Why This Work Matters in Wyoming County

Traffic crashes have real and lasting impacts on Wyoming County residents, families, and communities. Each year, serious injuries and fatal crashes occur on county and local roads—often along routes people rely on daily for work, school, agriculture, and access to essential services.

In a rural county like Wyoming, crashes can be especially severe due to higher travel speeds, narrow roadways, and limited roadside lighting. The county’s rolling terrain and changing elevations can also affect visibility and stopping distances, increasing the risk of certain types of crashes.

While these challenges are real, many serious crashes are preventable. By identifying where crashes occur, understanding contributing factors, and prioritizing high-risk locations, Wyoming County and its municipalities can take practical, data-informed steps to improve safety.

This effort supports the development of a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) for Wyoming County as part of the federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program. The LRSP provides a structured approach to identifying roadway segments and intersections with a history of serious crashes and recommending strategies to reduce injuries and fatalities over time.

Understanding Wyoming County’s Roadway Context

Wyoming County’s roadway network is predominantly rural, connecting small villages, hamlets, and agricultural areas across a landscape defined by rolling hills and valleys. Roads are owned and maintained by New York State, the County, and local towns and villages.

Many roads are two-lane, higher-speed facilities with limited shoulders, open drainage, and varying alignment due to terrain. Village centers such as Warsaw, Perry, and Attica introduce more complex conditions, including intersections, pedestrian activity, and on-street parking.

• Safety considerations in Wyoming County must account for:
• Higher speeds and increased risk of run-off-the-road and head-on crashes
• Curves, hills, and limited sight distance due to rolling terrain
• Narrow shoulders and roadside features that limit recovery space
• Agricultural vehicles and seasonal equipment sharing the roadway
• Pedestrians and cyclists in areas with limited sidewalks or designated space
• Winter weather conditions, including snow, ice, and drifting that can reduce visibility and traction

These factors highlight the importance of developing solutions that reflect Wyoming County’s rural character, terrain, and travel patterns—while improving safety for all users of the transportation system.

Wyoming County Project Steering Committee 

The Steering Committee is a group of interdisciplinary stakeholders assembled to guide the development of each county’s Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). Members represent key sectors such as public health, law enforcement, public works, planning, education, community organizations, and local elected officials.

The committee helps shape the project’s safety vision, goals, and priorities, provides local insight throughout the planning process, and ensures that public input is meaningfully incorporated. Steering Committee members also serve as champions for their communities, supporting outreach efforts and building momentum for implementation of the LRSP.

Project Team
Genesee Transportation Council,  Al Bartolotta    
TYLin, Evert Garcia and Christine Bianchi 
Highland Planning, Mary Debree    

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