Speed kills on Encinitas streets
Speed is the single most important factor determining whether a traffic crash results in serious injury or death. We push for lower limits and calming infrastructure.
Inspired by Emery's life, we strive to turn tragedy into change by building safer streets, fostering responsible driving, and protecting every child's future.
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Speed is the single most important factor determining whether a traffic crash results in serious injury or death. We push for lower limits and calming infrastructure.
Intersections are where crashes are most likely to occur. By improving safety at intersections specifically we can reduce the risk of serious injury or death on our streets.
Encinitas continues to see a high number of DUI incidents, and impaired driving has been a contributing factor in some of the fatal crashes on our roads.
Distracted driving, especially cell phone use, significantly increases crash risk and is a top traffic safety priority in Encinitas.
Primary collision factors from 2,030 crashes on city streets, 2016–2025.
Source: California Vehicle Code violations cited as primary cause (2,030 coded records, 2016–2025)
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