Stop On Red Week 2025

Stop on Red Week 2025

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3: Introduction to Stop on Red Week

Every year, too many lives are cut short by something entirely preventable: red-light running crashes. As we mark National Stop on Red Week 2025 (August 3–9), I invite you to pause — and power up your voice.

This week is more than a campaign. It’s a movement of Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.

As President of the National Coalition for Safer Roads, I’ve seen the heartbreak. I’ve lived it. And I’ve witnessed what happens when communities come together to demand intersection safety, stronger traffic enforcement, and a commitment to always #StopOnRed.

What to Expect This Week:

• We’ll explore historic and recent data trends around red-light running crashes — and what’s working to prevent them.

• You’ll hear from passionate advocates and survivors who are using their voices to spark change.

• We’ll highlight how red-light safety cameras, policy changes, and community-led education are driving down fatalities and making streets safer across the U.S.

Our mission is clear: to prevent traffic fatalities, protect pedestrians and drivers alike, and empower individuals to be part of the solution.

You can make a difference.

Whether it’s sharing your story, supporting safer road policies, or simply stopping at every red light — your action matters.

👉 Learn more, get involved, and help us spread the message this week and all year long by downloading the resources and sharing!

Because every life matters. At every light.

A word from our President

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Twitter:

🚦 In 2025, we stop for change.
It’s National Stop on Red Week.
Every light. Every life. Every time. #StopOnRed2025

Join the movement. Spread the message!
#SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #VisionZero #IntersectionSafety #RedLightSafetyCameras

Facebook:

🚦 Every time we choose to #StopOnRed, we choose life.

This National Stop on Red Week (Aug 3–9), we honor the lives lost to red-light running crashes — and recommit to building safer intersections for everyone.  Together, we can prevent traffic fatalities and create safer streets. 
➡️ Hear the stories. See the data. Join the movement. 
#StopOnRed2025 #VisionZero #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities

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Stop on Red Week 2025

MONDAY, AUGUST 4: Safe Stops. Stronger Communities. Because safety doesn’t take a day off — and neither do we.

At the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR), we believe every red light is an opportunity to protect a life. Safety is not just the responsibility of drivers — it’s a shared commitment. One decision to stop on red can be the difference between life and loss.

During Stop on Red Week and beyond, let’s stand together — for our families, our children, and our communities.

We’ve created a collection of tools and resources for you to download and share — not just this week, but year-round. These communication templates are designed to support your outreach, but your voice and story are what truly bring this message to life. Please personalize and use them in the way that best speaks to your audience.

Because when you share why safety matters to you, it moves others to act.

STOP ON RED WEEK LINKS & RESOURCES

• Download the 2025 Stop on Red Week Toolkit
• Download social graphics to share
• Download Social Cover Photo
• Download Profile Image

Take the Pledge. Be Part of the Change.
Our work doesn’t end with Stop on Red Week. NCSR is committed to ongoing education, advocacy, and action. Together with community leaders, road users, and safety champions like you, we’re building a future where every stop is a safe one.

By taking the pledge and sharing these resources, you’re not just committing to stop on red — you’re raising your voice for safer streets, stronger policies, and saved lives.

👉 Fill out the form below to take the Pledge and stay connected.

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Twitter:

🚦 Every red light is a chance to protect a life.
Safety doesn’t stop after #StopOnRedWeek — and neither do we.

✍️ Take the pledge.
📢 Share your voice.
💛 Help build safer streets.
#StopOnRed2025 #SafeStopsSaferCommunities #VisionZero

Facebook:

Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.
Because safety is everyone’s responsibility — every day, every drive, and every intersection.

This Stop on Red Week, we’re not just raising awareness — we’re calling on YOU to take action. Every time you stop on red, you’re helping protect lives.

We’ve provided free resources to help you speak up, share the message, and make your community safer. But the most powerful thing you can share? Your story. Your voice. Your commitment.

🚦 Take the Pledge today
📥 Download resources
🗣️ Advocate all year long
#StopOnRed2025 #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #VisionZero

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 5: The Trends

In redefining traffic safety, we must focus on new solutions to realize a transportation system that never fails to protect people.

With approximately one-third of all intersection fatalities occurring at signalized interchanges, we must make system improvements with safety in mind.

2021 Trends in Red-Light Running (data from 168 red-light safety camera programs)

• More drivers ran red lights in July than any other month.
• More than 1.3 million red-light running violations occurred during the hours of 1-5 pm.
• Independence Day Weekend was the highest-ranked holiday travel period for red-light running.
• More than 4.2 million drivers ran red lights in 2021.

For the people who experience crashes and for the loved ones of those who are killed and injured from red-light running, the safety issue behind these numbers is very real.

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Twitter
More than 4.2 million drivers ran red lights in 2021. #StopOnRed2025 #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities

Facebook
More than 4.2 million drivers ran red lights in 2021. It’s time to put an end to red-light running. #StopOnRed2025 #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6: Real Stories, Real Impact

Every single number you see in a traffic safety statistic—every life lost, every injury recorded—is someone’s loved one. A parent. A child. A friend. In 2023 alone, 1,086 lives were taken too soon, and over 136,000 people were injured in crashes caused by red-light running. This isn’t just data. This is heartbreak. This is preventable. And we can’t look away.

At the National Coalition for Safer Roads, we believe in turning pain into purpose. We believe that advocacy backed by truth and technology can and will save lives.

Technology that Protects—Proof that It Works

Red-light safety cameras aren’t just about enforcement—they’re about protection. About prevention. About changing behavior before another life is shattered.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), cities using red-light cameras have seen a 21% drop in fatal red-light crash rates. At all signalized intersections, the drop is 14%. That is lives saved. Families kept whole. Futures preserved.

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety reinforces this in their 2025 Roadmap to Safety, emphasizing that:

“Automated Enforcement Programs augment traditional enforcement and are effective in deterring excessive speed and red-light running on our roadways.”

In tandem with safety technologies and stronger vehicle standards, these programs play a vital role in protecting vehicle occupants and everyone who shares the road. The National Coalition for Safer Roads is proud to be featured in this year’s report, joining a national movement that recognizes the power of data-backed, community-minded solutions.
View the full report →

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also supports automated enforcement as part of a comprehensive safety strategy that includes education, engineering, and enforcement.

From Communities Across the Country

Colorado Springs, Colorado
“There’s a halo effect,” explains Lt. Steve Noblitt of CSPD. “Drivers change how they move—not just at one intersection, but for miles afterward.” This is behavior change in real time. This is technology working hand-in-hand with education and enforcement. Source

Arizona
The City of Scottsdale has used photo enforcement for nearly 30 years. A landmark, 2017 analysis credited photo enforcement with reducing speed-related collisions by 65% and overall crashes by approximately one-quarter. Source

This Is Your Call to Action

We don’t have to accept red-light running as a tragic inevitability. We have the tools. We have the technology. And most importantly, we have our voices. Your voice. My voice. Our collective voice matters.

Let’s keep pushing forward. Let’s keep speaking out. And let’s keep working until our roads are safe for every pedestrian, every cyclist, every driver—every loved one.

Explore how you can use your voice for change: https://www.youtube.com/saferroadsusa 

Read these real stories 👉 Testimonials 

Download the Roadmap: Advocates’ Roadmap to Safety

Together, we move from loss to legacy. Together, we choose Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.

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Twitter:
Red-light safety cameras aren’t just about tickets—they’re about saving lives. In 2023, 1,086 people were killed in red-light crashes. It’s preventable. It’s time to turn pain into purpose. #StopOnRed2025 🚦💛
Learn how tech is making roads safer.

Facebook:

In 2023, over 1,000 lives were lost and more than 136,000 people were injured in red-light running crashes. These aren’t just statistics—they represent loved ones, dreams, and futures forever changed. 💛

Across the country, red-light safety cameras are helping turn the tide. From small towns to major cities, these technologies are reducing crashes, preventing injuries, and saving lives.

The data is clear—but real change takes all of us. Your voice, your advocacy, and your commitment can help build safer roads for everyone.

Read the stories. See the impact. #StopOnRed2025

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7: Advocacy in Action – Your Voice Can Save Lives

Red-light running fatalities are more than statistics—they represent real people: mothers, fathers, children, friends. Each loss is a stark reminder of the importance of stopping on red.

To address this preventable issue, we must take collective action:

• Advocate for Safer Intersections: Support the implementation of red-light safety camera programs, which have been shown to reduce fatal red-light running crash rates by 21% in large cities. 
• Educate and Raise Awareness: Participate in community events and share information about the dangers of red-light running to promote a culture of safety.
• Support Legislative Efforts: Encourage lawmakers to enact and enforce laws that deter red-light running and protect all road users.
  

Your voice matters. By taking these steps, we can work towards a future where everyone makes it home safely.

For more information and resources on how to get involved, visit the National Coalition for Safer Roads’ legislative resources page:

👉 Legislative Resources – NCSR

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Twitter/X:
Advocate. Educate. Speak up. Your voice can save lives.
👉 ncsrsafety.org/key-issues/legislative-resources/
#StopOnRed2025 #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #AdvocacyInAction

Facebook:

🚦 Advocacy in Action: Your Voice Can Save Lives
Every red-light running death is preventable—and your voice can help stop them.
✅ Advocate for safer intersections
✅ Raise awareness in your community
✅ Support stronger traffic laws
Together, we can drive down heartache. Learn how to get involved:
👉 ncsrsafety.org/key-issues/legislative-resources/

#StopOnRed2025 ##SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #AdvocacyInAction

Resources:

• IIHS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8: It’s about everyone using the road.

Roughly half of those killed in red-light-related crashes aren’t the ones running the light. They’re passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Why It Matters

• Red-light deaths are rising, up 49% since 2019.

• Innocent bystanders—walkers, cyclists, and passengers—make up over half of those killed.

• In 2022, 84 pedestrians and bicyclists lost their lives in red-light-related crashes.

Safer Streets Start with Smarter Signals

Preventing these tragedies is possible. Proven solutions like red-light safety cameras and protected crossings can save lives—especially for the most vulnerable road users.

Let’s shift the focus: it’s not just about drivers. It’s about everyone using the road.

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Twitter / X:
🚦 More than half of the people killed in red-light crashes aren’t the drivers—they’re passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Red-light running is deadly, and it’s preventable.
See the stats. Start the conversation. #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #StopOnRed2025

Facebook:

🚨 Red-light running crashes are rising—and it’s not just drivers being killed.
More than half of those who die are passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

It’s time to protect everyone on the road.
See the latest data + solutions.

#SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #StopOnRed2025

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9: Every Life Matters at Every Light: A Message from Melissa Wandall

Every day, people needlessly die and are seriously injured in preventable traffic fatalities — especially at intersections. We each hold the power and the responsibility to advocate for safer roads and more mindful choices behind the wheel.

In her powerful new blog post, “Stop on Red Week 2025: Every Life Matters at Every Light,” Melissa Wandall, President of the National Coalition for Safer Roads, shares a deeply personal and urgent message about why intersection safety matters now more than ever.

Melissa’s story began with unimaginable loss — the death of her husband, Mark, who was killed by a red-light runner just weeks before their daughter was born. That moment changed her life forever — and ignited her mission to protect others from the same fate.

Her blog calls readers to action during Stop on Red Week 2025 (August 3–9) — a national campaign focused on education, advocacy, and prevention. Through compelling statistics and a heartfelt plea, Melissa reminds us that every red light is a safeguard — and every choice to obey it is a choice to save a life.

🛑 This isn’t just a safety message — it’s a movement. Melissa invites drivers, families, and communities to pause, reflect, and commit to one life-saving habit: always stop on red.

“This campaign isn’t mine alone. It’s for every person who wants their loved ones to make it home safely.” — Melissa Wandall

📖 Read the full post and join the movement at ncsrsafety.org/blog.

Because every life matters at every light.

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Twitter / X:
Red-light running is 100% preventable. One moment of impatience can change a life forever. #StopOnRed2025 #EveryLifeMatters #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities

Facebook:
Red-light running is preventable — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. During #StopOnRed2025, Melissa Wandall shares her personal story and calls for action to make our roads safer. Read how she’s turning heartbreak into advocacy. #EveryLifeMatters #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities #StopOnRed
🔗 [Link to blog post]