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The Traffic Safety division is responsible for developing and implementing programming designed to reduce the number of people injured and killed each year on Indiana's roadways. The division administers state funds and federal dollars awarded to Indiana from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In this role, the Traffic Safety division conducts grant management, organizes media campaigns, produces educational/informational materials and coordinates special enforcement efforts with state and local law enforcement agencies.
THE PROVISIONAL TOTAL OF TRAFFIC FATALITIES AS OF 9:00 A.M. February 02, 2012 is as follows:
|
DEATHS |
CRASHES |
REDUCTION OR INCREASE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2011 |
2012 |
2011 |
2012 |
Deaths |
Crashes | |
| Rural |
39 |
33 |
32 |
31 |
-6 |
-1 |
| Urban |
28 |
16 |
27 |
16 |
-12 |
-11 |
| Statewide |
67 |
49 |
59 |
47 |
-18 |
-12 |
Grant applications for funding must be received by the Traffic Safety division no later than August 15, 2011 year. Applications received after August 15, 2011will be put on file. Applications may be considered if additional funding becomes available. The Traffic Safety division may also solicit program proposals as the need arises. Agencies or persons who need information on grant proposals should contact a division staff member.