Every few seconds, a traffic incident responder puts their 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.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) began commemorating Crash Responder Safety week (CRSW) in 2016, now annually, it takes place in November. 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.

Remember to slow down and/or safely move over for emergency and roadside response vehicles with flashing lights.