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The average number of seatbelt unbuckled events decreased in the first quarter of 2026, dropping from 82 to 49. The rate average remained steady at 0.01 events per 1,000 miles driven.

The average number of speeding +6 miles per hour events rose significantly, increasing from four events in early 2025 to 25 in early 2026. The rate average also increased, moving from 0.002 to 0.006 events per 1,000 miles.

For speeding +15 mph, the average number of events increased in first quarter 2026 as compared to 2025 from zero to two. The rate average remained unchanged at zero events per 1,000 miles.

The average number of backing when leaving events declined from 59,193 in the first quarter 2025 to 40,552 in first quarter 2026. The corresponding rate average improved, decreasing from 14 to 11 events per 1,000 miles. With a goal of 10 or fewer, progress toward the target improved this quarter.

The statewide safety score improved, increasing from 97.2 to 97.8.

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 tracks 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 about seat belt usage and speeding, among other metrics, in MoDOT’s fleet ensuring vehicles are being operated in a safe manner. This data is used extensively to answer customer questions regarding snow removal and investigate allegations of damage caused by MoDOT fleet. This measure compares aggregate number of events along with rate events. Rate events may show a more accurate representation of events, while number of events may be skewed based on actual miles driven. The rate is broken down by exceptions that happen every 1,000 miles driven, which gives a fair comparison from month to month.