Goal: Zero Traffic Campaign Returns To Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Ocean County law enforcement agencies will participate in a statewide "Goal: Zero" high-visibility traffic enforcement detail. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the initiative, which aims to address a rise in traffic deaths across New Jersey.

As of Feb.19, 2026, 57 people have died on New Jersey roadways this year, with seven of those fatalities occurring in Ocean County.

The coordinated traffic enforcement detail is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Officers will be active between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The initiative is dedicated to the ten-year remembrance of Tim O’Donnell and his five-year-old daughter, Bridget, who died in a crash on Feb. 22, 2016, involving an impaired driver on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Following their deaths, Tim’s wife, Pam, established the Catch You Later Foundation. This organization works to curb dangerous driving behaviors and promote roadway safety. Information about the Catch You Later Foundation is available online.

“Goal: Zero is not a slogan — it is a commitment,” Billhimer said. “Every fatal crash is preventable, and law enforcement will use every tool at its disposal to hold careless and reckless drivers accountable.” He added, “Anyone who speeds, drives while impaired, or ignores basic rules of the roadway must understand that law enforcement will be out there in full force and will take appropriate action. Our mission is simple: zero deaths on Ocean County roadways.”

Holmdel Township Patrolman Matt Menosky initiated the 2024 Goal: Zero campaign, which involved 36 municipalities. This campaign focused on targeting dangerous driving behaviors. The bright green color of the Goal: Zero logo signifies high visibility and represents pedestrian and school safety. A black bar within the logo serves as a mourning band for those lost in traffic crashes.