KING COUNTY TARGET ZERO

Let's make King County roadways safer

Drive sober. Drive focused. Drive the speed limit.

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A coalition built for meaningful change

WHO WE ARE

Who we are

The King County Target Zero program is a coalition of partners that aims to achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways. It was formed in 1998 by Public Health – Seattle and King County with funding from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and state public health funds. State grants continue to support it.

CURRENT WORK

Our current work

King County Target Zero brings together community, government, transportation, public health, law enforcement and other partners to advance a safer transportation system across King County. Current work includes using data and evaluation to identify traffic safety needs and opportunities, supporting safer roadway design and infrastructure, advancing pedestrian and active transportation safety, and developing education and outreach efforts for communities across the county. Through its committees, workgroups and community partnerships, King County Target Zero works collaboratively to identify effective strategies, center equity and support the implementation of the Safe System approach.

FUNDING IMPACT

Funding

King County Target Zero works to identify and leverage additional funding and community support to advance critical traffic safety priorities across King County. Recognizing resources can be limited, the Coalition helps identify opportunities to direct funding toward strategies with the greatest potential to prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries, while connecting partners with priorities and projects that can be advanced through additional resources. By supporting cross-sector collaboration, the Coalition helps maximize the impact of these investments in building a safer community.

YARD SIGNS

Slower is Safer Yard Signs

Interested in spreading the “Slower is Safer” message? Email [email protected] to receive your yard sign.

TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERN

Traffic safety concern?

Let us know. Complete the traffic safety concern survey or email us at [email protected]. The feedback will be forwarded to the appropriate party.

OUR MISSION

Work collaboratively with traffic safety and community partners to create equitable traffic safety programs and plans to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities in King County, WA.

King County roadways by the numbers

  • 128

    the number of fatalities in King County from crashes involving a motor vehicle, accounting for about 1 in 5 (19%) of statewide motor vehicle crash deaths in 2025.

  • 33%

    were pedestrians (243) among 738 traffic fatalities in King County for 2021–2025.

  • $7.5B

    the estimated societal cost burden for all motor vehicle crashes in King County.

Seven priorities for making our roads safer

  1. Driving sober

    Preventing impaired driving

  2. Driving focused

    Reducing distraction behind the wheel

  3. Driving the speed limit

    Safer speeds protect everyone

  4. Using seatbelts

    Helping every passenger buckle up

  5. Safe active transportation

    Protecting people walking, rolling, and biking

  6. Safe young drivers

    Building safer habits early

  7. Child passenger safety

    Supporting correct car-seat use

Help make King County roads safer

  1. Join a committee

    Bring your experience to collaborative planning.

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  2. Take action as a resident

    Use tools, report concerns, and share safety messages.

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  3. Sign up for updates

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