About
The NC Vision Zero initiative is a state-wide program which aims to eliminate roadway deaths and injuries using data-driven prevention strategies.
NC Vision Zero principles:
All road users deserve safe streets.
No loss of life on our roads is acceptable.
Injury or death is not an inevitable price to pay for mobility.
In 2016, there were 13,519 commercial motor vehicle crashes in North Carolina, resulting in 146 fatalities (NCDOT).
The 5 E's
Utilizing the 5 E’s approach, NC Vision Zero unites engineers, educators, emergency responders, law enforcement, and everyone in a cooperative effort to make North Carolina streets safe for all road users.
Engineering
Engineers design vehicles that prevent crashes and road designs that forgive human mistakes.
Education
Educational programs, such as driver’s education, provide road users with information and training to safely operate a vehicle and interact with traffic.
Enforcement
The enforcement of traffic laws encourages safe driving behavior, which prevents crashes and saves lives on North Carolina roads.
Emergency Response
Prompt emergency response is key to minimizing the impact of crashes.
Everyone
As road users, we all share the responsibility of making North Carolina roads safer.