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When you partner
with DCCI, you commit
to saving lives.
We investigate crash sites
and review crash data applicable to those sites in order to identify the underlying cause of crashes. Once we identify the underlying cause, we present low cost, easily implemented solutions to prevent future crashes.
We evaluate new construction
in search of the potential for the influence of Driver Conditioning. When identified, we recommend low cost, easily implemented solutions to eliminate that threat.
The results we seek
are the measurable reduction and ultimate elimination of fatal and severe injury crashes.
What They Say
Scott C. Coleman P.E., P.S.
Logan County Engineer (OH)
I am a huge proponent of Dean’s work on Driver Conditioning and the Highway Safety Initiative. Dean has assisted us with evaluation of two sites in Logan County and his recommendations and concepts have helped us to greatly reduce the accidents at these locations. I believe that this process can have significant positive impacts on highway safety if implemented on a larger scale nationally.
Cornell R. Robertson, P.E., P.S.
Franklin County Engineer (OH)
As engineers, it is important that we use all tools made available to us to identify, analyze, and correct areas of highway that experience high number of crashes. I believe the highway initiative has the potential to be one such tool, to reduce highway crashes, and, therefore, to save lives on a larger scale.
Randy Chevalley, P.E., P.S.
District 7 Deputy Director Ohio Department of Transportation
Just a quick note to let you know how much we appreciated your presentation & discussion today w/ the Franklin County Engineer’s staff. Your message is ‘spot on’ & it’s key to know we all can truly make a difference.
Dee Renollet, Chair
Ohio Cooperatives Safety Association
I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Ohio Cooperatives Safety Association, to express our gratitude for your speaking at their Winter Meeting. We appreciate the time and effort it takes for you to do such a presentation.
Those in attendance were very positive regarding all of the topics presented and felt that the information they received was educational and will benefit them in many ways.
Cornell R. Robertson, P.E., P.S.
Franklin County Engineer (OH)
I have been a licensed professional engineer in the state of Ohio for 21 years, and I am currently the Franklin County Engineer. I have heard presentations by Dean Johnson…on the highway safety initiative where he challenges audiences of engineers to look at traffic safety from a different perspective and not always the engineering perspective. I myself was certainly challenged and, admittedly, uncomfortable, but I think it made me a better engineer. As engineers, it is important that we use all tools made available to us to identify, analyze, and correct areas of highway that experience high number of crashes. I believe the highway initiative has the potential to be one such tool, to reduce highway crashes, and, therefore, to save lives on a larger scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes & No. The experience of a driver along with their abilities and impairments are factors but DCCI looks deeper into the specific location, crash types and its approaching characteristics.
Any. Federal, state, county, city, or township roads are potential candidates.
No, not at this time. It’s usually local funding that doesn’t require complicated modeling or geometric road re-configuration alternatives.
The Highway Safety Initiative underpinning DCCI’s efforts considers road locations within the context of their surroundings/approaches, and explicitly considers how roadway users experience their journeys. DCCI recognizes that just because nothing may be technically “wrong” with a given location doesn’t mean it is safe. True safety requires being proactive, comprehensive, and contextually relevant. Additionally, the Highway Safety Initiative offers practical solutions for both planners/engineers and the general public, providing multiple avenues for success.
Absolutely! Critical to the safe system approach is an acknowledgment that humans are error-prone and vulnerable. This means that mistakes are inevitable, and broadens the responsibility for preventing deaths and serious injuries beyond individual road users. This is precisely why DCCI believes that while educating drivers about the dangers of Driver Conditioning is important, severe crashes won’t stop until vital changes are implemented on the nation’s roadways, as well.
Absolutely! Please use the Contact Us form to start a conversation.
Yes! Please use the Contact Us form to make your request.