Traffic Fatalities Continue on Record Pace But Not in All States February 3, 2022 By Hope Yen The number of U.S. traffic deaths surged in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720, the government reported Tuesday,...
1 Highway Worker Killed, 1 Injured in Indiana Crash October 20, 2021 A highway worker was killed and a co-worker was seriously injured when a vehicle struck them as they were working...
Deadly Rise in Speeding That Began During Pandemic Still Hasn’t Stopped August 10, 2021 By David Sharp Motorists put the pedal to the metal during the pandemic and police are worried as roads get busy with the...
Parents of 3 Nebraska Girls Killed in Crash Sue Sarpy County June 14, 2021 The families of three Gretna, Nebraska, girls who died in a crash in Sarpy County are suing the county, which...
Distracted Driving a Major Problem in Texas, Transportation Officials Say April 9, 2021 Distracted driving comes in second for the cause of traffic crashes in Texas, state transportation officials say. The Texas Department...
With Spike in Traffic Deaths, Minnesota Ramps Up Speed Enforcement February 9, 2021 By Mohamed Ibrahim Minnesota transportation and public safety officials have launched a traffic enforcement crackdown and awareness campaign amid a spike in deaths...
Driving Declined But Traffic Deaths Rose 13% After Lockdowns Ended January 14, 2021 By David Shepardson U.S. traffic deaths jumped dramatically after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020, rising 13.1% in the three months ending Sept. 30...
Newer Cars with Safety Features Cited for Reduction in Highway Crash Deaths October 23, 2019 Highway crash data from 2018 shows that overall fatalities from vehicle accidents in the U.S. declined 2.4%, marking the second...
1 Killed in 100-Plus Vehicle Wisconsin Pileup February 26, 2019 Authorities have rescued dozens of people stranded by a blizzard that howled across southern Minnesota and dumped about a foot...
TxDOT: Traffic Fatalities Increased in Energy Producing Regions February 22, 2019 Booming energy production has brought jobs and economic gains to communities throughout Texas, but also an unintended consequence with a...