Release Notes

Version 5.0 released on 12/23/2021

• Added the lack of IE support information, release notes, and contacting NCSA support text popup during load of the site.
• Added Clear Search (X) icon for search textboxes in Sample Queries section and Build Your Reports panel.
• Updated the application plugins to the latest version.

Version 4.0 released on 9/2/2021

• Added the following features to the map:
  • Mapping of the data has been added to all other topics except for: People, Drivers, and Occupants
  • Additional layers (Streets, Hybrid, Gray, or OSM) for viewing maps
  • Zip code boundaries
  • Ability to create Univariate graphs by drawing a polygon on the areas of interest on the map
  • Clicking on an Crash location provides Crash level and Vehicle level information
• Added additional tables under "Filter Your Selection" panel.
  • Crash: General Characteristics, Crash: Crash and Roadway Characteristics, Crash: Specific Scenario/Event, Crash: EMS Times
  • Vehicle: Driver Characteristics, Vehicle: Roadway Characteristics (Specific to Vehicle), Vehicle: Vehicle Characteristics/Event, Vehicle: Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) (2007+)
  • Person: Person Characteristics, Person: Non-Occupant Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) (2014+), Person: Non-Occupant Crash Safety Equipment (2017+)
  • Added "Open All Tables" and "Close All Tables" icon to "Filter Your Selection" panel.
• Added "Open All Tables" and "Close All Tables" icon to "Filter Your Selection" panel.
• Added the following additional data elements.

  Bicyclist Initial Direction of Travel	Bicyclist Position	Bus Use (2010+)	Cargo Body Type (2010+)
  Crash Group – Bicycle	Crash Group – Pedestrian	Crash Location – Bicycle	Crash Location – Pedestrian
  Crash Type – Bicycle	Crash Type – Pedestrian	Emergency Use (2014+)	Extent of Damage (2010+)
  HAZMAT Class Number (2008+)	HAZMAT Identification Number	HAZMAT Involvement	HAZMAT Placard
  HAZMAT Release from the Cargo Compartment	Intersection Leg	Jackknife	License: CDL Status
  License: Compliance with CDL Endorsements	License: Compliance with Class of Vehicle	License: Non-CDL Status	License: Non-CDL Type
  Marked Crosswalk Present	Motorist Initial Direction of Travel	Motorist Maneuver	National Highway System
  Non-Motorist Helmet Use	Non-Motorist Use of Lighting	Non-Motorist Use of Other Preventive Safety Equipment	Non-Motorist Use of Other Protective Safety Equipment
  Non-Motorist Use of Protective Pads	Non-Motorist Use of Reflective Clothing/Carried Item	Pedestrian Initial Direction of Travel	Pedestrian Position
  Race (OMB Guidelines)	Related Factors	Relation to Junction - Specific Location (2010+)	Roadway Alignment
  Roadway Grade (2010+)	Roadway Surface Type (2010+)	School Zone	Sidewalk Present
  Special Jurisdiction	Traffic Control Device (2010+)	Traffic Control Device Functioning (2010+)	Trafficway Description (2010+)
  Trafficway Identifier	Type of Intersection (2010+)	Underride/Override	Vehicle Removal (2013+)

• Added "Search Data Elements" capability under the Data Elements column in "Build Your Report" Panel.
• For saving queries and sample queries retrievals, added a feature to keep the tables (Crash, Vehicle, Person, etc.) that do not have a data attribute selected in them closed.
• When clicking Save button in "Current Criteria" section, added a feature to display an alert when no data element has been selected in Rows or Columns section.
• Enhanced the Show All/Show Less functionality in "Sample Queries" section.
• Updated the Online Help File.

Version 3.3.1 released on 3/9/2021

• Automated "Getting Started" section expand and collapse when a new release is pushed to production. The section can stay open for a number of pre-defined days and then collapse after that.
• Added a button to Show All/Show Less Sample Queries.
• Added 'x' Cancel button to remove selected values in "Build Your Reports" panel Rows and Columns section.
• Resolved the following issues:
  • Resetting data element values to default values in Rows and Columns section in "Build Your Reports" panel when switching between State and Region selections.
  • State and City data element staying in "Build Your Reports" panel when switching from State to Region selection.
  • State and City data element selection being hidden in Rows or Columns section and not allowing other value to drag from Data Elements section.
  • Minimize and Expand All for table under "Filter Your Selection" panel not working in IE browser.
• Added additional (42) sample queries to the "Sample Queries" section.
• Improved application error handling and messaging.
• Updated the Online Help File.

Version 3.3 released on 12/16/2020

• Added 2019 FARS and CRSS data.
• Updated FARS Vehicle Make, Model, and Body Class data.
• Added slider with minimum and maximum range values under "Filter Your Selection" panel for the following data elements:
  • Age
  • Crash Date (Day)
  • Crash Time (Hour) and Crash Time (Min)
  • Death Date (Day)
  • Death Time (Hour) and Death Time (Min)
  • EMS Arrival Time on Scene (Hour) and EMS Arrival Time on Scene (Min)
  • EMS Notification Time (Hour) and EMS Notification Time (Min)
  • EMS Arrival Time at Hospital (Hour) and EMS Arrival Time at Hospital (Min)
  • Speed Limit
• Updated the Online Help File.

Version 3.2 released on 9/1/2020

• Developed automatic change of Sample Queries when the annual FARS and CRSS data become available for public release.
• Incident details popup has been added to the map views.

Version 3.1 released on 8/13/2020

• Added Native American Reservations data element under Crash table.
• Added Special Use data element under Vehicle table.
• Added "Data Download" functionality to the SAS Report section for single year selection.
• Fixed New York city coding issue.
• Updated the Online Help File.

Version 3.0.1 released on 7/2/2020

• Fixed issue with State and City data element Save and Retrieve.
• Fixed time scale freezing during Retrieve when begin and end year are the same.

Version 3.0 released on 6/25/2020

• Updated Sample Queries section:
  • Added capability to include unlimited number of queries for each Topic.
  • Displayed the count for total number of queries in the system.
  • Added "Search Topic" and "Search all Topics" feature.
• Moved Vehicle Body Class from “Filter Your Selection” to “Select Vehicle Make and Model” panel.
• Added grouping of attributes within relevant Data Elements (i.e. FHE, MHE, Pre-crash Critical Event, Person Type, etc.).
• Replaced Help File link in the footer with browser compatibility disclaimer message.
• Resolved the issue with passing foreign characters to SAS.

Version 2.2 released on 5/19/2020

• Resolved random disappearance of Person and Highest BAC in “Build Your Reports” Data Elements section.
• Fixed user interface issues caused by the security vulnerability remediation implementation.
• Added State and City data element under “Build Your Reports” for tabling when one State is selected for fatal reports.

Version 2.1 released on 5/7/2020

• Added select all (Ctrl-A) for all drop downs except Cities.
• Implemented site security fixes. Changes in few icons as a result.
• Updated FARS Vehicle Make, Model, and Body Class data.

Version 2.0.1 released on 2/20/2020

• Under Crash data elements:
  • Added Trafficway Ownership and Trafficway Route Signing.
• Under Vehicle data elements:
  • Added Pre-Crash Critical Event data elements:
    • Pre-crash Critical Event – Vehicle Loss of Control, Pre-crash Critical Event – Vehicle Travelling, Pre-crash Critical Event – Other Vehicle in Lane, Pre-crash Critical Event – Other Vehicle Encroaching
    • Pre-crash Critical Event – Pedestrian/Pedalcyclist/Other, Pre-crash Critical Event – Object or Animal, and Pre-crash Critical Event – Other
  • Added Pre-Event Movement, Roadway Surface Condition, Speed Limit, Total Lanes in Roadway Lanes, and Trafficway Description.
• Fixed minor issues with interface.

Version 2.0 released on 1/29/2020

• Under Crash data elements:
  • Changed Time of Day (Hours) to Crash Time (Hour).
  • Added EMS Notification Time (Hour) and EMS Notification Time (Min).
  • Added EMS Arrival Time (Hour) and EMS Arrival Time (Min).
  • Added EMS Time at Hospital (Hour) and EMS Time at Hospital (Min).
  • Added Work Zone.
• Under Person data elements:
  • Added Death Date (Day), Death Date (Hour), Death Date (Min), Death Date (Month), Death Date (Year).
• Added Vehicle Body Class data element to Vehicle.
• Added Vehicle Make and Model panel for Vehicles, Drivers, and Occupants topics.
• Updated Cities list to include all cities.
• Condensed the user interface and SAS report look and feel.
• Changes in user interface:
  • Moved the Announcement section from top to right side and changed content.
  • Added collapse and expand icons to the sections on the right.
  • Added Home and Help file link icons to the top.
  • Created release notes page linked through version and release date text at the bottom.
  • Added version handling and messaging for saved queries.

Version 1.9.6.4 released on 11/26/2019

• Added a new data element Time of Day (Hours).
• Submit button is disabled until all the values in Current Criteria section are loaded.
• Resolved the issue with retrieving a query which has multi-year selection.
• Improved the saved query JSON file for retrieval.

Version 1.9.6.3 released on 11/12/2019

• Added new option “Persons Killed in Fatal Crashes” under “Select Fatality and/or Injury” panels applicable for People, Drivers, Occupants, Pedestrians, and Pedalcyclists topics. Disabled Person Injury Type selection for this new option and made Fatal as default selected value.
• Resolved the issue with displaying empty rows and columns in “Build Your Reports” panel when retrieving a query multiple times and changing the selections.
• Improved Read More/Read Less display in Announcement section (Removed in version 2.0).

Version 1.9.6.2 released on 11/1/2019

• Added grouping for all three injury attribute values under Person Injury Type data element.
• Added Read More/Read Less functionality in Announcement section (Removed in version 2.0).
• Resolved the issue with retrieving a query with 3 or more data elements with radio button selections, randomly one radio button selection is not displayed for a data element upon Retrieve.

Version 1.9.6.1 released on 10/21/2019

• Fixed issue with Mobile display of data element attributes.
• Resolved the issue with the “Select Time Frame” and “Build Your Reports” panels on alternate clicks not opening for the queries in Sample Queries section.
• Resolved the issue with displaying the data elements in alphabetical order in Rows and Columns in “Build Your Reports” panel and Current Criteria section.