Jan 1, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardCity of Gastonia State of Safety Report 2026-2050
The City of Gastonia's State of Safety Report provides a comprehensive, data-driven overview of current crash trends, community context, and existing transportation safety plans and policies. It serves as a foundational document for the City's Safety Action Plan, focusing on crash data analysis, transportation and community conditions, and a review of relevant policies. Key emphasis areas include vulnerable road users, distracted driving, unbelted occupants, and substance-impaired driving. The overarching vision is to significantly reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users, aligning with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Vision Zero goal to halve fatalities and serious injuries by 2035 and eliminate them by 2050.