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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Delaware: High-Friction Surface Treatment Systemic Safety Improvements

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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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