A countywide high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative aimed at curbing dangerous driving and reducing fatalities will take place in Ocean County next week, authorities announced.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, will participate in the statewide “Goal: Zero” campaign on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The effort comes in response to a sharp increase in traffic deaths across New Jersey.

According to officials, 57 people have been killed on New Jersey roadways so far in 2026, including seven fatalities in Ocean County alone.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said the initiative is focused on aggressive enforcement against speeding, impaired driving, and other hazardous behaviors.

“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.”

This month’s enforcement detail is being held in remembrance of Tim O’Donnell and his five-year-old daughter, Bridget, who were killed by an impaired driver on February 22, 2016, on the New Jersey Turnpike. Following the tragedy, Tim’s wife, Pam, established the Catch You Later Foundation to promote safe driving and prevent similar incidents.

The Goal: Zero campaign was originally launched in 2024 by Holmdel Township Patrolman Matt Menosky, bringing together dozens of municipalities to address unsafe driving. The initiative is symbolized by a bright green logo representing visibility and safety, along with a black mourning band honoring lives lost in traffic crashes.

Officials emphasized that increased patrols and enforcement will be visible throughout the county during the operation, with the ultimate goal of eliminating roadway fatalities.