by Crash Support Network | Jul 21, 2026 | Crash Survivor Blog
Every day, lives are changed in an instant by serious motor vehicle crashes. I’ve often thought about those first few hours after my serious crash. While survivors may not remember what happened, trauma teams do. They remember the rush to stop the bleeding,...
by Crash Support Network | Jul 17, 2026 | Road Safety
Wildfire smoke can transform a familiar drive into a dangerous situation within minutes. Across many parts of Canada, communities are experiencing the impacts of wildfire smoke, bringing reduced visibility, poor air quality, and added challenges for drivers on the...
by Crash Support Network | Jul 16, 2026 | Crash Survivor Blog
Wildfire smoke has become an unfortunate reality for many communities across the globe. Even if a wildfire is hundreds or thousands of kilometres away, smoke can travel long distances, affecting air quality and creating health concerns for everyone. As a survivor of a...
by Crash Support Network | Jul 5, 2026 | Driving, Road Safety
Most of us get into a vehicle expecting to arrive safely at our destination. But what if the unexpected happens? What if the person driving suddenly experiences a medical emergency? A heart attack, stroke, seizure, diabetic emergency, or sudden loss of consciousness...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 30, 2026 | Crash Survivor Blog
It happened again. I was recently walking through a parking lot, paying attention to the vehicles around me, when suddenly an electric vehicle was right behind me. I hadn’t heard it approaching. There was no familiar engine noise warning me that a vehicle was...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 28, 2026 | Road Safety
Summer is finally here. School is out, the days are longer, and children are spending more time outdoors walking to parks, riding bikes and scooters and playing with friends. While summer is a season of fun, it also brings increased risks on our roads. More children...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 27, 2026 | Crash Survivor Blog
Recently, I spoke with a crash survivor who said something that has stayed with me: “I wish someone had told me what to keep after my crash.” Those words reminded me just how overwhelming the days following a motor vehicle crash can be. When you find...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 20, 2026 | Crash Survivor Blog
A motor vehicle crash can change a family’s life in an instant. When a parent is seriously injured and hospitalized, children are often left facing a confusing and frightening situation they may not fully understand. At the Crash Support Network, we often hear from...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 15, 2026 | Road Safety |
At the Crash Support Network, our mission is to raise awareness about the impact of motor vehicle crashes, to promote road safety and encourage safer choices behind the wheel. While much of our work focuses on supporting people affected by crashes, road safety also...