Rural Roadway Departures:
Why They Happen and Real-world Strategies to Reduce Them

Rural roadways account for 42 percent of all roadways in the United States, but disproportionately high roadway departure rates — and, by extension, roadway fatalities.

Addressing the unique safety challenges on rural roads requires a data-driven approach that leverages the most suitable countermeasures at the right locations.

Based on data from the Federal Highway Administration and other reputable organizations, discover: