Etowah County SS4A:
Safe Streets and Roads for All
What is SS4A?
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) is a discretionary grant program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, SS4A supports surface transportation initiatives aimed at enhancing roadway safety across the country.
In 2025, Etowah County and the Cities of Attalla, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Rainbow City, and Southside were awarded an SS4A grant to create a comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
Do you live work or travel in Etowah County?
If yes, we want to hear from you!
Your thoughts on road safety are important to us. Complete our brief and anonymous survey to share your Road Safety concerns.
NOTE: The City of Gadsden is developing a separate Safety Action Plan and is NOT included in this survey.
What is the goal?
The SS4A program seeks to dramatically reduce and/or eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways. It promotes the development and implementation of Action Plans that prioritize safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, motorists, and commercial drivers. This initiative is rooted in collaboration and data-driven strategies to make transportation safer for everyone.
SS4A funding empowers communities to build tools and strategies tailored to their unique needs, whether urban, rural, Tribal, or regional. The program is designed to support communities of all sizes and levels of experience with federal funding, helping them take meaningful steps toward saving lives and improving roadway safety.
Why do we need a Safety Action Plan?
From 2020 to 2024, Etowah County experienced a total of 13,894 crashes. These included 84 fatal crashes (K), 471 suspected serious injury crashes (A), 1,079 non-incapacitating injury crashes (B), 1,248 possible injury crashes (C), and 10,673 property damage–only crashes (O). And there were an additional 339 crashes reported with unknown severity (U).