World Day of Remembrance is an annual international event during which we gather as a community to reflect upon those we've lost and commit ourselves to improving our roads.
In 2026 so far, over 2,000 lives have been lost to, or seriously injured by, a traffic crash in Massachusetts — not including the countless friends, family, and loved ones impacted as well. On November 15th, the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition will recognize each person impacted during this year’s World Day of Remembrance for victims of traffic crashes. The Vision Zero Coalition is working with advocates and those impacted by road traffic crashes to host events and honor crash victims across Massachusetts.
We invite you to join us in recognizing World Day of Remembrance by taking individual action or joining/planning events in your community. Check out our World Day of Remembrance 2026 Toolkit for tips on how to organize your own action.
Word Day of Remembrance 2026 Events
click on each event for details
Sunday 11/15
Tuesday 11/17
How to Host an Event:
In 2023 we hosted a webinar about World Day of Remembrance and how to take action in your own community. You can watch the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq11Eicj9XU
World Day of Remembrance Mini-Grants Available
Coalition member MassBike has launched a World Day of Remembrance Mini-Grant Program, with funding from the Charlie Proctor Memorial Fund. Grants of $50-$300 are available to help cover costs for public events remembering victims of road traffic crashes.
Grants can be used for event expenses like food, supplies, and space or equipment rentals. Applications are open now and will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 6th.
Apply today and join us in honoring those impacted by traffic crashes while advocating for safer roads.
Have you been impacted by traffic violence? View our resources, and hear other’s stories and consider sharing your own.
Learn more:
- Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition
- Crash Not Accident Pledge
- Boston Globe op-ed: Another cyclist is killed. Our streets need to be safer. Now
- Boston Globe editorial: A bicycle safety measure that should be law
- Check out social media: #WDoR2026 #CrashNotAccident #SafetyOverSpeed #VisionZero