Every day, law enforcement agencies across the nation respond to preventable car crashes, many caused by speeding, distraction, and aggressive driving. As roadway behaviors evolve in a tech-driven world, so must the tools that agencies use to keep communities safe. Predictive data and advanced analytics are quickly emerging as the next frontier in crash prevention.
Law Enforcement Needs More Ways to Prevent Crashes
Despite public education campaigns and increased enforcement, traffic fatalities remain a major concern nationwide. Technology is a key factor in both the problem and the solution.
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) revealed that drivers who use their phones behind the wheel are 240% more likely to crash. Smartphone use, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and constant connectivity have created new forms of distraction that traditional enforcement can’t always anticipate in real time.
With limited staffing and increasing call volumes, agencies need proactive ways to identify where and when the next crash could happen. Predictive data technology is stepping up to meet that challenge.
Advanced Data Analytics Provide an Important Tool for Law Enforcement
Traditional traffic data has always been reactive. Agencies analyze historical crash locations and respond with increased patrols or signage. But by the time that data becomes actionable, it’s often too late.
Today’s predictive analytics go far beyond mapping past incidents. By leveraging physics-based modeling and AI-driven data, new systems can identify risky driving behaviors before they cause collisions. These tools analyze factors such as:
- Phone handling and distracted driving patterns
- Speeding and acceleration trends across specific corridors
- Hard braking and aggressive cornering, which indicate high-risk driving zones
- Time-of-day and environmental factors that influence crash probability
By combining this data, agencies can pinpoint emerging danger areas and deploy targeted enforcement strategies that make an immediate difference.
Kustom Signals Provides Dependable Data Collection Tools
For over 55 years, Kustom Signals has provided law enforcement with reliable, field-tested traffic data and enforcement technology. Our suite of data collection and speed enforcement solutions helps agencies capture accurate roadway information that supports predictive safety initiatives.
LaserCam 4 Handheld LIDAR
LaserCam 4 helps collect video evidence to help prosecute behavior-based infractions like cell phone use or other distracted driving behaviors.
Eagle 3 In-Car RADAR
The Eagle 3 events utility captures GPS coordinates of targeted speeds and can be plotted on a map to help determine areas of high speeding.
Speed Trailers with SMARTstat
SMART 12 and SMART 18 HP speed trailers combine high-visibility driver feedback with integrated SMARTstat software.
- Collects actionable traffic data while reducing speeds through driver awareness.
- Provides detailed reports on speed distribution, peak activity hours, and compliance trends.
- Enables data-driven deployment of enforcement resources.
Portable Pole Mount RADAR Displays
PMD 12 units deliver flexible, lightweight, and durable options for temporary data collection or public awareness.
- Designed for rapid deployment in high-risk or complaint areas.
- Captures and stores speed data for trend analysis and predictive modeling.
StealthStat II
StealthStat II is a discreet, compact traffic data collection tool that operates without alerting drivers.
- Data exports directly into reports that can inform predictive safety strategies.
- Records speed, volume, and vehicle classification with precision radar technology.
- Ideal for identifying problem areas without the influence of visible enforcement presence.
The Future of Crash Prevention Is Predictive
Predictive data doesn’t replace the vital role of officers on patrol; it enhances it. By transforming raw traffic data into actionable insights, agencies can anticipate danger zones, focus enforcement where it matters most, and prevent crashes before they occur.
Kustom Signals is proud to support law enforcement with dependable, field-proven technology that empowers safer roadways.
To learn more about how Kustom Signals’ speed enforcement and data collection tools can help your agency make roads safer and smarter, contact our team today.