ACOG Adopts Regional Safety Action Plan to Improve Roadway Safety in Central Oklahoma
On November 14, 2024, the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Board of Directors adopted the Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP), a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing roadway safety for all users across the region. The plan was developed through a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant awarded to ACOG in 2023.
The RSAP leverages crash data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (2017–2021) to identify high-priority areas for safety improvements. Over this five-year period, Central Oklahoma experienced 110,325 crashes, including 629 fatalities. Notably, while overall crashes decreased in 2020, fatalities rose, underscoring the urgency for action.
“The crash data from 2017-2021 highlights that the leading causes of crashes in Central Oklahoma—such as following too closely, failure to yield, driver inattention, improper lane changes, and unsafe speed—underscore the critical need for targeted safety improvements,” John Sharp, ACOG Deputy Director said. “This information provides a clear roadmap for addressing these preventable behaviors and enhancing roadway safety for all users in our region.”
Consultants from Kimley-Horn worked alongside ACOG staff and local stakeholders through public workshops, regional surveys, and meetings to ensure community input shaped the plan. The High Injury Network (HIN), a critical element of the RSAP, identifies road segments with elevated crash rates to guide future transportation investments and safety enhancements.
Eight priority corridors were selected based on crash history, roadway design, and local needs:
- Lindsey Street, Norman
- Robinson Street, Norman
- N. Macarthur Blvd., Warr Acres
- E. Reno Ave., Del City
- E. Highway 9, Goldsby to Newcastle
- W. Vandament Ave., Yukon
- SW 19th Street, Moore
- E. Highway 87, Tuttle
This data-driven plan equips local governments with actionable recommendations and tools to mitigate crashes and save lives.
“By adopting the Regional Safety Action Plan, local governments in Central Oklahoma gain a critical advantage—they become eligible to apply directly to the U.S. Department of Transportation for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants,” Sharp said. “This empowers communities to secure federal funding and take meaningful steps to address transportation safety issues, making our roads safer for everyone.”
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