Crash Mapping Analysis Tool (CMAT)

Crash Mapping Analysis Tool (CMAT) is an easy to use software program which provides convenient access to Iowa crash data through a simple GIS (map) interface. CMAT and half-day training are availabe for free to cities, counties, state employess, consultants, researchers, and anyone else who wants to use crash data to make the roadways safer for the future. CMAT was developed by the Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State University under the direction of the Office of Traffic & Safety at the Iowa Department of Transportation.

CMAT Version

CMAT Version 3.6.0 (released November 2006) is the current software version. CMAT Version 3.7.0 has also been released to address a software conflict for law enforcement agencies who also use Location Tool or IMAT.

2001-2008 crash data has been available since April 2009. Users can check versions and crash data by clicking Help->About.

Request software or data update

Features in CMAT Version 3.6/3.7

• 8 years of crash data (2001-2008)
• Crash stacking
• Crash info tool
• Major Cause and Driver/Time Summary reports
• Speed limits and traffic volumes (AADT)

CMAT Screen Shots

CMAT allows the user to zoom to anywhere in Iowa and select a set of crashes in any size area. The following screen shots provide a sample of the items that CMAT can provide:

Screen shot of CMAT - zoomed to an urban area with crashes selected along a corridor.

Major Cause Report - single-page summary report.

Driver Age and Time Report - one-page summary of crash times, driver ages, drug/alcohol involvement and fixed objects.

Detailed Report - provides the details of a set crashes; prints two crashes per page.

Brief Report - a brief listing that describes some basic information about a set of crashes.

Stacked crashes - crashes stacked to help identify high crash locations.

Map Print - can be printed from CMAT to show the location of the selected crashes.

Request CMAT and/or Free Training

If you would like to receive the free software and schedule free, half-day CMAT training, send an e-mail to CMAT Trainer, Bob Schultz, rlspc@schultzgroup.org. Be sure to include the following items:

• Complete contact information (title, address, e-mail, phone)
• Description of your organization and any others in your organization who may be interested in training
• Other organizations in your vicinity that may be interested in training
• Possible meeting locations
• Potential dates or conflicts
• AM or PM preference

For additional information, see Bob's CMAT training documents.

Although e-mail works best, you can sometimes reach Bob at 515-984-6589.

To request a software upgrade without training, contact Tim Simodynes, Tim.Simodynes@dot.iowa.gov.

CMAT Help

Help Page for CMAT Users - additional help for current users.

All other requests for assistance should go to CMAT Trainer, Bob Schultz, rlspc@schultzgroup.org or Tim Simodynes, Tim.Simodynes@dot.iowa.gov, 515-239-1349.

Crash Analysis

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Last Updated:
21-January-2009