The New York State Centralized Local Accident Surveillance System assigns numeric identification to roadways and intersections statewide and catalogues accident data for each location. From the state, Monroe County requests data pertaining to any accidents within its jurisdiction. Database software with powerful relational capabilities links the electronic accident information supplied by the state with site-specific local traffic counts, which the county collects both manually and mechanically. Using specialized statistical formulas, Monroe County computes jurisdiction-wide average accident rates by road classification for urban, suburban, and rural locations.
Investigators examine accident patterns at each location and recommend measures to minimize risk.
Data files track the performance of these safety improvements.