Drive Alert. Arrive Alive.

In 2015, roadway fatalities in Georgia increased for the first time in a decade with 262 more deaths than 2014. Georgia DOT launched the DriveAlert ArriveAlive statewide safety campaign to address this startling increase in fatalities on our roadways. The goal is to educate drivers about simple changes they can make in their driving behavior to prevent crashes, improve safety and save lives. The campaign is a partnership between GDOT and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).  

Traffic Fatalities Up in Georgia

Fatalities on Georgia's roads are up 33% over the past two years. That’s more than four people dying every single day.  In 2016, there were 1,559 fatalities - 127 more than 2015.

Fatalities on Georgia Roads

What Can You Do?

Most single vehicle crashes can be prevented by changing driver behavior. Distracted driving is a primary factor in many fatalities. Also, impaired driving, driving too fast for conditions, and failure to wear a seatbelt contributes to the majority of fatalities on our roadway.

Take responsibility to protect yourself, your passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists. Follow these steps every time you get behind the wheel.

Safety is Georgia DOT's #1 Priority

Georgia DOT is committed to reducing fatalities on our roadways. We adopted the National Strategy on Highway Safety Towards Zero Deaths effort to eliminate fatalities; avoid roadway departure; increase occupant protection; and to reduce distracted driving.