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Crash Analysis Studio

Every Fatal Crash Has Something to Teach Us

We field-tested a new model for cities to use when responding to crashes. This is what we learned.

 
 
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18 crashes. 17 tragic deaths.
Countless lessons to prevent future harm.

 
 

Preventing future harm starts by changing the common understanding of what contributes to traffic crashes.

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High-speed road design in urban areas.
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Design that inadequately accounts for people walking and biking.
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Dangerous intersection design.
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Visibility and lighting issues.
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Deviation from the designer’s intent.
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Then changing the way we respond to them.

Recommendation #1

Make safety a core organizational responsibility by empowering a person or team to intervene in established city processes in order to improve traffic safety.

Recommendation #2

Establish a Crash Response Team to gather data after a fatal or traumatic crash.

Recommendation #3

Establish a Crash Analysis Studio to identify and learn from the many factors that contribute to a crash.

Recommendation #4

Use temporary traffic control devices to respond quickly to dangerous situations.

Recommendation #5

Update local street standards to prioritize safety instead of traffic speed and throughput.

Recommendation #6

Conduct bike and walk audits for all projects to provide the same level of awareness and insight into the safety of people biking and walking as is routinely applied to people driving.

 
 
 

Changing how we understand crashes to change how we respond to them.

Explore the findings and recommendations from 18 Crash Analysis Studios conducted by cities across North America, and see how your city can lead the way to traffic safety.

 
 
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Anyone can conduct a Crash Analysis Studio. Here's how Strong Towns can help.

Free Course

Start your own Crash Analysis Studio.

In this course, you’ll find everything you need to conduct a studio, share your findings, and advocate for change.

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