TRIP

10/12/2026

TRIP was founded in 1971 by a cross section of leaders in the highway and transportation construction industry, with startup money from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In the ensuing years the fundraising mantle was taken up by Bill Reece (pictured), Reece Construction, representing the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Don Stabler (pictured), Stabler Construction Co., representing ARTBA, who traveled the country visiting AGC and ARTBA state chapters to garner early financial support for TRIP.

10/09/2026

As those in the Gulf Coast region face , this article from Texas Department of Transportation has good information about what to do when roadways are flooded. Stay safe! https://www.txdot.gov/about/newsroom/stories/know-the-hidden-dangers-of-a-flooded-roadway.html

Most flood-related deaths in Texas happen in vehicles, often because motorists attempt to drive through water-covered roadways. That’s because many people underestimate the power of water or don’t know of the many unseen dangers underwater.

10/02/2026

Our recent safety report was very successful in reaching the public. TRIP generated news media coverage for the September 2026 Report included 61 independent media outlets, equaling 121 broadcasts from these outlets across multiple platforms. These impressions reached 17,992,254 individuals representing 17 states across the country with a value of $1,262,836 which included front page news coverage and the national appearance on SiriusXM’s “Road Dog Trucking Show”.
https://tripnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Safety_Broadcast_and_Social_Media_September_2026.pdf

10/01/2026

Thank you CBS 58 for sharing this important story!

WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- According to TRIP, a national research group, the average driver in the Milwaukee area loses $3,424 a year by driving on roads and bridges that are crumbling, congested or lacking

09/25/2026

Texas has seen population growth, which is reflected in these numbers, thank you KENS 5 & Kens5.com for sharing!

In Texas, 25,012 people died in crashes from 2020 to 2025, an average of 11 deaths per day, according to a national transportation research nonprofit.

09/25/2026

KOKH FOX 25 News, Oklahoma recent story highlighting where Oklahoma falls in the rankings.

A new study finds Oklahoma ranks in the top 10 nationwide for traffic fatality rates, with nearly two people killed on the state’s roads each day over the last

09/25/2026

Thank you Local 3 News for sharing!

A recent TRIP report reveals over 7,400 traffic fatalities in Tennessee from 2020 to 2025, with the state's fatality rate exceeding the national average. Despite a drop in 2025, fatal crashes resulted in significant economic costs, emphasizing the need for comprehensive safety strategies to further....

09/24/2026

🚨 Arkansas Traffic Fatality Rate Ranks Sixth Highest in the U.S., Report Says

Arkansas has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the country, according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.

The report says Arkansas recorded 1.43 traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, ranking the state sixth highest nationwide. The national rate was 1.10 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

📊 From 2015 to 2025, traffic fatalities in Arkansas increased by 8%. However, fatalities decreased 12% between 2020 and 2025.

Despite that recent decline, 3,763 people were killed in traffic crashes in Arkansas from 2020 through 2025 — an average of nearly 12 deaths every week.

🚧 Highway work zones also remain a concern. From 2020 through 2024, crashes in Arkansas work zones resulted in 73 traffic fatalities.

The report highlights the continued dangers on Arkansas roads and the importance of roadway safety.

09/24/2026

Thank you ATSSA-American Traffic Safety Services Association for sharing our latest report, available online www.tripnet.org

According to national transportation research nonprofit TRIP, traffic fatalities are steadily decreasing each year as we take further steps Toward Zero Deaths.

Though traffic fatalities have lowered by 6% since 2020, they are still up 3% from 2015.
TRIP's report outlines the COVID-19 pandemic’s lasting effects on roadway safety and the
continued efforts needed to keep workers, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians safe.

At , we value the incredible work of industry partners like TRIP and their commitment to
tracking and reducing roadway fatalities and injuries. With the knowledge and tools to improve together, we can effectively move toward a better and safer future for all road users.

Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/AvVS50ZQGO9

09/24/2026

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features in Wisconsin are costing the state’s motorists a total of $9 billion statewide annually. TRIP's latest report is available on our website now.
"Wisconsin Transportation By the Numbers: Providing a Modern, Sustainable Transportation System In the Badger State"
https://tripnet.org/reports/wisconsin-transportation-by-the-numbers-report-september-2026