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. On World Day of Remembrance, we will hang memorial signs to honor these lives and remind us these deaths are preventable. This day serves as an opportunity to remember, reflect, and take action.
Event Information
Date: Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM
Kick-off Location: Grant Park (2310 Camino del Rio N). The closest trolley stop is Rio Vista (6 minute walk). Parking is available on site.
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 memorial signs at crash sites to honor lives lost to traffic violence in 2025.
The event is sponsored by Families for Safe Streets San Diego and cosponsored by Circulate Planning & Policy, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, San Diego River Park Foundation.
How to Get Involved
- Sign up to Volunteer. Volunteer will be given an area to place 5-10 signs at intersection where fatal crashes have occurred.
- Sponsor a memorial sign. Your gift of $15 covers printing, hardware, and placement.
Reach out to [email protected] if you want to support the event in another way.
What to expect on November 15
- 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 2025.
Other Important Information
Safety and respect
- 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.
Support
For victims or families of crash victims please reach out for support: [email protected]
