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The City of Houston’s Vision Zero program encourages all Houstonians and guests visiting our city to safely enjoy the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo from Tuesday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 17. The Rodeo is always a fun-filled event for the entire family with carnival rides, incredible food, and spectacular ringside competitions and music performances. We want to make sure everyone enjoys the festivities safely.
In 2023, we lost 298 people to traffic crashes and 1,652 were seriously injured on our streets. Since 2018, our city has reported 85 crash fatalities during the dates of the Rodeo Season (Late February until Mid March).* One of the top contributing factors was impaired driving, representing 66% of those fatal crashes.
We encourage everyone to enjoy rodeo season responsibly by making smart choices and eliminating distractions while you are driving.
- It is never okay to drink and drive. Designate a sober driver, or use a ride service or taxi, to get home safely.
- Drive carefully and watch out for pedestrians, bikers, and people boarding and exiting buses and trains.
- Don’t be distracted by electronic devices.
- Bikers: Be safe and ride sober. Make sure to follow traffic rules, remain alert, keep your head up and watch for opening car doors and other hazards.
- If you are walking, walk safely. Make sure to always cross the street at corners or crosswalks and walk on sidewalks or paths whenever possible.
- Have a plan that keeps yourself, your family, and our communities safe.
- If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911.
For more information about the Vision Zero Houston program and initiatives visit our website: www.visionzerohouston.com.
*This number includes the traffic deaths 2020 and 2021 despite COVID-19 related Rodeo event cancellations.
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