Data, Publications, and Resources

Crashes are devastating, with 30,000 – 35,000 fatalities occurring in the US in an average year. That number is close to the population of Lewiston! There is a lot of information available to educate people on transportation safety issues. Various agencies develop local safety information about Maine, but national studies certainly broaden the understanding of what the trends are and why they are happening, and contribute ideas for decreasing crash frequency and severity. The links here are a sample of the information that is available from various Maine and US sources.

Strategic Areas

Mature Drivers

Large Animals

Moose
- Statewide Moose Collisions Map (PDF)
- Statewide Moose Crash Map 2008 (PDF)
- 2006 CNN Maine Moose Story (WMV)
Other

Crash Data

MaineDOT can extract any police reported crash data from its data warehouse. The crash data can report on statewide trends, corridor performance, or a particular item of interest such as moose crashes. Data does help drive our strategies and direct funds that are dedicated to safety improvements. The linked information here provides recent crash data findings of interest.

Maine Highway Safety Facts (2014 Edition)

General Resources

This link lists other available resources not related to the topics/areas identified as Strategic Areas, Flash Facts, or Crash Data.

General Transportation Safety

The Status of Transportation Safety in Maine (PDF)
Understanding Rumble Strips (PDF)

Seasonal Transportation Safety

The Maine Transportation Safety Coalition (MTSC) says, "Safety is always in season." Read these tips to help you to drive safely throughout the year.

Maine Traffic Safety Tips Brochures
- Summer Safety (PDF)
- Fall Safety (PDF)
- Winter Safety (PDF)
- Spring Safety (PDF)

School Bus Safety

Community Resources and Organizations

Community Concepts - offers affordable specialized transportation services for individuals who live in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties.
The Iris Network - for individuals who are visually impaired.
Operation Lifesaver - Rail Safety

State and Federal Agencies

Information

Useful Links

Document Readers

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