About National Injury Prevention Day
National Injury Prevention Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about injury prevention and promoting safety in our communities. On November 18, 2025, organizations across the country will come together to share knowledge, resources, and strategies for preventing injuries and violence.
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools and information they need to prevent injuries and create safer environments for everyone. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we work to reduce the burden of preventable injuries and save lives.
Our Goals
- Raise awareness about the leading causes of injuries and how to prevent them
- Promote evidence-based strategies for injury prevention
- Foster collaboration between organizations working in injury prevention
- Empower communities to take action and create safer environments
- Advocate for policies and practices that support injury prevention
Get Involved
There are many ways to participate in National Injury Prevention Day:
- Get your institution, local landmarks, and businesses to light up green for National Injury Prevention Day
- Host a safety fair or educational event in your community
- Share information about injury prevention on social media using #BeInjuryFree
- Partner with local organizations to promote safety
- Advocate for injury prevention policies in your community
- Educate others about how to prevent injuries
Contact Us
Have questions about National Injury Prevention Day or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.
DiLenny Roca-Dominguez
Administrator, Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Our History
National Injury Prevention Day was established in 2020 by Estell Lenita Johnson, who served as the Communications Director for the Injury Free Coalition for Kids from 2000 until her retirement in 2023. Lenita envisioned NIPD as her legacy project, an initiative that would unite partners across numerous organizations to create meaningful change in injury prevention for children and adults nationwide.
Upon her retirement, Lenita was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, recognizing her invaluable contributions to the Coalition and the field of injury prevention. Tragically, Lenita passed away in 2024 due to a preventable medical accident, adding even greater significance and urgency to her life's work of reducing the severity and occurrence of injuries.
Lenita Johnson with Dr. Barbara Barlow, founder and Executive Director of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, in 2023.