UPDATE: San Antonio’s Transportation Department has just unveiled an urgent new tool to combat road safety risks. The High-Injury Network (HIN) Dashboard, launched on October 19, 2023, is designed to illuminate the locations of severe and fatal crashes, providing critical insights for residents who walk, bike, or drive in the city.
This interactive digital map allows users to explore their neighborhoods and pinpoint areas with a history of traffic incidents. Residents can zoom in on their local streets to identify dangerous spots, fostering a community-wide awareness of traffic risks. According to the City of San Antonio, this initiative aims to empower locals with essential safety data and enhance their understanding of the dangers present on the roads.
Transportation Director Catherine “Cat” Hernandez emphasized the dashboard’s significance:
“As we continue our work to build safer streets, this dashboard offers residents an unprecedented level of visibility into where the most serious crashes occur.”
This tool aligns with the city’s ongoing ‘Keep Crossings SAfe’ campaign, which focuses on mitigating dangerous behaviors, particularly at high-risk crosswalks and intersections.
Key features of the HIN Dashboard include interactive mapping capabilities that allow users to filter information by Council Districts or local neighborhoods. It provides in-depth insights into crash severity, categorizing data by who is most impacted—whether pedestrians, cyclists, or drivers. This accessibility aims to bridge the gap between city officials and community members, fostering a collaborative approach to road safety.
Hernandez noted the dashboard’s dual purpose:
“This tool goes hand in hand with our safety campaign outreach,”
reinforcing the idea that small behavioral changes can have a significant impact on safety. The HIN Dashboard is a pivotal element in San Antonio’s broader Vision Zero mission, which aspires to eliminate all traffic deaths and severe injuries through strategic, data-driven initiatives.
As this initiative rolls out, residents are encouraged to engage with the dashboard and understand the critical safety issues at play. The city is committed to fostering safer streets for all, and this new tool is expected to play a vital role in achieving that goal.
Residents of San Antonio should stay tuned for more updates and participate actively in the discussion about road safety. The launch of the HIN Dashboard marks a significant step in protecting lives and enhancing community awareness around traffic risks.
