February 2020 Press Release

Safe Communities announced today that there have been zero fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to zero at this time last year.

Rear-end, sideswiping, left turn and fixed object crashes are the major causes of crashes in Wood County.  Common factors that contribute to these type of collisions include:

• Aggressive or reckless driving
• Texting and driving
• Speeding
• Driver fatigue
• Tailgating
• Negligence while driving through intersections, parking lots, and highway ramps
• Failure to follow the rules of the road
  

You can prevent these crashes by remembering these simple rules:

• Look further up the road to spot traffic stopping long before the vehicle in front of you slams on its brakes.
• Stay focused on your driving
• Leave 2-3 vehicle lengths between you and the car in front of you
• Do not drive in excess of the speed limit
• Do not drive drowsy, impaired or distracted
• If there is poor visibility, be cautious and drive within your abilities.

For More Information:
Lt. Angel Burgos, Ohio State Highway Patrol: 419-352-2481
Sandy Wiechman, Safe Communities Coordinator: 419-372-9353 or swiechm@bgsu.edu