# Derq wins USDOT contract to test AI intersection safety system

> Derq was chosen as one of three firms to demonstrate AI tools that spot and prevent dangerous vehicle‑pedestrian interactions at intersections.

Oossa · 2026-10-22 · https://oossa.com/en/derq-wins-usdot-contract-to-test-ai-intersection-safety-system

Derq, a company that builds AI‑driven traffic safety tools, received a federal contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The award is for Phase 1 of the DOT’s Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) program. Derq will demonstrate technology that can identify, predict and mitigate risky situations involving cars and pedestrians at intersections. Only three teams were selected after a competitive review.

## The facts

- Derq awarded a USDOT contract for Phase 1 of the ISS initiative
- Three teams were chosen to demonstrate the system

## Why it matters

If successful, the system could give city traffic agencies a new way to reduce crashes at busy intersections.

## Sources & references

1. [Derq Awarded USDOT Contract to Demonstrate AI-Powered Intersection Safety System](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261022539184/en/Derq-Awarded-USDOT-Contract-to-Demonstrate-AI-Powered-Intersection-Safety-System%C2%A0/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-WsGkFyUNMTSNrPsg57HLEqqcp-o_pnudlUwsb5apQ1S4gUE65BTfjH3-pSuqdv0gW3cb3F4oTIgUqCPafFkgu5AneicJQDNboWvodvG82E0) – Business Wire, 2026-10-22

Last updated: 2026-10-22