Coalition

Providing support, guidance, and resources to promote a safer Wood County.

Member agencies and individuals meet regularly to discuss current traffic safety issues and initiatives.

  • Government Agencies & Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS Agencies
  • Schools & Hospitals
  • Automobile Dealerships
  • Restaurants, Box Stores, & Local Businesses
  • Red Cross, AAA & Ohio Department of Transportation
  • Media

Fatal Data Committee Review Meetings

  • 2nd Tuesday of the beginning of the quarter: 10 AM - Noon
  • Location: BGSU Student Recreation Center, Conference Room; Room 112
    • January 9, 2024
    • April 16, 2024 (NOTE: this is postponed 1 week as Sandy is scheduled to be out of town for the annual Lifesavers Conference)
    • July 9, 2024
    • October 8, 2024
  • Meetings are hybrid – Zoom link sent one week before meeting
  • Contact Sandy Wiechman to obtain a parking pass if neceessary.

Safe Communities Coalition Meetings

2nd Thursday every other month: 11 AM - 1 PM, Buffalo Wild Wings – Falcon Roomn

  • November 9, 2023
  • January 11, 2024
  • March 14, 2024
  • May 9, 2024
  • July 11, 2024
  • September 12, 2024
  • November 14, 2024

Join the Coalition | Become a Member

Membership is FREE!

Become A Member

Become a Volunteer

We gladly accept all volunteers! Volunteers help engage the public in our yearly events and promote awareness for safe driving.

Fill out our Interest Form below so we can discuss how you or your business can help make the Wood County Community Safer!

Become A Volunteer

Would you be interested in learning about how to join the coalition?:


Contact Sandy Wiechman at swiechm@bgsu.edu for more information.

Fatal Review:
2nd Tuesday of the month after each calendar quarter located at Wood County Hospital Meeting Room

  • April 9 | 10 AM
  • July 11 | 10 AM
  • October 10 | 10 AM

Coalition Meetings:
3rd Thursday at 11 AM every other month of the year

  • May 16 - Wood County Hospital - Emergency Room Conference Room - Lunch Provided
  • July 18 - Wood County Hospital - Bachman/Keil Room - Lunch Provided
  • September 19 - Wood County Hospital - Emergency Room Conference Room - No Lunch Provided
  • November 21 - Wood County Hospital - Bachman/Keil Room - Lunch Provided

On behalf of ODOT's Highway Safety Program, we pleased to announce the following FREE half-day session of GCAT Computer Training for Local Agencies:

 
Who Should Attend? - GCAT Access is available to the following agencies: county, city, village, township, MPOs, ODOT, law enforcement and safety study consultants.
 
If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Ohio LTAP by phone or email.
 
The Ohio LTAP Center
1980 West Broad Street, Mail Stop #1240
Columbus, OH 43223
614.387.7359 or 1.877.800.0031 (Toll Free in Ohio)
 

Updated: 01/25/2024 10:25AM