The Williams County Safe Communities mission is to help save lives and reduce injuries on our roads through leadership and partnering efforts with other public safety agencies and community members.

Community members are welcome to join the Safe Communities Coalition to help in our efforts.  We meet quarterly throughout the year and work on projects to reduce traffic problems and help create a safer community. The coalition meets quarterly from 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

For information on dates and locations of upcoming meetings, contact coalition coordinator Peg Buda.

Williams County Safe Communities Coalition strategies include public awareness resources, tools, and campaigns related to various safety issues including:

• Fatal Crash Review
• Mature Driver Safety (CarFit)
• Seat Belt Usage
• Impaired Driving
• Distracted Driving
• Railroad Crossing Safety
• Pedestrian Safety
• Bicycle Safety
• Speed Prevention
• Motorcycle Safety
• First Responder Safety

Funding and support is provided by  Ohio Traffic Safety Office/Safe Communities programs to facilitate the Williams County Safe Communities Coalition and to monitor, review, and determine countermeasures to all fatalities due to traffic crashes on Williams County roadways.

The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) provides federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to eligible entities to be used in part for, but not limited to, traffic safety education, enforcement, and awareness.