0. National Institute for Safety Research, Inc.
The Evolution of the State Data Quality Program in FMCSA Technical Assistance to States Traffic Records Forum St. Louis , MO
Presented by:
National Institute for Safety Research, Inc.
John McDonough
David Hetzel
Wednesday, July 25, 2007

1. The Evolution: From Training to Tools
Documentation
Data Systems
Tools

2. The Evolution: From Training to Tools
PAR
Training
State
Manual
SNET
Manual
Documentation
State
Data
Extract
Logic
MCMIS
Data
Data Systems
SNET
Help
State
Process
Data
Analysis
VIN
Decoder
Tools

3. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE

4. ONE-DAY TRAINING CLASS AGENDA
Less 1 - What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
Less 2 - Motor Carrier Identification & Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Less 3 - GVWR, Vehicle Configuration & Cargo Body Type
Less 4 - Hazardous Materials
Less 5 - Crash Events
Train-the-Trainer Instruction and Materials

5. Train-the-Officer / Train-the-Trainer
Training Audience
Train-the-Officer / Train-the-Trainer
State and Local Police Agencies
Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers
State Crash Data Base System Developers
Academy Trainers
CMV Enforcement Trainers
State and Local Police Trainers

6. CMV Crash Training Class Development
The One-Day Comprehensive Train-the-Trainer Course has been presented to over 2,000 officers.
Developed customized Train-the-Trainer materials for 21 States.
NISR has conducted 38 Train-the-Trainer classes.
NISR has been requested to teach additional classes in each of the last 2 years for a few States.
44 classes performed by State Trainers in California, Wisconsin, Colorado and Louisiana (only a partial list of states).

7. CMV Crash Training Classes Conducted
The One-Day Comprehensive Train-the-Trainer Course has been presented in:
State # Classes
Arkansas 2
Colorado 2
Idaho 2
Iowa 5
Kansas 1
Louisiana 4
Michigan 4
North Carolina 2
West Virginia 1
State # Classes
Minnesota 1
Nebraska 3
New Hampshire 1
Ohio 4
Rhode Island 2
Wisconsin 2
Oklahoma 1
California 1
Mississippi **

8. Scheduled Classes for Remainder of 2007
Maine – August 2007
New Hampshire – August 2007
Tennessee – August 2007 & October 2007
Michigan – September 2007
New Jersey – September 2007 (tentative)
Hawaii (unscheduled)
Utah – 2007 (unscheduled)

9. State Crash Report Form Analysis
An Evaluation Compared to SAFETYNET Data Requirements and Definitions

10. State Crash Report Form Analysis
Analyzed ALL current State Crash Reports and Truck/Bus Supplements with all elements maintained in the SAFETYNET Crash Module
Providing suggestions for revisions to improve the collection of SAFETYNET crash data
For those states that are currently revising their report/supplement, providing assistance in the form of a detailed comparison chart as well written recommendations

11. State Comparison Charts
Available soon in HTML format on A&I

12. SAFETYNET Manual
Rationale
Attributes
Coding Guidelines
Edit Checks

13. Attributes

14. Coding Guidelines

15. Edit/Consistency Checks

16. Ticket Book / Visor Cards

17. Web-based Training Resource on A&I Online

18. Model Report Fields Interstate/Intrastate/Not In Commerce
Carrier Phone

19. Instructional Manual Text for Model Fields

20. California
Worked with CHP on updates to the 555D and matching revisions to the CHP Collision Investigation Manual.
Developed a custom training class based on the fields from the new 555D using the materials from the full-day training class.
Prepared expanded resource materials:
A photo and definition review of Vehicle Configuration and Cargo Body Type
An example case using the new 555D
Initial train-the-trainer held January 3, 2007 in Sacramento.
As of June, the class has reached 591 officers in California in CHP and allied agencies.

21. Oklahoma
Worked with Oklahoma on updates to their Traffic Collision Report and matching revisions to the Instruction Manual.
Developed a custom training class using the materials from the full-day training class.
Held training class in September 2006 for trainers from OHP and local law enforcement.
Oklahoma DPS incorporated the class materials into the state-wide training on the new report form.
Assisted DPS with developing the extraction logic to pass data from the state system to SAFETYNET.

22. The Evolution: From Training to Tools
PAR
Training
State
Manual
SNET
Manual
Documentation
State
Data
Extract
Logic
MCMIS
Data
Data Systems
SNET
Help
State
Process
Data
Analysis
VIN
Decoder
Tools

23. Data Quality & Analysis
DATA QUALITY REVIEWS
Case Trends*
GVWR
Configuration
Cargo Body
Driver license Class*
Vehicle License State
Truck vs Bus*
Interstate vs Intrastate
Interstate by USDOT #
Reporting Agency (SP vs Other)

24. Data Quality & Analysis
CDL Reported
2004
2005
2006
Blank Rate
49%
45%
44%
# States (0-50%) 24 21 23
DATA QUALITY REVIEWS
Case Trends*
GVWR
Configuration
Cargo Body
Driver license Class*
Vehicle License State
Truck vs Bus*
Interstate vs Intrastate
Interstate by USDOT #
Reporting Agency (SP vs Other)
STATE
LICENSE CLASS
CDL CLASS DESCRIPTION
SAFETYNET
Alabama
CDL Class A
Allows you to operate vehicles which tow trailers or other vehicles with a
GVWR over 10,000 pounds. A Class "A" license also allows you to operate
Class B and C vehicles. A
CDL Class B
Allows you to operate single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more OR
a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, towing
trailers/vehicles rated at 10,000 pounds GVWR or less. A Class "B" license
also allows you to operate Class C vehicles. B
CDL Class C
Allows you to operate vehicles under 26,001 lbs. GVWR; that are designed to
transport 16 or more persons including the driver; or that carry 15 or less
people (including the driver) transporting children to or from school and home
regularly for compensation, or carry hazardous materials in amounts requiring
placarding. C
Learner's License
Sixteen years old - Any person 16 years of age or older D
Class D
Driver's License - Any person 16 years of age but under
Class MD
Motor Driven Cycle License - Fourteen and 15 year old - M
Class M
Motorcycle License - Sixteen years old and older -

25. Data Quality & Analysis
DATA QUALITY REVIEWS
Case Trends*
GVWR
Configuration
Cargo Body
Driver license Class*
Vehicle License State
Truck vs Bus*
Interstate vs Intrastate
Interstate by USDOT #
Reporting Agency (SP vs Other)

26. Using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) For Quality Control
Verify the VIN*
Batch process VINs
Verify the type of Truck/Bus*
Web based VIN decoder
Verify the VIN
Collection:
How many are values vs. blank?
Validation:
How many are length = 17 vs. not?
Correctness:
How many are correct vs. incorrect?
Verify the Type of Truck / Bus
Manufacturer
Country of Origin (ie: US, Canada, Mexico, etc)
Plant of manufacture
Model Year
Body Type descriptions
GVWR
Configuration(s)

27. FMCSA web-based VIN Decoder

28. State Coding vs VIN Decoder
1FUYDZYB1VF752816
MAKER:
1997 FREIGHTLINER TRUCK
MODEL:
6X4 TRUCK-TRACTOR/SET-BACK LONG CONVENTIONAL, HIGHWAY
GVWR:
3 (26,001 or more lbs)
CONFIGURATION:
8 (Truck Tractor), 9 (Tractor/Semi-Trailer), 10 (Tractor/Double), 11 (Tractor/Triples)
State Coding:
VIN
CONFIGURATION
CARGO BODY
GVWR
1FUYDZYB1PH494911
TRACTOR/SEMI-TRAILER
LOGGING 3
1FUYDZYB1SH673314
SINGLE-UNIT TRUCK (2-AXLE, 6 T)
VAN/ENCLOSED BOX
1FUYDZYB1TP882690
1FUYDZYB1VF752816
SINGLE-UNIT TRUCK (3+ AXLE)
Note: If the vehicle is a 6x4, then it cannot be a SUT 2 axle. The 3+ Axle entry is confusion with Tractor/Semi-Trailer.

29. Confusion over SUT 3 axles vs. Tractor-Trailers

30. The Evolution: From Training to Tools
PAR
NISR
State
Manual
Contact
SNET
Manual
Info:
State
Data
Extract
Logic
MCMIS
Data
John McDonough
SNET
Help
State
Process
Data
Analysis
VIN
Decoder
David Hetzel