2023

November 2023 Press Release Nov 1, 2023 9:00 AM Safe Communities announced today that there have been 17 fatal crashes in Wood County this year, compared to 9 the same amount at this time last year.

July 2023 Press Release Jul 3, 2023 10:00 AM Safe Communities announced today that there have been 6 fatal crashes to date this year, compared to 5 this time last year.

Motorcycle Safety Awareness May 1, 2023 9:00 AM May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging vehicle drivers and motorists to remember that Motorcyclist Safety Is Everyone’s Safety

May 2023 Press Release May 1, 2023 11:21 AM Safe Communities announced today that there have been 4 fatal crashes to date this year, the same number as 2022. From May 22-June 4, 2023, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation will work together to enforce seat belts laws.

April 2023 Press Release - Distrated Driving Awareness Apr 3, 2023 9:30 AM Safe Communities announced today that there have been 3 fatal crashes in Wood County to date, compared to 2 last year at this time.

March 2023 Press Release Mar 1, 2023 7:45 AM Wood County Safe Communities announced today there have been two fatal crashes in Wood County this year, compared to one last year at this time. National Day of Unplugging is an awareness campaign that promotes a 24-hour respite from technology annually observed the first weekend in March.