ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - Every year, millions of American motorists run red lights, killing hundreds and leaving more than 100,000 injured.
The National Coalition for Safer Roads released an analysis of the latest government data, including an interactive map that shows where nearly 7,800 people lost their lives.
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The objective of this map is to show the harsh reality that red-light running can impact anyone on our roadways.
From 2004 to 2013 there were three fatalities in Lynchburg, four in Roanoke, one in Salem, two in Martinsville and one in Danville.
According to data from 2,665 red light safety cameras across the United States, more than 3.7 million drivers ran a red light in 2014.
Drivers frequently run more red lights in the afternoon with 30% (1,108,125) of all red light running violations in 2014 occurring between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Data also showed Fridays are the worst day for intersection safety in 2014. Safety cameras caught 596,518 total red light running violations while Sunday saw the fewest violations, with 473,695 total.
The NCSR also says about half of the deaths in red light running crashes are pedestrians, bicyclists and those travelling in other vehicles that are hit by the red light runners. One in three Americans know someone who has been injured or killed in a red light running crash.
It's all part of National Stop on Red Week where the NCSR partners with organizations and communities across the country to raise awareness about the dangers of red light running.
Each day of the week is dedicated to different safety aspects, statistics and information, and warm messages from supporters.
To learn more about daily activities during Stop on Red Week or to sign the petition to "Stop on Red," visit http://ncsrsafety.org/stop-on-red/.