The HSIP is a strategic program that uses data and analysis to target safety resources. This HSIP 2013 National Summary Report shows that in 2013 (similar to the 2009-2012 HSIP National Summary Baseline Report), States directed HSIP funds to address the predominant infrastructure –related crash types – roadway departure, intersection and pedestrian crashes.
The HSIP National Summary Baseline Report 2009-2012 reported project and cost information for HSIP reports submitted by the States for years 2009-2012. The information from the baseline report is summarized below with the purpose of comparing basic cost and project information to the 2013 reports. Table 1 below shows that States obligated $9.59B for more than 12,000 projects over the five-year period. These obligations include not only HSIP funds apportioned during the reporting period (2009-2013), but also HSIP funds available from previous years' apportionments.
Table 1. Total Number and Cost of Projects by Year
| Year | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Projects | 1684 | 2386 | 2523 | 2429 | 3292 | 12314 |
| No. of Projects (with cost info.)* | 1609 | 2348 | 2449 | 2374 | 3254 | 12034 |
| Cost of projects | $1.61B | $1.46B | $1.78B | $1.65B | $3.09B | $9.59B |
| Avg. Cost Per Project | $1.00M | $620,684 | $725,550 | $695,721 | $950,834 | $797,206 |
*Not all states provided cost data for all projects.
As shown above, the number and funding of HSIP projects increased in 2013. The number of HSIP projects increased from approximately 2,300 projects per year to 3,292 projects in 2013. In addition, HSIP project obligations increased from approximately $1.6B per year to $3.09B in 2013. The increased investment in highway safety improvement projects demonstrates the States' commitment to improving the safety of our nation's roadways.