CARTS Introduces Innovative Law Enforcement Analysis Program (LEAP) to Enhance Data-Driven Policing

July 16, 2024

Baton Rouge, LA – This summer, the Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) announced the release of our new interactive analysis tool for law enforcement to aid in their crash reduction efforts.

All Louisiana eCrash users have access to the new tool, the Law Enforcement Analysis Program (LEAP). LEAP allows any officer, from command staff to the officer on the street, to quickly view charts and maps of crashes in their jurisdiction, and then filter them down by when, where, and how those crashes occur. This program will be valuable to agencies when planning for crash prevention and traffic law enforcement efforts.

LEAP features include:

  • charts that display crash frequency by month, time, and day of week;
  • customizable search and filter options such as date range, crash severity, and alcohol and/or drug involvement;
  • interactive maps that plot crash locations and hot spots;
  • integration with DOTD's 511 live traffic view feature, which overlays road hazards, construction zones, and road closures within a map of the crashes in your area.

Law enforcement wishing to explore the LEAP tool can get started by visiting the LEAP website for log-in instructions.

About CARTS

The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) is responsible for collecting, maintaining, integrating, analyzing and distributing crash-related data captured from law enforcement and other agencies throughout the State of Louisiana. CARTS utilizes this data to develop business intelligence (BI) and GIS tools, perform project studies, and produce yearly reporting. These tools and publications are used by decision-makers to identify potential problem areas, create countermeasures, set policies, and establish programs to improve the safety of our roadways in Louisiana. CARTS is a center within the E.J. Ourso College of Business at LSU.

Contact: CARTS (carts@lsu.edu)
Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety
225-578-0366