The following Countermeasures are available as filters in Numetric, and will appear as recommended countermeasures in Safety Analysis and are available as filters within each Numetric application. Each Countermeasure, its associated treatments, and the logic used to identify crashes associated with that countermeasure are documented below.
Speed Management
Appropriate Speed Limits
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Appropriate Speed Limits Countermeasure:
Speed Related = True
OR
Contributing Factor = any of: Failed To Control Speed, Unsafe Speed, Speeding - (Overlimit)
Speed Safety Cameras
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Speed Safety Cameras Countermeasure:
Speed Related = True
OR
Contributing Factor = any of: Failed To Control Speed, Unsafe Speed, Speeding - (Overlimit)
AND
Number of Lanes is equal to or greater than 6
Variable Speed Limits
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Variable Speed Limits Countermeasure:
Install Variable Speed Limit (VSL) (CMF ID: 11002)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Variable Speed Limits Countermeasure:
Speed Related = True
OR
Contributing Factor = any of: Failed To Control Speed, Unsafe Speed, Speeding - (Overlimit)
AND
Functional System = any of: Interstate, Other Freeway And Expressway, Other Principal Arterial
Pedestrian/Bicyclist
Bicycle Lanes
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Bicycle Lanes Countermeasure:
Convert Traditional Or Flush Buffered Bike Lane To Separated Bike Lane With Flexi-Posts (CMF ID: 11296)
Install Bicycle Lanes (CMF ID: 10738)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Bicycle Lanes Countermeasure:
Pedalcyclist Related = True
AND
Pedalcyclist Action = "Riding In Roadway (Vehicle Lane Without Bike Markings) - With Traffic", "Riding In Roadway (Vehicle Lane - Unknown If Bike Markings Present) - With Traffic", "Riding In Shoulder - With Traffic", "Riding In Roadway (Vehicle Lane Without Bike Markings) - Against Traffic"
Crosswalk Visibility Enhancements
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Crosswalk Visibility Enhancements Countermeasure:
Install High-Visibility Crosswalk (CMF ID: 4123)
Provide Intersection Illumination (CMF ID: 436)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Crosswalk Visibility Enhancements Countermeasure:
Pedestrian Related = True
AND
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Pedestrian Action = "Crossing Road Not At Intersection Or Crosswalk (Marked Or Unmarked)", "Crossing Road At Intersection Or Crosswalk (Marked Or Unmarked)", "Crossing Driveway Or Alley"
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Leading Pedestrian Interval Countermeasure:
Modify Signal Phasing (Implement A Leading Pedestrian Interval) (CMF ID: 9918)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Leading Pedestrian Interval Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Traffic Control = "Signal Light", "Signal Light With Red Light Running Camera"
AND
Pedestrian Related = True
Leading Pedestrian Interval
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Leading Pedestrian Interval Countermeasure:
Modify Signal Phasing (Implement A Leading Pedestrian Interval) (CMF ID: 9918)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Leading Pedestrian Interval Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Traffic Control = "Signal Light", "Signal Light With Red Light Running Camera"
AND
Pedestrian Related = True
Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Islands
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Islands Countermeasure:
Install Raised Median With Marked Crosswalk (Uncontrolled) (CMF ID: 175)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Islands Countermeasure:
Pedestrian Related = True
AND
Intersection ID is blank
AND
Pedestrian Action = "Walking In Roadway - Against Traffic", "Walking In Roadway - With Traffic", "Walking In Shoulder - With Traffic", "Walking In Shoulder - Against Traffic"
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Countermeasure:
Install A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (Phb Or Hawk) (CMF ID: 9020)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Countermeasure:
Pedestrian Related = True
AND
Speed Limit > 35
AND
Number of Lanes ≥ 3
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Countermeasure:
Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (Rrfb) (CMF ID: 9024)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Countermeasure:
Pedestrian Related = True
AND
Intersection ID is blank
AND
Pedestrian Action = "Crossing Road Not At Intersection Or Crosswalk (Marked Or Unmarked)", "Walking In Roadway - With Traffic", "Walking In Roadway - Against Traffic"
Road Diets
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Road Diets Countermeasure:
Converting Four-Lane Roadways To Three-Lane Roadways With Center Turn Lane (Road Diet) (CMF ID: 5554)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Road Diets Countermeasure:
First Harmful Event = Pedalcyclist
AND
Functional System ≠ "Interstate", "Other Freeway And Expressway"
AND
Number of Lanes = 4
AND
Rural/Urban = "Urbanized (50,000-199,999)", "Large Urbanized (200,000+)", "Small Urban (5000-49,999)"
AND
Manner of Collision = "Opposite Direction - One Straight-One Left Turn", "Same Direction - Both Going Straight-Rear End", "Opposite Direction - Both Going Straight"
AND
Roadbed Width ≥ 35
WalkwaysCountermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Walkways Countermeasure:
Pedestrian Action = Walking In Roadway - With Traffic, Walking In Shoulder - With Traffic, Walking In Shoulder - Against Traffic, Walking In Median
Roadway Departure
Enhanced Delineation for Horizontal Curves
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Enhanced Delineation for Horizontal Curves Countermeasure:
Install Chevron Signs On Horizontal Curves (CMF ID: 2439)
Install Oversized Chevron Signs (CMF ID: 8978)
Install In-Lane Curve Warning Pavement Markings (CMF ID: 10312)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Enhanced Delineation for Horizontal Curves Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is blank
AND
Roadway Alignment = Curve, Level; Curve, Grade; Curve, Hillcrest
AND
Single Vehicle -Run off the Road = True
Longitudinal Rumble Strips and Stripes
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Longitudinal Rumble Strips and Stripes Countermeasure:
Install Centerline Rumble Strips (CMF ID: 3358)
Install Shoulder Rumble Strips With An Offset Of 9-20 Inches Relative To The Edgeline (CMF ID: 3648)
Install Shoulder Rumble Strips (CMF ID: 3425)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Longitudinal Rumble Strips and Stripes Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is blank
AND
Manner of Collision = One Motor Vehicle - Going
AND
Single Vehicle - Run off the Road = True
AND
Speed Limit ≥ 55
Median Barriers
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Median Barriers Countermeasure:
Install Median Barrier (CMF ID: 7040)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Median Barriers Countermeasure:
At Intersection = False
AND
Manner of Collision = "Opposite Direction - Both Going Straight", "Opposite Direction - One Straight-One Left Turn"
AND
Roadway Type = "4 Or More Lanes, Undivided", 2 Lane, 2 Way"
AND
Median Type ≠ "Positive Barrier Rigid", "Positive Barrier Flexible", "Positive Barrier Semi-Rigid"
Roadside Design Improvements at Curves
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Roadside Design Improvements at Curves Countermeasure:
Flatten Sideslope From 1V:3H To 1V:4H (CMF ID: 4627)
Flatten Sideslope From 1V:4H To 1V:6H (CMF ID: 4632)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Roadside Design Improvements at Curves Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is blank
AND
Roadway Alignment = "Curve, Level", "Curve, Grade", "Curve, Hillcrest"
AND
First Harmful Event = "Fixed Object", "Other Object"
Safety Edge
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Safety Edge Countermeasure:
Install Safety Edge Treatment (CMF ID: 9205)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Safety Edge Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is blank
AND
Roadway Alignment = "Curve, Level", "Curve, Grade", "Curve, Hillcrest"
AND
First Harmful Event = "Fixed Object", "Other Object"
Wider Edge Lines
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Wider Edge Lines Countermeasure:
Install Wider Edgelines (4 In To 6 In) (CMF ID: 4737)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Wider Edge Lines Countermeasure:
IF
Number of Vehicles = 1 (need to create this field)
AND
Pedestrian Related = False
AND
Pedalcyclist Related = False
AND
Contributing Factors = Failed To Pass To Right Safely, Passed On Shoulder
OR
Single Vehicle -Run off the Road = True
OR
Roadway Alignment = Curve, Level; Curve, Grade; Curve, Hillcrest
AND
First Harmful Event ≠ Anima
Intersections
Backplates with Retroreflective Borders
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Backplates with Retroreflective Borders Countermeasure:
Add 3-Inch Yellow Retroreflective Sheeting To Signal Backplates (CMF ID: 1410)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Backplates with Retroreflective Borders Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Traffic Control = Signal Light, Signal Light With Red Light Running Camera,
AND
Contributing Factors = Disregard Stop Sign Or Light
Corridor Access Management
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Corridor Access Management Countermeasure:
Reduce Driveways From 10-24 To Less Than 10 Per Mile (CMF ID: 179)
Reduce Driveways From 26-48 To 10-24 Per Mile (CMF ID: 178)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Corridor Access Management Countermeasure:
IF
Intersection Related = Driveway Access
AND
Pedestrian Related = False
AND
Pedalcyclist Related = False
AND
Manner of Collision = Angle - Both Going Straight, Angle - One Straight-One Left Turn, Angle - One Straight-One Right Turn, Angle - One Left Turn-One Stopped, Angle - One Right Turn-One Stopped, Angle - One Straight-One Stopped, Angle - Both Left Turn, Angle - One Right Turn-One Left Turn, Angle - Both Right Turn, Opposite Direction - Both Going Straight, Same Direction - Both Going Straight-Rear End
Dedicated Right-Lanes at Intersections
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Dedicated Right-Lanes at Intersections Countermeasure:
PROVIDE A RIGHT-TURN LANE ON ONE MAJOR-ROAD APPROACH (CMF ID: 285)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Dedicated Right-Lanes at Intersections Countermeasure:
IF
Number of Vehicles Involved ≥ 2 (need to create this field)
AND
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Manner of Collision = Same Direction - One Straight-One Right Turn"
Dedicated Left Lanes at Intersections
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Dedicated Left Lanes at Intersections at Curves Countermeasure:
Provide A Left-Turn Lane On One Major-Road Approach (CMF ID: 260)
Improve Left-Turn Lane Offset To Create Positive Offset (CMF ID: 6096)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Dedicated Left Lanes at Intersections Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Manner of Collision" does not equal "One motor vehicle -going"
AND
Manner of Collision = Any of the following "Angle - Both Going Straight", "Angle - Both Left Turn", "Angle - One Left Turn-One Stopped", "Angle - One Right Turn-One Left Turn", "Angle - One Straight-One Left Turn"
Reduced Left Turn Conflict Intersections
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Reduced Left Turn Conflict Intersections Countermeasure:
Install J-Turn Intersection (CMF ID: 5556)
Convert A Conventional Signalized Intersection To A Signalized Superstreet (CMF ID: 9985)
Convert Intersection To Median U-Turn (Mut) Intersection (CMF ID: 10867)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Reduced Left Turn Conflict Intersections Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Manner of Collision = Any of the following "Angle - Both Going Straight", "Angle - Both Left Turn", "Angle - One Left Turn-One Stopped", "Angle - One Right Turn-One Left Turn", "Angle - One Straight-One Left Turn"
AND
Traffic Control: does not equal "Signal Light"
Roundabouts
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Roundabouts Countermeasure:
Conversion Of Stop-Controlled Intersection Into Single-Lane Roundabout (CMF ID: 211)
Convert Signalized Intersection To Modern Roundabout (CMF ID: 226)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Roundabouts Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Entering Roads ≠ Traffic Circle
AND
Manner of Collision" does not equal "One motor vehicle -going"
AND
Manner of Collision: contains "Angle"
AND
Manner of Collision: does not contain "same direction"
Systemic Application of Multiple Low-Cost Countermeasures at Stop-Controlled Intersections
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Systemic Application of Multiple Low-Cost Countermeasures at Stop-Controlled Intersections Countermeasure:
Implement Systemic Signing And Marking Improvements At Stop-Controlled Intersections (CMF ID: 8867)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Systemic Application of Multiple Low-Cost Countermeasures at Stop-Controlled Intersections Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Traffic Control = Stop Sign
AND
Contributing Factors = Disregard Stop Sign Or Light
Yellow Change Intervals
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Systemic Application of Multiple Low-Cost Countermeasures at Stop-Controlled Intersections Countermeasure:
Modify Change Plus Clearance Interval To Ite 1985 Proposed Recommended Practice (CMF ID: 380)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Systemic Application of Multiple Low-Cost Countermeasures at Stop-Controlled Intersections Countermeasure:
Intersection ID is not blank
AND
Contributing Factor = Disregard Stop Sign Or Light
AND
Traffic Control = Signal Light
Crosscutting
Lighting
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Lighting Countermeasure:
Provide Highway Lighting (CMF ID: 192)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Lighting Countermeasure:
Lighting Conditions = Dark, Not Lighted ; Dusk ; Dawn ; Dark
Pavement Friction Management
Treatments
Countermeasure Logic
Treatments
The following treatments are associated with the Pavement Friction Management Countermeasure:
Install High Friction Surface Treatment (Hfst) (CMF ID: 10342)
Improve Pavement Friction (Increase Skid Resistance) (CMF ID: 2259)
Countermeasure Logic
The following logic is used to determine if crashes would be potentially mitigated by the Pavement Friction Management Countermeasure:
Single Vehicle - Run off the Road = True
AND
Surface Condition = Wet ; Snow ; Ice ; Slush ; Standing Water
AND
Roadway Alignment = Curve, Level ; Curve, Grade ; Curve, Hillcrest