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WISCONSIN 

2020 ANNUAL REPORT 
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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Project Implementation .......................................................................................................................12

Funds Programmed .........................................................................................................................12

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................14

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................21

General Highway Safety Trends ......................................................................................................21

Safety Performance Targets............................................................................................................27

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................29

Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................31

Program Effectiveness ....................................................................................................................31

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements .......................................................31

Project Effectiveness .......................................................................................................................35

Compliance Assessment.....................................................................................................................36

Optional Attachments ..........................................................................................................................39

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................40
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Disclaimer

Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence 

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

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

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

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

schedules, lists, or other data. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The following report outlines the details of projects obligated in SFY2020 for Wisconsin's Highway Safety 

Improvement Program (HSIP). Also included are program methodologies, historical crash data and safety 

trends, information on subprograms, and project evaluation data.
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Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

improvements and compliance assessment. 

Program Structure

Program Administration 

Describe the general structure of the HSIP in the State. 

The 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. Projects are identified by state DOT 

regional safety engineers on the state-owned system and by local government staff on the local system. All 

candidate projects must compile crash data and develop a proposed treatment strategy as part of a 

competitive application process. The applications are considered through a peer review process that involves 

statewide and regional safety engineering staff, as well as HSIP program management staff. 

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Other-Programming

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

 Central Office via Statewide Competitive Application Process 

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

HSIP applications from local and tribal governments are solicited by the WisDOT Regions as part of the regular 

HSIP Program. All HSIP applications derived from local governments are selected and submitted voluntarily by 

local governments. Projects on the local system or sponsored by local or tribal governments must meet the 

same requirements and follow the same process as HSIP applications submitted by WisDOT Regions for 

improvements on the State Trunk Network. 

In addition, Wisconsin has continued the High Risk Rural Roads Program (HRRRP) despite its formal 

elimination in MAP-21. Wisconsin has developed a statewide data analysis methodology which identifies 

county rural roads with run-off-road non-intersection crash issues. Counties with such corridors are offered a 

field review of the corridor, at no cost, that identifies potential treatments and are invited to apply for HSIP 

funding to implement some or all of the identified treatment options. A primary goal of the HRRRP is to install 

low-cost safety treatments on these roadways to mitigate KA crash rates as quickly as possible. It is unlikely 

these county trunk highways would receive federal investments outside of the HRRRP. 

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

Bureaus, Divisions) are involved with HSIP planning. 

 Design 
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 Districts/Regions 

 Operations 

 Planning 

 Traffic Engineering/Safety 

 Other-Division of State Patrol 

 Other-Division of Motor Vehicles 

Describe coordination with internal partners. 

The HSIP Program is managed by WisDOT's Division of Transportation Investment Management (DTIM) and 

the Bureau of State of Highway Programs (BSHP). DTIM/BSHP makes all final application approvals or denials 

and related project change or cost increase requests. However, DTIM/BSHP coordinates its efforts with 

several internal partners that both directly and indirectly influence the decision making process. Below is a 

summary of these partners and their role in the program. 

- Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV): DMV receives, edits, and maintains all law enforcement crash report files. 

- Traffic Safety Council (TSC): The TSC is comprised of representatives from Division of Transportation 

System Development (DTSD), DTIM, DMV, Division of State Patrol (DSP), and various Executive Offices 

within WisDOT. Among this group's responsibilities is developing and maintaining the Wisconsin Strategic 

Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), which helps guide the safety efforts of the HSIP Program. 

- Traffic Safety Engineering Workgroup (TSEWG): TSEWG is comprised of the State HSIP Coordinator, State 

Traffic Safety Engineer, and the Regional Traffic Safety Engineers. In some cases, the Regional HSIP 

Coordinators also participate. This group identifies and evaluates potential safety initiatives both within and 

outside of the HSIP Program, provides peer support, and reviews proposed HSIP projects. After a group 

evaluation, a recommendation to approve or not approve is forwarded to the State HSIP Coordinator for final 

review. 

- State Project Oversight Engineers: The State Project Oversight Engineers are a critical component of the joint 

process with the TSEWG for application review and approval. The DTSD State Project Oversight Engineers, 

Regional Traffic Safety Engineers, the State Traffic Safety Engineer, and the State HSIP Coordinator provide a 

consensus approval or disapproval of HSIP funding after a comprehensive in-person peer review. Each Region 

has one Project Oversight Engineer. State Project Oversight Engineers only review applications originating 

from the Region in which they are assigned. This consensus approval or disapproval is advisory to the 

DTIM/BSHP. 

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning. 

 Academia/University 

 FHWA 

 Local Government Agency 

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

Describe coordination with external partners. 

The HSIP is fully coordinated and integrated with the work of other organizations, associations, and 

stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, academia, local governments, MPOs) that play a role in reducing fatalities 

and serious injuries. One of the basic foundations of the HSIP is the direct linkage between the data-driven 

priorities established in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and the identification, development and 

implementation of HSIP projects. Local and regional governments alike which contribute towards achieving the 

goals and objectives of the SHSP help guide program decisions and project selections. More specifically, wh 
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ere there are a high percentage of crashes that occur off the State system, WisDOT works with local 

jurisdictions to help them develop and implement HSIP projects that address priority safety issues on locallyowned roadways. This is either done by locals doing work as local forced accounts or they are let by WisDOT. 

Describe HSIP program administration practices that have changed since the last 

reporting period.

All HSIP projects involving a change in intersection traffic control or a complete intersection reconstruction on 

the state highway system, including connecting highways, shall follow the current Facilities Development 

Manual (FDM) policy for Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE). This policy can be found in FDM 11-25-3.

Previous HSIP policy required an ICE for local projects. The new policy, which follows FDM 11-25-3, does not 

require an ICE for local projects, but does recommend these projects still follow the ICE process. 

Program Methodology 

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

implementation and evaluation processes? 

Yes 

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP. 

 HRRR

 Median Barrier 

Program: HRRR

Date of Program Methodology:7/1/2018

What is the justification for this program? 

 Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

 Other-Run off road  Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

 Crash frequency

 Crash rate

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

program?

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

How are projects under this program 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).

Program: Median Barrier

Date of Program Methodology:1/1/2005

What is the justification for this program? 

 Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

 FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Competes with all projects

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

 All crashes

 Other-All CMC  Other-Centerline miles  Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

 Crash frequency

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

program?

No

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

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

 Other-Non-competitive application process
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Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

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

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

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

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

Rank of Priority Consideration

Available funding:1

What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements? 

 16

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

 Cable Median Barriers 

 Other-High Risk Rural Roads 

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

 Crash data analysis 

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

 Engineering Study 

 Road Safety Assessment 

 Other-County Traffic Safety Commission recommendations 

Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

No

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

Yes 

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

HSIP Project Prioritization

Wisconsin evaluates potential HSIP projects by comparing the estimated crash reduction benefits expected 

from the project and the cost of that project. Crash reduction benefits are estimated by multiplying up to two 

crash modification factors (CMF) by 5-years of observed crash data. CMFs and target crashes are identified by 

the safety analyst and a spreadsheet tool is used to calculate the estimated crash reduction benefits. The 

spreadsheet tool incorporates the WisDOT CMF Table and logic described in our statewide policy described at 

the link below. 

http://wisconsindot.gov/dtsdManuals/traffic-ops/manuals-and-standards/teops/12-03.pdf 

HSIP Safety Effectiveness Evaluations

Wisconsin evaluates the effectiveness of all HSIP projects that were prioritized based on crash history. The 

Empirical-Bayes Before/After Safety Evaluation method, described in chapter 9 of the Highway Safety Manual, 

is used for these safety effectiveness evaluations. No evaluations are completed for systemic safety projects 

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

elaborate.

A key component in the development of the HSIP is the Project Evaluation Factor (PEF). The PEF is a 

measurement that is used to evaluate and compare proposed projects. It provides a comparison of the 

estimated crash reduction potential of a proposed improvement with the overall cost of the project. Although it 

has similarities to a benefit/cost analysis, it does not include all of the elements of a traditional benefit/cost 

analysis tool for ranking the relative merits of a group of projects, and should not be compared to a benefit/cost 

analysis. 

An Excel-based program is used to perform a safety project analysis and computes the PEF. The following 

provides a general overview of several key elements of the PEF:

• All costs associated with the project (design, utilities, real estate, construction, etc.) must be included in the 

PEF calculation, regardless of whether HSIP funds are requested for all elements of the project. Cost 

estimates must be in current year dollars.

• The analysis requires crash data from the most recent 5-year period for which crash information is available. 

Ideally, the analysis would include crash data from the most recent calendar year. For example, an analysis 

submitted in 2016 would include crash information from the 2011-2015 period. However, given that: (a) it can 

take several months after the end of a calendar year for the Department to finalize crash information and 

integrate the crash information into departmental datasets; and (b) it can take several months for a safety 

proposal to be developed and scoped, the use of an additional, older year of crash data is allowed. For 

example, an analysis submitted in calendar year 2016 may use crash data from either the 2011-2015 period or 

the 2010-2014 period.

For local projects, it is the responsibility of the project sponsor to compile and provide the required crash data 

to the regional office for the PEF evaluation. WisDOT facilitates this process by providing funding to the 

University of Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory (UW TOPS Lab) to make this data available 

to local governments.

• Although Wisconsin designs solutions to reduce all crashes, a number of targeted engineering, educational 

and enforcement efforts have been implemented with the defined goal of reducing crashes involving serious 

injuries and fatalities. Because of this focus on reducing serious injuries and fatalities, the PEF scoring 

mechanism assigns higher values to these crash types.

• The current values used within the PEF tool to calculate the potential crash reduction benefits of a safety 

improvement are influenced by the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) developed by the American Association of 

State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

• Standardized crash reduction factors are included in the Excel tool for a wide range of safety improvements. 

These factors are based on national safety research and are regularly updated as new research becomes 

available.

• Projects generally require a PEF of 1.0 or greater for approval. However, the HSIP Review Committee 

acknowledges the PEF contains many variables and that sometimes additional expense is needed to 

sufficiently address a safety issue. As such, the HSIP Review Committee may consider applications with a 

PEF greater than or equal to 0.9 for approval. Projects with a PEF less than 0.9 will not be approved.

• Projects treating locations identified on the annual "Locations of Interest Report" (LOIR) may be approved 

with a PEF of 0.50 or greater. LOIR locations with a PEF less than 0.5 will not be approved.
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• The PEF requirement is generally waived for projects identified through a statewide safety analysis. The PEF 

requirement is currently waived for: 

o High Risk Rural Roads Program projects 

o Crossover Median Crash Initiative projects

o Beam Guard Initiative projects
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed 

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

State Fiscal Year

The reporting period for HSIP funding in this report is State Fiscal Year (SFY). The information provided in this 

report is for SFY 2020, which ran from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. 

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

FUNDING CATEGORY PROGRAMMED OBLIGATED % 

OBLIGATED/PROGRAMMED

HSIP (23 U.S.C. 148) $36,357,643 $36,357,643 100%

HRRR Special Rule (23 

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

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

154)

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

164)

$0 $0 0%

RHCP (for HSIP 

purposes) (23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

$0 $0 0%

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STBG, NHPP)

$0 $0 0%

State and Local Funds $4,039,738 $4,039,738 100%

Totals $40,397,381 $40,397,381 100%

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

safety projects? 

$3,648,329

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

$3,648,329

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

$310,409

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

$310,409

There were three non-infrastructure projects funding with through HSIP in SFY 2020. They were: 

1. WisDOT High Risk Rural Roads Program support contract (1000-99-73) for $88,888.89 

2. SHSP development contract (1000-99-74) for $50,000 

3. HSIP support contract (1000-99-75) for $171,520. This contract is for two years of support for the HSIP to 

perform tasks such as project evaluations, horizontal curve analysis, cross median crash analysis, etc. 
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How much funding was transferred in to the HSIP from other core program areas 

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

$0

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

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

$22,122,829

WisDOT is reporting out on State Fiscal Year 2020 projects, however HSIP funding is based on a Federal 

Fiscal Year calendar. For clarification, the following transfers out of HSIP to other core program areas were 

completed:

August 2019 transferred out of HSIP $22,122,829 (FFY 2019 transfer) 

August 2020 transferred out of HSIP $22,468,956 (FFY 2020 transfer) 

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

the future. 

Project delays can make it challenging to fully utilize HSIP funding. Such delays occur for a variety of reasons, 

including changes in project scope during the design process (which triggers a required re-evaluation of the 

project), changes in associated projects that are linked to the HSIP project, and unforeseen issues arising 

during the project development process. WisDOT continues to work on developing a list of projects that could 

be advanced from later program years into earlier program years to ensure that HSIP funding is fully utilized 

even if projects are delayed or fall out of the program.
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General Listing of Projects 

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

PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

1000-99-73 Noninfrastructure Road safety 

audits

1 Numbers $80000 $88888.89 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

HRRRP 

Support

Data

1000-99-74 Noninfrastructure Transportation 

safety planning

1 Numbers $45000 $50000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

SHSP 

Support

Data

1000-99-75 Noninfrastructure Noninfrastructure - 

other

1 Numbers $154368 $171520 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

HSIP 

Support

Data

1011-01-64 Roadway Roadway - other 0.379 Miles $720900 $801000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther Freeways & 

Expressways

51,700 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1030-15-70 Roadway Pavement 

surface - high 

friction surface

0.522 Miles $837486.38 $930540.42 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther Freeways & 

Expressways

34,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1050-00-77 Roadside Barrier - cable 0 Miles $380801.84 $423113.15 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther11,700 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

1050-02-72 Roadside Barrier - cable 0 Miles $518490.77 $576100.86 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther13,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

1100-27-70 Roadside Barrier - cable 8.96 Miles $1951755.69 $2168617.43 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther Freeways & 

Expressways

52,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

1160-01-78 Roadside Barrier - cable 0 Miles $1660071.3 $1844523.67 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther Freeways & 

Expressways

27,400 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

1190-02-79 Roadside Barrier - cable 0 Miles $139955.27 $155505.85 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther Freeways & 

Expressways

38,400 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

1198-00-77 Access 

management

Change in 

access - close or 

restrict existing 

access

0.319 Miles $551880 $613200 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther6,050 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

1320-07-03 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control - 

all-way stop to 

roundabout

0.004 Miles $403245 $448050 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther7,340 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

1410-01-01 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control - 

all-way stop to 

roundabout

0.39 Miles $342990 $381100 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther10,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

1520-00-76 Intersection 

geometry

Intersection 

geometrics - 

modify skew 

angle

0.081 Miles $117111.66 $130124.07 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 3,830 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1570-00-76 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

5.433 Miles $205739.47 $228599.41 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther6,100 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1570-00-77 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

9.749 Miles $377638.87 $419598.74 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther6,100 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1570-02-77 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

add left-turn lane

0.5 Miles $868680 $965200 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther7,520 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1570-05-76 Access 

management

Change in 

access - close or 

restrict existing 

access

0.3 Miles $567158 $630175.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther4,900 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

1570-05-77 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

flashers - add 

overhead 

(actuated)

0.3 Miles $99079.1 $110087.89 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther7,350 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1640-01-73 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

add left-turn lane

0.614 Miles $789911 $877678.89 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther6,725 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1670-02-77 Alignment Horizontal curve 

realignment

1.439 Miles $0 $349269.34 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther12,530 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

1670-02-77 Alignment Horizontal curve 

realignment

1.439 Miles $5941836 $6252770.67 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther12,530 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

2110-00-03 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

add left-turn lane

0.032 Miles $175203 $194670 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 12,600 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

2160-05-01 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.008 Miles $68598 $76220 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 10,800 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

2225-14-70 Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Miscellaneous 

pedestrians and 

bicyclists

2.96 Miles $924784.17 $1027537.97 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther11,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

2265-00-08 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.085 Miles $180000 $200000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2310-14-70 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control - 

all-way stop to 

roundabout

0.331 Miles $1620000 $1800000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 13,110 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2410-03-03 Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road 

diet, roadway 

reconfiguration)

0.76 Miles $295713 $328570 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther17,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

2545-03-02 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.019 Miles $185400 $206000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther45,300 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2565-02-01 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.037 Miles $173424 $192693.33 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther37,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2712-03-00 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.003 Miles $143848 $159831.11 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 8,850 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2782-13-70 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

0.005 Miles $1753169 $1947965.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther19,700 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2967-00-07 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.117 Miles $247254 $274726.67 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2978-02-00 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

1.407 Miles $178202 $198002.22 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther25,400 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2984-13-04 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.002 Miles $180000 $200000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 28,700 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2990-14-70 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

0.006 Miles $566175 $629083.33 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther19,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

additional signal 

heads

2995-04-04 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

0.005 Miles $136269 $151410 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 25,900 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

2995-05-07 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.017 Miles $60255 $66950 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 27,300 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

3120-12-00 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.698 Miles $73800 $82000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther16,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

3190-08-70 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

1.4 Miles $226853 $252058.89 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 8,120 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

3200-01-72 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

7.865 Miles $563522 $626135.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 9,200 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

3240-02-73 Roadway Pavement 

surface - high 

friction surface

0.192 Miles $111388.83 $123765.37 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther12,300 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

3670-00-73 Intersection 

geometry

Splitter island - 

install on one or 

more approaches

0.109 Miles $291092.46 $323436.07 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 2,850 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

3779-03-00 Intersection 

geometry

Intersection 

geometrics - 

modify skew 

angle

0.009 Miles $44496 $49440 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 3,900 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

3782-04-00 Alignment Horizontal curve 

realignment

0.015 Miles $125145 $139050 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 2,330 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

3887-01-02 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

add left-turn lane

0.042 Miles $40500 $45000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 15,970 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

4867-03-70 Roadway Pavement 

surface - high 

friction surface

0.389 Miles $222029.99 $246699.99 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 2,500 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

5155-02-63 Roadside Barrier - cable 0.01 Miles $425404.45 $472671.61 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther21,400 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

5263-00-30 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

4.652 Miles $56176 $62417.78 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 1,100 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

5310-02-63 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

4.979 Miles $154402 $171557.78 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther12,680 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

5540-00-60 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

2.095 Miles $78974.89 $87749.88 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 2,100 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

5897-00-30 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

11.418 Miles $97200 $108000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 3,730 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

5899-00-30 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

3.485 Miles $44113 $49014.45 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 1,400 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

5944-01-60 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

12.732 Miles $326365.9 $362628.78 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 2,900 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

5980-01-30 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

3.66 Miles $25492.5 $28325 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 3,300 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

5990-01-27 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.074 Miles $46350 $51500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 18,950 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

5990-01-29 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic 

signal - add 

additional signal 

heads

0.063 Miles $46080 $51200 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 15,500 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

5996-00-07 Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road 

diet, roadway 

reconfiguration)

2.28 Miles $193488 $214986.67 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 5,600 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

6020-04-61 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

5.718 Miles $123422.24 $137135.82 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 5,700 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

6130-04-60 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

13.832 Miles $460507.12 $511674.58 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 4,400 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

6610-04-00 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control - 

two-way stop to 

roundabout

0.049 Miles $353432 $392702.22 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 7,340 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

6639-00-72 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

add right-turn 

lane

0.148 Miles $230261 $255845.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther4,920 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

6949-00-03 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

12.084 Miles $85647 $95163.33 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 3,000 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

6999-02-70 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

0.014 Miles $502735.78 $558595.31 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 6,280 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

6999-03-72 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

add right-turn 

lane

0.054 Miles $191882.85 $213203.17 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther8,040 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7028-00-03 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

0.01 Miles $64890 $72100 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther27,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7090-00-74 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

traffic control - 

other

0.02 Miles $605736.87 $673040.97 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther14,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

7090-02-71 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

5.606 Miles $225261 $250290 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 6,100 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7117-00-30 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

4.64 Miles $61920 $68800 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 1,600 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

7130-00-78 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

4.88 Miles $118903.39 $132114.88 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther8,080 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7130-08-75 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

15.95 Miles $566307.53 $629230.59 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther4,460 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7200-02-73 Access 

management

Change in 

access - close or 

restrict existing 

access

0.222 Miles $1530000 $1700000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther13,750 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

7220-00-61 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

6.633 Miles $270450 $300500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther2,200 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7600-01-05 Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road 

diet, roadway 

reconfiguration)

1.07 Miles $171495 $190550 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther16,200 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure
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PROJECT 

NAME

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

7735-01-62 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

9.63 Miles $70317 $78130 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 870 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

7896-02-00 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

7.78 Miles $153383 $170425.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

7930-08-70 Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder - 

paved or other

5.493 Miles $702123.66 $780137.4 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 1,400 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

8060-04-72 Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road 

diet, roadway 

reconfiguration)

0.5 Miles $403142 $447935.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther7,400 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

8110-01-06 Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

modify left-turn 

lane offset

0.028 Miles $69525 $77250 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Principal ArterialOther15,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

8120-00-72 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control - 

two-way stop to 

roundabout

0.156 Miles $1176152.85 $1306836.5 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 12,000 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

8744-00-72 Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection 

flashers - add 

overhead 

(actuated)

0 Miles $46350 $51500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 900 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

8923-09-00 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

1.97 Miles $25493 $28325.56 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Minor Arterial 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

8939-03-08 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

6.933 Miles $60630 $67366.67 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Lane 

Departure

8949-04-70 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

8.99 Miles $365915.84 $406573.15 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 2,900 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

8949-05-73 Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control - 

two-way stop to 

all-way stop

0.189 Miles $849854.17 $944282.41 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Major Collector 4,500 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

9566-02-01 Roadway Rumble strips - 

edge or shoulder

5.05 Miles $36638 $40708.89 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A Local Road or 

Street

200 Indian Tribe 

Nation

Spot Lane 

Departure
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Safety Performance

General Highway Safety Trends 

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

years. 

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Fatalities 582 615 543 506 566 607 613 589 565

Serious Injuries 3,534 3,582 3,309 2,986 2,999 3,039 3,271 3,005 2,938

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

0.990 1.040 0.910 0.840 0.910 0.950 0.940 0.890 0.850

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

6.040 6.080 5.560 4.970 4.830 4.760 5.010 4.560 4.430

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

73 56 48 49 73 63 65 60 68

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

303 332 303 288 292 303 314 307 298
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0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Annual Fatalities

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Annual Serious Injuries

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Fatality rate (per HMVMT)

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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FARS data was not available for use before the HSIP annual report deadline. State fatality numbers were used 

as a baseline to estimate final FARS numbers. Historically, FARS numbers have been higher than the State 

fatality numbers. The average difference between FARS and State numbers was calculated using 2014-2018 

data. This resulted in an average difference of 14 for total fatalities and 2 for non-motorized fatalities. For the 

2019 data submitted in this report, the state number plus 14 was used to estimate the FARS fatalities (551 + 

14 = 565). 

Describe fatality data source. 

State Motor Vehicle Crash Database

FARS data was not available for use before the HSIP annual report deadline. State fatality numbers were used 

as a baseline to estimate final FARS numbers. Historically, FARS numbers have been higher than the State 

fatality numbers. The average difference between FARS and State numbers was calculated using 2014-2018 

data. This resulted in an average difference of 14 for total fatalities and 2 for non-motorized fatalities. For the 

2019 data submitted in this report, the state number plus 14 was used to estimate the FARS fatalities (551 + 

14 = 565). 

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

ownership. 

Year 2019

Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - 

Interstate

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other

Rural Minor Arterial

Rural Minor Collector

Rural Major Collector

Rural Local Road or 

Street

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other

Urban Minor Arterial

Urban Minor Collector

Urban Major Collector

Urban Local Road or 

Street

Urban City Street 102 785

Rural City Street 8.6 74.4

Rural Town Road 57.8 328

Urban County Trunk 

Highway

3 7.4

Rural County Trunk 

Highway

104.8 492.2

Urban State Highway 48.8 343.8

Rural State Highway 192.4 788.8
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Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Urban Interstate 

Highway

14.4 100.4

Rural Interstate 

Highway

28.2 130.4
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Year 2019

Roadways Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

State Highway 

Agency

283.8 1,363.6

County Highway 

Agency

119 583

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

Local Park, Forest or 

Reservation Agency

Other State Agency

Other Local Agency

Private (Other than 

Railroad)

Railroad

State Toll Authority

Local Toll Authority

Other Public 

Instrumentality (e.g. 

Airport, School, 

University)

Indian Tribe Nation

Safety Performance Targets 

Safety Performance Targets 

Calendar Year 2021 Targets *

Number of Fatalities:576.0

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

Number of fatalities target is calculated as a 2% reduction from the most recent 5-year rolling average, which is 

the performance measure goal identified in the SHSP. 
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Number of Serious Injuries:2897.9

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

Number of serious injuries target is calculated as a 5% reduction from the most recent 5-year rolling average, 

which is the performance measure goal identified in the SHSP. 

Fatality Rate:0.890

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

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) target is calculated as a 2% reduction from the most recent 5-year rolling average, 

which is the performance measure goal identified in the SHSP. 

Serious Injury Rate:4.482

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

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) target is calculated as a 5% reduction from the most recent 5-year rolling 

average, which is the performance measure goal identified in the SHSP. 

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:350.2

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

Total number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries target is calculated as a 5% reduction from the 

most recent 5-year rolling average., which is the performance measure goal identified in the SHSP. 

1. FARS data was not available at the time of HSIP target submittal. State data was used to calculate the 2021 

target for number of fatalities. The historical difference between state fatality data and FARS data was also 

factored in and accounted for. 

Final data was not available at the time of HSP target submittal. WisDOT will amend the HSP performance 

target for number of fatalities to match the HSIP target. 

2. Final data was not available at the time of HSP target submittal. WisDOT will amend the HSP performance 

target for number of serious injuries to match the HSIP target. 

3. FARS data was not available at the time of HSIP target submittal. State data was used to calculate the 2021 

target for number of fatalities. The historical difference between state fatality data and FARS data was also 

factored in and accounted for. 

Final data was not available at the time of HSIP target submittal. WisDOT will amend the HSP performance 

target for fatality rate (per HMVMT) to match the HSIP target. 

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

safety performance targets. 

The HSIP is fully coordinated and integrated with the work of other organizations, associations, and 

stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, academia, local governments, MPOs) that play a role in reducing fatalities 

and serious injuries. One of the basic foundations of the HSIP is the direct linkage between the data-driven 

priorities established in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and the identification, development and 

implementation of HSIP projects. Local and regional governments alike which contribute towards achieving the 

goals and objectives of the SHSP help guide program decisions and project selections. More specifically, 

where there are a high percentage of crashes that occur off the State system, WisDOT works with local 

jurisdictions to help them develop and implement HSIP projects that address priority safety issues on locally-
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owned roadways. This is either done by locals doing work as local forced accounts or they are let by WisDOT. 

Stakeholders will continue to contribute to and support the goals established in the SHSP. This in turn 

encourages safety projects that meet established safety performance targets. 

WisDOT coordinates with the MPOs in the establishment of the state’s annual federal safety targets reported in 

the HSIP. WisDOT shares Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) level crash data with the MPOs for their analysis. 

MPOs establish safety targets by developing their own MPA targets or by agreeing to support WisDOT’s state 

targets. The approved MPO federal safety targets are reported to WisDOT. 

Does the State want to report additional optional targets? 

No

Describe progress toward meeting the State’s 2019 Safety Performance Targets (based 

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

reasons for differences in the actual outcomes and targets. 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES TARGETS ACTUALS

Number of Fatalities 555.7 588.0

Number of Serious Injuries 2967.6 3050.4

Fatality Rate 0.915 0.908

Serious Injury Rate 4.785 4.718

Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

342.0 368.6

Wisconsin has met or made significant progress towards three of its five 2019 Federal Safety Performance 

Targets based on data available at time of reporting. 

Targets are anticipated to be met for Fatality Rate and Serious Injury Rate. 

For Number of Serious Injuries, significant progress is anticipated since the actual outcomes are projected to 

be below the baseline. 

Performance targets for Number of Fatalities and Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries are not 

anticipated to be met. Wisconsin has seen a decrease in each of these categories the past three years. 

However, when looking at the five-year rolling average, the targets are not anticipated to be met. Wisconsin 

uses the previous five-year rolling average to calculate targets for the upcoming year. So, targets for 2019 

were set in 2018 using data from 2013-2017. In 2014 Wisconsin was fortunate enough to see a historically low 

number of fatalities. The low number of fatalities in 2014 also lowered the five-year average for 2013-2017. 

The 2019 targets are being assessed against actual data from 2015-2019, which does not include the low year 

of 2014. This is likely one contributing factor towards not meeting these targets. 

Wisconsin remains committed to addressing safety on all public roads through all of its transportation safety 

programs. 

Applicability of Special Rules 

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

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

years of age and older for the past seven years.

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Fatalities

78 64 99 91 92 96 102

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

245 231 198 227 249 262 290
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Evaluation

Program Effectiveness 

How does the State measure effectiveness of the HSIP? 

 Benefit/Cost Ratio 

 Change in fatalities and serious injuries 

While a simple change in fatal and serious injury crashes is an overall indicator of the effectiveness of the 

safety culture in the state, there are many other factors outside the scope of normal HSIP projects that 

influences. For this reason, we rely on a "before and after" Empirical Bayes Analysis of HSIP projects to 

determine their performance. 

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

the State's program level evaluations. 

Resources were not available to complete a program level evaluation in this reporting cycle. WisDOT has 

contracted with the University of Wisconsin - Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory to complete project 

evaluations for the next reporting cycle. 

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

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program? 

 # miles improved by HSIP 

 HSIP Obligations 

 Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process 

 Increased focus on local road safety 

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements 

Present and describe trends in SHSP emphasis area performance measures. 

Year 2019

SHSP Emphasis Area Targeted Crash 

Type

Number of 

Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of 

Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury 

Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Roadway Departure 309.6 1,479.2

Intersections 156.6 1,107.4

Pedestrians 53.2 222

Bicyclists 10.2 80.8

Older Drivers 102 290

Motorcyclists 79.8 513
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SHSP Emphasis Area Targeted Crash 

Type

Number of 

Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of 

Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury 

Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Work Zones 10.8 65.6

Reduce Speed Related 

Crashes

164.6 868.6

Reduce Alcohol/Drugimpaired Driving200.8 676.4

Reduce Cross Median 

Crashes

83.6 284

Improve Safe Travel in 

Bad Weather

102.4 581.8

Improve Driver 

Alertness/Reduce Driver 

Distraction

78 585

Improve Occupant 

Protection

153.8 466.4
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0

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100

150

200

250

300

350

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

2011-2015 2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average

2011-2015 2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019
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0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2011-2015 2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

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Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2011-2015 2012-2016 2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019
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Project Effectiveness

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

Evaluation planned for 2021.
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Compliance Assessment

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

 11/07/2017

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP? 

From: 2017 To: 2020

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

 2021

WisDOT was in the process of updating the SHSP by scheduling the in-person peer exchange to establish top priority emphasis areas. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this process has been delayed and is expected to be completed in 

2021.

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

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

ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

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

ROADWAY SEGMENT Segment Identifier 

(12) [12]

100 100 100 100 100 100

Route Number (8) 

[8]

100 100

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

100 100

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

100 100

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

100 100 100 100

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

100 100 100 100

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

100 100 100 100 100 100

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

100 100 100 100 100 100

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

100 100

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

100 100
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

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

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

100 100 100 100 100 100

Median Type (54) 

[55]

100 7

Access Control (22) 

[23]

100 100

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

100 100

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

100 100 100 100

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

100 65 100 1

AADT Year (80) [82] 100 65

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

100 65 100 100 100 100

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

100

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

100

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

100

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

100

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

100

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

100

AADT Year (80) [82] 100

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

100

INTERCHANGE/RAMP Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178) [168]

100 100
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

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

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (197) [187]

100 100

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201) [191]

100 100

Ramp Length (187) 

[177]

100 100

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195) [185]

100 100

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

100 100

Interchange Type 

(182) [172]

Ramp AADT (191) 

[181]

100 100

Year of Ramp AADT 

(192) [182]

100 100

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

100 100

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

100 100

Totals (Average Percent Complete): 100.00 89.00 100.00 0.00 90.91 90.91 100.00 89.00 100.00 100.00

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

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

Wisconsin already collects most of the MIRE FDEs. Based on current data collection efforts and targets, Wisconsin is on track to meet the September 30, 2026 deadline.
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

04-01-10e.pdf

Project Implementation:

Safety Performance:

Evaluation:

Compliance Assessment:
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Glossary

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

(e.g. annual fatality rate).

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

collaborative process.

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

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

road location or feature or addresses a highway safety problem.

HMVMT: means hundred million vehicle miles traveled.

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

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

activities.

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

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

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

dated February 13, 2013.

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

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

objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a system.

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

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

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

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

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