Traffic Crash Statistics- 2007 vs. 2008
EFFECTS OF RED LIGHT CAMERAS
Traffic Crashes- 2007 vs. 2008
2007- Year directly prior to installation of red light cameras
2008- First full year of operating red light cameras
Total Number of Accidents attributed to Running a Red Light at the intersections where cameras are installed:
|
Intersection |
2007 |
2008 |
Percent of Change |
|
US 61/ Hwy 168 |
2 |
0 |
100% Reduction |
|
US 61/ West Ely |
3 |
1 |
67% Reduction |
Intersections monitored or in close proximity to cameras (168, Stardust, I72, West Ely, Rt. MM) for accidents attributed to Running a Red Light.
|
Total Accidents |
2007 |
2008 |
Percent of Change |
|
Running Red Light |
9 |
4 |
56% Reduction |
Total number of accidents on intersections monitored or in close proximity to cameras (168, Stardust, I72, West Ely, Rt. MM) for all related offenses.
|
Total Accidents |
2007 |
2008 |
Percent of Change |
|
Related Offenses |
72 |
63 |
13% Reduction |
Intersections monitored or in close proximity to cameras (168, Stardust, I72, West Ely, Rt. MM) for accidents attributed to Following Too Close.
|
Total Accidents |
2007 |
2008 |
Percent of Change |
|
Following Too Close |
31 |
28 |
10% Reduction |
*Crash data obtained from the STARS/LETS System of Traffic Accident Reporting administered by the Missouri Division of Highway Safety.