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Californians love to hate I-5 and Highway 101. But which is actually worse?

Traveling in California during the Thanksgiving holiday presents challenges; between routes 101 and 5, safety and convenience are key considerations.
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New video shows man driving wrong-way before killing 2 on San Jose freeway

A wrong-way truck on Highway 85 caused a fatal crash, killing two people and injuring the driver.

2 dead after wrong-way SUV plows into unsuspecting driver on Long Island highway

A wrong-way crash on Long Island left two men dead and is under investigation by State Police.

Driver dead after veering off I-580 in Oakland, hitting trees

A driver died after crashing into trees, possibly due to a medical event prior to the accident.

Pedestrian dead after highway collision in Oshawa Saturday | CBC News

A 22-year-old pedestrian died following a collision on Highway 401 in Oshawa on Saturday night.

Wild dashcam video shows driver smash through streetlight on Northern California highway

Dashcam video captures a driver losing control, crashing into a streetlight on Highway 99 in Sacramento.

Motorcyclist, 82, dead in crash off Highway 401 in Clarington: OPP | CBC News

An 82-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash on Highway 401 ramp in Clarington, Ontario.

New video shows man driving wrong-way before killing 2 on San Jose freeway

A wrong-way truck on Highway 85 caused a fatal crash, killing two people and injuring the driver.

2 dead after wrong-way SUV plows into unsuspecting driver on Long Island highway

A wrong-way crash on Long Island left two men dead and is under investigation by State Police.

Driver dead after veering off I-580 in Oakland, hitting trees

A driver died after crashing into trees, possibly due to a medical event prior to the accident.

Pedestrian dead after highway collision in Oshawa Saturday | CBC News

A 22-year-old pedestrian died following a collision on Highway 401 in Oshawa on Saturday night.

Wild dashcam video shows driver smash through streetlight on Northern California highway

Dashcam video captures a driver losing control, crashing into a streetlight on Highway 99 in Sacramento.

Motorcyclist, 82, dead in crash off Highway 401 in Clarington: OPP | CBC News

An 82-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash on Highway 401 ramp in Clarington, Ontario.
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AVOID area' warning as traffic on M25 expected to get worse' during rush hour

Drivers should avoid the M25 due to severe delays and ongoing repairs following serious incidents.
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Attempted robbery in Brooklyn parking lot under investigation

A fatal three-vehicle collision occurred on I-95 due to an unexpected veer of a Kia Forte into a parked truck, leading to tragic consequences.

Man killed in Hercules freeway offramp crash is identified

Camron Johnson, 33, died in a high-speed crash on Highway 4, highlighting dangers of reckless driving.

Man, 23, dead after vehicle rollover into ditch on Highway 410 | CBC News

A 23-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 410 despite life-saving efforts.

Man dead, 2 others injured in Whitby crash: OPP | CBC News

A man died in a rollover crash in Whitby, with two others injured and investigation ongoing.

Attempted robbery in Brooklyn parking lot under investigation

A fatal three-vehicle collision occurred on I-95 due to an unexpected veer of a Kia Forte into a parked truck, leading to tragic consequences.

Man killed in Hercules freeway offramp crash is identified

Camron Johnson, 33, died in a high-speed crash on Highway 4, highlighting dangers of reckless driving.

Man, 23, dead after vehicle rollover into ditch on Highway 410 | CBC News

A 23-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 410 despite life-saving efforts.

Man dead, 2 others injured in Whitby crash: OPP | CBC News

A man died in a rollover crash in Whitby, with two others injured and investigation ongoing.
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Highway 17 wildlife, trail crossing advances to final design phase

A wildlife crossing project is advancing to ensure safe animal passage across Highway 17 and enhance trail connectivity for users.

Labor Day weekend traffic deaths rose from 2023 totals, CHP says

California experienced a rise in highway fatalities during Labor Day, with 43 deaths reported, indicating increasing travel and safety challenges.
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Mississippi bus crash kills 7 and injures 37

A bus overturned in Mississippi, killing seven and injuring many, prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities.

Moment driver zooms backward down busy highway as onlookers are 'speechless'

Drivers filmed a sedan driving in reverse on busy New York City highways, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed, verified whether Autopilot recall worked

Tesla under investigation for recall effectiveness in Autopilot system with concerns on crash rates and warnings.

Close call: Steel beam comes crashing into moving car, narrowly missing man

Authorities are investigating a case where a steel beam hit a car on a Washington state highway, highlighting the dangers of objects being thrown off overpasses.

Tire flies over highway guardrail and kills oncoming driver, California cops say

A driver was killed when a tire flew off a trailer and struck their SUV on Interstate 5 near Stockton, California.
The flying tire came from a concrete pumping trailer being hauled by a pickup truck.

Dog cruelly abandoned on side of 'treacherous' Long Island highway tied to a pole with note by her side

Heartless pet owner abandons dog on highway, sparking outrage and compassion from the community.
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