World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is part of a global effort to honor people killed and seriously injured in traffic crashes, support their families, and push for proven safety changes.
Join Families for Safe Streets San Diego and safe streets advocates for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This is a worldwide day to honor 1.35 million people killed each year in preventable traffic crashes and work for change.
In San Diego County, 538 people were killed in 2023 and 2024. Each memorial sign marks a real life lost and reminds us these deaths are preventable.
This year continues the work our community has done in past years. Families for Safe Streets San Diego will again work with partners across the region to remember, reflect, and take action.
Sign up to Volunteer below. Volunteer will be given a area to place 5-10 signs at intersection where fatal crashes have occured.
Date: Sunday, November 16 at 9:30AM
Kick-off Location:San Diego County Bicycle Coalition office - 300 15th St, San Diego, CA 92101
What: A countywide day of remembrance and action to honor neighbors killed in traffic crashes and to call for safer streets
Plan: Volunteers will place 147 memorial signs at crash sites from 2023 and 2024. Families, advocates, and decision makers will participate
What to expect on November 16
- Gathering: Opening remarks from family members, advocates, and public officials.
- Volunteer deployment: Teams receive sign kits, site lists, and safety guidance, then head out to assigned locations.
- Countywide placements: Signs are installed at sites to honor neighbors killed in 2023 - 2025.
Sponsor a memorial sign
Your gift of $15 covers printing, hardware, and placement. DONATE
Safety and respect
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- We place signs from the public right of way and avoid blocking sidewalks or bike lanes.
- Teams wear high-visibility vests and follow all traffic rules.
- We act with care near homes, schools, and workplaces.
- If a family member asks for changes at a location, we honor that request.
Suppport
For victims or families of crash victims please reach out for support: [email protected]
Event Co-Sponsors
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- APBP San Diego
- BikeSD
- Circulate San Diego
- Climate Action Campaign
- San Diego 350
- San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
San Diego Fatal Collisions 2023-2025
