A recent traffic study by Verra Mobility revealed safety concerns surrounding multiple Clark County School District school zones near Las Vegas, Nevada.

Verra Mobility partnered with local officials to analyze vehicle speeds at five of the county’s 373 schools over three days. The findings showed a need for stronger student protection.

By May of this year, 119 Clark County students were struck by vehicles while traveling to or from school, according to KSNV News 3 Las Vegas. A pressing number compared to 139 students hit in the entirety of 2024.

Verra Mobility shares key findings highlighting unlawful behavior and concerns for student safety, including:

• 11,901 potential speeding violations were recorded — an average of nearly 4,000 per day.

• 3,449 violations occurred while school zone beacons were flashing — a time when students, staff, and family members are actively walking to and from school.

• 938 vehicles exceeded the posted school zone speed limit by over 20 mph.

However, three of the schools accounted for 77% of the total potential violations, but additional statistics show:

• Sierra Vista High School recorded 3,984 violations, which accounts for 17% of all traffic.

• Cashman Middle School registered 2,706 speeding violations, where 492 of these traveled at more than 60 mph.

• Gehring Elementary School recorded the highest speeders with 35 vehicles traveling more than 70 mph in the school zone.

According to a company release, speed studies in school zones help districts understand the extent of speeding behavior, identify high-risk areas, and explore strategies to improve traffic safety and protect children. Protecting students, parents, and educators starts with awareness — and continues with accountability.

"The study findings are scary, highlighting how critical it is to raise awareness around the prevalence and dangers of speeding in school zones," said David Dorfman, senior vice president at Verra Mobility. "Each statistic represents a child whose safety was needlessly put at risk. School zones should be safe havens, yet thousands of drivers continue to ignore traffic laws, putting students, parents, and educators' lives in danger. At Verra Mobility, we conduct studies like these to create meaningful change in driver behavior and help communities make more informed decisions." 

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 18, 2025 and was updated on August 20, 2025, to add comments from Verra Mobility Senior Vice President David Dorfman.