Discover how to reduce dangerous overheight collisions by investing in overheight warning systems with the most effective configuration for each location, maximizing return on investment.
Guide:
HOW TO REDUCE OVERHEIGHT COLLISIONS AND MAXIMIZE ROI
OVERVIEW
Learn about:
- The cost of overheight collisions
- Where and why they occur
- Identifying structures in need of an overheight solution
- How overheight warning systems work
- Rightsizing the configuration
- And more
PREMISE
Every day, overheight vehicles collide with low-clearance structures, such as bridges and highway underpasses.
In an Alaska Department of Transportation survey of 29 U.S. states, 18 indicated that they consider overheight collisions a significant problem. In fact, Maryland identified 1,496 bridges susceptible to overheight impacts across the state, with 309 (20 percent) having been struck at least once.
Unfortunately, these collisions can result in serious injuries and fatalities, though no nationwide database exists to track how many. They also cost governments millions of dollars each year.
The average cost of an overheight collision can range from $200,000 to $300,000, according to the Texas DOT.
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As an industry-leading innovator, TAPCO manufactures, services and distributes a wide portfolio of traffic and parking safety solutions designed to increase safe travels for all.
Since 1956, we have set the standard for delivering reliable, cutting-edge traffic safety enhancements. From our world-renowned line of LED-enhanced BlinkerSign® solutions to our pedestrian crossing products and early detection warning systems, safety is at the heart of all TAPCO innovations.
Working alongside traffic professionals for more than 60 years gives our team an exclusive perspective on the past, present and future needs of the traffic and parking safety industry.
Our industry experts and technical engineering team have the ability to customize any solution and quickly resolve complex problems.
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