Road Departure Crashes and Safety Countermeasures Pilot Webinar

About the Event

Road departure crashes—where a vehicle crosses an edge line, centerline, or otherwise leaves its travel lane—remain a leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries on Minnesota roads. 70% of these fatal and serious injuries in the state occur on rural two-lane roads, which comprise a significant portion of our local road network. This MnDOT webinar will discuss crash data and spotlight proven, infrastructure-based countermeasures that help reduce both the likelihood and severity of these crashes. It will also address and correct some common misconceptions. Topics will include rumble strips, enhanced signage, clear zones, and high-friction surface treatments, offering insights into what’s working across Minnesota and beyond.

Participants will gain:

• A better understanding of road departure crash trends and contributing factors
• Practical, cost-effective countermeasures that can be applied locally
• Real-world project examples from Minnesota
• Contacts and resources to help plan and implement safety improvements

Registration

The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the calendar invite.

More Information

Contact [email protected].

Sponsors

This webinar is being hosted by MnDOT.