AGENCY: Department of Transportation. Engineering & Operations. Operations. Traffic & Safety

SERIES: 10386
TITLE: Accident record system
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: None

DESCRIPTION: This computer system is created and used by Traffic and Safety for analysis of traffic accident data. This information is reported to the Federal Highway Administration and others, such as emergency medical services, for statistics or counts involving accidents. The system facilitates changes to the roadway environment, signs, fixed objects, and banking. Initially, data comes from the Division of Financial Responsibility, within Public Safety. When the data is entered into the computer, paper copies are returned to Public Safety. Information includes the investigating officer's report of the traffic accident (with details about the vehicle and owner) and road conditions/environment at the time of the accident.

RETENTION

Retain for 7 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 12/1993

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then delete.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Fiscal

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency. The time period will also allow for audits.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected

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