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New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One person dead and one with life-threatening injuries' after car hits pedestrians outside Melbourne showgrounds

A grey Toyota mounted the kerb on Langs Road and struck two pedestrians just before 5pm, police said in a statement.
London politics
#hit-and-run
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Person killed in early-morning hit and run at Mass. and Cass

A hit-and-run incident at Mass. and Cass resulted in one death, with the driver fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Person killed in early-morning hit and run at Mass. and Cass

A hit-and-run incident at Mass. and Cass resulted in one death, with the driver fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

Driver dies after vehicle collides with multiple trees in Oshawa neighbourhood, police say | CBC News

A 40-year-old man died after his vehicle struck multiple trees in Oshawa.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized in the UK last year, the highest in 17 years, with Birmingham being a major hotspot.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say

A 14-year-old boy was arrested for hitting an 81-year-old pedestrian with an electric motorcycle and fleeing the scene.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

Mayor Gloria's Budget Has Deep Cuts for Safety and Bicycle Program for the San Diego Department of Transportation - Streetsblog California

San Diego's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to city services, including critical transportation safety programs.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
#ai
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
#parking-enforcement
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago
New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Crashes Went Down 15% In Harlem Trash Container Zone, As Mamdani Hawks Citywide Rollout - Streetsblog New York City

Crashes and serious injuries significantly decreased in West Harlem after implementing curbside trash containers.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Three young men injured, one seriously, in single-vehicle crash involving van in Limerick

A single-vehicle collision on R445 Dublin Road in Limerick resulted in injuries to three male occupants, with one sustaining serious injuries.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga: police | CBC News

A man had been hit and was pronounced dead at the scene, they said. Police said on social media that the driver and vehicle stayed behind at the scene.
Canada news
#traffic-accident
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

74-year-old man struck and killed on FDR Drive, police say

A 74-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Manhattan's FDR Drive.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

74-year-old man struck and killed on FDR Drive, police say

A 74-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Manhattan's FDR Drive.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 week ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failures

Funding for local road maintenance is contingent on councils demonstrating effective spending to avoid losing significant financial support.
#traffic-safety
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting - Streetsblog USA

U.S. traffic deaths dropped nearly 12 percent between 2024 and 2025, marking the largest single-year decline since at least 1999, though 37,810 deaths still occurred.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Advocates claim at least seven traffic fatalities in the past week across NYC

Seven people were killed by cars in New York City in one week, with advocates attributing preventable deaths to lack of protected bike lanes, inadequate speed enforcement, and insufficient traffic calming measures.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The complaints relate to concerns about the standard of the investigation, including its management and direction, the conduct of the investigation team, and their engagement with the victims.
London politics
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Thursday Headlines: Preventable Death Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Slow-walked safety improvements in Nassau County contributed to a cyclist's death on Beech Street.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Man dies after falling into path of Muni bus, SFMTA says

A Muni bus struck and killed a pedestrian who fell into its path on Geary Boulevard.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Is Linden Blvd NYC's new 'Boulevard of Death?' 9 dead in crashes on street since 2021.

Linden Boulevard has been labeled the 'Boulevard of Death' due to multiple fatal hit-and-run incidents and ongoing traffic dangers.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills 4-Year-Old At Dangerous Brooklyn Crossing - Streetsblog New York City

The intersection of Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Parkway is designed for danger. Since January 2022, there have been 368 reported crashes in just a three-block radius of the intersection, injuring 215 people, including 29 pedestrians, 11 cyclists and 175 people inside cars, according to city stats mapped by Crash Count.
Brooklyn
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Newark records its first traffic fatality of the year

A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Milpitas died after crashing into a traffic island and signal in Newark on February 19, with alcohol suspected as a contributing factor.
#road-safety
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Street safety: NYC tied a record low for traffic deaths in 2025, advocates report while offering Mamdani tips for improvement amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Street safety: NYC tied a record low for traffic deaths in 2025, advocates report while offering Mamdani tips for improvement amNewYork

Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Texas Roads See Fewer Deaths but Rising Injuries, New Study Finds - Social Media Explorer

Texas saw a modest decline in roadway deaths in 2024, but injuries rose and dangerous driving behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving persist.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Man (70s) dies while five hospitalised in two separate Tipperary crashes

A man in his 70s died in a single-vehicle crash on the R660 at Holycross; five people were hospitalised after an SUV crash near Cappawhite, Tipperary.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cuts to speed limits blamed as London's roads found to be slowest of any capital city in the world

Low average speeds in London are often interpreted as extreme congestion but that misses the full picture.
London
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Fremont records its third traffic fatality of the year

FREMONT - A 19-year-old San Jose man has died from injuries he suffered in a crash last week in Fremont, police said. A BMW M4 coupe and a tractor-trailer collided around 1:50 a.m. on Jan. 27 at the intersection of Auto Mall and Cushing parkways, according to the Fremont Police Department. The driver of the BMW and their passenger were taken to an area hospital.
California
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 month ago

Congress is about to chase rail freight onto American roads. It risks thousands of deaths | Fortune

The Railway Safety Act would divert freight from safer rail to riskier trucks despite rail safety improving 44% since 2000, making inclusion in surface transportation reauthorization counterproductive.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How to Use Data to Fight For Safe Streets and Stop Super Speeders - Streetsblog New York City

Speeding is a leading, preventable cause of traffic deaths in New York; targeted technological interventions can slow repeat super speeders and save lives.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Woman killed, child injured in crash in Hayward crosswalk

A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 6-year-old boy injured when a driver struck them at a Hayward crosswalk; driver cooperative, no drugs or alcohol.
Public health
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Community urges council to close train crossing after deaths

Close the Churchill Avenue Caltrain crossing to prevent further student suicides near Palo Alto High School.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Is The Safety Of Roundabouts Just For Rich People? - Streetsblog USA

Roundabouts, which reduce injury crashes by 80 percent, are disproportionately installed in wealthy and white neighborhoods while being absent from poor and Black neighborhoods across North Carolina.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Cycle of Rage: NYC Is A HELLSCAPE For Pedestrians - Streetsblog New York City

Sidewalks, curb-cuts, bus stops and bike lanes are largely unshoveled after the storm, leaving pedestrians, wheelchair users and parents unable to travel safely.
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