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May 11, 2020 12:00 PM May 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been two fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to six at this time last year.

Apr 2, 2020 10:30 AM April 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been two fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to three at this time last year.

Feb 5, 2020 3:13 PM 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.

Feb 5, 2020 3:13 PM July 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been 4 fatal crashes to date, compared to the 8 at this time last year.

Feb 5, 2020 3:13 PM July 4th, 2020 Press Release
Americans love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks. But all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation's roads. This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes.

Jan 22, 2020 5:00 PM Fourth Quarter Fatal Review Report
Safe Communities announced today that they conducted the required Fourth Quarter Fatal Data Review of crashes in Wood County.

Jan 3, 2020 11:00 AM January 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities of Wood County wants to remind you that driving drowsy can be as deadly as driving drunk.

Nov 22, 2019 12:15 PM Thanksgiving 2019
Safe Communities announced today that they conducted the required Fourth Quarter Fatal Data Review of crashes in Wood County. This Thanksgiving, Safe Communities wants to remind drivers to #BoycottBlackoutWednesday and #DitchDanksgiving.

Oct 30, 2019 1:45 PM Operation Big Bird Statistics
Safe Communities announced their collaboration effort to bring awareness and promote safety of children in Wood County who ride school buses to and from school.

Oct 29, 2019 3:13 PM Halloween Driver Safety
Safe Communities of Wood County announced today that the annual safe driving Halloween National Mobilization is October 31 to November 1, 2019.

Sep 13, 2019 12:19 PM Safe 6 Initiative
The collaborative reminds the public to not drink and drive, and to wear their seatbelt.

Sep 1, 2019 1:45 PM September 2019 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been 11 fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to 10 at this time last year.

Jul 11, 2019 12:23 PM Second Quarter 2019 Fatal Review
Wood County Safe Communities announced that the Fatal Data Review Committee met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to review 5 fatal crashes from the first quarter of 2019.

Jul 1, 2019 3:15 PM July 4th Traffic Safety
This Independence Day, Safe Communities wants to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

Jun 27, 2019 3:13 PM Car Fit Event
Safe Communities is hosting a free clinic to help seniors find their ideal vehicle fit for maximum comfort and safety. Family members are encouraged to attend.