U.S. 6 continues to be a problem roadway throughout Wood, Henry, and Sandusky counties in Northwest Ohio,
according to the press release on the Safe 6 Initiative.
From 2013-18, there have been six fatal crashes with 319 total crashes being investigated along this
route. Additionally, 67% of people killed along Route 6 were not wearing their seatbelt at the time of
the crash.
Law enforcement, the Ohio Department of Transportation and community partners established a collaborative
in 2018 to address the issues on Route 6 during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, focusing their efforts
from Memorial Day Weekend through the Labor Day Holiday.
This partnership focuses on education, awareness and high visibility enforcement. In addition, a
Distracted Driving Corridor was established from Interstate 75 in Wood County east to the Erie County
Line in 2019. ODOT erected signage along Route 6 to raise awareness and advise motorists of strict
enforcement.
As a result of their collaborative efforts, deputies and troopers made over 2,522 traffic stops along
Route 6 with 1,291 citations being issued for various violations. In addition, nine individuals were
arrested for impaired driving, and officers handled 89 crashes with two resulting in a fatality.
The collaborative reminds the public to not drink and drive and wear their seatbelt.