Section 405(C) state traffic safety information system improvements grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.22; 23 U.S.C. & 405(C)) - grant to support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness,…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded a $303,688.10 formula grant under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission on October 1, 2023. This funding will support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, or integration of core highway safety databases over the 4-year performance period through September 30, 2027. As the state highway safety office for Washington, the Traffic Safety Commission will leverage this grant to implement evidence-based countermeasures and initiatives focused on reducing motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Funded activities may include public education campaigns, high-visibility enforcement, adoption of safety laws and policies, data collection and analysis, and delivery of specialized training to law enforcement.

Section 405(C) state traffic safety information system improvements grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.22; 23 U.S.C. & 405(C)) - grant to support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, or integration of core highway safety databases. Section 405(C) funding is avialable for state traffic safety information system improvements. Qualifying states are those that have a traffic records coordinating committee (TRCC); designated TRCC coordinator; and an approved state traffic records strategic plan. These funds are apportioned using statutory apportionment formula. These funds are provided to the state and territorial highway safety offices based on an approved triennial highway safety plan that details problem identification, public participation and engagement, performance measures, countermeasure strategies for programming funds and an approved annual grant application that details planned projects using identified countermeasure strategies for programming funds to help reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes.