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February 5, 2026

Registration Now Open for the 2026 Ohio Traffic Safety Summit!

Join us in Columbus for Ohio's premier event dedicated to enhancing roadway safety

It all begins at the Ohio Union on Tuesday May 19:

• 9 a.m. - Welcome & Keynote by NASCAR Cup Series Driver Ross Chastain 
  • 2nd Annual Traffic Safety Leadership and Service award presentations
• 11 a.m. - Breakout Session 1
  • Crash Data Accuracy: Why It Matters for Ohio's Traffic Safety Decisions (Part 1)
  • Motorcycle Crashes: Why They Happen and How Motorcycle Ohio Training Can Save Lives
  • The Danger on the Roads: Understanding Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving
  • Worker Safety Technology Innovations for Ohio DOT Work Zone

• Noon - Lunch & Exhibits
• 1 p.m. - Panel Discussion 1
  • Improving Crash Reporting: OH-1 Refresher and Interactive Workshop (Part 2)
  • People v. Grossman: An Impaired Driving Case in Review
  • Promising Approaches to Impaired Driving: New Research & Proven Programs to Providing a Path Forward
  • Recognizing the Signs: Identifying Cognitive Impairment

• 3 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
  • Digging into the Data: How Parents Navigate and How We Can Guide Child Passenger Safety Decisions
  • Mental Health, Risky Driving and Crashes Among Teenage and Adult Drivers
  • Modernizing Ohio's Speed Regulations
  • Women Behind the Wheel: Understanding Female Impaired Drivers

Day Two - Wednesday May 20:

• 9 a.m. - Breakout Session 3
  • Community Conversations - Engaging Your Audience in Traffic Safety
  • Cycle Through the Data: Creating Safer Streets for All Road Users
  • Distracted Driving: A Call to Refresh, Refocus, and Reengage
  • Slow Down! Strategies to Curtail Speed

• 10:30 a.m. - Panel Session 2
  • Driver Training in Your Community
  • Managing High-Risk Construction Zones: The I-70 Franklin County Contraflow Response Plan
  • Peer-to-Peer Table Discussions
  • People v. Grossman: An Impaired Driving Case in Review (Repeat)

• Noon - Lunch and Closing Keynote by "Tall Cop" Jermaine Galloway

Stop by the exhibit tables in between the sessions to explore more from organizations from across the country.

Secure your spot early to be part of this impactful event. Let's work together to save lives and prevent injuries on Ohio's roadways. See you in May!

Registration is free!

Mission Statement: As a division within the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries on Ohio’s roads by using creative leadership, innovative education and comprehensive enforcement programs. OTSO strives to work in partnership with local, state and federal entities to advance equity in highway safety programs, ensuring they benefit all road users in Ohio.

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