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#hit-and-run
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

DOT to lower speed limit, add safety measures at Chinatown intersection after fatal July crash

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

DOT to lower speed limit, add safety measures at Chinatown intersection after fatal July crash

#traffic-incident
#traffic-safety
fromsilive
1 day ago

Watch: Driver blows through stop sign, red light on Amboy road

A Staten Island driver was filmed ignoring a stop sign and running a red light within a short timeframe.
#traffic-collision
#traffic-accident
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Public health

'You never forget these things' - priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (6) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Canada news

'You never forget these things' - Priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (7) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Public health

'You never forget these things' - priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (6) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Canada news

'You never forget these things' - Priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (7) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Older driver rules 'could have saved mum's life'

Stricter regulations for drivers over 70 are necessary to improve road safety and prevent accidents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Journey times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years on

The reduced speed limit applied to any built-up area, defined as roads where lamp-posts were no more than about 180 metres apart.
UK politics
fromFOX8 WGHP
5 days ago

Piedmont Triad commutes among most dangerous in the US, study finds

Memphis has the most dangerous commute in the U.S. with a fatal crash rate of 0.84 per 100,000 residents.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Two people in hospital after serious crash in Co Donegal

A collision occurred in Kerrykeel, resulting in serious injuries to one driver and requiring hospital assessment for another.
fromThe Cool Down
6 days ago

Driver shares photo of distracting sighting on local road: 'It makes it nearly impossible to see the road around you'

Light pollution, energy use, and street safety are just the surface-level problems. These trucks are part of a bigger system - one that tells us to always want more, even when our planet can't keep up.
Digital life
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Man arrested after cyclist killed in collision near pub

A cyclist died in a collision with a vehicle in Worcester, leading to the arrest of a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

'Pay attention!' - Cian Uijtdebroeks escapes serious injury after being hit by driver while training

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

'Pay attention!' - Cian Uijtdebroeks escapes serious injury after being hit by driver while training

#collision
#speed-cameras
fromsilive
1 month ago
Canada news

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

fromsilive
1 month ago
Canada news

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The London Buzz - 25th July 2025

Tesla is testing self-driving software in London, indicating plans for Robotaxis in the UK.
#london
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Radical plan proposed to cut London road deaths by reducing number of lanes on main roads

Proposals aim to significantly reduce road deaths in London through lane reductions, SUV advert bans, and congestion charges.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Watch the moment a car whizzes wrong way down busy London A-road

A car drove the wrong way down a London A road at high speeds, causing chaos and near-collisions.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'A little child came out of the back of the car and jumped into my arms' - what it's like to be first on the scene of a road accident

Survivors, loved ones, witnesses, and first responders all suffer profound effects from the fatalities on Irish roads. This impact is often unnoticed yet undeniably significant, with the emotional and psychological toll extending far beyond the immediate tragedies.
Mental health
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Nearly 1,000 speed camera fines cancelled on one stretch of road over 'human error'

Motorists fined for speeding on the N25 from May 30 to June 30 will not be penalized due to a processing error.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Drinking the night before a morning drive puts lives at risk, motorists warned

Motorists drinking alcohol the night before driving pose serious risks due to impaired reaction times.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Driver flees scene after car crashes into wall in Beckenham

A car crashed into a wall in Beckenham, leaving parts scattered around. The driver fled the scene but later returned to report to police.
London
#speed-limit
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Careless' driver who seriously injured two schoolboys in crash pleads guilty

Tadeo Binaama Tumusiime, 47, pleaded guilty to careless driving that seriously injured two schoolboys and was charged with causing serious injury by careless driving.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Person taken to hospital in 'serious' condition after three-vehicle crash on M25

A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a three-vehicle crash on the M25, which happened between junctions 28 and 27 just before 8:30am.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

High-traffic boulevard raises concerns in three South Bay cities

Stevens Creek Boulevard faces significant safety concerns with speeding and pedestrian risks, highlighted by recent fatal crashes and accidents.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago

Urban Transportation Commission calls on city to narrow traffic lanes - Austin Monitor

Austin's Urban Transportation Commission recommends narrower traffic lanes to enhance safety and align with national standards.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Major blunder as marking at busy Sutton junction says 'look right' but points left

A road marking at the junction of Mollison Drive and Stafford Road said 'look right' but points left, causing confusion for drivers and pedestrians.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Female teenager in critical condition following car crash in Tuam, Co Galway

A serious collision on Ballygaddy Road left one female in critical condition and two others with non-life-threatening injuries.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Woman, 82, and man, 77, dead after collision in Uxbridge: police | CBC News

Two elderly individuals died in a serious collision involving a dump truck and a sedan in Uxbridge.
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Have your say on plans to give residents powers to call for 20mph zones

Plans to introduce 20mph speed limits across Barnet have been put out for consultation, focusing on high concern areas identified by residents for safety improvements.
London politics
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Man arrested after crash shuts M1 for EIGHT hours and driver 'seriously' injured

A three-vehicle crash closed the M1 for eight hours, resulting in serious injuries and a driver's arrest for reckless driving.
#traffic-incidents
US politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Removing 'Rainbow Crosswalks' Won't Make America's Arterials Safer - Streetsblog USA

Making arterial roads safer is critical, yet some safety measures like rainbow crosswalks are being blamed despite their effectiveness in reducing crashes.
#low-traffic-neighbourhoods
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Caitlyn Jenner's tragic history with traffic fatalities and ATVs

Caitlyn Jenner is facing grief after the death of her friend Sophia Hutchins in a tragic ATV accident.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Police update after car crash closes busy road in Orpington

A crash on Crofton Road in Orpington caused significant morning traffic disruptions without any injuries.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Unspeakable tragedy' - school pays tribute to Ella McLaughlin (6), killed in Donegal crash that also claimed mother's life

A tragic accident resulted in the deaths of a mother and her six-year-old daughter, deeply affecting the local community.
#dartford-crossing
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Gut-wrenching' grief as mother and daughter (6) killed in Donegal road crash are named

Tragic road incident in Donegal results in the deaths of a young girl and her mother.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Mother of girl (6) killed in Donegal crash has died from her injuries in hospital

A six-year-old girl died in a car crash in Co Donegal, leaving her family severely injured.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Cork gardai investigating as body of male (50s) discovered near Kanturk

The body of a male, aged in his 50s, was discovered last Saturday at Ballymaquirk on the outskirts of the town, near a busy road junction.
Canada news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The UK's pothole crisis deepens - here's how drivers can claim for damages - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A staggering 59% of drivers surveyed said they don't report potholes. Experts are urging motorists to report potholes in their local area, in order to give road users the best chance of receiving compensation when making a claim.
Cars
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Whether you're driving or flying, here are travel tips for the Fourth of July weekend

Record 72.2 million people will travel during the July 4th week, an increase of 1.7 million from last year.
Cars
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Scenic U.S. State Has the Most 'Chaotic' for Driving, Report Finds

Rhode Island has been identified as the most chaotic state for driving in the U.S.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Truly shocking' figures show nearly 6,000 caught not wearing a seat belt last year

Failure to wear a seat belt carries a fixed charge fine of €120 and three penalty points. Someone convicted in court of not wearing a seat belt faces a €2,500 fine and five penalty points.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

At least 38 people killed in Tanzanian bus collision, subsequent fire

President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the need for stricter adherence to road safety in response to the accident, highlighting the frequency of deadly vehicle crashes in Tanzania.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Man dies after collision in Vaughan on Saturday, police say | CBC News

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Saturday night, a car collided with a tree and then a wall, tragically resulting in the death of the 44-year-old driver.
Canada news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sam McBride: Ministers' self-sabotage will mean more deaths on A5 Dublin-Donegal road

The Belfast High Court last week blocked the upgrading of a major road between Dublin and Donegal even though the judge accepted his decision is likely to lead to people being killed and seriously maimed.
Cars
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

New zebra crossing to reduce crashes at Romford junction where 14 injured

A new zebra crossing is being installed in Romford to reduce crashes and enhance pedestrian safety at a busy junction.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Drunk driver who killed my amazing princess' in 100mph crash mustn't get his licence back, says Lillie Clack's mother

Lillie's mother, Debbie, is determined to campaign for Lillie's Law, aiming for lifetime bans for dangerous drivers, finding solace in ensuring they can't harm again.
London politics
Cars
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

They were convicted of killing with their cars. No one told the California DMV

California courts have failed to report vehicular manslaughter convictions, allowing dangerous drivers to retain licenses and continue driving illegally.
Cars
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Flight vs. Freeway: Why Air Travel Remains America's Safest Mode of Transportation - Social Media Explorer

Road travel is significantly more dangerous than air travel, with higher injury and fatality rates.
Injury and fatality rates for air travel are exceptionally low compared to road travel.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Heartbreaking tributes to man, 70, killed after car crashes into fence in Bexley

Flowers have been laid in a tribute to a 70-year-old man who died after a car crashed into a fence in Bexley.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

High Court in Belfast quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.
UK news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'E-bike crash ruined my life - rules need to change'

An 83-year-old woman was severely injured by a cyclist after being hit at a pedestrian crossing, highlighting safety concerns around e-bikes.
UK news
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Overturned car which blocked Willesden road for THREE days set to be removed

An overturned car causing confusion in Willesden is set for removal after being left for three days.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Weigh in: DOT begins camera enforcement of heavy trucks on Staten Island-bound BQE

Overweight trucks cause wear-and-tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure.
NYC politics
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