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- The Safety Concern: Roadway departures account for nearly 40% of Delaware’s fatal crashes, and half of them occur on curves.
- The Solution: High-friction surface treatments (HFST) dramatically improve traction and reduce fatal crashes.
- The Result: A 56% reduction in roadway departure crashes across the treated sites, and an overall benefit-cost ratio of 23.97.
(2017 National Roadway Safety Awards - Winner)
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