Mission Statement

Reduce injuries and fatalities associated with traffic crashes in Wright County, Minnesota through safety education and prevention.

Method

The Safe Communities model addresses traffic safety issues through a multifaceted approach known as the 4 Es – Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Emergency Medical Services. SCWC collaborates with a broad base of local leadership to address these areas and make Wright County roads safer for everyone.

History

In 1997, a group of concerned citizens noted the high number of crashes and fatalities occurring in Wright County and came together to address the issue.
Today, Safe Communities of Wright County has formalized to become a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is on the leading edge of traffic safety in our state and across the country.

Partners

Buffalo Hospital
Allina Medical Transportation
Annandale Police Department
Buffalo Police Department
Howard Lake Police Department
New River Medical Center
Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Wright County Highway Department
Wright County Public Health
Wright County Attorney's Office
Wright County Board of Commissioners
Wright County School Districts: Annandale, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake, Maple Lake, Monticello, Rockford, and St. Michael-Albertville
MN Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety
MN Department of Transportation

Board of Directors

Safe Communities of Wright County 2010 Board Members
BOARD MEMBER	BOARD SEAT
Wayne Fingalson - Board Treasurer/Secretary	Wright County Highway Engineer
Margo Binsfeld, R.N.	Community Seat
Chief Deputy Joe Hagerty	Wright County Sheriff Office
Cheif Mitch Weinzetl	Buffalo Police Department
Karla Heeter	Buffalo Hospital
Chief Jeff Herr	Annandale Police Department
John Jones	Silver Creek Township/Township Seat
Chief Tracy Vetruba	Howard Lake Police Department
Laura Richardson- Advisory Role	Department of Public Safety
Margo Binsfeld, R.N.	Community Member
Rolf Mohwinkel	Buffalo School Board
Brian Nord	Allina Medical Transportation
open	Business Seat
Carol Schefers	Wright County Public Health
Matt Schoen	Delano High School
Rose Thelen	Wright County Commissioner
Joy Westerdahl, M.D. - Board Chair	Community Member
Jon Young CPS Trainer/Advocate & Youth Team Lead	Wright County Public Health
Dan Zachman	Business Seat – Zachman Insurance

Fatal Review Committee

The Safe Communities of Wright County Fatal Review Committee examines every fatal crash in Wright County to determine common factors related to the crash and/or fatality and any efforts that could be done in the community or within an agency to prevent future occurrences.

Fatal Review Committee 2010
MEMBER	AGENCY
Lieutenant Dan Anselment	Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Bill Cordell	Wright County Highway Department
Pat Hackman	Safe Communities of Wright County
Chief Deputy Joe Hagerty	Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Sergeant Leander/Sergeant Johnson	Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Brian Nord	Allina Medical Transportation
Representative	Minnesota State Patrol
Karla Heeter	Buffalo Hospital
Jon Young	Wright County Public Health

Executive Director

Pat Hackman

WEAR A SEAT BELT :
Seat belts save lives. Every person should buckle up in every seat every time.

DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT:
Drive safe, drive smart, and drive the speed limit.

CONCENTRATE ON DRIVING:
Crashes aren't accidents. Pay attention always!

DRIVE SOBER
Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Impairment begins with the first drink. Never drive drunk or get into a vehicle with a drunk driver!

Become a partner with SCWC and help reduce crashes in your community.

You can help make Wright County a safer place to travel. There are a variety of ways that you can become involved to promote traffic safety among your neighbors, family, friends, employees and customers.

> More on how you can help.