Flag Raising | 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

From the City of Lynn: The City will join more than 50 communities across the U.S. holding events as part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Lynn City Hall. World Day of Remembrance honors those killed and injured in preventable traffic crashes. Each year, there are an estimated 40,000 people killed on U.S. roads, and millions more who are seriously injured. In Lynn, four people have lost their lives in traffic crashes in 2026 and 11 others have suffered severe injuries. In 2024, the Lynn City Council passed a resolution that committed the City to a goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries on city streets by 2040. Transportation investments across Lynn are helping advance that goal by creating safer corridors, improving intersections, and encouraging safer vehicle speeds. Lynn will join communities and organizations around the world to commemorate World Day of Remembrance, which is observed annually in November. The City will raise a yellow flag, and small yellow flags will be placed in honor of the victims of fatal and serious injury crashes. “This observance is an opportunity to honor the lives lost and stand with the families and loved ones forever impacted by traffic crashes,” said Mayor Jared C. Nicholson. “As we remember those we have lost, we also renew our commitment to building safer streets and preventing future tragedies. Every resident deserves to travel safely, and our goals reflect our belief that no loss of life on our roadways is acceptable.” This year’s U.S. theme, “Invest in Safety, Not Speed,” highlights the importance of proven strategies that reduce crashes and save lives, including safer street design, lower travel speeds, and infrastructure improvements that protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. The City of Lynn is working to invest more than $150 million of federal, state and local funds in ongoing transportation improvement projects, which advance a Vision Zero approach to roadway safety. These efforts include the Safe Streets for All initiative, which implements targeted safety improvements at roadways and intersections identified through the City’s Safety Action Plan and extensive public engagement, as well as the Safe Streets for People Quick Build program, which delivers cost-effective, high-impact safety enhancements along priority corridors identified in the Lynn Safe Streets for People Playbook. These projects represent an important step toward the City’s long-term goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. With continued investment, collaboration, and commitment, Lynn is working to create a safer transportation network for all residents, visitors, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.