Odessa College has partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to
bring an important visual reminder of roadway safety to our campus and community.
Located directly across the street from the Saulsbury Campus Center and near Dr. Gregory
Williams Hall, the display features 126 orange traffic cones, each representing a
life lost on roadways within the TxDOT Odessa District during 2025. Each cone represents
a person lost.
The display is part of TxDOT's End the Streak campaign, which raises awareness about
roadway fatalities and encourages motorists to make safer decisions behind the wheel.
November 7, 2000, marked the last deathless day on Texas roadways. Since then, at
least one person has lost their life on Texas roads every day.
As Odessa College students, employees, and members of the Permian Basin community,
we all have a role in making our roads safer. Simple actions can make a life-saving
difference:
- Always wear your seat belt.
- Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Put away your phone and eliminate distractions.
- Obey posted speed limits.
- Stay alert and focused behind the wheel.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to visit the display at the intersection of
W. University Blvd. and Robertson Ave. and reflect on the lives represented by each
cone.
Together, we can make safer choices, protect one another, and work toward a future
where everyone arrives safely.
Please do your part to help #EndTheStreak