#traffic-fatalities

#traffic-fatalities

Two pedestrians were killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn over the weekend, highlighting ongoing traffic safety concerns.

The U.S. Department of Transportation aims to accelerate the deployment of V2X technology to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities.

Road death rates in Ireland are rising amid drastic cuts in roads policing unit staffing.

There is a call for urgent recruitment to enhance road safety measures.

Reduced staffing in road policing units correlates with rising road fatalities in high-risk areas.

Staffing reductions in a high road death rate county may impact road safety.

Ireland's road fatalities increased by 31%, contrasting sharply with the EU's overall decrease, necessitating urgent safety measures.

San Francisco failed in its 10-year 'Vision Zero' goal to eliminate traffic fatalities, with 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year.

The community is urged to demand change for safer streets and better traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.

New York experiences unprecedented pedestrian fatalities, with the Upper West Side notably affected, indicating systemic traffic safety issues persisting despite initiatives like Vision Zero.

Traffic accident deaths in New York have increased significantly, with upstate areas experiencing a troubling surge.

Vehicle design changes are essential to reduce pedestrian fatalities in the U.S.

Pedestrian fatalities rose by 57% from 2013 to 2022, highlighting a growing crisis.

The first quarter of 2024 saw the highest pedestrian fatalities in New York in 10 years, despite a general decline in traffic fatalities over the past 30 years.

The history of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. began with Henry Hale Bliss, highlighting an ongoing conflict between pedestrians and drivers in urban settings.

Automatic braking systems for new vehicles are essential for protecting cyclists and pedestrians, according to Rep. Joe Neguse's new legislation.

Cambridge City Council is lowering speed limits on state highways to enhance cyclist safety following multiple fatalities this year.

The recent data shows racial disparities in NYC traffic fatalities, with Hispanic and Asian communities disproportionately affected.

Vulnerable road users in NYC face alarming fatality rates, particularly among Asian and Hispanic populations.

Paris's street design, especially mid-block crosswalks, prioritizes pedestrian safety more effectively than New York's corner-oriented intersections.

Portland traffic fatalities are surging, expected to far exceed last year's record due to intoxication and reckless driving behavior.

Sacramento's proposal for an emergency declaration regarding traffic fatalities receives pushback for its inadequacy in addressing root causes like roadway design.

A man pleads no contest in a fatal street racing incident, facing up to nine years in prison after two parents were killed in the crash.

Driver behavior is key to improving road safety in the U.S. beyond just vehicle design changes.

San Jose task force Vision Zero is concluding; city showed improvement in reducing traffic deaths, still challenges ahead.

California plans to introduce a bill that would require new vehicles to have systems alerting drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph, aiming to reduce car crash fatalities.

California experienced a rise in highway fatalities during Labor Day, with 43 deaths reported, indicating increasing travel and safety challenges.

High traffic fatalities in California, ballots for safer streets in L.A.

Massive Blizzard hits Sierra Nevada with heavy snow and business closures.