Target Zero

Seattle law enforcement officers are using Target Zero data to pinpoint locations with a high number of serious collisions.

 

» Prioritizes traffic safety needs and objectives

 

» Identifies proven, effective strategies

 

» Sets timelines for decreasing traffic deaths and disabling injuries

 

» Guides government investment in traffic safety

 

» Encourages agency partnerships to make the best use of resources


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We aim to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The Strategic Highway Safety Plan: Target Zero explains how we’ll reach that goal.

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Bringing about change

Emergency Medical Services responding to a traffic collision.

Target Zero's strategies focus on the Four "E's"


Education: Give drivers the information to make the best choices.


Enforcement: Use driver behavior data to help law-enforcement officers pinpoint locations with a high number of serious collisions.


Engineering: Use best practices to prevent or reduce the severity of collisions.


Emergency Medical Services: Provide high-quality and rapid emergency and medical response to injury collisions



Strategies

Figherfighters on scene at a traffic collision

The Target Zero plan includes dozens of strategies to further reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.


Strategies were developed using national-level research, existing pilot programs, and input from many statewide stakeholders.


Many strategies in Target Zero have proven effective, been professionally evaluated and deemed successful in Washington or in other states or countries.