Safe Communities announced today that there have been zero fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to zero at this time last year. Let’s keep this trend going!
Negligence while driving through intersections, parking lots, and highway ramps.
Failure to follow the rules of the road.
Look further up the road to spot traffic stopping long before the vehicle in front of you slams on its brakes.
If there is poor visibility, be cautious and drive within your abilities.
Let’s strive for zero fatal crashes in 2019.
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Wood County Safe Communities announced today that there have been 10 fatal crashes in Wood County compared to 10 through this same period last year.
September 10-16, 2018 is National Commercial Vehicle Appreciation Week. Please take a moment to honor all professional drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of the economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These men and women are not only doing their jobs but also working to keep our highways safe. To show your appreciation, remember to move over and slow down, if you see a commercial vehicle stopped on the highway. Do this all of the time, and not just during this designated week.
September 17-23, 2018 is Child Passenger Safety Seat Awareness week. It is essential for parents to make sure child safety equipment in their vehicles is current with state and federal regulations and installed properly. Child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers. Car seats are most effective when installed properly and used correctly. In fact, children in correctly used booster seats are 45% less likely to be injured in a crash. Residents of Wood County are encouraged to contact either Wood County Hospital or Safe Kids of Greater Toledo to schedule a car seat inspection. Make sure to secure your child’s future, by placing him or her in the correct seat at all times.
Wood County Safe Communities announced today that there have been 7 fatal crashes in Wood County compared to 8 at this same time last year.
August is back to school month for local school districts and higher education facilities in Wood County. When traveling rural roads, please be attentive to school buses in the area picking up and dropping off the precious cargo. Watch for increased traffic in the area of school buildings and be mindful of the 20-mph school zone speed limit during restricted times.
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) will start its fall semester August 27. Wooster Street is the main thoroughfare to enter the campus and shows a high volume of crashes from 11 AM to 6 PM. Most crashes occur on Friday but with any event at BGSU, please be aware of the high volume of traffic and travel these areas with caution.
Additionally, Owens Community College will start its fall semester in August. Watch for increased traffic on Oregon Road with students entering and exiting campus. Students are encouraged to be mindful of congestion in parking lots and be aware of their surroundings. Let’s prevent the high number of crashes that occur in your parking lots.
Let’s make this back to school season the safest in history!!