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The Traffic Safety division is responsible for 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, 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.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Totals
The provisional total of traffic fatalities as of 9:00 a.m. November 16, 2009 is as follows:
DEATHS CRASHES REDUCTION OR INCREASE 2008 2009 2008 2009 Deaths Fatal CrashesRural 433 425 388 386 -8 -2Urban 267 188 246 173 -79 -73Statewide 700 613 634 559 -87 -75Traffic Safety Grant Information
Grant applications for funding must be received by the Traffic Safety division no later than August 1st each year. Applications received after August 1st will 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.
OPO Blitz Schedules
Training Information
FY 2010 Grant Application Resources
Traffic Safety Grant Applications
Grant Training Presentations
Traffic Safety Resources
Officer Resources
- OPO Database Reporting
- Equipment List
- Request for Funds (Sheriff/Chief)
- Arrest IC Requirement
- Officer Activity Detail Sheet
Annual Reports
Higway Safety Plans