World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Phoenix Organizations Host Vigil for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sunday, November 16 • 5:30 p.m. • 1615 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix
Please join us on Sunday, November 16, as community members, advocates, families, and partner organizations will gather in Phoenix to honor the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence as part of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, a global event held annually in more than 100 countries.
The vigil will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 1615 E Osborn Rd, bringing together residents, crash survivors, and loved ones to call attention to the preventable nature of traffic deaths and the urgent need for safer streets in Phoenix and across the United States.
The vigil will feature a moment of silence, personal reflections, and space for families to honor loved ones lost in road crashes. Attendees are encouraged to bring candles, photos, or mementos.
What is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims?
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a global event held every third Sunday of November to honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway crashes. This year, on November 16, communities across the globe, including several dozen in the United States, will gather to demand action to improve roadway safety and to uplift proven strategies, including redesigning dangerous roads, reducing speed limits, and improving vehicle design.
This day also serves as a crucial opportunity for governments and those working in road safety to demonstrate the scale and impact of road-related deaths and injuries and advocate for immediate and concerted action to end this public health crisis.
Traffic Violence
Growing Crisis
Traffic violence remains one of the leading causes of sudden death in the U.S., with pedestrian and cyclist fatalities reaching crisis levels in Arizona. Phoenix continues to see high rates of severe and fatal crashes, underscoring the need for meaningful commitments to Vision Zero strategies, safe street design, and evidence-based infrastructure investments.
PARTNERS
This year’s Phoenix event is organized by the Urban Phoenix Project, Valley Urban Action Alliance, and in collaboration with Senator Analise Ortiz, Osborn School Board President Ed Hermes,
Families for Safe Streets, Vision Zero Network, It Could Be Me, the National Safety Council, and the national Road to Zero Coalition.
For more information or press inquiries, please contact:
Nicole Rodriguez
President
Urban Phoenix Project & Valley Urban Action Alliance
nrodriguez@valleyurban.org