At the heart of roadway safety is one essential element: good data. VHB, along with our subconsultant team, partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to strengthen how traffic records are collected, managed, and used to make decisions. Through the Traffic Records Program, VHB provides support in two vital areas—Technical Assistance (Lot A) and IT Support and Analysis (Lot B).
Together, we’re helping states and stakeholders modernize their systems, sharpen their data insights, and ultimately, make roads safer for everyone. Under this partnership, VHB was entrusted with seven major initiatives:
- Crash Data Improvement Program (CDIP): Helping states diagnose and elevate the quality of their crash data.
- GO Team State Traffic Records Systems Technical Assistance: Deploying rapid response teams to assist states in strengthening their traffic records programs.
- State Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC) Strategic Planning Guide: Developing a comprehensive guide to help states align their traffic safety efforts through effective strategic planning.
- Traffic Records 101 Training Website Development: Creating an accessible, user-friendly online training platform for traffic records professionals.
- Business Case for Data Integration: Demonstrating the value and return on investment that comes with connecting disparate traffic data sources.
- Workshops for States to Update State Crash Reports and Crash Databases: Facilitating hands-on workshops to help states modernize their crash reporting and database systems.
- Tribal Crash Reporting Toolkit: Equipping tribal nations with customized tools and resources to strengthen crash reporting and support data-driven safety improvements.
