2013) Calculation of 5 year rolling average for Fatalities and Serious Injuries rate = (2014C + 2013C + 

2012C +2011C + 2010C) / 5 = (0.58 + 0.39 + 0.41 + 0.43 + 0.42) / 5 = 0.446 ~ rounded = 0.45

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In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by 

officers was deployed to law enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The 

new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters for determination of 

injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been 

developed for declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to 

classify injury severity “A” for crash events and casualties. The new classification 

method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in 

regard to determination of incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied.

Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, among certain police 

agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to 

marking injury severity that was different from other peer agencies.
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Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be 

classified as incapacitating. The revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash 

participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has been transported from 

the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change 

removes the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data 

over the long term. The TRCC accepts the fact that over the next few years, the 

frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted when compared 

to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of 

the change in the method of injury severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of 

this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash casualties that are 

classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect will 

ensue on calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, 

casualty counts and resulting rate (per HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in 

injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask that FHWA 

consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash 

data.

Does the older driver special rule apply to your state? 

No

Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program 

Evaluation)

What indicators of success can you use to demonstrate effectiveness and success in the Highway 

Safety Improvement Program?

Policy change

if 'policy change', list the policy changes made.

A revised SHSP has been enacted by the Indiana Governor resulting in an increased number of emphasis 

areas.
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What significant programmatic changes have occurred since the last reporting period? 

None

Briefly describe significant program changes that have occurred since the last reporting period. 

INDOT has recently completed the process in cooperation with its partner agencies and 

local groups of rewriting the Indiana Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). In the new 

SHSP was signed by Governor Pence on March 1, 2016. Reliance on language calling 

for specific countermeasures is generally avoided, in favor of broad national “Toward 

Zero Deaths” strategies. Indiana feels that making the SHSP as flexible as possible will 

provide an advantage in terms of addressing emerging issues and countermeasures,

methodologies or technologies in the coming years.

In the 2016 Indiana SHSP, more emphasis has been asked of metropolitan planning 

organizations to ensure that appropriate choices are made in selecting proposed safety 

improvement projects for HSIP funding. As a result INDOT has requested each of the 

Indiana MPOs to submit a document describing the data driven process that will be 

used by each MPO to select candidate safety improvement projects. The submitted 

procedures are reviewed for approval by the multi-agency Highway Safety Advisory 

Committee (HSAC). These individual MPO developed process documents will give the 

local agencies a clear set of criteria to prioritize candidate safety improvements prior to 

applying for HSIP funding, at the same time allow for LPA input into the project selection 

process, and improve the ability of INDOT or FHWA to conduct future process reviews.

In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by 

officers was deployed to law enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The 

new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters for determination of 

injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been 

developed for declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to 

classify injury severity “A” for crash events and casualties. The new classification 

method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in 

regard to determination of incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied.

Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, among certain police 

agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to 

marking injury severity that was different from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be 

classified as incapacitating. The revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash 

participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has been transported from 
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the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change 

removes the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data 

over the long term. The TRCC accepts the fact that over the next few years, the 

frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted when compared 

to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of 

the change in the method of injury severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of 

this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash casualties that are 

classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect will 

ensue on calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, 

casualty counts and resulting rate (per HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in 

injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask that FHWA 

consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash 

data. 
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SHSP Emphasis Areas

For each SHSP emphasis area that relates to the HSIP, present trends in emphasis area performance measures. 

Year - 2015

HSIP-related SHSP 

Emphasis Areas

Target Crash Type Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Roadway Departure Run-off-road 241.8 1741.6 0.3 2.15

Intersections Intersections 187.4 2419.4 0.23 2.99

Pedestrians Vehicle/pedestrian 74.2 318 0.09 0.4

Bicyclists Vehicle/bicycle 12.6 122 0.02 0.15

Motorcyclists Motorcycle & 

Moped

123.8 727.4 0.16 0.91

Work Zones Work Zones 14.4 139.2 0.02 0.17
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In 2016 INDOT has undertaken an effort with the vendor that manages the AIRES crash data portal to improve crash data 

reliability for all records by inspecting data transfer and query processes for possible errors. As a result, a small increase 

in the number of crash records in each severity classification has occurred in each year with reported data. 
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In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by officers was deployed to law 

enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters 

for determination of injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been developed for 

declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to classify injury severity “A” for crash events and 

casualties. The new classification method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in regard to determination of 

incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied. Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, 

among certain police agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to marking injury 

severity that was different from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be classified as incapacitating. The 

revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has 

been transported from the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change removes 

the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data over the long term. The TRCC 

accepts the fact that over the next few years, the frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted 

when compared to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of the change in the method of injury 

severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash 

casualties that are classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect will ensue on 

calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, casualty counts and resulting rate (per 

HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask 

that FHWA consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash data.

Groups of similar project types

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Year - 2015

HSIP Sub-program 

Types

Target Crash Type Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Rural State Highways Rural State Highways 326.8 1937.2 0.41 2.39

Pedestrian Safety Vehicle/pedestrian 74.2 318 0.09 0.4

Other-Centerline and 

Edgeline Rumble 

Stripes

Run-of-road & Left of 

Centerline

447 2907.8 0.56 3.6

Other-Traffic Signal 

Visibility Improvement

Intersections 187.4 2419.4 0.23 2.99

Median Barrier Run-off-road 241.8 1741.6 0.3 2.15

Local Safety Local Roads 344.2 3597.2 0.43 4.45

Roadway Departure Run-off-road 241.8 1741.6 0.3 2.15

Intersection Intersections 187.4 2419.4 0.23 2.99

Crash Data All 779.2 7001.2 0.98 8.65

Sign Replacement And 

Improvement

Local Roads 344.2 3597.2 0.43 4.45
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In 2016 INDOT has undertaken an effort with the vendor that manages the AIRES crash data portal to improve crash data 

reliability for all records by inspecting data transfer and query processes for possible errors. As a result, a small increase 

in the number of crash records in each severity classification has occurred in each year with reported data. 
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In addition, the Targeted Crash Type for the Sign Replacement and Improvement Subprogram has been changed from 

“All Crashes” to “Crashes on Local Roads”. Since INDOT has a long standing sign management program, it is felt the 

Local Roads crash target category is more appropriate for this subprogram.

In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by officers was deployed to law 

enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters 

for determination of injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been developed for 

declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to classify injury severity “A” for crash events and 

casualties. The new classification method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in regard to determination of 

incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied. Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, 

among certain police agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to marking injury 

severity that was different from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be classified as incapacitating. The 

revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has 

been transported from the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change removes 

the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data over the long term. The TRCC 

accepts the fact that over the next few years, the frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted 

when compared to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of the change in the method of injury 

severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash 

casualties that are classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect will ensue on 

calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, casualty counts and resulting rate (per 

HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask 

that FHWA consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash data.
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Systemic Treatments

Present the overall effectiveness of systemic treatments.

Year - 2015

Systemic improvement Target Crash 

Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Upgrade Guard Rails Run-off-road 241.8 1741.6 0.3 2.15

Rumble Strips Run-off-road & 

Left of Centerline

447 2907.8 0.56 3.6

Install/Improve Signing Local Roads 344.2 3597.2 0.43 4.45

Traffic Control Device 

Rehabilitation

Intersections 187.4 2419.4 0.23 2.99

Cable Median Barriers Run-off-road 241.8 1741.6 0.3 2.15

Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove 

Traffic Signal

Intersections 187.4 2419.4 0.23 2.99
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In 2016 INDOT has undertaken an effort with the vendor that manages the AIRES crash data portal to improve crash data 

reliability for all records by inspecting data transfer and query processes for possible errors. As a result, a small increase 

in the number of crash records in each severity classification has occurred in each year with reported data. 
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In addition, the Targeted Crash Type for the systemic type Install/Improve Signing has been changed from “All Crashes” 

to “Crashes on Local Roads”. Since INDOT has a long standing sign management program, it is felt the Local Roads 

crash target category is more appropriate for this subprogram.

In October of 2014 a new version of the Electronic Crash Reporting Tool used by officers was deployed to law 

enforcement agencies across the State of Indiana. The new version of the crash reporting tool changed the parameters 

for determination of injuries as class “A” severity on the KABCO scale. A new uniform method has been developed for 

declaring an injury to be “Incapacitating”; the definition used by Indiana to classify injury severity “A” for crash events and 

casualties. The new classification method was developed in response to agreement among members of the Indiana 

Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC); that the use of officer’s judgment in regard to determination of 

incapacitating injuries had been inconsistently applied. Inconsistency was noticed both between officers, and regionally, 

among certain police agencies that were either instructing officers or developing informal approaches to marking injury 

severity that was different from other peer agencies.

Previously, officers were asked to use subjective judgment to decide if injuries would be classified as incapacitating. The 

revised electronic reporting tool now classifies a crash participant as having an incapacitating injury if that person has 

been transported from the scene for medical treatment at an emergency room or trauma center. This change removes 

the subjective element from the determination of class “A” injury severity.

The Indiana TRCC made the change in order to achieve more consistent, reliable data over the long term. The TRCC 

accepts the fact that over the next few years, the frequency and rate of serious injury data would appear to be distorted 

when compared to the data from past years.

INDOT along with the Indiana TRCC will continue to monitor and assess the effect of the change in the method of injury 

severity classification. To date, the apparent effect of this change has been a significant rise in the number of crash 

casualties that are classified as class “A” (incapacitating) injuries. It is expected that a continuing effect will ensue on 

calculation of 5 year average data for serious injury (level A) crash frequency, casualty counts and resulting rate (per 

HMVMT). Offsetting reductions are expected in injury crash events and casualties classified at lower severity. We ask 

that FHWA consider this change in reporting methodology as part of any review of Indiana Crash data.
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Describe any other aspects of the overall Highway Safety Improvement Program effectiveness on 

which you would like to elaborate. 

The combined efforts of Indiana’s engineering, education, law enforcement, and emergency 

medical communities all contribute to an overall decline in serious crash outcomes. A trend of 

fewer severe crashes and increasing percentage of property damage crashes has occurred 

since the beginning of the HSIP. The extent of contribution by HSIP projects to improved safety 

is difficult to quantify with current data sources and analysis capabilities, but it’s clear that safety 

programs are a factor influencing the downward trend in severe crash outcomes. Fatal and 

injury crash trends experienced a somewhat consistent rate between the start of SAFETEA-LU 

in 2005 through 2007 then experienced a larger downward trend in 2008 and 2009, at the same 

time as VMT estimates declined. From year 2010 through 2015, the estimated VMT has 

resumed and exceeded its previous growth trends. The incidence of severe injury crashes in 

most of the monitored emphasis areas increased in calendar years 2014 and 2015, however the 

recent change in classification of serious injury crashes was a significant factor in the reported 

Class “A” injury increase.

When comparing 2015 to 2014, the estimated vehicle miles of travel increased by 1.25%. Over 

the same period, the rate of crashes with fatality per million vehicle miles of travel increased by 

6.94%, while the rate of serious crashes involving fatal plus class A & B injury outcomes 

decreased by 4.08%. In response to these trends INDOT will seek to increase the number and 

variety of systemic safety programs applicable to both state and local roads.
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Project Evaluation

Provide project evaluation data for completed projects (optional). 

Location Functional 

Class

Improvement 

Category

Improvement Type BefFatalBefSerious 

Injury

Bef-All 

Injuries

BefPDOBefTotalAftFatalAftSerious 

Injury

Aft-All 

Injuries

AftPDOAftTotalEvaluation 

Results 

(Benefit/ 

Cost 

Ratio)

0401138 

- US 41

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

Roadside Barrier end treatments 

(crash cushions, terminals)

3 7 10 2 1 3 2.81

0710146 

I-65

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

Roadside Barrier - cable 4 6 42 179 231 3 5 29 169 206 1.72
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0710149 

- I-65

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstate

Roadside Barrier - cable 10 4 121 746 881 4 4 86 743 837 1.56

0500956 

- SR 44

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

Roadside Barrier end treatments 

(crash cushions, terminals)

4 42 152 198 1 4 41 206 252 0.71

0600792 

- Local

Rural Local 

Road or 

Street

Pedestrians 

and bicyclists

Install new crosswalk 4 11 15 8 8 16 0.81

0501216 

- Local

Rural 

Major 

Collector

Intersection 

traffic control

Systemic improvements -

signal-controlled

9 16 191 846 1062 5 43 128 823 999 1.00
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0401140 

- SR 63

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

Roadside Barrier end treatments 

(crash cushions, terminals)

2 17 74 93 1 9 26 36 3.15

0300287 

- SR 15

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection flashers - add 

overhead (actuated)

1 4 24 29 1 18 19 2.69

9901040 

- SR 15

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane1 5 24 30 1 18 19 2.70

0501102 

- US 30

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal - add 

closed loop system

4 97 361 462 3 88 353 444 1.12
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1005798 

- Local

Urban 

Local Road 

or Street

Roadway 

signs and 

traffic control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

4 21 25 5 33 38 0.69

1005800 

- Local

Urban 

Local Road 

or Street

Roadway 

signs and 

traffic control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

9 57 66 16 78 94 0.68

1006060 

- Local

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal - add 

emergency vehicle 

preemption

2 6 94 358 460 16 22 445 483 1.13

1006113 

- Local

Urban 

Local Road 

or Street

Roadway 

signs and 

traffic control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

7 35 176 978 1196 6 65 137 711 919 1.20
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1006044 

- Local

Urban 

Local Road 

or Street

Intersection 

traffic control

Systemic improvements -

signal-controlled

2 37 281 812 1132 4 21 207 659 891 1.29

1006058 

- Local

Rural Local 

Road or 

Street

Roadway 

signs and 

traffic control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

21 101 1010 5556 6688 21 148 1116 6394 7679 0.90

1006540 

- Local

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

traffic control

Systemic improvements -

signal-controlled

6 150 812 3860 4828 3 148 761 4403 5315 1.98

1006542 

- Local

Urban 

Local Road 

or Street

Pedestrians 

and bicyclists

Pedestrian signal - modify 

existing

1 7 5 11 24 1 1 5 7 4.15
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0800443 

- Local

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane8 23 31 3 16 19 1.05

0810293 

- Local

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection geometrics -

realignment to align offset 

cross streets

4 18 25 47 1 12 35 48 1.17

1005765-

Local

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane9 22 31 1 4 17 22 1.49

0710474 

- Local 

Rural 

Major 

Collector

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - add twoway left-turn lane3 3 3 9 12 0.21
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0810302 

- Local

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - add leftturn lane3 31 34 10 10 3.93

1005802 

- Local

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

Roadway Roadway widening - add 

lane(s) along segment

2 40 108 150 3 20 74 97 1.39

1006056 

- Local

Urban 

Local Road 

or Street

Alignment Horizontal curve 

realignment

5 17 22 3 11 14 1.67

1172320 

- Local

Urban 

Major 

Collector

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal -

modernization/replacement

10 10 1 1 5 7 0.58
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1173107 

- Local

Urban 

Major 

Collector

Pedestrians 

and bicyclists

Pedestrian signal -

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

1 6 7 1 1 4 6 0.96
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Optional Attachments

Sections Files Attached
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Glossary

5 year rolling average means the average of five individual, 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.