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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 hours 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
fromInsideHook
20 hours ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 day 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
#hit-and-run
Boston
fromBoston.com
10 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Driver arrested 9 months after fatal Brooklyn hit-run crash, family still mourning

An arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case has not alleviated the family's grief over their loss.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Girl, 11, injured by BMW driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, cops release photo of suspect

An 11-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn involving a dark-colored BMW.
fromIndependent
1 day 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
Remote teams
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

A New Study Found Something Disturbing About the Way Delivery Workers Drive to Get You Your Burrito

Delivery drivers speed primarily due to pressure from on-time delivery rates and the risk of deactivation, rather than individual reckless habits.
fromPadailypost
3 days 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.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Davine Greene, a nursing student, described her car as 'the bane of my existence' and called it 'probably the worst decision I've ever made, like, financially speaking.'
Cars
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Gardai launch probe as driver (20s) narrowly escapes serious injury when concrete post smashes through front windscreen

The incident, which took place on Good Friday at around 2pm on the outskirts of Killashee, resulted in a concrete post crashing through the motorist's front windscreen.
London food
#brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

A three-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Brooklyn while running into the street.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Driver Bolts After Hitting 11-Year-Old In Brooklyn Crash: NYPD

Police are searching for a BMW driver who injured an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Police hunt for driver who mowed into cop during Brooklyn traffic stop | amNewYork

Police are searching for a driver who injured an officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn by reversing into him.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Woman Fatally Struck By Ambulance In NYC Hit-And-Run ID'd As Mom Of 2

A mother and nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was killed by a hit-and-run ambulance in Brooklyn while crossing the street.
#traffic-incident
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

France: High-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

A high-speed train collision in northern France resulted in the driver's death and injuries to several passengers.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
5 days ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 hours 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.
Boston
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Man dies in four-vehicle crash after police chase

A 23-year-old man died after a police pursuit led to a collision involving multiple vehicles, resulting in several injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know | CBC News

New drivers report difficulty seeing due to bright headlights, prompting Transport Canada to survey Canadians about headlight glare experiences.
#traffic-accident
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Two teenagers killed in crash after car leaves bridge over motorway

Two teenagers died in a crash after their car fell from a bridge onto a motorway, colliding with a minibus.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
3 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
California
fromABC7 New York
3 days ago

Philadelphia parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing

A parking garage under construction partially collapsed in Philadelphia, resulting in one death and two individuals unaccounted for.
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
6 days ago

Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in New York support speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers to enhance public safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
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.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Cement Truck Driver Kills Cyclist On Treacherous Borough Park Stretch - Streetsblog New York City

A cement truck struck and killed cyclist Edwin Delgado on 16th Avenue in Borough Park, a precinct with hundreds of annual crash injuries and among the top 10 for serious crash injuries despite having no highways.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
6 days ago

Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in New York support speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers to enhance public safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
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.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Cement Truck Driver Kills Cyclist On Treacherous Borough Park Stretch - Streetsblog New York City

A cement truck struck and killed cyclist Edwin Delgado on 16th Avenue in Borough Park, a precinct with hundreds of annual crash injuries and among the top 10 for serious crash injuries despite having no highways.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Every accident at high speed is a shock': F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

Nikolas Tombazis states, 'The noise around the new regulations is overstated. It's not like we're discussing a complete rewrite... The patient needs to just eat a couple of apples per day, not to have an open-heart surgery.' This reflects his belief that while adjustments are necessary, the situation is not critical.
Cars
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

One dead after train collides with truck in northern France

A high-speed train collided with a truck in northern France, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Person dead after being struck by GO Train in Richmond Hill, Ont., police say | CBC News

A pedestrian died after being struck by a GO train in Richmond Hill, Ont., on Friday evening.
#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.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Third person dies on roads over Easter weekend as toll reaches 45 this year

Recent traffic accidents in Ireland resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting appeals for witnesses from Gardaí.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Bronx motocycle driver dies after smashing into MTA bus: cops

The motorcycle driver, identified as 32-year-old Andy Peralta, made a left turn onto West Mosholu Parkway South after traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue, driving against traffic before colliding with the bus.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Woman Arrested in Broadway Junction Hit-and-Run

Zaria Pope faces felony charges for fleeing a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian in Brownsville last summer.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Man dies after crash in Cork; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

Multiple fatal and serious traffic incidents occurred in Ireland, involving pedestrians and vehicles, prompting appeals for witnesses and technical investigations.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
6 days ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
#nypd
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week 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.
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Bright Lights, Big Problem

I don't know how many of you drive and how often, but I will tell you there is a plague in this country of headlight brightness. It is shockingly bright. If you look back to halogen lightbulbs, you're reaching somewhere around 700 to 1,200 lumens. New LED technology - these sons of bitches get to, like, 12,000 lumens.
Washington DC
New York City
fromCurbed
4 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Beverly Road Subway Assault Leaves Man Hospitalized

A 30-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station, leaving him hospitalized, while police seek the unprovoked attacker.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Less than 10% of pothole compensation claims are successfully paid to drivers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

English motorists filed over £10 million in pothole damage claims during 2024/25, but fewer than 10% were approved, with only £666,712 paid out from nearly 10,000 claims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why more drivers are hitting hidden' potholes on UK roads

Pothole-related incidents surged in early 2025 due to heavy rainfall concealing road damage, with February reports reaching 3.5 times the previous year's level.
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

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
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.
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
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.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man dies in Oakland traffic collision, second driver arrested

Collision on Oakport Street in East Oakland killed a 55-year-old man; reportedly unlicensed westbound Altima driver was arrested and the crash remains under investigation.
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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Why are cars flying over Ontario highway guardrails lately? Snow is a factor, but driver error is too: police | CBC News

Snow piled against guardrails can create ramps that propel vehicles airborne on highways, with speed and driver error commonly contributing to severe crashes.
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
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.
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
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.
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