What Traffic Data Reveals About Speeding in School Zones

Speeding in school zones is one of the most common traffic safety concerns reported by communities across the United States. Parents, educators, and law enforcement officials often notice drivers traveling too fast near schools, but understanding the full scope of the problem requires reliable data.

That’s why Blue Line Solutions offers FREE 5-Day Speed Studies to help communities better understand real driving behavior in school zones before implementing safety solutions such as Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE).

Why School Zone Speed Data Matters

School zones are unique traffic environments. During arrival and dismissal periods, students may be walking, biking, crossing streets, or loading onto buses. Even small increases in vehicle speed can significantly increase the severity of a pedestrian crash.

However, without reliable traffic data, communities often struggle to determine:

• How many vehicles are speeding
• How severe the speeding is
• When the most dangerous driving behavior occurs
• Whether enforcement or engineering solutions may be necessary

Collecting accurate traffic data allows communities to move beyond anecdotal observations and make informed safety decisions.

What a 5-Day Speed Study Reveals

Blue Line Solutions conducts FREE 5-Day Speed Studies that capture real traffic behavior across multiple days. This longer data collection period provides a more accurate understanding of driver behavior compared to short-term traffic monitoring.

These studies help agencies understand:

• The percentage of drivers exceeding the speed limit
• The average speed of vehicles traveling through a school zone
• Peak speeding periods during the week
• Traffic patterns during school arrival and dismissal hours

This information can help determine whether solutions like Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE), Vehicle Based Enforcement (VBE), or Red Light Enforcement (RLE) may help reduce dangerous speeding.

Using Data to Improve School Zone Safety

Blue Line Solutions believes traffic safety decisions should always begin with data.

Across the country, communities that implement data-driven safety programs often see measurable improvements in driver behavior and crash reduction. Programs like Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) help encourage safer driving speeds and create safer environments for students, parents, and educators.

Request a Free 5-Day Speed Study

If your community is concerned about speeding near schools, a FREE 5-Day Speed Study can help identify potential risks and provide valuable traffic safety insights.

Blue Line Solutions offers these studies to help agencies evaluate potential safety solutions such as Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE), Vehicle Based Enforcement (VBE), and Red Light Enforcement (RLE).

To learn more or request a study for your community, contact our team: https://www.bluelinesolutions.com/contact

‍