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The Crash Support Network is a truly unique platform that brings together road safety education and survivor-focused support in one compassionate, accessible space. Created for individuals and families affected by motor vehicle collisions, we offer virtual support groups, a crash survivor blog, a quarterly newsletter “Sharing Our Recovery,” and a growing collection of informative, easy-to-understand articles.
What sets the Network apart is its dual focus: helping people rebuild their lives after being injured in a crash while actively promoting safer roads for everyone. Through shared stories, practical guidance, and lived experiences, we highlight how quickly life can change, why road safety matters every single day and reinforces that prevention and recovery are deeply connected.
At its core, the Crash Support Network is built on relationships, empathy, and community. It provides a safe space where survivors can connect, learn, and feel supported without judgment. At the same time, it serves as an educational resource for the broader public raising awareness, encouraging accountability, and helping reduce the likelihood of future crashes. By putting survivors first while amplifying the importance of road safety, the Crash Support Network is a community-driven movement toward healing, awareness, and safer roads for all.
Crash Survivor Blog
S. Dawne McKay shares her own personal journey including advice and tips for anyone that has been involved in a motor vehicle crash.
Sharing Our Recovery
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Approximately 1.19 million people lose their lives in motor vehicle crashes around the world every year.
Between 20 and 50 million people are injured annually in road crashes. Many of these injuries are severe and can result in long-term disability, chronic pain, reduced mobility, and significant mental health impacts such as PTSD and anxiety. Many survivors can experience life-changing injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and psychological trauma that can affect them for years.
Survivors often face long-term rehabilitation, including surgeries, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support. Recovery can take months, years, or in some cases, a lifetime.
Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 29.
Most motor vehicle crashes are preventable.
You Have Been In a Motor Vehicle Crash.
Now what?
There are two important things you need to do immediately.
1ST: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
⇒ Click Here to find out why it is crucial to seek medical treatment after a crash.
2ND: SPEAK TO A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
⇒ Click Here for questions you should ask a Personal Injury Lawyer.
⇒ Click Here if you need a Personal Injury Lawyer.
After being injured in a motor vehicle crash, it is common to feel uneasy, confused, overwhelmed and you will have a lot of questions. We are pleased to provide you with a list of the most common questions and answers.
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You hear about crashes on the news everyday and hear the stories.
Now it’s your turn to take action.
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Our roads, our families, our responsibility.
WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTERS
Sponsors of the Crash Support Network are supporting the continued growth of The Crash Support Network. Thank you!
Please feel free to click on any logo below to find out more information about these wonderful Organizations and Businesses that support crash survivors.
Our mission is to raise awareness about the recovery journey that many people face after being affected by a motor vehicle crash and to provide a compassionate online community to help survivors rebuild their lives while actively promoting road safety.
TESTIMONIALS
Crash Support Network is grateful for the lives we have touched.
If our resources have supported you, please let us know!
PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS
Crash Support Network is pleased to collaborate with the following Individuals, Organizations and Companies.
We are so grateful for their ongoing support. Together we will make a difference!
Andrew Lawlor is a crash survivor. Since July, 2018 he has drawn on the love and support of his family and his community, working to repair body, mind and soul. Andrew knows everyone’s journey is unique, and hopes that fellow survivors might find a new perspective, or encouragement in the stories he tells. The Crash Support Network is pleased to announce a collaboration with Andrew as he shares his journey through ongoing contributions to our Crash Survivor Blog. Thank you Andrew!
Lisa Mary is not only a talented young country singer-songwriter and award-winning recording artist but she is also a crash survivor. Lisa recently released her new song "Dive" with hopes of encouraging other crash survivors. A portion of proceeds from her new single "Dive" will be generously donated to the Crash Support Network to support our mission. We are truly grateful for all of her support. Thank you Lisa!
Alana Gledhill was a passenger in a horrific motor vehicle crash and since her crash, she has has become a public speaker for dangerous driving at local high schools. Alana is in school to become a social worker and is a passionate young woman as well as a true inspiration. While Alana speaks about dangerous driving she will also bring much needed awareness to the Crash Support Network and we are truly grateful for all of her support! Thank you Alana!
Interested in Collaborating with us?
Crash Support Network would love to discuss creating a strategy that's right for you.
Email us at info@crashsupportnetwork.com