Naperville Police Host Traffic Safety Webinar on April 23

The Naperville Police Department is hosting a traffic safety webinar at noon on Wednesday, April 23, to educate citizens about the most common causes of crashes in Naperville, how the City works to improve traffic safety, and how motorists can help make our roadways safer.

The Naperville Police Department responded to more than 3,200 crashes in 2024. Nearly 500 of those involved injuries and eight resulted in fatalities. Police Chief Jason Arres, Traffic Unit Sergeant Derek Zook, and Engineering Manager Andy Hynes from the City’s Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Department will present data on the frequency, locations, and most common causes of crashes in Naperville. They will also explain the Police and TED departments’ processes for evaluating roadway and driving complaints and how the city uses a combination of education, engineering and enforcement in an effort to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes.

The webinar will begin at noon on Wednesday, April 23. It is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. A link to the webinar is available at www.naperville.il.us/NPDCommunityEducation or by clicking here. Residents who do not have the Zoom application downloaded on their device will be able to view the webinar using their internet browser by clicking the “Join from your browser” option. A recording of the webinar will be made available on the City’s website after-the-fact for those who are not able to attend but are interested in learning more about this critical topic.

“Traffic safety is a partnership. Our officers are out there enforcing traffic laws, but residents have to realize that there are hundreds of miles of roadway in Naperville and traffic safety cannot be achieved through enforcement alone,” Arres said. “I’m hopeful that the information we present in this webinar will be eye-opening to residents and encourage more people to partner with us to make our roads safer.”

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.