Transportation Safety & Oil Boom Costs Billions. New Report. 4 Points.

Who authored this study about transportation safety being impacted by the oil boom? Texas A&M transportation Institute

What areas did they study to conclude its costing billions? They studied crashes in 2 time frames, 2006-2009 and 2010-2013, and in 3 areas; the Permian Basin, Barnett Shale, and Eagle Ford Shale regions.

What was the conclusion? As rig counts go up so do traffic collisions, and as rig counts go down so do traffic collisions.

How much do traffic collisions in energy development areas cost Texas? $1 billion per year on state highways and an additional $1 billion on county and local roads 

TTI’s Transportation Policy Research Center

Texas Tribune | Report: Energy Boom-Related Traffic Crashes Cost Billions