Tuesday, May 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Crash Data Accuracy: Why It Matters for Ohio’s Traffic Safety Decisions (Part 1)
Angela Harden - The Ohio State University
Katherine Swidarski - City of Columbus
Lauren Cardoni - Burgess & Niple
Katherine Swidarski - City of Columbus
Lauren Cardoni - Burgess & Niple
Accurate crash data are essential for safety planning, funding allocation, and policy evaluation. This session presents findings from a statewide crash data accuracy review and examines how data users, from engineers to analysts, interpret and apply these data in decision-making. Participants will gain insight into how missing data and inaccuracies in the data impact decision‑making. Join the speakers for Part 2 Panel to walk through a detailed refresher on the OH‑1 crash report.
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