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

The Evolution: From Training to Tools Documentation Data Systems Tools

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

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE

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

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

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).

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 **

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 - 2007 (unscheduled) Utah – 2007 (unscheduled)

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

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

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

SAFETYNET Manual Rationale Attributes Coding Guidelines Edit Checks

Attributes

Coding Guidelines

Edit/Consistency Checks

Ticket Book / Visor Cards

Web-based Training Resource on A&I Online http://ai.volpe.dot.gov/DataQuality/CrashCollectionTraining/index.html

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

Instructional Manual Text for Model Fields

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.

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.

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

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)

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 -

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)

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)

FMCSA web-based VIN Decoder

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.

Confusion over SUT 3 axles vs. Tractor-Trailers

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