For Immediate Release: November 10, 2025

Families of Crash Victims to Gather for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

BREVARD COUNTY, FLA. – Each year on the third Sunday of November, communities across the globe observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) to honor those killed and injured on our roadways and to support their families and communities. This day is a moment to pause, remember, and recommit to safer streets for every road user: walkers, cyclists, drivers, motorcyclists and passengers.

Between 2020 and 2024,478 people were killedand2,099 were seriously injured on Brevard County roads — tragedies that ripple throughout families and neighborhoods. These are not just numbers; they represent stories cut short, families shattered, and futures stolen. As part of this international observance, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) will host Brevard County's local event and invites community to come together for a time of reflection, remembrance, and action.

📅 Sunday, November 16, 2025

🕤 9:30 – 10:30 AM

📍 Viera Govt. Center - Reflection Pond,2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL 32940

9:30 - 10:00 AM: Event Kick-Off & Guest Speakers

• Georganna Gillette, Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
• Andrea Young, Mayor of West Melbourne & SCTPO Governing Board Chair
• Lisa Cullen, CFC, Brevard County Tax Collector
• Brian Cunningham, Local Victim Advocate on behalf of Lee Cunningham

10:00 - 10:30 AM: Remembering Those Lost & Wrap-Up

• Reading of victim names
• Moment of silence
• Attendees are encouraged to plant a flag in memory of their lost loved one

Register to Attend: Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged to help us plan for seating and any accommodations.

Thank you to Brevard County for their generous contribution of the Reflection Pond as the venue for this year's memorial event.

🕯Memory Wall: Honoring Lost Loved Ones

As part of this year’s observance, the SCTPO is hosting a Memory Wall to honor the lives of those lost on Brevard County roadways. Families, friends, and community members have shared heartfelt names, tributes, and memories of their loved ones. These stories represent just a few among the many lives tragically impacted over the years. To view the Memory Wall and learn more about these individuals’ stories, visit www.spacecoasttpo.com/WDoR

Media Contact

Interested in covering WDoR? Please contact Abby Hemenway, APR, Public Information & Outreach Manager, at abby.hemenway@sctpo.com.

Visuals & Interviews: Public displays of flags, flowers, large photos and other symbolic materials representing people killed in traffic crashes. Digital images available via email. On-site Interviews available with local community leaders and potentially with family members of lost loved ones, upon request.

Media Talking Points:

• Between 2020 and 2024,478 people were killedand2,099 were seriously injured on Brevard County roads. (Signal 4 Analytics)
• In the U.S. each year, an estimated 40,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives in traffic crashes, at least one-third of which are estimated to involve dangerous speeds. (National Safety Council)
• Research has shown that reducing average speed by just 1 mph is associated with a 5% reduction in crashes. (TRANSPORT RESEARCH LABORATORY)

About the Space Coast TPO

The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) is a regional planning agency dedicated to improving transportation infrastructure and developing a safe, efficient, and resilient transportation system across the Space Coast region. Through collaborative planning and community engagement, the SCTPO works to enhance mobility and quality of life for all residents.