Wildlife Vehicle Collision (WVC) Study

MoDOT, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), obtained grant funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program to conduct a statewide wildlife vehicle collision (WVC) hotspot study. The purpose of the study is to identify high WVC priority road segments for prioritization and development of mitigation measures to reduce WVCs and improving the safety of the traveling public while maintaining habitat connectivity. The study will also rank priority areas and develop site-specific recommendations for cost effective WVC mitigation at the top 10 road segments. Results from the study will provide a tool to evaluate potential safety improvements in future projects and further part of MoDOT’s mission to provide a world-class transportation system that is safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to serving customers for a prosperous Missouri.
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The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consists of representatives from the following groups:

Study Milestones

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Start of Study

September 2024

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Working Paper 1

May 2025 Completion Target

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In Progress
Working Paper 2

October 2025 Completion Target

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Draft Final Report

December 2025 Completion Target

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Final Report

February 2026 Completion Target

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Summary

This study requires detailed analysis in order to understand how wildlife moves and their impact on collisions. As the study continues, this data will be available within an interactive map. Please check back soon for an update on that map.

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