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State Highway Safety Report (2021) - Hawaii

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The following provides a summary of the Highway Safety Improvement Program's (HSIP) safety performance measures and State safety performance targets. As per the Safety PM Final Rule, States are required to set annual safety performance targets in the HSIP annual report for the number of fatalities, rate of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT), number of serious injuries, rate of serious injures per 100 million VMT, and number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries. The safety performance targets are based on 5-year rolling averages. States have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate when establishing safety performance targets. FHWA encourages States to review data sets and trends and consider factors that may affect targets. The safety performance targets should be data-driven, realistic, and attainable and should align with the performance management framework and legislative intent.

A State Department of Transportation (DOT) has met or made significant progress towards meeting its safety performance targets when at least four of the five safety performance targets established under 23 CFR 490.209(a) have been met or the actual outcome is better than the baseline performance. The baseline performance is the 5-year average ending with the year prior to the establishment of the target.

The Basis for Target and Additional Comments are provided by the State in their HSIP Annual Report and have not been edited by FHWA. Any questions about individual State reports should be directed to the respective State DOT. For additional information about each State's HSIP, the complete reports are available at https://highways.dot.gov/safety/hsip/reporting.

More information and resources on Safety Performance Management are available at https://highways.dot.gov/safety/hsip/spm/safety-performance-management-safety-pm-overview.

All State data used to populate the State Highway Safety Reports for 2021 are available for download at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tpm/reporting/state/tpm_dashboard_data.zip.

  • Number of Fatalities

  • Number of Fatalities 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
    Annual 93 120 107 117 108 85 94
    5-Year Average 109.0 107.4 102.2
    Target (5-Year Average) 103.0 103.4 103.0
  • Basis for Number of Fatalities Target

    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2013 -2019 five-year average data and an analysis of external factors, including the recently updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the State's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts between HDOT's Traffic Safety Section, HDOT's Highway Safety Section, DOH's EMS & Injury Prevention Systems Branch and the Oahu MPO.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2013-2020 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the state's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts between HDOT's Highway Safety Section, HDOT's Traffic Safety Section, DOH's EMS & Injury Prevention Systems Branch and the Oahu MPO.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2017-2021 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the state's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts.

  • Data Sources:
    Fatalities: 2015-2020 Final FARS, 2021 FARS Annual Report File
    Targets: 2020-2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Reports

  • Fatality Rate (per 100 million VMT)

  • Fatality Rate
    (per 100 million VMT)
    2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
    Annual 0.90 1.13 1.00 1.07 0.98 0.97 0.94
    5-Year Average 1.016 1.030 0.992
    Target (5-Year Average) 0.968 0.964 1.057
  • Basis for Fatality Rate Target

    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2014 -2019 five-year average data and an analysis of external factors, including the recently updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the State's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts between HDOT's Traffic Safety Section, HDOT's Highway Safety Section, DOH's EMS & Injury Prevention Systems Branch and the Oahu MPO.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2014-2020 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including impacts from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders; the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the state's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts between HDOT's Highway Safety Section, HDOT's Traffic Safety Section, DOH's EMS & Injury Prevention Systems Branch and the Oahu MPO
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2017-2021 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including impacts from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders; the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the state's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts.

  • Data Sources:
    Fatalities: 2015-2020 Final FARS, 2021 FARS Annual Report File
    VMT: 2015-2021 FHWA Highway Statistics Series, VM-2 Table
    Targets: 2020-2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Reports

  • Number of Serious Injuries

  • Number of Serious Injuries 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
    Annual 504 437 405 356 574 485 546
    5-Year Average 455.2 451.4 473.2
    Target (5-Year Average) 427.0 426.8 506.0
  • Basis for Number of Serious Injuries Target

    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2014 -2019 five-year average data and an analysis of external factors, including the recently updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from "incapacitating injury" to "suspected serious injury" and a potential increase in crash reporting. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the State's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts between HDOT's Traffic Safety Section, HDOT's Highway Safety Section, DOH's EMS & Injury Prevention Systems Branch and the Oahu MPO.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2013-2020 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from “incapacitating injury”; to “suspected serious injury”; and a potential increase in crash reporting. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the state's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts between HDOT's Highway Safety Section, HDOT's Traffic Safety Section, DOH's EMS & Injury Prevention Systems Branch and the Oahu MPO.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2011-2021 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from "incapacitating injury" to "suspected serious injury" and a potential increase in crash reporting. This performance target is identical to the performance target in the state's HSP and is the result of collaborative efforts.

  • Data Sources:
    Serious Injuries: 2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Report
    Targets: 2020-2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Reports

  • Rate of Serious Injuries (per 100 million VMT)

  • Rate of Serious Injuries
    (per 100 million VMT)
    2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
    Annual 4.89 4.11 3.77 3.27 5.21 5.52 5.48
    5-Year Average 4.250 4.376 4.650
    Target (5-Year Average) 3.912 4.201 5.032
  • Basis for Serious Injury Rate Target

    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2013 -2019 five-year average data and an analysis of external factors, including the recently updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from "incapacitating injury" to "suspected serious injury" and a potential increase in crash reporting.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2012-2020 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including impacts from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders; the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from “incapacitating injury”; to “suspected serious injury”; and a potential increase in crash reporting.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2011-2021 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including impacts from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders; the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from "incapacitating injury" to "suspected serious injury" and a potential increase in crash reporting.

  • Data Sources:
    Serious Injuries: 2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Report
    VMT: 2015-2021 FHWA Highway Statistics Series, VM-2 Table
    Targets: 2020-2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Reports

  • Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

  • Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities
    and Serious Injuries
    2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
    Annual 123 134 108 128 167 135 138
    5-Year Average 132.0 134.4 135.2
    Target (5-Year Average) 136.8 134.1 142.4
  • Basis for Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries Target

    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2012 -2019 five-year average data and an analysis of external factors, including the recently updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2012-2020 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including impacts from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders; the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from “incapacitating injury”; to “suspected serious injury”; and a potential increase in crash reporting.
    This performance target was determined by using a linear trend line based on the 2017-2021 five-year moving average data and an analysis of external factors, including impacts from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders; the updated Hawaii SHSP; Vision Zero Plans developed and implemented in each county; planned roadway infrastructure safety improvement projects; and safety impacts of proposed grants. Implementation of the newly revised Motor Vehicle Accident Report (MVAR) is also expected to impact the number of serious traffic injuries because of the change in terminology from "incapacitating injury" to "suspected serious injury" and a potential increase in crash reporting.

  • Data Sources:
    Fatalities: 2015-2020 Final FARS, 2021 FARS Annual Report File
    Serious Injuries: 2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Report
    Targets: 2020-2022 Hawaii HSIP Annual Reports


Additional Comments

N/A

Safety Performance Target Assessment

PLEASE NOTE: Each State’s safety performance target assessment is based on its own State-specific target methodology and program philosophy. Therefore, conclusions should not be drawn based only on the information in the Safety Performance Target Assessment Summary table. For example, the State may have set aggressive targets, and not met those targets, while another State may have set more easily attainable targets, and met those targets. FHWA understands that each State’s safety program is unique and therefore does not prescribe a methodology for States to set targets. States have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate when setting their safety performance targets.

Hawaii 2021 Safety Performance Target Assessment
Performance Measure 2017-2021 Target 2017-2021 Actual 2015-2019 Baseline Met Target? Better Than Baseline? Met or Made Significant Progress?
Number of Fatalities 103.0 102.2 109.0 Yes N/A No
Rate of Fatalities 0.968 0.992 1.016 No Yes
Number of Serious Injuries 427.0 473.2 455.2 No No
Rate of Serious Injuries 3.912 4.650 4.250 No No
Number of non-motorized fatalities and non-motorized serious injuries 136.8 135.2 132.0 Yes N/A

Updated: 05/18/2023
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