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NEW MEXICO 

2020 ANNUAL REPORT 
2020 New Mexico Highway Safety Improvement Program

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................6

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

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

Program Methodology .......................................................................................................................8

Project Implementation .......................................................................................................................14

Funds Programmed .........................................................................................................................14

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................16

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

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

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

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................30

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Attachments ..........................................................................................................................40

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................41
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Disclaimer

Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence

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

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

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

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

schedules, lists, or other data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) report is an annual update prepared by the Statewide 

Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau (MPPB) of the New Mexico Department of Transportation 

(NMDOT) Planning Division (PD). The 2020 HSIP Annual Report is based on the best and most recent 

available transportation safety data and information, including projects contained in the Federal Fiscal Year 

(FFY) 2019 program. To facilitate a transparent stakeholder process, the NMDOT MPPB, for infrastructurerelated and non-infrastructure-related improvements, coordinates with internal and external safety partners in 

New Mexico through a comprehensive communication process. In the preparation of the HSIP, the MPPB is 

consistent with the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), efforts related to the Highway Safety Plan (HSP), 

and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP). This coordination helps to provide consistency of data 

presented in this report, integrated safety initiatives, consistent identification of performance trends, 

implementation of sound, best safety practices, and facilitation of safety performance assessment. This 

coordinated safety planning effort allows NMDOT to allocate limited safety dollars to areas with the greatest 

safety needs and to effectively support NMDOT goals, safety strategies, and performance targets to reduce 

fatalities and serious injuries on the state transportation system.

Overall, in New Mexico from the year 2015 to the year 2019, there was a 42.3 percent increase in annual 

fatalities (298 to 424). It should be noted that 2015 had the lowest number of reported fatalities and 2019 had 

the highest number of fatalities from the span of 2010 to 2019. It should also be noted for this report that all 

2019 data represents a preliminary estimate of the data for 2019 - FARS data was not available. The five-year 

moving (rolling) average for fatalities increased from 2015 to 2019. A comparison of values of the five-year 

moving average indicates an increase of 10.9 percent in 2019 to 379.6 fatalities, compared to 342.2 fatalities in 

2015. While the actual count of fatalities increased significantly from 2015 to 2019, the rate of fatalities in New 

Mexico increased less in the same time period from 1.329 to 1.373 (preliminary estimate) fatalities per 100 

million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) - an increase of 3.3 percent. Aiding to this smaller increase in the fatality 

rate is an increase in VMT over the same period.

Suspected serious injuries (A) on an annual basis declined by 20.8 percent from 1,329 to 1,053 during the 

same reporting period. The number of reported serious injuries has a steady overall decline from 2010 to 2019. 

Suspected serious injuries (A) are on a downward trend in New Mexico for the past five years (2015 to 2019) 

with a reduction in the five-year moving average from 1,445.0 to 1,145.0; a decrease of 20.8 percent. The 

annual rate of serious injuries in New Mexico declined from 2015 to 2019 from 4.844 to 3.792 (preliminary 

estimate) serious injuries per 100M VMT, or a reduction of 21.7 percent. The five-year moving average for 

serious injuries declined from 5.605 to 4.183 (preliminary estimate) serious injuries per 100M VMT, or a 

reduction of 25.4 percent.

Annual non-motorized fatalities and suspected serious injuries decreased between 2015 to 2019 (preliminary 

estimate) from 217 to 200, a decrease of 7.8 percent and an increase in the five-year rolling average of 11.7 

percent (180.8 to 202.0).

In FFY 2020, NMDOT continued to make significant progress in successfully programming and obligating HSIP 

funds, as well as continued implementation of a process for funding and eliminating a backlog of projects for 

future years. This included programming of the completed Road Safety Audit (RSA) projects and 

countermeasure recommendations for projects that are in the HSIP annual program. In addition, NMDOT used 

results from the completed network screening efforts conducted for urban and rural NMDOT maintained noninterstate highways in FFY2018 to identify candidate projects with a high crash risk. The network screening 

effort, completed in 2019, also identified candidate sites for High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR), which will be 

programmed in future years. In 2020, NMDOT completed an initial version of a comprehensive HSIP Database 

which includes past HSIP funded projects. The next step in development of the database is to track current 

and future HSIP projects from inception to completion.
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The most recent update of the NM Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) was approved and distributed to 

safety stakeholders in March 2017. The next update is scheduled to start in late 2020 for completion in 2021.

In April 2020, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) completed a target achievement assessment of the 

five safety performance targets for the HSIP for New Mexico. FHWA advised NMDOT that New Mexico did not 

meet or make significant progress toward meeting at least four of the five safety performance targets to 

support the reduction of fatalities and serious injuries in the State. To address this issue, NMDOT developed 

an HSIP Implementation Plan, submitted to the FHWA in August 2020.

In the summer of 2020, NMDOT completed a report that stipulates 2021 performance targets for each of the 

five core performance measures for fatalities (K), suspected serious injuries (A), fatality rate, suspected serious 

injury rate, and non-motorized fatalities and suspected serious injuries.

NMDOT is developing an HSIP Manual, scheduled for completion in 2020. The HSIP Manual will provide a 

comprehensive roadmap for the execution of the NMDOT HSIP, safety management process, and participation 

by safety stakeholders. Other efforts to improve the delivery of HSIP projects include: improvements to the 

Linear Referencing System for roadway data; improved coordination with safety stakeholders and other 

agencies; and greater focus in identifying and developing initiatives to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. 

To more effectively manage the NMDOT HSIP program in 2020, NMDOT continued to augment staff with 

consultant support.

Other accomplishments include continued improvements in crash data reporting and analysis, as evidenced by 

the improved level of detail and quality of data in this year’s report. Over the past several years, NMDOT, 

through its contract with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Geospatial and Population Studies Traffic 

Research Unit, made progress in the accuracy of location of crashes, an improved ability to identify crash 

occurrence by functional class and ownership, and an ability to calculate, on a statewide basis, crash rates to 

assess trends for safety performance targets.

Local safety road projects are a key component in the HSIP, with $1,661,329 programmed and obligated to 

five local projects, for the FFY 2019 reporting period. The NMDOT HSIP Safety Program includes a more 

detailed and extensive analysis of safety performance, Emphasis Areas, and strategies planned in HSIP 

projects. The intent of this is to effectively reduce fatalities and severe crashes on all roads in New Mexico.
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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 NMDOT Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau continues to transition the HSIP into a more data- and 

analysis-based program. In late 2019, the MPPB worked with consultants to complete a Highway Safety 

Manual (HSM)-based network screening analysis of the NMDOT maintained non-interstate rural and urban 

roadway network. The screening effort included a review of roadway segments, intersections, and pedestrian 

sites, in order to identify and rank sites with a statistically high need, based on the potential to reduce fatal and 

serious injury crashes. 

In summer 2020, the MPPB identified High-Risk Rural Road sites with high potential for safety improvements. 

After identifying these locations, the MPPB staff worked with the consultants to conduct a high-level, in-office, 

evidence-based diagnosis and countermeasure identification process. The next step is for the MPPB staff to 

work with NMDOT Districts and tribal and local public agencies to evaluate countermeasures for 

implementation in future projects. 

Another work product nearing completion this year is the HSIP Manual. NMDOT anticipates finalizing the 

document by late 2020. 

The structure of the HSIP program is multidisciplinary and at various levels includes NMDOT, tribal and local 

public agency stakeholders for those jurisdictions developing projects, with FHWA oversight and input as 

appropriate. The HSIP program is monitored by the NMDOT Safety Committee, which includes members from 

engineering, design, STIP, rail, and traffic from within NMDOT and the FHWA-NM Division office. The 

committee oversees project selection and allocation of funds to determine where the funds can be most 

efficiently utilized to optimize safety performance. 

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Other-Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

 Other-General Office review and approval from the NMDOT Safety Committee 

This allocation process is gradually moving more and more towards a competitive-based evaluation process, 

as there is now the ability to objectively compare segments from the network screening analysis by using the 

potential for safety improvement (PSI) metric. 
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Describe how local and tribal roads are addressed as part of HSIP. 

Under the NM HSIP program all public roadways are eligible for participation. For the HSIP program covered in 

this reporting period (FFY 2019), there were no NM HSIP funds obligated or programmed for tribal road 

projects. However, Ohkay Owingeh in Rio Arriba County requested funding for a project at NM 74/PoPay 

Avenue. The project was originally proposed several years ago but delayed by the Tribe. NMDOT used the 

network screening results to assess crashes and found the project did not qualify for HSIP funds as the 

intersection had two property damage only crashes in the area between 2008-2019. As there have been no 

fatal or serious injury crashes at the intersection, along with relatively low Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) 

counts at the intersection, the HSIP Coordinator deemed the project as not qualifying for HSIP funds under the 

current program requirements. NMDOT is assisting the tribe with identifying other funding sources to complete 

the project. 

NMDOT programmed and obligated $1,661,329 to five local projects during the same reporting period. The 

project control number (CN) of each project, as listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 

(STIP) and the project’s improvements are included in the list below. 

 2101660: upgrade of existing railroad crossings 

 A302111: construct pedestrian crossing and multi-use path 

 LC00110: reconfigure intersection to two separate T-intersections 

 S100370: implement a roundabout at the intersection 

 S100460: lane reductions, bike and pedestrian improvements, signalized intersection improvements, 

lighting, new signing/striping 

In general, the NMDOT Safety Committee reviewed all project applications and prioritized funding independent 

of project jurisdiction. Proposed HSIP projects on local and tribal maintained roadways were considered in the 

same manner as proposed projects on NMDOT roads. 

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

Bureaus, Divisions) are involved with HSIP planning. 

 Design 

 Districts/Regions 

 Governors Highway Safety Office 

 Local Aid Programs Office/Division 

 Maintenance 

 Operations 

 Planning 

 Traffic Engineering/Safety 

 Other-Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau 

Describe coordination with internal partners. 

The NMDOT Safety Committee meets monthly to review the HSIP and confirm the program is meeting the 

goals and objectives of the NM SHSP and safety targets. The Safety Committee is composed of the following 

voting and advisory members: 

Voting members: 

 Design and Construction Director 

 Planning Division Director 
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 Modals Division Director 

Advisory members: 

 HSIP Coordinator 

 FHWA-NM Safety 

 STIP Unit 

 Technical Groups 

 Rail Bureau Chief 

The HSIP Coordinator also interacts closely with the three NMDOT Regional Design Centers to coordinate 

project tracking and oversight needs. In addition, the HSIP Coordinator, in overseeing the SHSP, liaisons 

closely with NMDOT Traffic Safety Division (in the Modals Division) which is responsible for the NMDOT 

Highway Safety Plan (HSP). The Modals Division Director is the NM representative to the Governor's Highway 

Safety Commission. 

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning. 

 Academia/University 

 FHWA 

 Law Enforcement Agency 

 Local Government Agency 

 Local Technical Assistance Program 

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

 Tribal Agency 

Describe coordination with external partners. 

All of the external partners listed in the previous question may be involved in the coordination process, 

particularly for conducting Road Safety Audits or Assessments (RSAs). Examples include data collection from 

local law enforcement and data management by academia, such as the University of New Mexico. Typically, 

as a part of RSAs, local partners are also involved in identifying location specific phenomena, lending their 

expertise and insights to safety related issues, as well as development of safety diagnosis and 

countermeasures. NMDOT finds local expertise invaluable when considering safety issues and needs, the 

identification of lessons learned related to the implementation of countermeasures, and identification of context 

sensitive issues whether they are cultural or behavioral. 

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

elaborate. 

The NMDOT made significant progress in 2019 to program and obligate HSIP funds and to provide a 

systematic process for funding a backlog of projects. This includes maintenance of a structured list of RSAs 

planned and performed that will be used for future projects. As described above, the MPPB implemented a 

comprehensive and organized process of communication with internal and external stakeholders. 

Program Methodology 

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

implementation and evaluation processes?

No
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An HSIP Manual is currently undergoing its second review but is not finalized. This manual will serve as a 

guide for the implementation and administration of the HSIP program in the coming years to ensure 

consistency with the SHSP, best practices, and other safety initiatives. 

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

 HRRR

 Roadway Departure 

 Sign Replacement And Improvement 

Program: HRRR

Date of Program Methodology:9/30/2019

What is the justification for this program? 

 FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

 Fatal crashes only  Traffic

 Volume

 Functional classification

 Other-Rural area

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

 Crash rate

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

program?

Yes

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

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

 Other-NMDOT Safety 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

Available funding:100

Total Relative Weight:100

Program: Roadway Departure

Date of Program Methodology:9/30/2019

What is the justification for this program? 

 Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

 FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

 All crashes

 Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

 Traffic

 Lane miles

 Functional classification

 Roadside features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

 Crash frequency

 Other-Crash severity

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

program?

Yes

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

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

 Other-NMDOT 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

Available funding:100
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Total Relative Weight:100

Program: Sign Replacement And Improvement

Date of Program Methodology:9/30/2019

What is the justification for this program? 

 Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

 FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Other-Based on need to maintain minimum retroreflectivity for signs

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

 Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only  Traffic  Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

 Other-Reduction in total crashes

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-NMDOT Safety 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

Available funding:100

Total Relative Weight:100

What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements? 

 3.9
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 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

 Other-Pedestrian projects 

The TIP ID's that were considered pedestrian systemic projects are listed below: 

1101800

A302111 

S100620 

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

 Crash data analysis 

 Engineering Study 

 Road Safety Assessment 

 SHSP/Local road safety plan 

 Stakeholder input 

Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

No

The NMDOT HSIP includes one ITS projects in the FFY 2019 program. The HSIP funds obligated for this 

project is $72,000. 

At this time the HSIP program does not consider safety initiatives related to both connected vehicle 

technologies and ITS technologies - but it does consider ITS technologies. 

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

Yes 

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

Applying the full cycle of the Roadway Safety Management Process (RSMP) to NMDOT HSIP efforts is the 

goal (see the "Q19_HSM_use_2020AnnualReport.docx" figure is the attachment for this question). The 

NMDOT has finished the first round of the network screening process, diagnosis, and countermeasure 

selection and is preparing the data needed to incorporate the next steps of the RSMP. 

The completed network screening effort focused on identifying sites with high potential for safety improvement 

using excess expected crash frequency with Empirical Bayes adjustment as a performance measure. A total of 

seven Safety Performance Functions (SPF) were developed for the most common urban and rural, nonfreeway roadway facility types. Similar studies are completed for intersections and pedestrian corridors. 

Diagnostic studies are completed to help identify the probable cause and possible countermeasures to improve 

the safety of the screened locations. A map of geo-tagged data visualizations is provided to show the 

distribution of crash types, crash severities, and other crash characteristics to help with diagnostics at each 

location. 

The results of diagnostics are used to identify possible countermeasures on the top-tanked locations based on 

the network screening process. These locations are listed as candidates for future RSAs, HRRR locations, 

and/or future HSIP projects. 
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The NMDOT is also preparing a database for HSIP projects to enable a full outcome evaluation that can be 

used to better understand the actual results of the HSIP investments on number of fatalities and serious 

injuries.

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

elaborate.

NMDOT is currently working on finalized an HSIP Manual, scheduled for completion in the second half of 2020.

Over the past year, the NMDOT held internal discussions on the design and conduct of the HSIP, which helped

create an awareness of safety needs and long-term goals. 

Another HSIP effort the State started is the preparation of a dataset for HSIP investments. The purpose of this 

dataset is to track and evaluate the HSIP projects. Using this dataset, NMDOT can complete the Roadway 

Safety Management Process and use the evaluation results to prioritize the future investments. The HSIP 

dataset is prepared in a format that can easily be linked to crash data and roadway data to facilitate future 

evaluation studies.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

Federal Fiscal Year

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

FUNDING CATEGORY PROGRAMMED OBLIGATED % 

OBLIGATED/PROGRAMMED

HSIP (23 U.S.C. 148) $21,074,471 $20,154,672 95.64%

HRRR Special Rule (23 

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

$2,523,945 $2,460,945 97.5%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

154)

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

164)

$1,967,218 $1,841,687 93.62%

RHCP (for HSIP 

purposes) (23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

$0 $0 0%

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STBG, NHPP)

$0 $0 0%

State and Local Funds $0 $0 0%

Totals $25,565,634 $24,457,304 95.66%

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

safety projects?

$1,661,329

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

$1,661,329

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

$1,903,697

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

$1,820,897

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

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

$0
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How much funding was transferred out of the HSIP to other core program areas during 

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

$6,157,877

 To National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) - $3,000,000 

 To Surface Transportation Program-Flexible (STPF) - $3,157,877 

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

the future. 

In some instances, project development and delivery took longer than originally anticipated, which affected 

timing for obligation of funds for projects. Improvements in project scoping and improvements in crash data 

analysis can help mitigate this issue. 

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

which the State would like to elaborate. 

To augment efforts for the HSIP program and annual report preparation, NMDOT continues to add consultant 

support.
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General Listing of Projects

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

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AADT SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

I-10 Seed Project Roadside Roadside - other 134 Miles $72000 $72000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Principal ArterialInterstate7,332 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot WeatherrelatedInstall proven 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

Santa Clara 

Multimodal 

Project

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Miscellaneous pedestrians and 

bicyclists

2.5 Miles $461269.39 $504000 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Principal ArterialOther9,164 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Implement 

street lighting 

to improve 

conspicuity 

and

visibility of 

pedestrians

I-25 Signing 

Project

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs and traffic 

control - other

175 Miles $403702.87 $405000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Principal ArterialInterstate3,643 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

US 60 Sign 

Project

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs and traffic 

control - other

51 Miles $268730.68 $270000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Principal ArterialOther597 30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

I-25 Guardrail 

Upgrades

Roadside Barrier- metal 76 Miles $1721730.7 $1721731 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Principal ArterialInterstate3,643 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Improve and 

upgrade the 

design of 

roadside 

hardware and

application of 

barrier and 

impact 

attenuation 

systems.

NM 532 Phase II Roadway Roadway - other 0.25 Miles $2664111.6

6

$2700000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Arterial 791 25 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AADT SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

on the 

roadside.

BROADWAY, 

GRIMES, 

SANGER, 

BENDER, RR 

CROSSINGS IN 

HOBBS

Railroad grade 

crossings

Upgrade railroad crossing 

signal

4 Railroad 

Crossings

$270829 $270829 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 3,104 25 Railroad Spot Railroad 

Crossings

Enhance 

safety for 

public atgrade 

crossings.

ENTRANCE TO 

WHITE SANDS 

NATIONAL 

MONUMENT 

Safety 

Improvements

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - extend 

acceleration/deceleration lane

1 Miles $463959.35 $396619 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther7,996 60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Implement 

geometric 

improvements 

related to 

vehicle 

operations by 

providing 

improved 

storage.

Intersection of 

Indian Wells and 

White Sands 

Realignment

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection geometry - other 1 Intersection

s

$0 $450000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther7,592 35 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersection

s

Implement 

geometric 

improvements 

related to 

vehicle 

operations by 

providing 

improved turnlane 

channelization

.

US 60/84 Sign 

Replacement

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including post) 

- new or updated

51 Miles $186456 $186456 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther2,074 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

NM 6563 and US 

82 Sign Project

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

15.6 Miles $108000 $108000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 284 30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

NM 6563 and US 

82 Sign Project

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

15.6 Miles $9520.68 $9521 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Major Collector 284 30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AADT SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

on the 

roadside.

NM 518 - Holman 

Hill Guardrail, 

Signing & Striping 

Project

Roadside Barrier- metal 8.23 Miles $2460945.1

2

$2460945 HRRR 

Special 

Rule (23 

U.S.C. 

148(g)(1))

Rural Major Collector 980 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Improve and 

upgrade the 

design of 

roadside 

hardware and

application of 

barrier and 

impact 

attenuation 

systems.

NM 68- Taos 

Urban

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Sign sheeting - upgrade or 

replacement

1.08 Miles $3028620.2

2

$3497393 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther13,68

8

25 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Install 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

40 MILES 

NORTH OF 

GALLUP

Lighting Lighting - other 0.86 Miles $59189.62 $59190 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther4,587 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Implement 

roadway 

lighting to 

serve all 

modes/users

I-40 Roadside Barrier- metal 8.8 Miles $66032.52 $70713 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Principal ArterialInterstate16,06

6

65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Improve and 

upgrade the 

design of 

roadside 

hardware and

application of 

barrier and 

impact 

attenuation 

systems.

GUARDRAIL 

WEST OF 

GALLUP AND 

CUBERO TO 

TOHAJIILEE

Roadside Barrier- metal 8.8 Miles $6842342 $6842342 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varie

s

Principal ArterialInterstate16,06

6

65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Improve and 

upgrade the 

design of 

roadside 

hardware and

application of 

barrier and 

impact 

attenuation 

systems.

NM 173 (Navajo 

Dam Rd) Safety 

Improvements

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway delineation - other 1.5 Miles $0 $9450 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 1,471 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install proven 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AADT SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

NM 173 (Navajo 

Dam Rd) Safety 

Improvements

Roadway 

delineation

Roadway delineation - other 1.5 Miles $0 $63000 HRRR 

Special 

Rule (23 

U.S.C. 

148(g)(1))

Rural Major Collector 1,471 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

Install proven 

treatments to 

keep vehicles 

from 

encroaching 

on the 

roadside.

NM 314 & 

COURTHOUSE 

RD 

INTERSECTION 

IMPROVEMENT

S

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes - 

miscellaneous/other/unspecifie

d

0.6 Miles $319500 $319500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther335 30 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersection

s

Implement 

geometric 

improvements 

related to 

vehicle 

operations by 

providing 

improved turnlane 

channelization

.

RAIL CORRIDOR 

PEDESTRIAN 

SAFETY 

IMPROVEMENT

S PHASE II

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Miscellaneous pedestrians and 

bicyclists

1.25 Miles $382500 $382500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 8,168 35 Town or 

Township 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Implement 

measures to 

improve 

conspicuity 

and visibility of 

pedestrians

EL CAMINO 

REAL RD AT 

DONA ANA 

SCHOOL RD

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection geometrics - 

modify skew angle

2 Intersection

s

$472500 $472500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 1,643 35 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersection

s

Implement 

geometric 

improvements 

related to 

vehicle 

operations by 

realigning intx 

approaches to 

reduce or 

eliminate the 

intx skew 

angle

UNIVERSITY 

INTERCHANGE

Roadway Roadway - other 1.5 Miles $1719748.4 $1719748 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate3,085 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Implement 

measures to 

improve 

conspicuity 

and visibility of 

pedestrians
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMEN

T CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJEC

T 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGOR

Y

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATIO

N

AADT SPEE

D

OWNERSHI

P

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTIO

N

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

Agua Fria 

St./Cottonwood 

Drive Intersection

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection geometrics - 

miscellaneous/other/unspecifie

d

1 Roundabout $49500 $49500 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 335 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersection

s

Implement 

geometric 

improvements 

related to 

vehicle 

operations by 

providing 

special 

intersection 

designs.

Guadalupe St. 

Reconstruction 

Road Diet

Roadway Roadway narrowing (road diet, 

roadway reconfiguration)

0.52 Miles $486000 $486000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 6,625 25 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Implement 

measures to 

improve 

conspicuity 

and visibility of 

pedestrians

Alta Vista Street 

Crosswalks

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Miscellaneous pedestrians and 

bicyclists

0.37 Miles $119218.96 $135000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Major Collector 3,213 25 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Implement 

measures to 

improve 

conspicuity 

and visibility of 

pedestrians

STATEWIDE Noninfrastructure Data/traffic records 1 Data 

Records

$438300 $450000 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Data-related Data Data 

Improvement

TRACS Licensing Noninfrastructure Data/traffic records 1 Traffic 

Records

$0 $71100 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Data-related Data Data 

Improvement

TRAFFIC 

COUNT DATA 

COLLECTION

Noninfrastructure Data/traffic records 1 Traffic 

Records

$482597.1 $482597 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Data-related Data Data 

Improvement

Safety Services Noninfrastructure Data/traffic records 1 Analysis 

Services

$450000 $450000 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Data-related Data Data 

Improvement

On-call EDC 5 

STEP

Noninfrastructure Transportation safety planning 1 Analysis 

Services

$450000 $450000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Data-related Data Data 

Improvement

The project listing for 2020 was uploaded into the Online Reporting Tool using the Microsoft Excel template. This project listing includes a project with project title “NM 173 (Navajo Dam Rd) Safety Improvements”. This project had both 

HRRR and HSIP funds awarded. In order to include all funds that were obligated for FY2019, this project was listed twice in the project list. One row represents the ‘HWY SAFETY IMPROV PROG (HSIP)’ funding category for $9,450, 

while another row represents the ‘HIGH RISK RURAL ROADS (HRRR)’ funding category for $63,000.

An additional project with project title “NM 6563 and US 82 Sign Project” has also been listed twice: once for ‘HWY SAFETY IMPROV PROG (HSIP)’ with a cost of $108,000 and again for ‘SEC 164 PEN -HSIP MAP-21 EXT (H164)’ with a 

cost of $9,521.
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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 350 366 311 386 298 405 380 391 424

Serious Injuries 1,709 1,624 1,314 1,249 1,329 1,153 1,133 1,057 1,053

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

1.365 1.432 1.240 1.523 1.086 1.452 1.365 1.433 1.527

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

6.663 6.353 5.238 4.928 4.844 4.135 4.070 3.873 3.792

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

46 68 55 78 62 81 81 95 92

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

111 89 120 120 155 110 116 110 108

non-motorized fatalities 

and serious injuries

157 157 175 198 217 191 197 205 200
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0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Annual Fatalities

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

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

1.4

1.6

1.8

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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The value for 2017 fatalities was listed as 379 for the 2019 Annual Report. Since then, that number has 

changed to 380 fatalities. 

The value for 2018 A-Injuries was listed as 1,069 for the 2019 Annual Report. Since then, that number has 

changed to 1,057 A-Injuries. 

The value for 2018 non-motorized fatalities was listed as 93 for the 2019 Annual Report. Since then, the 

number has changed to 95. 

0

50

100

150

200

250

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

50

100

150

200

250

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries

non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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The value for the 2017 VMT has changed since the summer of 2019. For this reason, the rates for both 

fatalities and A-Injuries have changed. 

The data used for 2019 is provisional.

Describe fatality data source.

FARS

The source for the 2019 fatality values is the NMDOT crash dataset since FARS does not have 2019 fatality 

data published at the time of filling out this report. 

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

54.8 80.2 1.17 1.7

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

0 0 0 0

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other

54.8 86.4 1.37 2.11

Rural Minor Arterial 27.4 48.4 1.35 2.34

Rural Minor Collector 7.8 9.8 1.34 1.7

Rural Major Collector 35.4 67.2 2.08 3.94

Rural Local Road or 

Street

24.4 44.4 0.55 0.99

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) -

Interstate

30 105.2 1.1 3.83

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

1.2 4.6 0.98 3.89

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other

91.8 418.2 2.63 12.2

Urban Minor Arterial 21.4 126.4 1.39 8.21

Urban Minor Collector 1.8 9.8 0.76 4.26

Urban Major Collector 12.2 64.8 1.26 6.69
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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 Local Road or 

Street

9.6 68.8 1.1 8.66
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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

258 609.4 1.53 3.62

County Highway 

Agency

37.8 117.4 1.06 3.35

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

0 0 0 0

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

71.2 402.8 1.33 7.53

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

0 0 0 0

Local Park, Forest or 

Reservation Agency

0 0 0 0

Other State Agency 0 0 0 0

Other Local Agency 0 0 0 0

Private (Other than 

Railroad)

0.2 0.8 0 0.14

Railroad 0 0 0 0

State Toll Authority 0 0 0 0

Local Toll Authority 0 0 0 0

Other Public 

Instrumentality (e.g. 

Airport, School, 

University)

0 0 0 0

Indian Tribe Nation 4.8 2.8 0.62 0.39

Provide additional discussion related to general highway safety trends.

See inputs in the comments section for each performance target in Question #34.

Safety Performance Targets

Safety Performance Targets

Calendar Year 2021 Targets *

Number of Fatalities:411.6
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Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

Although five-year average fatalities rose by a moderate 5.5 percent between 2014 and 2018, preliminary and 

projected data indicate that fatalities will increase by about 10.6 percent between 2018 and 2021. In 2019, 

fatalities involving large, personal vehicles (SUVs/Pick-up Trucks/ Vans/4-Wheel Drives) or involving 

pedestrians have increased and accounted for 53.3 percent of all crash fatalities. Given the prevalence of 

large, personal vehicle ownership, and projected increase in fatalities overall, the five-year average projection 

of 411.6 is determined to be the 2021 target.The basis for projecting the safety performance targets are based 

on a linear best fit line that is reliant on actual New Mexico data from prior years. The projection of linear best 

fit lines was used to obtain the FFY2021 targets. These targets are supported by the 2016 New Mexico SHSP 

goals since they are data-driven and generated with a collaborative approach.

Number of Serious Injuries:1030.5

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

Five-year average serious injuries are projected to fall by about 13.2 percent between 2018 and 2021, and the 

State anticipates a continued reduction in serious injuries in 2020. The five-year average projection of 1,030.5 

is the 2021 target. The basis for projecting the safety performance targets are based on a linear best fit line 

that is reliant on actual New Mexico data from prior years. The projection of linear best fit lines was used to 

obtain the FFY2021 targets. These targets are supported by the 2016 New Mexico SHSP goals since they are 

data-driven and generated with a collaborative approach.

Fatality Rate:1.486

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

Five-year average fatalities are expected to increase in 2021 from 2017, thus the projected five-year average 

of 1.486 is the 2021 target. Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on VMT, the preliminary 

2019 VMT value is also used for the 2020 and 2021 VMT values.The basis for projecting the safety 

performance targets are based on a linear best fit line that is reliant on actual New Mexico data from prior 

years. The projection of linear best fit lines was used to obtain the FFY2021 targets. These targets are 

supported by the 2016 New Mexico SHSP goals since they are data-driven and generated with a collaborative 

approach.

Serious Injury Rate:3.722

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

Five-year average serious injury rates are projected to continue falling, thus the five-year average projection of 

3.722 is the 2021 target.The basis for projecting the safety performance targets are based on a linear best fit 

line that is reliant on actual New Mexico data from prior years. The projection of linear best fit lines was used to 

obtain the FFY2021 targets. These targets are supported by the 2016 New Mexico SHSP goals since they are 

data-driven and generated with a collaborative approach.

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:200.0

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

Five-year average non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries are projected to remain relatively constant over 

the next two years from 2020 to 2021. The five-year average projection of 200.0 is the 2021 target.The basis 

for projecting the safety performance targets are based on a linear best fit line that is reliant on actual New 

Mexico data from prior years. The projection of linear best fit lines was used to obtain the FFY2021 targets. 

These targets are supported by the 2016 New Mexico SHSP goals since they are data-driven and generated 

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

safety performance targets. 

Development of improved data quality can help all safety stakeholders to identify and establish more realistic 

and well-defined safety targets. Communicating these to other stakeholders also facilitates improved safety 

initiatives. For example, the NMDOT Tribal Safety Summit held late in 2019 brought tribal and NMDOT 

stakeholders together to discuss safety needs and targets, steps to improve stakeholder input, case studies on 

how to develop projects to improve safety on tribal lands, and, last but very important, tribal stakeholders 

provided comments and suggestions on their perspective related to tribal safety. This type of stakeholder 

interaction is a good example of HSIP program coordination with safety stakeholders and coordination in target 

setting. 

On May 12, 2020, the NMDOT Safety Division held a meeting with stakeholders representing law enforcement 

agencies, emergency medical services, the courts, public health agencies, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations, among others, to discuss and adopt the targets required in the HSP. The 

targets were revised following the meeting, to reflect the revised 2017 VMT, approved by FHWA, and the 

updated 2018 and 2019 crash datasets provided by UNM. 

Does the State want to report additional optional targets? 

No

Consistent with the SHSP, the NMDOT will continue to focus on reducing fatalities and serious injuries in New 

Mexico, with consideration of guidance provided by the FHWA, and federal legislation. 

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 375.0 379.6

Number of Serious Injuries 1100.0 1145.0

Fatality Rate 1.318 1.373

Serious Injury Rate 3.825 4.143

Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

220.6 202.0

NMDOT’s safety targets were established based on a series of meetings with the Multimodal Planning and 

Programs Bureau and other stakeholders. The state set annual targets for five performance measures listed 

below: 

1. Number of Total Fatalities 

2. Number of Serious Injuries 

3. Fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles travelled (VMT) or fatality rate 

4. Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT or serious injury rate 

5. Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries 

Progress in terms of meeting the forecasted targets is described. The measure used to describe progress is 

the Five-Year Moving Average. 
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1. Number of Total Fatalities. The 2019 forecast target for fatalities was 375.0 and the actual Five-Year 

Moving Average for 2019 (based on preliminary NMDOT data) is 379.6. The actual 2019 value 

compared to the forecast target in 2018 was an increase of 1.2 percent. Although this is a relatively 

small increase, the increase can likely be attributed to an increase in travel, which has occurred 

statewide. NMDOT uses a linear best fit model of crash data as the primary tool to plot data for future 

years and this does not consider travel changes. 

2. Number of Serious Injuries. The 2019 forecast target for total serious injuries was 1,100.0 and the 

actual Five-Year Moving Average for 2019 (based on preliminary NMDOT data) is 1,145.0. The actual 

value for 2019 compared to the forecast target in 2018 is an increase of 4.1 percent. Even though the 

actual value did not meet the target value, New Mexico continued to experience a very steady decrease 

in total serious injuries in 2019. The year-over-year decreasing trend in serious injuries spans back to 

2013.

3. Fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles travelled (VMT) or fatality rate. The 2019 forecast target for the 

rate of fatalities was 1.318 and the actual Five-Year Moving Average for 2019 (based on preliminary 

NMDOT data) is 1.373. The actual value for 2019 compared to the forecast target in 2018 was an 

increase of 4.2 percent. This increase is again partially susceptible, to some extent, to the effect of 

increased travel and the uncertainty to predict VMT with exact accuracy. 

4. Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT or serious injury rate. The 2019 forecast target for the rate of 

serious injuries was 3.825 and the actual Five-Year Moving Average for 2019 (based on preliminary 

NMDOT data) was 4.143. The actual value for 2019 compared to the forecast target in 2018 was an 

increase of 8.3 percent. This increase in serious injury rate again should not be overshadowed by the 

very positive trend that continues for total serious injuries in New Mexico. 

5. Number of Non-motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries. The 2019 forecast target for number of nonmotorized fatalities and serious injuries was 220.6 and the actual Five-Year Moving Average for 2019 

(based on preliminary NMDOT data) is 202.0. The actual value for 2019 compared to the forecast 

target in 2018 is a decrease of 8.4 percent. Potential contributors to this decrease include NMDOT 

becoming a Pedestrian Focus State, designating both pedestrian and bicycle crashes as SHSP 

Emphasis Areas, and recently conducting network screening of pedestrian crashes to identify high risk 

locations. 

Applicability of Special Rules 

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

Yes 

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 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Fatalities

50 30 29 29 44 45 50

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

98 104 108 80 83 101 90
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Evaluation

Program Effectiveness 

How does the State measure effectiveness of the HSIP? 

 Change in fatalities and serious injuries 

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

the State's program level evaluations. 

To date NMDOT has evaluated programs on a limited basis and has instead focused on developing a more 

robust safety management process based on guidance from HSM Part B. A key step in the HSM Part B 

Roadway Safety Management Process is evaluating the effectiveness of countermeasures and projects. 

Recent progress in improving crash data quality will support this effort in the future. 

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

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program? 

 HSIP Obligations 

 Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process 

 Policy change 

 Other-Development of improved HSIP internal and external procedures 

The options from the checkboxes are expanded upon below. 

1. Use of HSIP fund Obligations for only HSIP projects. 

2. Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process to identify candidate projects. 

3. Policy change – development of policy guidance documents such as the HSIP Manual which is soon to be 

completed. 

4. Other-Development of improved HSIP internal and external procedures such improved data bases. 

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements 

Present and describe trends in SHSP emphasis area performance measures. 

Year 2011

SHSP Emphasis Area Targeted Crash 

Type

Number of 

Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of 

Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury 

Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Lane Departure

Roadway Departure All 194.8 581.2 0.76 2.25

Intersections

Pedestrians Vehicle/pedestrian 40.2 73.8 0.16 0.29

Bicyclists Vehicle/bicycle 5.8 38.6 0.02 0.15
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SHSP Emphasis Area Targeted Crash 

Type

Number of 

Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of 

Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury 

Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Older Drivers All 49.4 196.8 0.19 0.76

Motorcyclists All 49.6 230 0.19 0.89

Work Zones All 5.8 26.2 0.02 0.1

Data

Speeding and 

Aggressive Driving

All 125.4 335.2 0.49 1.3

Non-use of Safety 

Restraints

All 78.4 80.4 0.3 0.31

Driver Inattention All 163 845.6 0.63 3.28

Young Drivers All 40.2 73.8 0.16 0.29

Heavy Vehicles All 40.4 80.6 0.16 0.31

Impaired Driving All 135.6 227.8 0.53 0.88

Inclement Weather All 32 105.6 0.12 0.41

Rail Crossings and 

Train-Pedestrians

5.8 1.6 0.02 0.01

Animals and Wildlife Vehicle/animal 3 13 0.01 0.05

Tribal Lands All 26.6 51 0.1 0.16

Bus/Transit

EMS
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0

50

100

150

200

250

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

2004-2008 2005-2009 2006-2010 2007-2011 2008-2012

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average

2004-2008 2005-2009 2006-2010 2007-2011 2008-2012
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The 2019 HSIP Annual Report data is also used for the 2020 HSIP Annual Report - both of the last two HSIP 

Annual Reports us Emphasis Area data from the current 2016 NM SHSP. Emphasis Area data/trends have not 

been analyzed in 2020. NMDOT intends to update the Emphasis Area trends and performance measures as 

part of the SHSP update scheduled for 2021.

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2004-2008 2005-2009 2006-2010 2007-2011 2008-2012

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2004-2008 2005-2009 2006-2010 2007-2011 2008-2012
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Project Effectiveness

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

LOCATION FUNCTIONAL 

CLASS

IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

IMPROVEMENT 

TYPE

PDO

BEFORE

PDO

AFTER

FATALITY

BEFORE

FATALITY

AFTER

SERIOUS 

INJURY

BEFORE

SERIOUS 

INJURY

AFTER

ALL OTHER 

INJURY

BEFORE

ALL OTHER 

INJURY

AFTER

TOTAL

BEFORE

TOTAL

AFTER

EVALUATION 

RESULTS

(BENEFIT/COST 

RATIO)

None

None evaluated.
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Compliance Assessment

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

 03/01/2017

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP? 

From: 2017 To: 2021

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

 2021

The years 2007-2012 that are covered by the current 2016 NM SHSP represent the crash data years; see the following link, page vii (8 of 136) - https://dot.state.nm.us/content/dam/nmdot/planning/NMDOT_2016_SHSP.pdf 

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]

1 1 1 0.5 1 0.5

Route Number (8) 

[8]

1 0.75

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

0.99 0.1

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

1 1

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

1 1 1 1

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

0.95 0.95 0.95

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

1 1 1 0.5 0.99 0.5

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

1 1 1 0.5 0.99 0.5

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

1 1

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

1 1

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

1 1 1 1 1 1
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

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

Median Type (54) 

[55]

0.8 0.5

Access Control (22) 

[23]

1 1

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

0.99 0.99

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

0.9 0.9 0.99 0.85

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

1 1 1 1

AADT Year (80) [82] 1 1

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

1 0.8 1 0.2 1 0.2

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

0.8 0.8

AADT Year (80) [82] 1 1

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

INTERCHANGE/RAMP Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178) [168]

1 1

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

1 1
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

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

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (197) [187]

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201) [191]

1 1

Ramp Length (187) 

[177]

1 1

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195) [185]

1 1

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

1 1

Interchange Type 

(182) [172]

Ramp AADT (191) 

[181]

1 1

Year of Ramp AADT 

(192) [182]

1 1

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

1 1

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

1 1

Totals (Average Percent Complete): 0.98 0.89 0.23 0.23 0.91 0.91 0.99 0.62 1.00 0.54

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

None 

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

The NMDOT has an Advanced Linear Referencing System using Esri’s Roads and Highways database platform. When developing this system the NMDOT incorporated many of the MIRE FDE’s as feature classes in the schema. This 

new database is known as the Roadway Inventory System (RIS). Although the current schema was based on MIRE 1.0, NMDOT’s database is agile enough to update features as necessary. 

The NMDOT has a very robust data collection process on all of the State Owned routes as well as Non-State owned roads that are on the Federal Aid System. This accounts for 12,321 miles of New Mexico’s total road mileage of 71,827 

miles. As such the NMDOT stands very well on MIRE roadway segment data on the non-local roads. 

Current Projects: 

1. NMDOT’s Roadway Inventory Program is currently collecting data for the Interchange Type (MIRE element 182) on both State and Non-State ramps. This is expected to be completed by December 31, 2020. 

2. In 2019 the NMDOT joined FHWA’s pooled fund study “Applications of Enterprise Geographic Information Systems for Transportation (AEGIST).” This is a five year study with multiple components. One of the deliverables from this 

pooled fund study is the creation of an “Intersection Module.” This module will be able to take all of the intersection data and create a table of at least eight intersection features as required for safety analysis. The implementation of the 
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module in New Mexico is currently scheduled to start in early 2022. 

3. NMDOT did a pilot project in 2019 collecting MIRE Intersection geometry and MIRE Intersection control where there were HPMS sample sections. The results are still being evaluated. 

4. NMDOT is nearing completion of the eGIS project. Part of this project will make the Roadway Inventory System data accessible to everyone within the NMDOT. This will be a first step in making MIRE data readily available to anyone 

who wants it. Currently anyone can request any MIRE type data that the NMDOT has but, that is a manual process involving large geodatabase files. The eGIS project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2020. 

5. NMDOT’s Roadway Inventory Program is currently updating the Ownership of many NMDOT’s roads focusing on County owned and Federally owned roads. 2020 marks the first time that FHWA has provided a geodatabase of 

Federally owned roads to the states. This update is expected to be completed by December 31, 2020. 

6. A Data Dictionary that includes the MIRE FDE definitions is currently under development and will be added to NMDOT’s public facing website. Initial deployment is expected in 2020.
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

Q19_HSM_use_2020AnnualReport.docx

Project Implementation:

Safety Performance:

Evaluation:

Compliance Assessment:
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Glossary

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

(e.g. annual fatality rate).

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

collaborative process.

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

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

road location or feature or addresses a highway safety problem.

HMVMT: means hundred million vehicle miles traveled.

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

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

activities.

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

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

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

dated February 13, 2013.

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

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

objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a system.

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

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

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

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

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