"Guardrail end terminals are designed to mitigate the risk of hitting fixed
objects such as utility poles, steep embankments, and other unyielding
objects when a driver leaves the road, but they cannot eliminate all the
risks involved with an unintended exit. The X-LITE end terminal has saved
lives and reduced the number and severity of injuries sustained from
automobile accidents. ​Numerous states​ that use the X-LITE on their roads
have confirmed that they’ve had no negative experiences and publicly
available ​performance data​ that is reported monthly to the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) demonstrates that the X-LITE performs as
well as or better than similar products on the market.
“In 2011, the FHWA issued a Safety Eligibility Letter reporting that the
X-LITE passed all applicable vehicle crash tests, standards and criteria. In
2017, the FHWA re-confirmed that finding in response to a request that the
agency reexamine the X-LITE and its in-service performance”.
“It is important to note that a variety of factors contribute to the potential
for injury, such as speed, the angle at which a vehicle makes impact, and
whether road safety equipment is installed and maintained properly."
- Lindsay Transportation Solutions