Intersections
From 2017-2021, a total of 526 intersection crash fatalities and 502 fatal intersection crashes occurred on Nevada roadways during that time frame
The Nevada Crash Data Dashboard provides information on who is involved in intersection-related driving fatalities and fatal crashes, where and when these crashes occurred, and why they happened. Nevada’s strategies to reduce intersection-related driving fatalities and serious injuries are listed below.
Task Force Leaders
Vice Chair: Sam Ahiamadi, NDOT Traffic Operations
Facilitator: Tiffany Patrick, Kimley-Horn
Strategies
- Screen the roadway network for high-risk intersections and apply effective and/or innovative countermeasures.
- Screen the roadway network for high-risk segments and apply effective and/or innovative countermeasures to improve intersection safety.
- Conduct outreach and education initiatives for target audiences that focus on eliminating high-risk behaviors at intersections.
Resources
| Documents | Download | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Influencing Factors on Conflicts of Turning Vehicles and Pedestrians at Intersections | 11/2022 | |
| FHWA Roundabout Guidance | Website | 02/2018 |
| Highway Safety Manual Practitioners Guide for Intersections | Course | 07/2018 |
| Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Alternative Intersection Design | Website | 02/2017 |
| Traffic Operations and Safety Study Procedures | 09/2015 | |
| Offset Left Turn Lanes White Paper | 10/2014 | |
| Right Turn Slip Lanes White Paper | 10/2014 | |
| Roundabout First Policy White Paper | 10/2014 | |
| Signalized Intersections Informational Guide | 07/2013 | |
| Intersection Safety Strategies | 07/2008 |
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