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Support for New York State Highway Safety Program
New York State Highway Safety PlanIn accordance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations, the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) prepares an annual Highway Safety Plan (HSP). As a result of the 2022 Bipartisan...
About
HistoryAffiliated with the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research (ITSMR) was established in 1978 to provide a link between the State University of New York and New York State...
2024 Walk, Bike, & Roll New York Symposium
Save the date! The Walk, Bike, & Roll New York Symposium attracts more than 150 local, state, federal and private agency professionals devoted to building strong communities where people can safely and comfortably walk, bike, and roll. The next Walk, Bike, &...
New York Highway Safety Symposium 2024
About the Symposium The Annual New York State Symposium brings together highway safety professionals from across New York State to share, promote, and educate on highway safety initiatives with workshops and presentations covering the most critical issues and best...
TSSR Glossary
AAAA is the Administrative Adjudication system. Maintained by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), traffic tickets issued in New York City are captured and stored in the AA traffic ticket data system. Traffic tickets issued in the city of Rochester prior to...
TSSR FAQ
GeneralCrashesHelp/ContactInteractive FeaturesTicketsGeneralPlease use Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari to reach the TSSR. SAS Visual Analytics version 7.5 software, included in the TSSR in March 2020, no longer supports Internet Explorer.Yes. Click the 3 dots in the...
Young Drivers
Research & Data Young DriversWhether it is due to inexperience or a tendency toward greater risk-taking behavior, young drivers comprise an especially vulnerable group of drivers. Devastating fatal crashes involving young drivers continue to heighten awareness of...
Speeding
Research & Data SpeedingReducing traffic speed is of utmost importance in ensuring road safety for all. Speeding has been identified as a leading factor in traffic crashes, significantly increasing their likelihood and severity. By implementig measures that...
Roadway Fatalities
Research & Data Roadway FatalitiesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a total of 42,795 roadway fatalities in 2022. Fatalities continue to rise above pre-pandemic levels and New York State is no exception. ITSMR provides research and...
Pedestrians
Research & Data PedestriansImproving the safety of pedestrians, who are among the most vulnerable roadway users, is a priority for New York State. As with other program safety areas, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has provided funding for ITSMR to conduct...
Occupant Protection
Research & Data Occupant ProtectionSeat belt use is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in motor vehicle crashes, protecting drivers and all passengers. New York’s seat belt law was first implemented on December 1, 1984. Amendments to...