Charlotte
Following a 35% jump in traffic fatalities between 2016-2017, the City of Charlotte set a goal of reaching zero deaths by 2030 in their 2019 Vision Zero Action Plan and Charlotte’s efforts have gained national recognition. Charlotte has an active Vision Zero task force that meets quarterly to assess ongoing progress and improve areas such as community engagement and crash data tracking. To learn more about Charlotte’s Vision Zero efforts, please visit their website here.
Quick Facts
On average, there are 82 crashes per day in Charlotte.
59% of people killed on Charlotte roads were not wearing a seat belt.
40% of fatal crashes in Charlotte involved speeding or driving too fast for conditions.
People walking and bicycling account for nearly one third of all traffic fatalities.
On average, there are 82 crashes per day in Charlotte.
59% of people killed on Charlotte roads were not wearing a seat belt.
40% of fatal crashes in Charlotte involved speeding or driving too fast for conditions.
People walking and bicycling account for nearly one third of all traffic fatalities.
News
(Sustain Charlotte) May 2017
(UNC Charlotte Urban Institute) May 2017
(Sustain Charlotte) February 2018