Motor carriers with eligible accidents have the opportunity to participate in FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Demonstration Program, which started August 1, 2017. The study is expected to last a minimum of 24 months. FMCSA believes studies show that crash involvement is a strong indicator of future crash risk, while many stakeholders argue that preventability should be taken into consideration. The program will put those arguments to the test. A crash is eligible for participation in the program if it occurred on or after June 1, 2017 and the:
* CMV was struck in any of the following ways listed:
– By a motorist driving under the influence (or related offense)
– By a motorist driving the wrong direction
– In the rear
– While legally stopped or parked, including when the vehicle was unattended
– By an individual committing or attempting to commit suicide or driving in front of the CMV
– By cargo or equipment from another vehicle
* CMV sustained disabling damage after striking an animal in the road
* Crash resulted from an infrastructure failure, falling trees, rocks or debris.
To learn more about the study and how to participate, go to: https://dataqs.fmcsa.dot.gov
Source: J.J. Keller Compliance Focus