As the damage
prevention industry strives to reduce damages
by 50% over five years, access to high-quality data is crucial for driving effective
decision-making. The 2023 DIRT Report stands as the premier resource
for the industry, offering the only comprehensive national accounting
and analysis of damages to buried infrastructure.
This year's report
introduces a new tool: the CGA Index. Developed with our 50-in-5 goal in mind, the Index model provides us with a useful benchmark
for evaluating our collective year-over-year progress in reducing
damages across the United States.
As in previous years, the 2023 Interactive Dashboard and
Report draw from voluntarily and confidentially
submitted data from a wide range of stakeholders, including facility operators,
contractors, locators, 811 centers, and state and federal agencies. While this
Report focuses on new insights and actionable data, we encourage readers to
explore the full breadth of information on the Interactive Dashboard,
which includes annual data dating back to 2021.
By leveraging these
powerful tools and insights, stakeholders from industry, policy
and media can better
understand why damages occur, make more informed decisions, develop targeted
strategies, and ultimately contribute to our shared goal of significantly
reducing damages to underground infrastructure.