Maps & Data
Vision Zero relies on a data-driven approach to making streets safe. Using data will allow us to prioritize resources to where we can have the most impact.
Priority Crash Map
70% of Columbia's fatal and serious injury crashes happen on only 3% of our streets.
These crashes are preventable. Here's where we should start.
Every year in Columbia, approximately 65 people lose their lives or are seriously injured while traveling on city streets.
In comparison to city population size, the number of people killed in crashes in Columbia is higher than many other Vision Zero cities.
Columbia's traffic fatality rate is nearly twice that of New York City and San Francisco.
People walking or biking are involved in less than 3% of crashes.
Crashes by mode of transportation
But people walking or biking account for nearly 25% of traffic deaths.
Deaths by mode of transportation
Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death of Missouri children.
Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death of Missouri children ages 5-18.
Motor vehicle crashes are the #2 cause of death of Missouri children ages 1-4.
Up to 40% of teenage deaths in Missouri are the result of traffic crashes.
Teenage deaths caused by traffic crashes
People of color are at a higher risk of being killed or seriously injured in a traffic crash.
The traffic fatality rate for African Americans in Boone County is more than 2x that of whites.
Traffic fatality rate by race
Traffic crashes are the 6th leading cause of death for African Americans in Boone County.
Traffic crashes are the 12th leading cause of death for whites in Boone County.