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Last Updated: 10/07/2024

Identify and mitigate risk to public safety

Strategy: Identify and mitigate risk to public safety

Agency: 228 - Traffic Safety Commission

A001 - Improve Traffic Safety on Washington Roads

The Traffic Safety Commission promotes information and education campaigns related to traffic safety; coordinates development of statewide and local safety activities; and promotes uniform enforcement of traffic safety laws. Commission staff collects and analyzes traffic safety-related data to assist in targeting efforts to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries. Staff also conducts research to define problem areas, identify and evaluate solutions, and track progress. State traffic safety goals are established each year, and public opinion and behavior surveys are conducted annually. The Commission provides grants to state and local agencies to support innovative projects to improve traffic safety. It administers the School Zone Safety Account which provides for enforcement activities, community and school district projects, and educational programs to improve traffic safety in school zones throughout the state.

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 59.5 59.5 59.5
106 - Highway Safety Account
State 5,502,000 7,592,000 13,094,000
Federal 31,686,000 31,794,000 63,480,000
Local 60,000 60,000 120,000
106 - Highway Safety Account Totals 37,248,000 39,446,000 76,694,000
24Q - Cooper Jones Active Tr Safety Acct
State 736,000 736,000 1,472,000
780 - School Zone Safety Account
State 850,000 850,000 1,700,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 32.0 32.0 32.0
GFS
Other 21,592,000.0 23,741,000.0 45,333,000.0
Totals 21,592,000.0 23,741,000.0 45,333,000.0

002601 - Traffic Fatalities

The number of fatal crashes involving a motor vehicle in Washington based on a five-year rolling average.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 550 0
2019-21 A3 575 0
2021-23 A2 615 0
2021-23 A3 0 0

002602 - Traffic Fatalities Involving an Impaired Driver

The number of impaired driver- involved fatal crashes in Washington.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 178 0
2019-21 A3 199 0
2021-23 A2 0 0
2021-23 A3 0 0

002603 - Traffic Fatalities Involving a Speeding Driver

The number of speeding - involved fatal crashes in Washington.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 167 0
2019-21 A3 178 0
2021-23 A2 193 0
2021-23 A3 0 0