Montana Highway Patrol 2009 Annual Report
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The Montana Highway Patrol 2009 Annual Report documents traffic safety statistics, enforcement activities, and crash data for the state of Montana during the 2009 calendar year. Prepared by the Montana Department of Justice, the report serves as a statutory summary of crashes investigated by law enforcement, aiming to inform federal, state, and local agencies to reduce vehicle crash severity and frequency. The document highlights the Patrol’s strategic focus on reducing impaired driving, enforcing seat belt usage, and controlling speed, while also commemorating the 75th anniversary of the division and honoring Trooper Mike Haynes, who died in 2009 after being struck by an impaired driver. The report compiles data from eight highway patrol districts across Montana, detailing operational metrics such as vehicle miles driven, calls for service, and citations issued. In 2009, the Patrol stopped 116,906 violators and issued 80,079 arrest tickets and 123,579 warning tickets. Key enforcement actions included 2,486 DUI/Per Se citations and 37,921 speeding citations. The data collection methodology involves aggregating crash investigations conducted by the Highway Patrol and other agencies, categorizing incidents by location, time, driver demographics, and contributing factors such as alcohol or drug presence. In 2009, Montana recorded 20,929 reported crashes, resulting in 221 fatalities in 198 fatal crashes and 7,929 injuries in 5,326 injury crashes. Compared to 2008, traffic fatalities decreased by 3.5%, injuries dropped by 8%, and total reported crashes fell by 4%. Despite these improvements, the report notes that Montana struggled with alcohol-related fatalities, ranking last in the nation in 2008 according to NHTSA. Crash analysis revealed that the highest frequency of crashes occurred between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., on Fridays, and in December. Fatal crashes peaked between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., on Wednesdays, and in July. Primary highways accounted for the most fatal crashes (84), while urban streets saw the most total crashes (5,175). Seat belt usage rates remained relatively stable at 79.2% across all roads, though usage on interstates dropped to 82.9%. The report also provides extensive historical data on fatalities by county from 1935 to 2009, illustrating long-term trends in traffic safety across the state. The significance of the report lies in its comprehensive documentation of traffic safety trends and enforcement efficacy in Montana. It underscores the persistent challenge of impaired driving, which remains a primary target for legislative and enforcement efforts. By providing detailed breakdowns of crash locations, times, and contributing circumstances, the report supports evidence-based policy making and resource allocation for traffic safety initiatives. The inclusion of historical fatality data allows for longitudinal analysis of safety improvements, while the specific 2009 statistics highlight areas requiring continued intervention, such as nighttime driving safety and rural highway enforcement.
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Traffic fatalities in Montana decreased by 3.5% in 2009, resulting in 221 deaths across 198 fatal crashes, although the state continued to struggle with high rates of alcohol-related fatalities.
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