2023 Freight Safety Campaign

The 2023 Freight Safety Campaign has begun. Safety is critical to the movement of freight in North Central Texas. NCTCOG works to improve safety in freight in many ways including a safety education campaign focused on freight every other year. The goal for this year’s campaign is to reduce freight-related accidents and inform the public about safe driving practices near large commercial motor vehicles. The campaign will have a focus on relatability; with the use of diverse photos, memorable slogans, memes and a greater understanding of risk prevention, the goal is to encourage all drivers to think more about safety on the roadways and at railroad crossings. Safety tips will be presented through a wide variety of mediums including social media, podcasts, billboards, posters, and radio ads.

For more information on our safety efforts please visit our Freight Safety page


 

Truck and passenger vehicles interact daily, which can present possible life-threatening incidents.
These can be mitigated through greater awareness and safer driving habits.

 

Truck on highway with cars around with phrase Trucks can't stop on a dime Big Rigs need more time




Truck on highway with cars around with phrase Deliveries never stop use caution and avoid blind spots




Truck on highway with cars around with phrase share the road (with trucks) responsibly stay 30 feet back Deliveries never stop use caution and avoid blind spots
 

This year’s campaign will also better incorporate rail safety.

Operation Lifesaver and NCTCOG are working to reduce rail crossing-related accidents and inform the public about safe rail crossing practices.

It is important to keep our communities safe through continued rail crossing safety education.


Railroad crossing with training moving by and phrase The train you see is closer and faster-moving than you think




 

Railroad crossing with training moving by and phrase Trains have the right of way 100%25 of the time




Close up of railroad track with the phrase railroad tracks are not for walking- a train is never too far away
 

 

The 2023 Freight Safety Campaign program will run from late May to the end of August.