Traffic Deaths in Washington Reach All-Time Low
Published on Thu, Mar 31, 2011Read More County & State
2010 marked the safest year on Washington’s roadways in history. According to Washington’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, based on preliminary data, there were 44 fewer traffic-related deaths than the 492 in 2009.
The currently known 448 deaths of 2010 represent the lowest number of deaths in the state’s history. We expect the number of deaths to increase slightly as reports continue to arrive.
Washington has set a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2030 as part of its Target Zero plan. Developed in 2000, Target Zero identifies traffic safety needs and provides an inventory of proven, effective strategies to meet them. The reduction in traffic deaths last year represents a significant step towards meeting the goal of zero traffic deaths.
“The lives saved are a true testament to the effectiveness of Washington’s comprehensive and integrated approach to traffic safety – The Target Zero plan” said Lowell Porter, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. “Washington’s traffic safety community continues to achieve traffic safety goals by using data to set priorities, identifying problems where the most progress can be realized, investing in strategies that work, and aggressively evaluating outcomes through continuous performance measurement.”
Using the Target Zero plan as a guide, Washington focuses on public education, innovative safety engineering to improve roadways and vehicles, timely response by emergency medical personnel and strong enforcement of traffic safety laws.
“We saw a lot of improvement in 2010, but there is more work to be done,” said Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol. “Troopers will continue to take swift action on the three violations that we know take the most lives: speeding, impaired driving and the failure to wear seat belts. Eliminating those three violations would, just by themselves, get us most of the way to Target Zero.”
Paula Hammond, Washington Transportation Secretary said strategic highway safety projects and the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) other Moving Washington programs play a key role in traffic safety.
“Through our Target Zero partnership, we work on programs to reduce collisions that cause traffic congestion. As collisions are significant cause of congestion, eliminating collisions keeps people safe, keeps commerce moving and strengthens the economy” Hammond said.
Learn more about Washington’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan at www.targetzero.com.
For additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, visit www.wtsc.wa.gov.
2010 marked the safest year on Washington’s roadways in history. According to Washington’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, based on preliminary data, there were 44 fewer traffic-related deaths than the 492 in 2009.
The currently known 448 deaths of 2010 represent the lowest number of deaths in the state’s history. We expect the number of deaths to increase slightly as reports continue to arrive.
Washington has set a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2030 as part of its Target Zero plan. Developed in 2000, Target Zero identifies traffic safety needs and provides an inventory of proven, effective strategies to meet them. The reduction in traffic deaths last year represents a significant step towards meeting the goal of zero traffic deaths.
“The lives saved are a true testament to the effectiveness of Washington’s comprehensive and integrated approach to traffic safety – The Target Zero plan” said Lowell Porter, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. “Washington’s traffic safety community continues to achieve traffic safety goals by using data to set priorities, identifying problems where the most progress can be realized, investing in strategies that work, and aggressively evaluating outcomes through continuous performance measurement.”
Using the Target Zero plan as a guide, Washington focuses on public education, innovative safety engineering to improve roadways and vehicles, timely response by emergency medical personnel and strong enforcement of traffic safety laws.
“We saw a lot of improvement in 2010, but there is more work to be done,” said Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol. “Troopers will continue to take swift action on the three violations that we know take the most lives: speeding, impaired driving and the failure to wear seat belts. Eliminating those three violations would, just by themselves, get us most of the way to Target Zero.”
Paula Hammond, Washington Transportation Secretary said strategic highway safety projects and the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) other Moving Washington programs play a key role in traffic safety.
“Through our Target Zero partnership, we work on programs to reduce collisions that cause traffic congestion. As collisions are significant cause of congestion, eliminating collisions keeps people safe, keeps commerce moving and strengthens the economy” Hammond said.
Learn more about Washington’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan at www.targetzero.com.
For additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, visit www.wtsc.wa.gov.
The currently known 448 deaths of 2010 represent the lowest number of deaths in the state’s history. We expect the number of deaths to increase slightly as reports continue to arrive.
Washington has set a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2030 as part of its Target Zero plan. Developed in 2000, Target Zero identifies traffic safety needs and provides an inventory of proven, effective strategies to meet them. The reduction in traffic deaths last year represents a significant step towards meeting the goal of zero traffic deaths.
“The lives saved are a true testament to the effectiveness of Washington’s comprehensive and integrated approach to traffic safety – The Target Zero plan” said Lowell Porter, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. “Washington’s traffic safety community continues to achieve traffic safety goals by using data to set priorities, identifying problems where the most progress can be realized, investing in strategies that work, and aggressively evaluating outcomes through continuous performance measurement.”
Using the Target Zero plan as a guide, Washington focuses on public education, innovative safety engineering to improve roadways and vehicles, timely response by emergency medical personnel and strong enforcement of traffic safety laws.
“We saw a lot of improvement in 2010, but there is more work to be done,” said Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol. “Troopers will continue to take swift action on the three violations that we know take the most lives: speeding, impaired driving and the failure to wear seat belts. Eliminating those three violations would, just by themselves, get us most of the way to Target Zero.”
Paula Hammond, Washington Transportation Secretary said strategic highway safety projects and the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) other Moving Washington programs play a key role in traffic safety.
“Through our Target Zero partnership, we work on programs to reduce collisions that cause traffic congestion. As collisions are significant cause of congestion, eliminating collisions keeps people safe, keeps commerce moving and strengthens the economy” Hammond said.
Learn more about Washington’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan at www.targetzero.com.
For additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, visit www.wtsc.wa.gov.
2010 marked the safest year on Washington’s roadways in history. According to Washington’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, based on preliminary data, there were 44 fewer traffic-related deaths than the 492 in 2009.
The currently known 448 deaths of 2010 represent the lowest number of deaths in the state’s history. We expect the number of deaths to increase slightly as reports continue to arrive.
Washington has set a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2030 as part of its Target Zero plan. Developed in 2000, Target Zero identifies traffic safety needs and provides an inventory of proven, effective strategies to meet them. The reduction in traffic deaths last year represents a significant step towards meeting the goal of zero traffic deaths.
“The lives saved are a true testament to the effectiveness of Washington’s comprehensive and integrated approach to traffic safety – The Target Zero plan” said Lowell Porter, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. “Washington’s traffic safety community continues to achieve traffic safety goals by using data to set priorities, identifying problems where the most progress can be realized, investing in strategies that work, and aggressively evaluating outcomes through continuous performance measurement.”
Using the Target Zero plan as a guide, Washington focuses on public education, innovative safety engineering to improve roadways and vehicles, timely response by emergency medical personnel and strong enforcement of traffic safety laws.
“We saw a lot of improvement in 2010, but there is more work to be done,” said Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol. “Troopers will continue to take swift action on the three violations that we know take the most lives: speeding, impaired driving and the failure to wear seat belts. Eliminating those three violations would, just by themselves, get us most of the way to Target Zero.”
Paula Hammond, Washington Transportation Secretary said strategic highway safety projects and the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) other Moving Washington programs play a key role in traffic safety.
“Through our Target Zero partnership, we work on programs to reduce collisions that cause traffic congestion. As collisions are significant cause of congestion, eliminating collisions keeps people safe, keeps commerce moving and strengthens the economy” Hammond said.
Learn more about Washington’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan at www.targetzero.com.
For additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, visit www.wtsc.wa.gov.
