Stop on Red Week 2019

The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) is proud to partner with organizations and communities across the country like yours to raise awareness about the dangers of red-light running during National Stop on Red Week.

Each day of this dedicated week emphasizes different safety aspects, useful statistics and information.

For more information please contact info@NCSRsafety.org

Explore the week

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4: Introduction to Stop on Red Week

Innocent lives are lost every day because drivers recklessly decide to run red lights. We must do everything in our power to protect our children, our families and our communities from the callous and dangerous behavior of red-light runners.

A word from our President
Spread the word on social media

Twitter:National Stop on Red Week starts today thru August 10! 🖐🏽 🔴 #StopOnRed2019 #RedMeansStop #StayAlertStayAlive

Facebook: Green means go. Red means STOP. 🛑 National Stop on Red Week kicks off today and runs thru August 10. Together we can stop the crashes.
Spread the word with #StopOnRed2019.

Add this National Stop on Red Week image to your profile image to show
your support. Now’s the time to spread the word on the dangers of red
light running. Together, we can stop the crashes, injuries and fatalities.
Stay alert. Stay alive. Use #StopOnRed2019 to join the convo. 📣📣

MONDAY, AUGUST 5: The Numbers

Between 2004-2016, an estimated 10,125 people were killed in crashes related to red-light running according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2017, 880 people were killed and an estimated 132,000 were injured in crashes involving red-light running. IIHS found that about half of red-light running crash deaths involve pedestrians, cyclists and occupants in vehicles struck by the red-light runners.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Twitter: #ByThe Numbers: In 2017, 880 people died in red-light running crashes. It’s National Stop on Red Week. Spread the word with #StopOnRed2019. #StayAlertStayAlive

Facebook:Red-light running is deadly. In 2017, 880 people were killed in red-light running crashes. 132,000 more were injured. We can stop this. Join the convo now during National Stop on Red Week. #StopOnRed2019. #StayAlertStayAlive

 

Perhaps the most tragic part is that these crashes, injuries and deaths are 100 percent preventable if people would simply follow the law and stop on red. We must do everything we can to make intersections safer.

National Stop on Red Week serves as an important reminder of the dangers in intersections and the importance of stopping on red. Preventing these crashes is in each driver’s control. Together, we can protect our community, families and children by ALWAYS STOPPING on RED.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6: The Trends

New research is rapidly emerging about the behaviors of red-light runners and about the technology available to aid in putting an end to red-light running in communities across the United States.

2019 Trends in Red-Light Running (data from 107 red-light camera programs)
  • More drivers ran red lights in May, more than any other month.
  • More than 1 million red-light running violations occurred during the hours of 1-5pm.
  • Memorial Day Weekend was the highest-ranked holiday travel period for red-light running.
  • More than 3.5 million drivers ran red lights in 2019.
Spread the Word on Social Media

Twitter: 🚦🚗💨💨 More than 3.5 Million drivers ran red lights in 2019. #StopOnRed2020#StayOnTheSafeSide

Facebook: Morethan 3.5 Million drivers ran red lights in 2019. It’s time to put a 🛑 to it. Join National Stop on Red Week at #StopOnRed2020#StayOnTheSafeSide

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7: Stop on Red

More than 660K drivers ran red lights on Friday, making it the deadliest day for red-light running. Safety is the responsibility of every driver — not just during Stop on Red Week, but every day and every time someone gets behind the wheel. Intersection safety is an extremely important aspect of road safety in our community.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Twitter: In 2018, Friday was the deadliest day for red-light running. 🚦 The more people stay alert, the more people stay alive. #StopOnRed2019

Facebook: 661,055 people were cited for running red lights on Fridays in 2018, making it the deadliest day for red-light running. 🚨 We can stop this.
#StopOnRed2019 #StayAlertStayAlive

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8: Get the Facts

The National Coalition for Safer Roads shows how deadly red-light running is through our interactive red-light running fatality map. The fatalities are mapped to the city and state that each incident occurred. Through its search function, the map allows viewers the opportunity to find out how many red-light running fatalities occurred in a particular state.

The ultimate goal is to honor the lives lost and illustrate the danger of red-light running. These dots represent a life cut too short, family and friends left to soon, and the harsh reality that red-light running can affect anyone on the roadways if more action isn’t taken to prevent reckless driving.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Twitter: 🚨 Top 10 deadliest states for red-light running. #StopOnRed2019.

Facebook: Check out the top 10 deadliest states across the nation for red-light running fatalities. Is your home state on the list? #StopOnRed2019
#StayAlertStayAlive

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9: Red-Light Cameras Save Lives

Red-light cameras save lives. They are designed to change bad driving behavior and help reduce the collisions caused by red-light runners. We need every safety tool and everyone to work together in order to cut down the insatiable heartache on our roadways. By using innovative technologies such as red-light safety cameras at dangerous intersections across the country, we can put an end to deadly red-light running.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Twitter: 📸 Hate red-light cameras? You shouldn’t. They reduce fatal red-light running crashes in large cities by 21%. Join the convo. #StopOnRed2019

Facebook: Red-light cameras make our streets safer. They have been shown to reduce fatal red-light running crashes in large cities by 21%. 💪🏽 crashes stop when you do. #StopOnRed2019

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10: Take the Pledge

Safety is the responsibility of every driver — not just during Stop on Red Week, but every day and every time someone gets behind the wheel. Intersection safety is an extremely important aspect of road safety in our community. Below are Ten Reasons to Stop on Red based on the most recent statistics about red-light running.

Take the Pledge
Beyond National Stop on Red Week, NCSR is dedicated to a year-round effort to educate drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Join Our Coalition today to stay informed on ways to improve road safety in your community and keep up with the latest on the automated enforcement industry and upcoming research from the National Coalition for Safer Roads.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Twitter: Red-light runners cause hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries each year. We can stop it. #StopOnRed2019 #StayAlertStayAlive

Facebook: 43% of drivers reported they ran a red light in the last 30 days. Were you one of them? #StoponRed2019. Stay Alert. Stay Alive.

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