H.R. 2992: To amend title 23, United States Code, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with respect to vehicle roadside crashes, work zone safety, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to enhance roadside crash safety and work zone safety by making several amendments to existing laws. Here are the key components:

1. Vehicle and Work Zone Roadside Accidents

The bill proposes modifications to how safety measures are defined and reported regarding roadside accidents involving vehicles, particularly focusing on:

• Expanding the definition of affected individuals to include not just pedestrians but also occupants and pedestrians associated with disabled vehicles.
• Updating injury health data to include roadside deaths and work zone deaths, improving the understanding of fatal incidents.
• Enhancing public awareness of the "Move Over or Slow Down" laws to include additional categories of individuals, such as motorists and workers in work zones.

2. Working Groups for Crash Data Analysis

The bill establishes two dedicated working groups to address specific issues related to vehicle accidents:

• Disabled Vehicle Crash Working Group: This group, led by the Secretary of Transportation with participation from other agencies and stakeholders, will:
• Gather and analyze data on crashes involving disabled vehicles.
• Create a strategic plan for addressing both fatal and non-fatal crashes, including better data-sharing practices.
• Provide annual updates on awareness and intervention strategies.
• Work Zone Crash Working Group: Similar to the first, this group will focus on work zone accidents, collecting data and developing solutions to reduce both fatal and non-fatal injuries in those settings.

3. Reporting and Accountability

The Federal Highways Administration will be required to report annually to Congress regarding the use and effectiveness of work zone safety contingency funds. This report will cover:

• Which states have utilized these funds and how.
• The amount of funding dedicated by each state.
• Recommendations for improving the implementation of these funds nationwide.

The overall goal of this bill is to improve safety measures for individuals involved in roadside incidents and work zones, facilitating better data collection and analysis to inform future safety strategies.

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