Write Up:

In the fourth quarter of 2025, MoDOT’s seatbelt unbuckled rule declined slightly, with the average event rate dropping from 0.023 to 0.01. Violations for speeding over 6 mph increased slightly, rising from 0.0026 to 0.003. Speeding over 15 mph also increased, from 0.0002 to 0.0008.

The goal for the “backing when leaving” rule is fewer than 10 events per 1,000 miles driven. This goal was not met in the fourth quarter with the average rate increasing to 14.6 compared to 13 in the third quarter.

Since the implementation of employee driver key fobs, safety scorecards are now specific to each driver. A score above 95% on the driver safety scorecard indicates a low risk for an accident. MoDOT’s statewide average safety score is currently 97.2.

Purpose of the Measure:

Wearing seat belts, adhering to posted speed limits, and limiting backing, are the very basics of a safe workplace.  Seat belt use and following the posted speed limits are also Missouri state law. This measure will track how MoDOT is performing on the very basics of a safe workplace.  This is just one small piece of a much larger effort to ensure every team member goes home safe each and every day. 

Measurement and Data Collection:

Using telematics and GPS technology, MoDOT monitors and collects data on seat belt usage, speeding, and other metrics within its fleet to ensure vehicles are operated safely. This data is extensively used to answer customer questions about snow removal and to investigate allegations of damage caused by MoDOT vehicles.

This measure compares both the aggregate number of events and the event rate. Event rates often provide a more accurate representation, while raw event counts can be skewed by total miles driven. The rate is calculated based on exceptions per 1,000 miles driven, providing a fair comparison from month to month.