Safe Communities

Who we are

For nearly 30 years the Safe Communities Coalition (SCC) has worked to reduce injuries and deaths on Lorain County roads through community initiatives that involve engineering, enforcement and education.

SCC members include Lorain County businesses, law enforcement, the Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI) Task Force, healthcare agencies, local and state engineering offices, the Lorain County Coroner, insurance agencies, and passionate Lorain County residents.

Lorain County Public Health coordinates and conducts SCC with our dedicated partners. SCC is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Our mission

To prevent injuries and deaths on Lorain County roads.

To prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths, we:

Review and analyze Lorain County crash data.
Raise awareness via interventions, campaigns, events, and social media.
Educate about the importance of wearing your seatbelt, driving sober, motorcycle safety, driving focused, and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Facilitate the Fatality Review Committee, which reviews all fatal crashes in Lorain County to identify trends and possible interventions to prevent future crashes.