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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

The Essential Analysis Tool for Making Informed Safety Decisions

FHWA-HRT-11-031_0.pdf (574.86 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Brochure
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-13-031
Abstract:

HSIS is a roadway-based system that provides quality data on a large number of crash, roadway, and traffic variables. It uses data already being collected by agencies for managing the highway system and studying highway safety. The data are acquired annually from a select group of States and one municipality, processed into a common computer format, documented, and prepared for analysis.


HSIS is used in support of the FHWA safety research program and provides input for program policy decisions. HSIS is also available to professionals conducting research under the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, universities, and others studying highway safety.

Publishing Office:
Office of Safety Research and Development
FHWA Program(s):
Safety
Research