Albany Traffic Cameras Catch Hundreds of Speeders Monthly

Despite high violation rates, collision data shows no measurable increase in traffic safety at monitored intersections.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Albany's network of traffic cameras has been catching hundreds of speeding drivers every month, with the North Albany Road and Santiam Road at Geary Street intersections being the top offenders. However, the city has not seen a measurable increase in traffic safety or collisions at these monitored locations, raising questions about the effectiveness of the camera enforcement program.

Why it matters

The traffic camera program has generated significant revenue for the city through speeding fines, but it's unclear if this is translating to improved road safety for Albany residents. The high volume of violations suggests drivers may be unaware of or ignoring the speed limits, especially in areas without visible enforcement presence.

The details

Albany's traffic cameras have been catching over 300 speeding violations per month at the North Albany Road and Santiam Road at Geary Street intersections. The average speeds of these violations range from just under 34 mph to over 37 mph, despite posted speed limits of 20 mph and 25 mph respectively. While the number of camera 'events' has started to taper off since the cameras were first installed, the number of actual citations issued each month has remained stable at around 875-900.

  • The North Albany Road cameras went live in April 2026.
  • The other traffic cameras at various Albany intersections were installed in October 2026.

The players

Hasso Hering

A local journalist who has been closely following the traffic camera enforcement program in Albany.

Marcia Harnden

The Albany Police Chief, who has noted that the number of camera 'events' has started to decline over time.

Jessica Meyer

The Albany Municipal Court Judge, who reported that the number of speeding violations filed in her court more than doubled from 2024 to 2025 due to the traffic camera program.

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What they’re saying

“Monthly dollar totals of fines collected are are not available.”

— Hasso Hering, Journalist (hh-today.com)

“The speed enforcement cameras more than doubled the number of violations filed in her court, from 4,069 in 2024 to 10,063 last year.”

— Jessica Meyer, Municipal Court Judge (hh-today.com)

What’s next

The city plans to make the full traffic camera enforcement data dashboard available on the police department website in the near future.

The takeaway

While Albany's traffic camera program has generated significant revenue through speeding fines, the lack of measurable improvements in traffic safety at the monitored intersections raises questions about the true effectiveness of this enforcement approach. The city may need to re-evaluate its strategy to better address the root causes of speeding and improve road safety for all residents.