The Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) affords a unique opportunity for every Traffic Incident Management (TIM) community member to make a difference individually and jointly for roadway safety during traffic incidents. This year’s theme is, “Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed As You Proceed.”

Every few seconds, a traffic incident responder puts his or her life on the line to aid crash victims and to safely and quickly clear crashes as well as other traffic incidents that could otherwise result in a secondary crash. Every year traffic incident responders are killed in the line of duty or bear life-long scars from life-altering injuries.

Crash Responder Safety Week affords a unique opportunity for every Traffic Incident Management (TIM) community member to make a difference individually and jointly for roadway safety during traffic incidents. Traffic incident response is a collaborative effort engaging EMS, law enforcement, fire and rescue, public works, towing and recovery, transportation, and other disciplines.

This year, Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 18-22, 2024.

Nearly every week a traffic incident responder is struck and killed while working to keep our roadways safe. Many more responders sustain life-altering injuries. When a traffic incident responder is struck, it affects not just their family and friends, but also their fellow responders and the public with fewer heroes and response vehicles to support broader community needs.

Join us to help spread the message and protect the lives of those working to protect you. Remember, if you see flashing red, blue, or amber lights, Slow Down and Move Over.