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PUERTO RICO
2017 Puerto Rico Highway Safety Improvement Program 

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................................... 20

General Highway Safety Trends ....................................................................................................................... 20

Safety Performance Targets .............................................................................................................................. 34

Applicability of Special Rules .......................................................................................................................... 36

Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................................. 37

Program Effectiveness ...................................................................................................................................... 37

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements ...................................................................... 37

Project Effectiveness ......................................................................................................................................... 42

Compliance Assessment ....................................................................................................................................... 43
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Disclaimer

Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence 

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

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

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

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

lists, or other data.” 

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

compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of 

potential accident sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway crossings, pursuant to sections 

130, 144, and 148 of this title or for the purpose of developing any highway safety construction improvement 

project which may be implemented utilizing Federal-aid highway funds shall not be subject to discovery or 

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

damages arising from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, 

lists, or data.” 
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Executive Summary

This is the first time that the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) submits the Highway 

Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) report, corresponding to the calendar year 2016. The HSIP is responsible 

for managing the 25% of federal funds allocated for Puerto Rico under the ZP-30 Fiscal Management Information 

System program code for highway safety improvement projects. This program does not have any subprogram. 

The SHSP is a key element of the HSIP in Puerto Rico, coordinating with internal and external partners from all 

sectors. 

In terms of programmed funds, Puerto Rico obligated $27.2 Million distributed in six (6) highway safety 

improvement projects. The 22.5% of these projects addressed systemic safety improvements, including signing, 

pavement marking, traffic signals, and guardrails. The other 77.5% were targeted as hot spot approach 

procedure. The PRHTA performed engineering studies (assessments and road safety audits), crash data analysis, 

and others to identify potential countermeasures. In addition, Puerto Rico is participating in the Every Day Counts 

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Program with the Data Driven Safety Analysis initiative. Finally, 

there is no funds allocated for local or tribal roads and for non-infrastructure projects. Allocating federal funds 

to enhance highway safety through the State highway system had been resulting positive to reduce the number of 

fatal and injury crashes in Puerto Rico. 

The crash data from 2008 to 2016 shows that Puerto Rico is experiencing an historical reduction in fatalities, with 

279 fatalities in 2016. This is the first time that Puerto Rico reported less than 300 fatalities in one year. The 

combined efforts made by the internal and external partners of the PRHTA had contributed to the reduction in 

fatalities in Puerto Rico. 
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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 Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) manages a Highway Safety Improvement 

Program (HSIP) focused on the development of safety improvement projects. As part of this program, PRHTA 

is implementing a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) since 2014. PRHTA uses local and federal funds to 

implement highway safety improvement projects. 

Under the title 23 U.S.C. Section 165, Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program, Puerto Rico is authorized 

to receive $158,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2016 through 2020. The responsible agency for receiving these 

funds is the PRHTA. From these funds, the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is responsible for 

managing the 25% under the ZP-30 Fiscal Management Information System program code for highway safety 

improvement projects. Additionally, the PRHTA applies ZP-40 Section 154 Penalty (Open Container 

Requirements) and ZP-50 Section 164 Penalty (Minimum Penalties for Repeated Offenders) funds to HSIP 

eligible activities. 

The project selection is summarized in the following steps: 

1. Crash data collection in the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (PRDTPW). 

2. Development of the High Crash Location (HCL) Report. In this report, the PRHTA establishes the list 

of high crash locations by corridors, segments, and intersections. 

3. Evaluations of the high crash locations identified to determine the highway safety improvement projects 

to be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Those projects are divided 

into systemic or hot spot approach. This evaluation considers the use of funds through to the five (5) 

PRHTA Regions. 

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Engineering 

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How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

Other-Allocated programs

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The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is responsible for managing the 25% under the ZP-30 Fiscal 

Management Information System program code for highway safety improvement projects. 

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

Puerto Rico does not have tribal roads, thus is not applicable. In Puerto Rico, local roads are addressed by 

municipalities. As part of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) the municipalities are invited to participate 

in the emphasis area discussion to provide information about the highway safety of their roads. If there is a 

safety problem in the local roads, Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority provide technical 

resources to find countermeasures and encourage a reduction in the severe crashes. 

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

are involved with HSIP planning.

Traffic Engineering/Safety

Design

Planning 

Operations 

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Describe coordination with internal partners.

The PRHTA Office Directors held several meeting to coordinate the selection and integration of their programs 

using a data driven process. Some of the internal partners are Planning and Programming Area, Design Area, 

Traffic Engineering and Operations Area, among others. 

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning.

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

Governors Highway Safety Office 

Local Technical Assistance Program

Local Government Agency 

Law Enforcement Agency

Academia/University
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FHWA

Other-Non-profit organizations

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Describe coordination with external partners.

As part of the Puerto Rico SHSP, the external partners have the opportunity to discuss and participate in quarterly 

meetings and road safety audits, among other events. Through the Emphasis Areas Teams Meetings (i.e. roadway 

departure, vulnerable road users, intersections, etc.) these partners collaborate in the progress of the Puerto Rico 

SHSP. In addition, some of them participate in the road safety audits (RSA) supporting the decision-making 

processes of the highway safety improvement projects. The development and implementation of the Puerto Rico 

SHSP is funded through the HSIP. 

The PRHTA (HSIP) coordinates with the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission (PRTSC) and the Automobile 

Accident Compensation Administration (ACAA, by its Spanish Acronym) the crash data used to establish 

performance measures and the data-driven highway safety improvement projects. The PRTSC is responsible of 

managing the Puerto Rico FARS data through the Planning Area and for the CARE software (software created to 

access and analyze the Puerto Rico crash data) developed by the University of Alabama and managed by the 

University of Puerto Rico. The ACAA provides the number of injured people that were transported in an 

ambulance because of a traffic crash. 

The Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) and the Puerto Rico Emergency Medical Services (CEMPR, by its 

Spanish acronym) coordinate with the PRHTA (HSIP) to establish two Traffic Management Centers in the 

country. In addition, the PRHTA coordinate with the PRPD and municipalities the use of the SHSP’s High Crash 

Location Report, where the most hazardous roadways in Puerto Rico are identified to target their enforcement 

activities and police patrol plans, educational campaigns, project planning, and road maintenance activities. 

The third-sector, composed by non-profit organizations and the academia, have an important role in the Puerto 

Rico roadway safety. In order to establish a formal coalition to enhance their capabilities in promoting public 

policies and educational campaigns towards the improvements in mobility, accessibility, and safety, five nonprofit organizations joined efforts; AARP Puerto Rico, MAPFRE Foundation, the Puerto Rico Section of the 

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), MAVI (organization for people with disabilities), and RUeDa 

(cyclists organization) founded ALIANZA (Spanish name of the coalition). The HSIP promote this alliance by 

encouraging them to unite efforts and providing technical references for their studies (i.e. statistical crash analysis 

and profile of pedestrian crashes).

Have any program administration practices used to implement the HSIP changed since the last reporting 

period?

No

Are there any other aspects of HSIP Administration on which the State would like to elaborate?
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Yes

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

This is the first time that Puerto Rico submit an HSIP Annual Report. 

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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Puerto Rico is planning to develop the HSIP manual during next calendar year including the planning, 

implementation and evaluation processes. As part of the manual development, Puerto Rico will study lessons 

learned from other States and existing technical documents to accelerate the process.

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

HSIP (no subprograms) 

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Program: HSIP (no subprograms) 

Date of Program Methodology: 7/1/2016 

What is the justification for this program? [Check all that apply]

Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

FHWA focused approach to safety 

What is the funding approach for this program? [Check one]

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? [Check all that apply]

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

Fatal and serious injury crashes only Lane miles Functional classification 

What project identification methodology was used for this program? [Check all that apply]
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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?

Describe the methodology used to identify local road projects as part of this program.

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).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Available funding : 100 

Total Relative Weight : 100

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What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements?

 22.5 

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic improvements? Please check all that 

apply.

Rumble Strips

Install/Improve Signing

Install/Improve Pavement Marking and/or Delineation 

Upgrade Guard Rails 

Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove Traffic Signal 

High friction surface treatment

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What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? [Check all that apply]

Engineering Study 

Road Safety Assessment

Crash data analysis

SHSP/Local road safety plan

Stakeholder input

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Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

Yes

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

PRHTA designed with local funds, and obligated with HISP funds, a traffic signal installation with preemption 

technology to prioritize the fire fighters vehicles through an intersection. 

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

Yes

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

The PRHTA used the HSM as a reference to develop current procedures to determine the high crash locations, 

perform the Before and After studies, and develop the Puerto Rico Crash Modification Factors database. The 

PRHTA methodology for determining the high crash locations (HCL report) includes a Crash Cost Factor and a 

Frequency Index, corresponding to the Crash Rate and Severity Index presented in the HSM. PRHTA have 

being unable to use the HSM in the full extends because the KABCO injury classification is not implemented in 

Puerto Rico and the traffic data is very limited. The crash costs used for determining the CCF and for the 

justification of highway safety improvement projects are those included in the HSM. Currently, the process for 

performing the Before and After studies was based on the process contained in the HSM, except for those 

elements that were limited by the local available data. PRHTA is engaged in using the HSM to the full extends 

in the near future. To achieve this goal, PRHTA is participating in the Data-Driven Safety Analysis FHWA 

Initiative. The series of workshops to enhance the technical knowledge of the professional community (internal 

and external) on the application of the HSM in Puerto Rico is provided by the EDC Initiative. 

Have any program methodology practices used to implement the HSIP changed since the last reporting 

period?
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No

Are there any other aspects of the HSIP methodology on which the State would like to elaborate?

Yes

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

PRHTA and FHWA coordinated the following workshops and trainings to provide continuing education state 

safety stakeholders:

1. Road Diets Concepts Training provided by Brooke Struve and Keith Sinclair on October 11 and 12, 

2016. Engineers, planners, and designers from public, private, and municipalities participated in the 

training. The activity was organized by FHWA, PRHTA, and the Puerto Rico Local Technical 

Assistance Program (PRLTAP) personnel.

2. Bicycle Facilities Design Workshop provided by Brooke Struve and Keith Sinclair on October 13, 

2016. Engineers, planners, and designers from public, private, and municipalities participated in the 

training. The activity was organized by FHWA, PRHTA, and the Puerto Rico Local Technical 

Assistance Program (PRLTAP) personnel. 

In addition, PRHTA personnel from the Highway Safety Division, Material Testing Advisory Office, and 

Pavement Management Office participated in a peer-to-peer workshop on July 19 and 20, 2016 in Nashville, 

Tennessee. The main topic of the workshop was the selection, evaluation, and application of High Friction 

Surface Treatment. 

As part of the development of the Pedestrian and Cyclist Action Plan and Complete Street Development Plan, 

PRHTA performed four (4) open houses to discuss with the citizens the needs and strategies to be included in 

both plans. The activities were developed in the municipalities of San Juan, Aguadilla, Ponce, and Fajardo. The 

development of those plans is important because Puerto Rico is a pedestrian-bicycle focus state. 

Two important elements of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) are the Safety Summit and the Action 

Plan. Both bring opportunities to share the progress of the HSIP to the state safety stakeholders. Typically, the 

Safety Summit occurs in November with the participation over 100 persons from the public, private, and nonprofit organizations. The Action Plan establishes the annual route of project delivery for the SHSP, including the 

distribution of HSIP project by Emphasis Areas. 

Currently, Puerto Rico is participating in the FHWA’s Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative, where data-driven 

safety analysis is one of the recommended initiatives to identify and select highway safety projects in the 

PRHTA. As part of the EDC Program Action Plan, PRHTA will provide training and workshops about the 

Highway Safety Manual and data-driven safety analysis methodologies. Next year, a data-driven process can be 

used to select the highway safety projects.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

Calendar Year

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Year: 2016 

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

FUNDING CATEGORY PROGRAMMED OBLIGATED % OBLIGATED/PROGRAMMED

HSIP (23 U.S.C. 148) $31,475,000 $32,887,102 104.49%

HRRR Special Rule (23 U.S.C. 

148(g)(1))

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 154) $1,600,000 $2,010,305 125.64%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 164) $1,600,000 $2,010,305 125.64%

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 $34,675,000 $36,907,712 106.44%

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

$0 

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

$0 

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How much funding is programmed to non-infrastructure safety projects?
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$0 

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

$0 

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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?

$0 

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

There was no impediment to obligate the HSIP funds in this period.

Does the State want to elaborate on any other aspects of it’s progress in implementing HSIP projects?

Yes

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

would like to elaborate. 

PRHTA is developing a highway safety culture by including highway safety improvement in all projects 

independently of the project scope and the corresponding allocated program. 
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General Listing of Projects

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

RELATIONSHIP TO SHSP

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE HSIP PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION

AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP METHOD FOR 

SITE 

SELECTION

EMPHASIS 

AREA

STRATEGY

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadside Barrier end treatments 

(crash cushions, terminals)

42 Numbers $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadside Barrier transitions 34 Numbers $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadside Barrier- metal 16 Miles $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadway Pavement surface - high 

friction surface

1 Locations $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadway Rumble strips - edge or 

shoulder

19 Miles $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.
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RELATIONSHIP TO SHSP

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE HSIP PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION

AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP METHOD FOR 

SITE 

SELECTION

EMPHASIS 

AREA

STRATEGY

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadway Rumble strips - center 9 Miles $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - remarking

18 Miles $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadway 

delineation

Raised pavement markers 18 Miles $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Roadway signs 

and traffic control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

450 Numbers $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety 

Improvements at 

PR-10. From km 

0 to 29.8

Intersection traffic 

control

Modify traffic signal -

modernization/replacement

2 Numbers $13938451.20 $14325852 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

26,770 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Pedestrian Bridge 

Los Prados PR181 with Julio 

Andino street. 

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian bridge 1 Numbers $3258361.2 $3571543.2 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

47,100 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Support & 

encourage safe 

bicycling and 

walking with the 

implementation of 
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RELATIONSHIP TO SHSP

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE HSIP PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION

AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP METHOD FOR 

SITE 

SELECTION

EMPHASIS 

AREA

STRATEGY

planning and 

engineering 

measures.

Pedestrian Bridge 

Los Prados PR181 with Julio 

Andino street. 

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - remarking

0.3 Miles $3258361.2 $3571543.2 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

47,100 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Support & 

encourage safe 

bicycling and 

walking with the 

implementation of 

planning and 

engineering 

measures.

Pedestrian Bridge 

Los Prados PR181 with Julio 

Andino street. 

Roadway 

delineation

Raised pavement markers 0.3 Miles $3258361.2 $3571543.2 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

47,100 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Support & 

encourage safe 

bicycling and 

walking with the 

implementation of 

planning and 

engineering 

measures.

Pedestrian Bridge 

Los Prados PR181 with Julio 

Andino street. 

Roadway signs 

and traffic control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

27 Numbers $3258361.2 $3571543.2 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

47,100 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Support & 

encourage safe 

bicycling and 

walking with the 

implementation of 

planning and 

engineering 

measures.

Pedestrian Bridge 

Los Prados PR181 with Julio 

Andino street. 

Intersection traffic 

control

Modify traffic signal -

modernization/replacement

1 Numbers $3258361.2 $3571543.2 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

47,100 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Support & 

encourage safe 

bicycling and 

walking with the 

implementation of 

planning and 

engineering 

measures.

Roundabout on 

PR-140 

intersection with 

PR-642 (Florida). 

Intersection traffic 

control

Modify control -

modifications to 

roundabout

1 Numbers $4413999.6 $4805249 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Minor 

Arterial

8,000 25 State Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Promote the use 

of innovative and 

proven geometric 

safety 

improvements.

Traffic Signal 

Installation 

intersection of 

PR-203 with PR183. 

Intersection traffic 

control

Modify traffic signal -

modernization/replacement

1 Numbers $1532681.95 $1561541.95 Penalty Funds 

(23 U.S.C. 164)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

16,000 40 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections Upgrade existing 

and/or install new 

traffic control 

devices to provide 

prioritized access 

for emergency 

vehicles.

Upgrade traffic 

signal system PR1 from 

intersection with 

Pershing Street to 

intersection with 

San Antonio 

Bridge.

Intersection traffic 

control

Modify traffic signal -

modernization/replacement

7 Numbers $1419426 $1923969.6 Penalty Funds 

(23 U.S.C. 154)

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Other

25,000 35 State Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Promote ITS 

technologies to 

improve safe 

operations at 

intersections.
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RELATIONSHIP TO SHSP

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE HSIP PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION

AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP METHOD FOR 

SITE 

SELECTION

EMPHASIS 

AREA

STRATEGY

Upgrade traffic 

signal system PR1 from 

intersection with 

Pershing Street to 

intersection with 

San Antonio 

Bridge.

Roadway signs 

and traffic control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

54 Numbers $1419426 $1923969.6 Penalty Funds 

(23 U.S.C. 154)

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Other

25,000 35 State Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Promote ITS 

technologies to 

improve safe 

operations at 

intersections.

Upgrade traffic 

signal system PR1 from 

intersection with 

Pershing Street to 

intersection with 

San Antonio 

Bridge.

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - remarking

1.5 Miles $1419426 $1923969.6 Penalty Funds 

(23 U.S.C. 154)

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Other

25,000 35 State Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Promote ITS 

technologies to 

improve safe 

operations at 

intersections.

Upgrade traffic 

signal system PR1 from 

intersection with 

Pershing Street to 

intersection with 

San Antonio 

Bridge.

Roadway 

delineation

Raised pavement markers 1.5 Miles $1419426 $1923969.6 Penalty Funds 

(23 U.S.C. 154)

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Other

25,000 35 State Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Promote ITS 

technologies to 

improve safe 

operations at 

intersections.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadside Barrier end treatments 

(crash cushions, terminals)

6 Numbers $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadside Barrier transitions 12 Numbers $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.2 Miles $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.
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RELATIONSHIP TO SHSP

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE HSIP PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION

AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP METHOD FOR 

SITE 

SELECTION

EMPHASIS 

AREA

STRATEGY

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadway Rumble strips - edge or 

shoulder

1.7 Miles $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadway Rumble strips - center 1.7 Miles $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - remarking

4.3 Miles $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadway 

delineation

Raised pavement markers 4.3 Miles $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

Roadway signs 

and traffic control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

150 Numbers $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Safety Corridor 

PR-188. From 

intersection with 

PR-3 

(Canóvanas) to 

Intersection traffic 

control

Modify traffic signal -

modernization/replacement

4 Numbers $3491516.8 $4295435.81 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other

20,000 45 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixed-
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RELATIONSHIP TO SHSP

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY

SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE HSIP PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION

AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP METHOD FOR 

SITE 

SELECTION

EMPHASIS 

AREA

STRATEGY

intersection with 

PR-187 (Loiza) 

objects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Managed Lines or 

Dynamic Toll 

Lanes PR-52

Roadway Roadway widening - add 

lane(s) along segment

2 Lanes $4516777.20 $37644664.5 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Interstate

105,000 55 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

Managed Lines or 

Dynamic Toll 

Lanes PR-18 km 

4.7 to 6.4

Roadway Roadway widening - add 

lane(s) along segment

2 Lanes $4132971.00 $31919997 HSIP (23 U.S.C. 

148)

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Interstate

110,000 55 State Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Implement 

engineering 

measures to 

remove and/or 

shield fixedobjects located 

within roadside 

clear recovery 

area in 

accordance with 

current standards.

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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 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Fatalities 406 365 340 361 366 344 304 310 279

Serious Injuries 7,336 7,122 5,838 6,449 5,551 3,705 4,040 4,199 4,267

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 2.090 1.920 1.830 1.960 2.010 1.900 1.690 1.740 1.620

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

37.760 37.460 31.440 35.070 30.530 20.480 22.520 23.630 24.710

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

140 126 116 118 128 98 107 112 98

Number of non-motorized 

serious injuries

817 871 732 864 631 431 478 400 369
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0

50

100

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300

350

400

450

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Annual Fatalities

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

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6000

7000

8000

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Annual Serious Injuries

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Fatality rate (per HMVMT)

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Fatalities and Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.

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Describe fatality data source.

FARS

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

Year 2016

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 -

Interstate

0 0 0 0

Rural Principal Arterial -

Other Freeways and 

Expressways

0 0 0 0

Rural Principal Arterial -

Other

0 0 0 0

Rural Minor Arterial 0 0 0 0

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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 Minor Collector 0 0 0 0

Rural Major Collector 0 0 0 0

Rural Local Road or Street 0 0 0 0

Urban Principal Arterial -

Interstate

0 0 0 0

Urban Principal Arterial -

Other Freeways and 

Expressways

0 0 0 0

Urban Principal Arterial -

Other

0 0 0 0

Urban Minor Arterial 0 0 0 0

Urban Minor Collector 0 0 0 0

Urban Major Collector 0 0 0 0

Urban Local Road or Street 0 0 0 0
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Year 2016

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 287.4 3,996.2 1.61 22.37

County Highway Agency 0 0 0 0

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

0 0 0 0

City of Municipal Highway 

Agency

33.2 356.2 0.19 1.99

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 0 0 0

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 0 0 0 0
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0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities by Functional Classification 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries by Functional 

Classification 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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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) by Functional 

Classification 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) by Functional 

Classification 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities by Roadway Ownership 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries by Roadway 

Ownership 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) by Roadway 

Ownership 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) by Roadway 

Ownership 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016

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There are no values included in the table because Puerto Rico crash database does not provide information of 

functional classification per highway. In the roadway ownership table, Puerto Rico includes available data of 

state and local roads. Other categories are not included in the Puerto Rico crash database or are not applicable in 

our system. 

Are there any other aspects of the general highway safety trends on which the State would like to 

elaborate?

Yes

Provide additional discussion related to general highway safety trends.

The state would like to elaborate in the topic of the Puerto Rico Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) and the noncompliance with the KABCO injury classification scale in the police crash report PPR-93. The VMT used in the 

crash rate calculation is the reported by the Puerto Rico Highway Performance Monitoring System Office. Those 

VMT values does not match with VMT reported by FHWA because an internal problem with the HPMS reporting 

software. The HPMS Puerto Rico Office is working together with the FHWA to fix this problem. 

 

About the injury classification scale the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRDP) current crash report (PPR-93) 

does not comply with KABCO. The PRDP is working with an updated version of the PPR-93 that will include 

the KABCO injury classification scale as one of the fields. Is the same scenario with serious injuries definition 

based in the MMUCC. Currently, the MMUCC definition will be included in the updated version of the PPR-93 

(crash report).

 

 
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Safety Performance Targets

Safety Performance Targets

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Calendar Year 2018 Targets * 

Number of Fatalities 293.0 

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

The database used to establish the target for the number of fatalities was from FARS. 

The years considered during the analysis were from 2007 to 2016. To obtain the 

number of fatalities for 2018, the Puerto Rico SHSP and the PRTSC decided to set the 

expected fatalities to 290 for 2017. This is because the highway safety agencies took 

in consideration the regression-to-the-mean effect in the 2017 fatalities based in the 

historical trends of the Puerto Rico fatalities. After having the 2017 number of 

fatalities set to 290, it was used and analyzed several trendline options (i.e. 

exponential, linear, logarithmic, polynomial, and power) to project the number 

fatalities to 2018. After have been selected a polynomial trendline of second order 

with a R2 of 88.6%, the 5-year moving average safety performance target for the 

number of fatalities was projected to 293.0. 

Number of Serious Injuries 4074.0 

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

The database used to establish the target for the number of serious injuries was from 

ACAA (Automobile Accident Compensation Administration). The years considered 

during the analysis were from 2007 to 2016. To obtain the safety performance target 

for serious injuries it was used and analyzed several trendline options (i.e. exponential, 

linear, logarithmic, polynomial, and power) to project the serious injuries to 2018. 

After have been selected a power trendline with a R2 of 84.5%, the safety performance 

target for the number of serious injuries was projected to 3,882.9 and the 5-year 

moving average to 4,074.0, both for 2018. 

Fatality Rate 1.690 

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

The databases used to establish the target for the fatality rate were from FARS and the 

Puerto Rico HPMS Office. The years considered during the analysis were from 2007 

to 2016 for FARS and from 2007 to 2015 for the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) of 

the HPMS Office. The number of fatalities for 2018 was projected to 278 after 

selecting a polynomial trendline of second order with a R2 of 92.5%. The value of the 

VMT for 2016 was projected because the official data have not yet been receive from 

the HPMS Office. The projected VMT for 2018 was 167.8. Thus, the safety 

performance target for the fatality rate was projected to 1.655 and the 5-year moving 

average to 1.690, both for 2018. 
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Serious Injury Rate 23.570 

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

The databases used to establish the target for the serious injury rate were from ACAA 

and the Puerto Rico HPMS Office. The years considered during the analysis were 

from 2007 to 2016 for ACAA and from 2007 to 2015 for the Vehicle Miles Traveled 

(VMT) of the Puerto Rico HPMS Office. After selecting a power trendline with a R2 

of 84.6%, the projected number of serious injuries for 2018 was 3,882.9. In addition, 

the value of the VMT for 2016 was projected because the official data have not yet 

been receive from the Puerto Rico HPMS Office. The projected VMT for 2018 was 

167.8. Thus, the safety performance target for the serious injury rate was projected to 

23.300 and the 5-year moving average to 23.570, both for 2018. Is important to 

mention that the serious injury definition used in this performance target is different 

that the definition included in the MMUCC 4th edition. Puerto Rico is working to 

include the MMUCC definition in the crash report of the Police Department. 

Total Number of Non-Motorized 

Fatalities and Serious Injuries 564.0 

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

The databases used to establish the target for the total number of non-motorized 

(pedestrians and cyclists) fatalities and serious injuries were from FARS and ACAA, 

respectively. The years considered during the analysis were from 2007 to 2016 for 

both FARS and ACAA. The number of fatalities plus serious injuries for 2018 was 

projected to 557 after selecting an exponential trendline with a R2 of 91.1%. Thus, the 

5-year moving average safety performance target for the non-motorized number of 

fatalities plus serious injuries was projected to 564. 

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

targets. 

On Wednesday, April 19 2017, the FHWA and PRHTA coordinated the State Safety Target Setting Coordination & 

Training Workshop with 20 participants including planners, engineers, and highway safety educators from the state 

highway agencies. In that workshop, Puerto Rico defined the safety performance targets. Then, there were several 

meetings with the SHSP Steering Committee to discuss the results of aforementioned workshop. Finally, the safety 

performance targets were presented and discussed to the SHSP Executive Committee, where the PRDTPW Secretary 

approved the values for every performance target.

Does the State want to report additional optional targets? 

No

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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 for the past seven years.

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Number of Older Driver and 

Pedestrian Fatalities

50 50 49 59 49 42 55

Number of Older Driver and 

Pedestrian Serious Injuries

464 398 496 449 337 402 457

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

# of Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Years

Number of Older Driver and Pedestrian Fatalities and Serious Injuries by 

Year.

Fatalities Serious Injuries

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Evaluation 

Program Effectiveness

How does the State measure effectiveness of the HSIP?

Change in fatalities and serious injuries

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Based on the measures of effectiveness selected previously, describe the results of the State's program 

level evaluations.

PRHTA performed several Before and After Studies evaluations for safety improvement projects developed 

during years 2011 and 2012 with crash data from time period 2008 to 2015. The data used to evaluate the projects 

was taken from CARE. The before and after periods considered at least three (3) years according to the 

construction dates (project beginning and ending dates). 

The HSIP evaluation process considered four (4) highway safety projects. The projects consists of two (2) rumble 

strips installation, one (1) safety corridors, and one (1) intersection improvement. In three of them, the results 

showed a reduction of fatal and injury crashes of 56% for the intersection improvement project and for the rumble 

strips installation projects, it was shown a reduction between 8% - 17%. In the safety corridor project, the before 

and after study showed an increase of 43%. The general results showed that HSIP program level evaluations are 

obtaining promising results in the reduction of the fatal and injury crashes. 

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

Highway Safety Improvement Program?

# RSAs completed

Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process

HSIP Obligations

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Are there any significant programmatic changes that have occurred since the last reporting period? 

No

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements

Present and describe trends in SHSP emphasis area performance measures.
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Year 2016

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)

Other 1 Other 2 Other 3

Roadway Departure All 135.4 0 0.76 0 0 0 0

Intersections All 42.6 0 0.24 0 0 0 0

Pedestrians All 96.8 431.8 0.54 2.41 0 0 0

Bicyclists All 11.8 0 0.07 0 0 0 0
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0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

Roadway Departure Intersections Pedestrians Bicyclists

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

Roadway Departure Intersections Pedestrians Bicyclists

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016
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0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Roadway Departure Intersections Pedestrians Bicyclists

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

Roadway Departure Intersections Pedestrians Bicyclists

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2008-2012 2009-2013 2010-2014 2011-2015 2012-2016

Enter additional comments here to clarify your response for this question or add supporting information.

The information was collected from the Puerto Rico crash database, FARS data and ACAA database (serious 

injuries). The zero (0) values represent that the analyzed data in Puerto Rico does not provide the requested 

information. 
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Has the State completed any countermeasure effectiveness evaluations during the reporting period?

No

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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 INJURY

BEFORE

ALL INJURY

AFTER

TOTAL

BEFORE

TOTAL

AFTER

EVALUATION 

RESULTS

(BENEFIT/COST 

RATIO)

PR-52 Km 65-107 Rural Principal 

Arterial - Interstate

Roadway Rumble strips -

edge or shoulder

14.00 10.00 819.00 756.00 833.00 766.00

PR-53 Km 81-94 Rural Principal 

Arterial - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Roadway Rumble strips -

edge or shoulder

1.00 1.00 90.00 75.00 91.00 76.00

PR-114 Km 7-14 Rural Minor 

Arterial

Roadway Rumble strips -

center

1.00 15.00 23.00 16.00 23.00

PR-22 intersection 

PR-167

Urban Principal 

Arterial - Other

Intersection 

geometry

Auxiliary lanes -

add left-turn lane

1.00 106.00 46.00 106.00 47.00

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Are there any other aspects of the overall HSIP effectiveness on which the State would like to elaborate?

Yes

Describe any other aspects of HSIP effectiveness on which the State would like to elaborate.

PRHTA is highly engaged in developing a methodology to evaluate the HSIP effectiveness in Puerto Rico. Currently, PRHTA maintains a Project Tracking Tool (PTT) to continuously evaluate the progress of the highway safety improvement 

projects and keep safety stakeholders informed (Project Tracking Tool). In addition, PRHTA performs before and after studies for qualified highway safety improvement projects. To qualify, PRHTA shall have, at least, three (3) years of 

crash data before and after projects duration. However, PRHTA recognizes the need of additional resources to enhance the effectiveness evaluation of the HSIP for next year (i.e. training, peer-to-peer workshops).
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Compliance Assessment

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

 07/30/2014

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP?

From: 2014 To: 2019

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

 2019

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The current SHSP was approved from July 30, 2014 until July 30, 2019 (5 years). The next SHSP update is plan to be on year 2019.

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

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

MIRE NAME (MIRE NO.) STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

ROADWAY SEGMENT

Segment Identifier (12) 100 0 1.7 0 0 0

Route Number (8) 100 0

Route/Street Name (9) 100 0

Federal Aid/Route Type 

(21)

100 0

Rural/Urban Designation 

(20)

100 0 1.7 0

Surface Type (23) 100 0 1.7 0

Begin Point Segment 

Descriptor (10)

100 0 1.7 0 0 0

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11)

100 0 1.7 0 0 0

Segment Length (13) 100 0

Direction of Inventory (18) 100 0

Functional Class (19) 100 0 1.7 0 0 0

Median Type (54) 100 0
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NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

MIRE NAME (MIRE NO.) STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

Access Control (22) 100 0

One/Two Way Operations 

(91)

100 0

Number of Through Lanes 

(31)

100 0 1.7 0

Average Annual Daily 

Traffic (79)

100 0 1.7 0

AADT Year (80) 100 0

Type of Governmental 

Ownership (4)

100 0 1.7 0 0 0

INTERSECTION

Unique Junction Identifier 

(120)

0 0

Location Identifier for 

Road 1 Crossing Point 

(122)

0 0

Location Identifier for 

Road 2 Crossing Point 

(123)

0 0

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126)

0 0

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131)

0 0

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road (79)

0 0

AADT Year (80) 0 0

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139)

0 0

INTERCHANGE/RAMP

Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178)

0 0

Location Identifier for 

Roadway at Beginning of 

Ramp Terminal (197)

0 0

Location Identifier for 

Roadway at Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201)

0 0

Ramp Length (187) 0 0

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195)

0 0
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NON LOCAL PAVED 

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED 

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED 

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

MIRE NAME (MIRE NO.) STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

Roadway Type at End 

Ramp Terminal (199)

0 0

Interchange Type (182) 0 0

Ramp AADT (191) 0 0

Year of Ramp AADT (192) 0 0

Functional Class (19) 0 0

Type of Governmental 

Ownership (4)

0 0

Totals (Average Percent 

Complete):

100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.70 0.00 0.00 0.00

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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.

To achieve the required MIRE FDE for year 2026, Puerto Rico has developed the following phases and was reported in the Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC) Action Plan: 

Phase 1 - Develop the list of roadway segments, intersections, and ramps to be included in the Puerto Rico MIRE FDE database, including GIS. An outsource or private consultant will be contracted to develop the spreadsheet of roadway 

segments, ramps, and intersections where MIRE FDE will be obtained. 

Phase 2 - MIRE FDE data gathering. Consultants will be contracted to simultaneously collect MIRE FDE along roadway segments, intersections, and ramps identified in Phase 1. These roadway kilometers, intersections, and ramps will be 

distributed evenly between various contractors to fasten the data collection process. To enhance production and quality control, each contractor will work along entire road lengths, including corresponding intersections and ramps. This 

process will be repeated in Phase 3 to keep data updated as established in the federal regulations. 

Phase 3 - MIRE FDE integration with other databases. As other programs within the PRHTA, PRTSC, and others need information collected in the MIRE FDE, it becomes important to integrate the MIRE FDE with other updated 

databases. This will be especially valuable for calculating the Vehicle Mile Traveled (VMT); an essential element to determine the Puerto Rico SHSP and HSP performance measures (i.e. fatality rate and serious injury rate). 

Provide the suspected serious injury identifier, definition and attributes used by the State for both the crash report form and the crash database using the table below. Please also indicate whether or not these elements are 

compliant with the MMUCC 4th edition criteria for data element P5. Injury Status, suspected serious injury. 

CRITERIA SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY 

IDENTIFIER(NAME) MMUCC 4TH EDITION COMPLIANT * SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY DEFINITION MMUCC 4TH EDITION COMPLIANT * SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY ATTRIBUTES(DESCRIPTORS) MMUCC 4TH EDITION COMPLIANT * 

Crash Report Form Is not included in the crash report form. No N/A No N/A No

Crash Report Form Instruction Manual Is not included in the crash report form. No Is not included in the crash report form. No Is not included in the crash report form. No

Crash Database Is not included in the crash report form. No N/A No N/A No

Crash Database Data Dictionary Is not included in the crash report form. No Is not included in the crash report form. No Is not included in the crash report form. No
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Please describe the actions the State is taking to become compliant by April 15, 2019.

The current PRPD crash report form is a paper form from the year 1988. Between the 2010 and 2014, the PRPD crash report form was updated complying with an 85% of the fourth edition of the MMUCC, including the suspected serious 

injury definition. In addition, from 2016 to the present, the PRPD is currently testing a newly develop electronic crash report that will include the updated version of the PRPD crash report form. This electronic crash report form will comply 

with the KABCO injury classification scale.

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Did the State conduct an HSIP program assessment during the reporting period?

No

When does the State plan to complete it’s next HSIP program assessment.

2018 

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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

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 non-infrastructure 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.