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ARIZONA 

2022 ANNUAL REPORT 

Disclaimer: This report is the property of the State Department of Transportation (State DOT). The State DOT 

completes the report by entering applicable information into the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Highway 

Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) online reporting tool. Once the State DOT completes the report pertaining to its 

State, it coordinates with its respective FHWA Division Office to ensure the report meets all legislative and regulatory 

requirements. FHWA’s Headquarters Office of Safety then downloads the State’s finalized report and posts it to the 

website (https://highways.dot.gov/safety/hsip/reporting) as required by law (23 U.S.C. 148(h)(3)(A)). 
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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Project Implementation .......................................................................................................................10

Funds Programmed .........................................................................................................................10

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................12

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................18

General Highway Safety Trends ......................................................................................................18

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

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................26

Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................27

Program Effectiveness ....................................................................................................................27

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements .......................................................27

Project Effectiveness .......................................................................................................................31

Compliance Assessment.....................................................................................................................32

Optional Attachments ..........................................................................................................................36

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................37
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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. 407 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 annual report has been prepared by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the 

Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Division, Traffic Safety Section (TSS) based on 

best available data and information collected from various internal and external sources. 

Arizona DOT is continuing to make progress in the HSIP implementation on all public roads statewide. ADOTTSS has been leading the efforts to deliver the HSIP program. 

Arizona Strategic Traffic Safety Plan (STSP) has been updated in October 2019 meeting requirements for 

SHSPs in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and FHWA guidance. The SHSP implementation 

phase began in early 2020. ADOT recognizes the importance of the implementation phase in continuing the 

collaboration, cooperation, and sharing of knowledge and resources by all safety stakeholders to make safety 

our top priority. 

Arizona HSIP call for projects for State Fiscal Year 2025 and State Fiscal Year 2026 was announced in 

February 28, 2022 for all public roads. A total of 68 applications were received and are under review. The 

amount of applications that were received represent twice the amount of HSIP funds available through 

obligation authority. Local and State agencies are actively applying for HSIP funds. 

This annual report continues to reflect Arizona 2014 SHSP emphasis areas and performance measures as 

projects were programmed under the 2014 SHSP. 

NOTE: Data are presented by different reporting periods, e.g. funding data or project listing is given by State 

Fiscal Year (SFY) whereas annual fatality and serious injury data is by Calendar Year (CY). Fatalities and 

serious injury tables and charts in the output report are given in 5-year rolling average.
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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 AZ ADOT HSIP Program Manager issues a call for potential HSIP projects every other year for funding for 

two years. Agencies interested in applying must complete and submit a draft HSIP application and all required 

documents during the call for projects. The application process requires the agency to submit a 

cover/transmittal letter, a complete application, a cost estimate, a crash data spreadsheet, a B/C ratio 

calculation sheet, a location map, a project limits map and any warrant studies (if applicable). HSIP 

applications and cost estimates are submitted to the ADOT Project Management Group, the ADOT Local 

Public Agency Group, State Traffic Safety Engineer, Districts and Regional Traffic Engineers for review and 

comments. All documents are evaluated by the ADOT HSIP Program Manager and staff to determine if the 

potential project is HSIP eligible, i.e. compliant with 23 USC 148 / 23 CFR 924, a proven safety 

countermeasure, identify fatal and serious injury crashes that countermeasure can potentially reduce, supports 

the AZ SHSP, and B/C ratio of equal to or greater than 2.5. The draft comments are consolidated and returned 

to the submitting agency for review and incorporation into the final submittal to ADOT. The final applications 

are again reviewed and the approved HSIP eligible projects are then ranked by the HSIP Program Manager 

based on the B/C ratio. The HSIP Program Manager then presents the list to the Director, TSMO for final 

ranking and approval. A Safety Review Committee comprised of FHWA, ADOT staff, COG/MPO's, Inter Tribal 

Council and locals, reviews and approves the proposed list. Once the prioritized HSIP eligible list for the year is 

approved, the HSIP Program Manager issues the approved HSIP eligibility letters and enters the State projects 

in the ADOT Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. COGs/MPOs add local projects in their 

TIPs. 

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Other-TSM&O

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

• Central Office via Statewide Competitive Application Process 

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

Arizona's HSIP funds are available for all public agencies and tribes to apply for as described in the prior 

general structure of the HSIP in the State. Prior year commitments are first identified and set aside, then 10% 

of the remaining eligible funds are set aside for unforeseen safety projects, project cost increase, and finally 

the remaining funds are available for statewide call for projects. ADOT and local public agencies, including 

Tribes, identify high crash locations using network screening, Arizona Crash Information System (ACIS) and 
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develop safety improvement projects. In recent years COGs/MPOs have been provided HSIP funds to develop 

Regional Strategic Transportation Safety Plans (STSP) with projects to support the State Strategic Highway 

Safety Plan (SHSP). ADOT reviews all potential projects on a statewide basis and prioritize projects for funding 

based on the B/C ratio analysis. ADOT Local Public Agency (LPA), in consultation with MPOs and COGs, 

provides assistance to local agencies throughout the process of identifying and developing the projects. 

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

Bureaus, Divisions) are involved with HSIP planning. 

• Design 

• Districts/Regions 

• Maintenance 

• Operations 

• Planning 

• Traffic Engineering/Safety 

• Other-ADOT Traffic Safety Section (TSS) and Local Public Agency Section (LPAS) 

Describe coordination with internal partners. 

Safety analyses begin with the compilation and correlation of data elements on a statewide system. 

Coordination takes place within ADOT including the State Engineer’s Office, the Director’s Office, Project 

Managers, District Engineers and others involved in safety projects as well as the Department of Public Safety 

(State enforcement agency). In addition, the ADOT Traffic Safety Section performs a crash data network 

screening process of the state highway system to identify "hot spots" and shares the top 5 locations for each 

District with the appropriate stakeholder (District representative and Regional Traffic Engineer). If a project is 

identified, depending on the nature of the project, justification of HSIP funding through evaluation and formal 

eligibility process is established by ADOT and FHWA Arizona Division Office. The top 5 locations can be 

recommended for Road Safety Assessment (RSA) and additional safety evaluations. 

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning. 

• FHWA 

• Governors Highway Safety Office 

• Law Enforcement Agency 

• Local Government Agency 

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

• Tribal Agency 

Describe coordination with external partners. 

External coordination involves participation and membership in COGs/MPOs Safety Committee meetings, 

workshops, and advisory groups. ADOT TSS requires local and state agencies to submit their draft HSIP 

applications in advance of the final submittal date for the call for projects so the application can be reviewed 

and comments provided to the agencies to ensure a successful application. In addition, the ADOT Traffic 

Safety Section performs a crash data network screening process of the local highway system to identify "hot 

spots" and shares the top 5 locations with the appropriate stakeholder (Local Agency or Tribe). Local agencies 

are trained and encouraged to identify potential "hot spots" utilizing data from the ADOT Arizona Crash 

Information System (ACIS) database. If a project is identified, depending on the nature of the project, 

justification of HSIP funding through evaluation and formal eligibility process is established by ADOT and 

FHWA Arizona Division Office. In addition to the direct involvement through the HSIP application process, 

agencies can participate in the Road Safety Assessment (RSA) program which can lead to HSIP applications. 
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RSA applications are made available at: https://azdot.gov/business/transportation-systems-management-andoperations/operational-and-traffic-safety/road-safety 

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

elaborate. 

AASHTO Safety Analyst has reached the end of its technology lifecycle. In the past few years ADOT has been 

working on the Safety Analyst implementation, ADOT has worked on improving the quantity and quality of the 

roadway, traffic volume and crash data that are the inputs for the data driven analysis for better results. 

ADOT is currently working on finding the AASHTOWare Safety Analyst replacement tool for data driven safety 

analysis at ADOT and for our governmental and non-governmental safety partners. 

Program Methodology 

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

implementation and evaluation processes? 

Yes 

2022 HSIP Manual 

2022 HSIP Appl 

HSIP Appendix A (Rev Jun22) 

HSIP Appendix_B 

HSIP Appendix_C 

https://azdot.gov/business/transportation-systems-management-and-operations/operational-trafficsafety/arizona-highway 

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

• Other-RSA

Program: Other-RSA

Date of Program Methodology:1/10/2006

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes • Volume • Median width

• Horizontal curvature
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• Roadside features

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

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

program?

Yes

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

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Other-Based on B/C Ratio and systemic projects based on crash type.

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods 

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

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

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

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

Rank of Priority Consideration

Available funding:1

Other-Network Screening:2

Other-Owner Request:2

What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements? 

 9.6

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

• Clear Zone Improvements 

• Wrong way driving treatments 

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

• Crash data analysis 

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

• Engineering Study 

• Road Safety Assessment 

• SHSP/Local road safety plan 

• 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. 

If an application for HSIP funding were submitted it would be considered. Connected vehicles and ITS 

technologies are critical components in Arizona's transportation management systems and are effective at 

improving safety, as well as mobility. Arizona has leveraged ITS technologies for freeway traffic management 

with so many miles of freeways currently managed. ITS technologies are critical for providing data to travelers 

through the AZ511 system, including the highway road closure system. Connected vehicles are emerging as 

new technology that has the ability to significantly reduce crashes and save lives. ADOT is investing in 

connected vehicle technologies so that we can maximize the benefits as the technology becomes available in 

commercial freight and passenger vehicles. Connected vehicle infrastructure, comprised of the roadside units, 

on-board units, communication network and software platforms, will allow significantly improved traffic 

management systems through the dissemination of information, such as basic safety messages. Areas of 

potential improvement will be in speed harmonization, queue warning, and work zone traffic management. The 

primary goal of connected vehicles is improving safety and Arizona believes that this emerging technology will 

save lives. Therefore, State HSIP fund can be utilized for connected vehicles and associated ITS technologies. 

ITS projects compete for HSIP funds with B/C ratio used to prioritize projects for funding.

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 HSM methods are used on a regular basis primarily to support B/C ratio analysis and determining CMFs 

guidance and methodology.. Arizona has also supported an emphasis on predictive modeling over the last few 

years. The Arizona Crash Information System (ACIS) is used to identify hot spots and systemic projects on the 

State Highway System. HSM methods are also used to support any requested design exceptions.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed 

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

State 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) $40,208,400 $48,447,798 120.49%

HRRR Special Rule (23 

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

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

154)

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

164)

$0 $0 0%

RHCP (for HSIP 

purposes) (23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

$0 $0 0%

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STBG, NHPP)

$0 $0 0%

State and Local Funds $720,006 $0 0%

Totals $40,928,406 $48,447,798 118.37%

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

safety projects? 

$8,305,909

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

$6,961,139

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

$411,674

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

$411,674

RSA Program, AzTraCS (mobile electronic crash reporting system) Yearly Fees & Local Transportation Safety 

Plan 
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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%

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

the future.

None
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General Listing of Projects 

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

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

F014601C: Aztec 

Road - S. Bullhead 

City Parkway - 

Raised Median

Access 

management

Change in access - close or 

restrict existing access

3.5 Miles $124537 $132065 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther12,424 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

F019001C: SR87; 

SR 187 TO 

GIBLERT RD - 

Traffic Signals

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control – new traffic 

signal

3 Intersections $134146 $134146 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther6,552 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

F020801D: SR-347 

AND OLD 

MARICOPA RD 

INTERSECTION

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control – new traffic 

signal

1 Intersections $10373 $10373 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther32,674 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

F024301C: US 160 

MP 322.6 TO MP 

324.5 - Lighting

Lighting Continuous roadway 

lighting

1.83 Miles $150225 $150225 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther4,787 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

F027101D: MAG 

REGION VARIOUS 

INTERSECTION 

LOCATION - Offsets

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection geometry - 

other

4 Intersections $400477 $424684 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther0 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

F028001C: SR-68; 

Verde Rd to Bacobi 

Rd - Raised Median

Access 

management

Change in access - close or 

restrict existing access

3.02 Miles $1896911 $2011570 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther14,266 50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

F028101U: I-40, 

Transwestern Rd. - 

I-17 TI - VSL

Advanced 

technology and 

ITS

Advanced technology and 

ITS - other

24 Miles $96227 $96227 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialInterstate26,688 75 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

F028401C: 

WRONG WAY DO 

NOT ENTER SIGNS 

- PHASE 1

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

770 Signs $1303634 $1303634 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Older 

Drivers

F028701C: 

WRONG WAY DO 

NOT ENTER SIGNS 

- PHASE III

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

260 Signs $911420 $911420 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Older 

Drivers

F033801D: US 60 & 

CR 3148- Vernon - 

Signing

Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection signing – add 

enhanced regulatory sign 

(double-up and/or 

oversize)

8 Signs $181999 $181999 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther3,486 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

F033901D: SR 264 

/ IR 4 Intersection 

Improvements

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Install sidewalk 0.24 Miles $338846 $338846 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Arterial 2,937 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

F035001D: I-10; 

Bowie - New Mexico 

State Line - Tree 

Thinning

Roadside Removal of fixed objects 

(trees, poles, etc.)

22 Miles $157464 $166982 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialInterstate13,525 75 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

F035201D: US 60 N 

CHERRY AVE TO 

RADANOVICH 

BLVD - Lighting

Lighting Continuous roadway 

lighting

1.8 Miles $193315 $193315 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther45,796 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

F035301D: US-60; 

MP 301 - SR-260 - 

Tree Removal

Roadside Removal of fixed objects 

(trees, poles, etc.)

33.6 Miles $177850 $188600 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther4,232 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

F035701D: SR-287 

- Hacienda to SR-87 

- Rumble Strips

Roadway Rumble strips – edge or 

shoulder

8 Miles $222548 $222548 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Arterial 7,550 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

F036101D: US-60X 

Apache Trail 

Sossaman - 

Meridian - Sidewalk

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Install sidewalk 5 Miles $293452 $311190 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther18,904 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

F037301D: SR-87 - 

Kenworthy Rd & SR287 at Christensen 

Rd - Turn Lanes

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify auxiliary lanes 2 Intersections $222312 $235750 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Arterial 11,368 55 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

F037701X: 

Statewide Road 

Safety Assessment 

(RSA) FY21

Miscellaneous Road safety audits 60 RSA $311237 $330050 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot All 

Emphasis 

Areas

F038001D: US93; 

South Fork Santa 

Maria River - SR 71, 

South of Wikieup - 

Rumble Strips

Roadway Rumble strips – edge or 

shoulder

20.8 Miles $93000 $93000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther8,994 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

F039401D: MULE 

PASS TUNNEL, 

BISBEE - Lighting

Lighting Continuous roadway 

lighting

0.83 Miles $462000 $462000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther5,220 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

F042101D: SR87 

SR179 SR260 - 

Tree Removal

Roadside Removal of fixed objects 

(trees, poles, etc.)

53.5 Miles $373485 $396060 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther4,130 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

F043201D: 

WRONG WAY DO 

NOT ENTER SIGNS 

- PHASE IV

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

199 Signs $130000 $130000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Older 

Drivers

F043301D: 

WRONG WAY DO 

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

201 Signs $154000 $154000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Older 

Drivers
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

NOT ENTER SIGNS 

- PHASE V

F043401D: 

WRONG WAY DO 

NOT ENTER SIGNS 

- PHASE VI

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

192 Signs $135000 $135000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Older 

Drivers

F043501D: 

WRONG WAY DO 

NOT ENTER SIGNS 

- PHASE VII

Roadway signs 

and traffic 

control

Roadway signs (including 

post) - new or updated

1 Signs $117000 $117000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Older 

Drivers

H824501D: RIM RD 

- GIBSON RD, 

SEGMENT I - 

Sholders

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – paved or 

other (includes add 

shoulder)

21.58 Miles $22260395 $23605933 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther7,507 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

H850801C: SR87; 

Pine Creek Canyon 

Dr to SR260 - 

Shoulder Widening

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – paved or 

other (includes add 

shoulder)

9.87 Miles $5759216 $6107335 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther4,130 60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

H865801C: US 93; 

ELEVENTH ST - 

WINDY POINT 

ROAD - Shoulder 

Widening

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – paved or 

other (includes add 

shoulder)

9.92 Miles $1183020 $1254528 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther26,600 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

H865901C: US93, 

WINDY POINT 

ROAD - MINERAL 

PARK ROAD - 

Shoulder Widening

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – paved or 

other (includes add 

shoulder)

10.48 Miles $81983 $86939 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Principal ArterialOther24,313 65 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

 SR77; H891901C: 

RIVER RD - CALLE 

CONCORDIA - 

Lighting

Lighting Continuous roadway 

lighting

5.28 Miles $1945770 $1945770 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther63,892 50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

M714301X: 

STATEWIDE 

AZTRaCS YEARLY 

LICENSE FEE

Miscellaneous Data collection 1 License $75586 $80155 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Statewide 

Crash Data 

Collection

Data

PSHSP00P: 

SEAGO 2016 WP 

HSIP FUNDS

Miscellaneous Local road safety plans 1 STSP $1385 $1469 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

N/A N/A 0 0 COG STSP Data

SH53601R: 75TH 

AVENUE AND 

PEORIA (CITY OF 

PEORIA) - 

Intersection 

Improvements

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal – add 

additional signal heads

1 Intersections $215459 $215459 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther20,773 40 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

T016801C: JK 

BLVD; CASA 

GRANDE AVE - 

MILLIGAN AVE - 

Rumble Strips

Roadway Rumble strips – edge or 

shoulder

14.74 Miles $46233 $46233 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Arterial 9,291 45 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

T020001C: 

Phoenix,CITYWIDE: 

6 INTERSECTIONS 

- LT Offsets

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection geometry - 

other

6 Intersections $906394 $961181 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther27,631 45 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections

T020101C: 43RD 

AVENUE; 3 

INTERSECTIONS - 

Signals

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal – 

modernization/replacement

3 Intersections $802303 $802303 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther40,479 45 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

T020201C: 

PEDESTRIAN 

HYBRID BEACON 

@ ACOMA BLVD & 

PIMA DR NORT

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian hybrid beacon 1 Locations $38200 $38200 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 14,800 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

T020401C: 

SKYLINE AND 

SUNRISE - Turn 

Lane

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify auxiliary lanes 1 Intersections $299874 $318000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 6,633 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

T024901X: 13 

LOCATIONS IN 

PINAL COUNTY 

(LED STOP SIGNS)

Intersection 

traffic control

Intersection signing –other 52 Signs $138573 $138573 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Multiple/Varies 5,000 50 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections

T025801C: Tucson: 

PEDESTRIAN 

HAWK 

CROSSINGS - 

PACKAGE 1

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian hybrid beacon 2 Locations $627000 $627000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther19,600 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

T025901C: Tucson: 

PEDESTRIAN 

HAWK 

CROSSINGS - 

PACKAGE 2

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian hybrid beacon 3 Locations $593957 $593957 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 23,000 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

T026403D: IR 34 

AND IR 42 

EXTENSION - 

Signing/Striping

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal pavement 

markings – new

9.17 Miles $200000 $200000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Local Road or 

Street

982 60 Indian Tribe 

Nation

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

T026601D: 

Cooledge - 

SKOUSEN RD / 

ELEVEN MILE 

CORNER; SR87 - 

Roadway Rumble strips – edge or 

shoulder

9.06 Miles $180000 $180000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 4,267 50 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

BATTAGLIA RD - 

Rumble Strips

T027101D: Mohave 

Co; STOCKTON 

HILL RD - KNG 

CITY LIMITS MP 

6.75-21.75 - Rumble 

Strips

Roadway Rumble strips – edge or 

shoulder

15 Miles $170000 $170000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Collector 2,175 45 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

T027501D: Pinal 

Co - KINGS RANCH 

RD AT SUNRISE 

SKY DR - RRFB

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Rapid Rectangular 

Flashing Beacons (RRFB)

1 Locations $185000 $185000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Major Collector 10,100 35 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

T027703D: 

COTTONWOOD LN 

& KADOTA AVE - 

PHB

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrian hybrid beacon 1 Locations $180000 $180000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 16,846 45 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians

T027803D: 

Bullhead Pkwy and 

Silver Creek Rd - 

Lighting

Lighting Continuous roadway 

lighting

5.08 Miles $361000 $361000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 9,800 50 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

T028003D: 

Kingman SPOT 

IMPVS - CALMING 

FEATURES AND 

SPEED FEEDBACK 

SIGNS

Speed 

management

Dynamic Speed Feedback 

Signs

12 Locations $198030 $198030 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Minor Arterial 22,247 35 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Lane 

Departure

T028403D: Yavapai 

Co - CORNVILLE 

RD, RUMBLE 

STRIPS AND 

SHOULDER 

WIDENING

Roadway Rumble strips – edge or 

shoulder

4.92 Miles $533549 $565800 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 9,971 50 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

T029103D: Santa 

Cruz Co - 

PENDLETON 

DRIVE DIP AT 

SONOITA CREEK 

WASH

Roadway Roadway - other 1 Locations $227648 $241408 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Major Collector 2,770 30 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

T030503D: GOLF 

COURSE RD - 

COTTONWOOD 

WASH RD - 

Shoulders

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – paved or 

other (includes add 

shoulder)

3.95 Miles $200710 $212842 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Major Collector 3,334 50 County 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

T031303D: Graham 

Co - White Mtn Rd 

Lighting Continuous roadway 

lighting

2.24 Miles $300000 $300000 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Minor Collector 80 35 Indian Tribe 

Nation

Spot Pedestrians
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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

and Airport Rd - 

Lighting
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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 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Fatalities 849 774 897 952 998 1,011 980 1,054 1,180

Serious Injuries 4,329 3,968 4,220 4,617 4,207 3,790 3,627 3,108 3,820

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

1.401 1.236 1.379 1.451 1.534 1.528 1.394 1.607 1.600

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

7.145 6.336 6.488 7.037 6.465 5.730 5.161 4.738 5.180

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

189 184 191 224 258 269 248 267 302

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

502 486 493 653 576 560 517 434 530
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Annual Fatalities

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

 

Annual Serious Injuries

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Fatality rate (per HMVMT)

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Describe fatality data source. 

FARS

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

ownership. 

Year 2021

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

84.4 206.6 0.13 0.3

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

0.6 0.2 0 0

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other

78.8 196 0.12 0.29

Rural Minor Arterial 60.8 108.2 0.09 0.16

Rural Minor Collector 10.6 30.6 0.02 0.04

Rural Major Collector 63 131.8 0.09 0.19

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Local Road or 

Street

6.6 22 0.01 0.03

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

50.2 160.4 0.07 0.24

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

45.2 168.6 0.06 0.25

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other

123.8 528.6 0.18 0.78

Urban Minor Arterial 266.4 1,195.2 0.39 1.77

Urban Minor Collector 38.2 0.05

Urban Major Collector 40.2 194 0.06 0.29

Urban Local Road or 

Street

9.6 39.6 0.01 0.06
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Year 2021

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

412.6 1,135.6 0.6 1.67

County Highway 

Agency

97.2 360.8 0.14 0.53

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

18.8 85.2 0.03 0.12

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

401.8 1,942.6 0.59 2.87

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

0 0 0 0

Local Park, Forest or 

Reservation Agency

0.2 0 0 0

Other State Agency 0 0 0 0

Other Local Agency 0 0 0 0

Private (Other than 

Railroad)

1.2 7.2 0 0.01

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 0.4 0 0

Indian Tribe Nation 7 4.6 0.01 0.01

Provide additional discussion related to general highway safety trends.

In Arizona the total number of crashes in 2021 is 121,345, this represent a 22.45 percent increase from the 

years 2020. 1180 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in Arizona in 2021, the largest number of 

fatalities since 2008. This represents an increase of about 11.95 percent as compared to the 1054 fatalities 

reported in 2020. The 2021 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts shows vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2021 

increased by about a 12.48 percent from the year 2020. The fatality rate for 2021 was 1.60 fatalities per 100 

million VMT, down from 1.61 fatalities per 100 million VMT in 2020. Number of fatalities in 2008 was 938 and 

the fatality rate for 2008 was 1.52 fatalities per 100 million VMT. ADOT will continue to analyze the various 

data to identify the contributing factors for the increase.
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Safety Performance Targets

Safety Performance Targets

Calendar Year 2023 Targets *

Number of Fatalities:1200.0

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

The 2023 Arizona Safety Projections (Targets) was established on June 13, 2022 at that time the Statewide 

VMT and crash data for 2021 were preliminary and subject to change. Crash data for 2021 was completed on 

August 22, 2022. The 2021 Fatalities increased by 11.95 % from the 2020 Fatalities. The targets were 

established based on the review of a rolling average of five years, as well as the most recent three years 

results. 2022 and 2023 numbers and rates are based on 2019,2020 and 2021 annual trends.The 2021 annual 

number of fatalities that was used in the establishment of the projection (target) was 1208 but the final number 

as of August is 1180. The final number may have given a lower 2023 projections (target) for number of 

fatalities.

Number of Serious Injuries:3659.4

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

The 2023 Arizona Safety Projections (Targets) was established on June 13, 2022 at that time the Statewide 

VMT and crash data for 2021 were preliminary and subject to change. Crash data for 2021 was completed on 

August 22, 2022. The 2021 Serious Injuries increased by 22.9 % from the 2020 Serious Injuries.The targets 

were established based on the review of a rolling average of five years, as well as the most recent three years 

results. 2022 and 2023 numbers and rates are based on 2019,2020 and 2021 annual trends. The 2021 annual 

number of serious injuries that was used in the establishment of the projection (target) was 3778 but the final 

number as of August is 3819. The final number may have given a higher 2023 projections (target) number of 

serious injuries.

Fatality Rate:1.655

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

The 2023 Arizona Safety Projections (Targets) was established on June 13, 2022 at that time the Statewide 

VMT and crash data for 2021 were preliminary and subject to change. Crash data for 2021 was completed on 

August 22, 2022. The 2021 Millions of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased by 12.48 % from the year 

2020.The targets were established based on the review of a rolling average of five years, as well as the most 

recent three years results. 2022 and 2023 numbers and rates are based on 2019,2020 and 2021 annual 

trends. Statewide VMT for 2022 and 2023 are projected based on 5 Years Ave change (2015-2019), 1.6% 

increase per year. The 2021 annual number of fatalities that was used in the establishment of the projection 

(target) was 1208 but the final number as of August is 1180.The final number may have given a lower 2023 

projections (target) for rate of fatalities.

Serious Injury Rate:5.039

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.
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The 2023 Arizona Safety Projections (Targets) was established on June 13, 2022 at that time the Statewide 

VMT and crash data for 2021 were preliminary and subject to change. Crash data for 2021 was completed on 

August 22, 2022. The 2021 Millions of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased by 12.48 % from the year 

2020.The targets were established based on the review of a rolling average of five years, as well as the most 

recent three years results. 2022 and 2023 numbers and rates are based on 2019,2020 and 2021 annual 

trends. Statewide VMT for 2022 and 2023 are projected based on 5 Years Ave change (2015-2019), 1.6% 

increase per year. The 2021 annual number of serious injuries that was used in the establishment of the 

projection (target) was 3778 but the final number as of August is 3819. The final number may have given a 

higher 2023 projections (target) rate of serious injuries.

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:793.6

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

The 2023 Arizona Safety Projections (Targets) was established on June 13, 2022 at that time the Statewide 

VMT and crash data for 2021 were preliminary and subject to change. Crash data for 2021 was completed on 

August 22, 2022. The total number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries for 2021 increased by 

18.68% from 2020.The targets were established based on the review of a rolling average of five years, as well 

as the most recent three years results. 2022 and 2023 numbers and rates are based on 2019,2020 and 2021 

annual trends. Statewide VMT for 2022 and 2023 are projected based on 5 Years Ave change (2015-2019), 

1.6% increase per year. The 2021 annual number of non motorized fatalities and serious injuries that was used 

in the establishment of the projection (target) was 811 but the final number as of August is 832.The final 

number may have given a higher 2023 projections (target) for non motorized fatalities and serious injuries.

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

safety performance targets. 

Individual meetings were held with each COG/MPO to discuss the State safety performance targets in addition 

to a general meeting with the State COG/MPO council. Each COG/MPO was given the opportunity to establish 

their own targets or to adopt the State safety performance targets. Sample target letters and wording was 

provided to aid them in meeting the submittal date. Prior to adopting the proposed targets, a meeting was 

conducted with GOHS to reach consensus on the State’s safety performance targets. The process that ADOT 

followed in reaching the recommended safety performance targets was described. Attendees agreed to 

support the suggested targets.

Does the State want to report additional optional targets? 

No

No

Describe progress toward meeting the State’s 2021 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 985.1 1044.6

Number of Serious Injuries 3661.6 3710.4

Fatality Rate 1.431 1.533
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Serious Injury Rate 5.353 5.455

Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

781.9 792.2

The Arizona 2021 Safety Performance Projections (Targets) were established in June 2020, Crash data was 

not complete and VMT was not final. The 2021 Safety Performance Projections (Targets) was created using 

the following analysis and assumptions: 

1. Crash trend review of the five year crash trend (2016-2020), two years crash trend (2018-2019) and crash 

data for the first quarter of the year 2020, the annual number of fatalities of 2020 and 2021 was anticipated to 

will be 962 and 972, but the final annual numbers of fatalities for 2020 and 2021 were 1054 and 1180. This 

increase in the number of fatalities caused the actual 2021 outcomes to be higher than the 2021 projections 

(targets) and higher than the baseline (2015-2019) 

2. Statewide VMT was expected to continue increasing by 1.6% per year. The VMT for calendar year 2021 

increased 12.48 % from the VMT in 2020 calendar year. 

3. The annual number of serious injuries 2021 projected to be 3316. The actual annual number for 2021 

currently is 3819. This increase in the number of serious injuries caused the actual 2021 outcomes to be higher 

than the 2021 projections (targets) but lower than the baseline (2015-2019) 

4. The annual numbers of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries projected to be 757. The actual annual 

number for 2021 is 832. This increase in the number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries caused the 

actual 2021 outcomes to be higher than the 2021 projections (targets) but lower than the baseline (2015-2019)

To add to all the reasons above, the total number of crashes in Arizona in 2021 calendar year increased 22.45 

% from the calendar year 2020. 

Applicability of Special Rules 

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

No

Provide the number of older driver and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries 65 

years of age and older for the past seven years. 

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Fatalities

126 121 131 170 169 151 151

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

421 424 373 386 362 293 312
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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. 

In Arizona the total number of crashes in 2021 is 121,345, this represent a 22.45 percent increase from the 

years 2020. 1180 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in Arizona in 2021.This represents an increase of 

about 11.95 percent as compared to the 1054 fatalities reported in 2020. The 2021 Arizona Motor Vehicle 

Crash Facts shows vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2021 increased by about a 12.48 percent from the year 

2020. The fatality rate for 2021 was 1.60 fatalities per 100 million VMT, down from 1.61 fatalities per 100 

million VMT in 2020. ADOT will continue to analyze the various data to identify the contributing factors for the 

increase. Under the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) program at ADOT, ADOT began an analysis in looking at it to 

increase the number of programmed projects and obligations. 

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

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program? 

• # RSAs completed 

• HSIP Obligations 

• Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process 

• Increased focus on local road safety 

• More systemic programs 

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements 

Present and describe trends in SHSP emphasis area performance measures. 

Year 2021

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 665 1,840.4 0.97 2.7

Roadway Departure 640.8 1,597.2 0.94 2.34

Intersections 289.4 1,603.4 0.43 2.36

Pedestrians 236.2 370 0.35 0.54

Bicyclists 32.6 153.4 0.05 0.22

Older Drivers 111 309.6 0.16 0.46
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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)

Motorcyclists 161.2 586 0.24 0.86

Work Zones 14.8 24.4 0.02 0.04
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0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021
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0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021
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Project Effectiveness

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

Under the ADOT Road Safety Assessment Program, the RSA team tracks monthly Crash reductions on locations where RSAs implemented. The annual crash reduction for 2021 was reported to be 28%.
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Compliance Assessment

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

 10/01/2019

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP? 

From: 2019 To: 2024

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

 2024

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 0.9 1 0.9 1 0.9

Route Number (8) 

[8]

1 0.9

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

1 0.9

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

1 1

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

1 1 1 1

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

1 0.5 1 0.5

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

1 0.9 1 0.9 1 0.9

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

1 0.9 1 0.9 1 0.9

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

1 1

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

1 0.5

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

1 1 1 1 1 1

Median Type (54) 

[55]

1 0.5
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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

Access Control (22) 

[23]

1 0.6

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

1 0.8

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

1 0.5 1 0.5

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

1 0.2 1 0.2

AADT Year (80) [82] 1 0.2

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

1 0.75 1 0.75 1 0.75

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

1 1

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

1 0.5

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

1 0.5

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

0.6 0.6

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

0.6 0.6

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

1 0.2

AADT Year (80) [82] 1 0.2

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

0.75 0.5

INTERCHANGE/RAMP Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178) [168]

1 1

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (197) [187]

1 0.9
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

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

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201) [191]

1 0.9

Ramp Length (187) 

[177]

1 0.9

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195) [185]

1 0.5

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

1 0.5

Interchange Type 

(182) [172]

Ramp AADT (191) 

[181]

1 0.2

Year of Ramp AADT 

(192) [182]

1 0.2

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

1 1

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

1 0.75

Totals (Average Percent Complete): 1.00 0.73 0.87 0.51 0.91 0.62 1.00 0.74 1.00 0.89

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

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

Due to the high level of completion of MIRE data and the short time period that a task force is typically associated with, the MIRE task force committee that was proposed in the previous report is no longer appropriate. ADOT proposes the 

following steps to support meeting the requirement to have complete access to the MIRE fundamental data elements on all public roadways by September 30, 2026 as well as to serve the GIS data governance needs of ADOT at large. 

Each of the following steps describe necessary actions and completion dates to meet this goal 

Step 1. Establish a GIS Data Standing Committee comprising representatives from FHWA, GOHS, the Transportation Systems Management and Operations Division (TSMO), the Information Technology Group (ITG), and the Multimodal 

Planning Division (MPD) who will take responsibility in ensuring completion of the following steps. Other teams may join as needed. 

ADOT has formed a preliminary GIS Data Standing Committee consisting of nine members, three from each division stated above, plus representatives from FHWA and GOHS. 

Each division of the GIS Data Standing Committee will work closely to ensure the following steps are completed timely and accurately. 

Step 2. Establish a charter for the GIS Data Standing Committee. The charter will establish specific goals and timelines for the committee, among which will be to establish roles and responsibilities for GIS data, as well as create a 

pathway for communicating across teams about GIS data. The charter will be established by July 2022. ADOT parties involved: MPD/ITG/TSMO. 
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Step 3. Quarterly meetings will be conducted to work towards goals established in the charter. Representatives from FHWA, GOHS and teams outside of the MPD, ITG, and TSMO will join as needed.
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

HSIP Manual Appendix_C.pdf

2022 HSIP Manual.pdf

2022 HSIP_Appl.xlsx

HSIP Appendix_A (Rev Jun22).pdf

HSIP Manual Appendix_B.pdf

Project Implementation:

Safety Performance:

Evaluation:

Compliance Assessment:
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Glossary

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

(e.g. annual fatality rate).

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

collaborative process.

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

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

road location or feature or addresses a highway safety problem.

HMVMT: means hundred million vehicle miles traveled.

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

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

activities.

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

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

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

dated February 13, 2013.

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

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

objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a system.

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

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

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

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

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