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Jun 3, 2021 10:00 AM  June 2021 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been four fatal crashes in Wood County compared to five at this time last year.

May 28, 2021 9:00 AM  Memorial Day 2021
Wood County Safe Communities is joining forces with law enforcement throughout North America to encourage citizens to focus on safety belt usage and crash reduction during the Operation CARE All-American Buckle Up.

May 1, 2021 9:00 AM  May 2021 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been four fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to two at this time last year.

Mar 12, 2021 12:30 PM  St. Patrick's Day 2021
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. While this year’s celebration may look a little different in your hometown, however you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Paddy’s Day

Mar 1, 2021 8:45 AM  March 2021 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today there has been one fatal crash in Wood County this year, compared to zero last year at this time.

Feb 5, 2021 1:31 PM  Super Bowl LV Press Release
The National Football League’s Super Bowl LV is on Sunday, February 7, 2021, and it’s one of America’s favorite annual celebrations. Although the way we view sporting events has changed for now, we still want to make sure everyone is safe on Super Bowl Sunday.

Jan 27, 2021 3:31 PM  2020 Fatal Crash Recap
Safe Communities provided a recap of Fatal Crashes in Wood County for calendar year 2020.

Jan 5, 2021 12:00 AM  January 2021 Press Release
Is your car ready for 2021? Are you prepared for a roadside emergency? According to AAA, 40% of Americans do not have an emergency car kit in their vehicle.

Dec 16, 2020 10:00 AM  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2020
This holiday season, Safe Communities of Wood County is partnering with Local Law Enforcement to share the message about the dangers of impaired driving.

Nov 30, 2020 4:00 PM  December 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been 11 fatal crashes to date, compared to the 11 at this time last year.

Nov 23, 2020 2:06 PM  Thanksgiving 2020 Press Release
The annual Click it or Ticket mobilization is being held over the Thanksgiving holiday this year from November 16-29.

Nov 4, 2020 3:45 PM  November 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been 10 fatal crashes to date, compared to the 11 at this time last year.

Sep 4, 2020 12:03 PM  September 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been 9 fatal crashes to date, compared to the 11 at this time last year.

Aug 3, 2020 12:00 PM  August 2020 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been 6 fatal crashes to date, compared to the 8 at this time last year.

Jul 1, 2020 12:32 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.

Jun 25, 2020 11:00 AM  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.

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.

Apr 1, 2020 7:45 AM  April 2021 Press Release
Safe Communities announced today that there have been three fatal crashes in Wood County this year compared to two 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.

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.

August 2021 Press Release