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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Man dead, woman critically injured in Brampton crash, police say | CBC News

A man died after being extricated from an SUV involved in a collision with a transport truck. The woman, also in the SUV, was critically injured.
Boston
#traffic-accident
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

1 Dead, 10 Injured In NYC Crash Involving FDNY Fire Truck

An FDNY fire truck collision in Brooklyn killed a 78-year-old passenger and injured at least 10 others in a multi-vehicle chain-reaction crash.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

1 killed, 11 injured in multi-vehicle pileup involving FDNY truck on NYC street

A commercial van struck an FDNY truck in Brooklyn, triggering a multi-vehicle pile-up that killed one person and injured eleven others.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

A 76-year-old driver crashed into a building in Chinatown, resulting in one death and one serious injury.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

1 Dead, 10 Injured In NYC Crash Involving FDNY Fire Truck

An FDNY fire truck collision in Brooklyn killed a 78-year-old passenger and injured at least 10 others in a multi-vehicle chain-reaction crash.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

1 killed, 11 injured in multi-vehicle pileup involving FDNY truck on NYC street

A commercial van struck an FDNY truck in Brooklyn, triggering a multi-vehicle pile-up that killed one person and injured eleven others.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
17 hours ago

2 people dead after overnight fire in East Flatbush; several displaced, cause under investigation

An overnight fire in East Flatbush resulted in the deaths of two individuals, an 80-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man, who were both taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
London
#brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Brooklyn

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

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 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.
Boston
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
#motorcycle-crash
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
#philadelphia
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago
SF parents

Bodies of 2 Ironworkers pulled from rubble after Philadelphia parking garage collapse that killed 3

SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

Bodies of 2 Ironworkers pulled from rubble after Philadelphia parking garage collapse that killed 3

Two workers were recovered from a collapsed parking garage in Philadelphia, identified as Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr.
California
fromABC7 New York
5 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day 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
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Stabbings on New York subway leave 3 hurt

Police shot and killed a machete-wielding man who attacked three people at a New York City subway station.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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.
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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Big Rig Fire Near Golden Gate Bridge Causes Southbound Traffic Backup

A big rig truck caught fire near the Golden Gate Bridge, causing significant traffic delays.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Police Arrest Mercedes Driver Suspected In Fatal SoMa Hit-and-Run, With Baby In Car

A Mercedes driver, not a pickup truck driver, was arrested for fatally striking a man in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Police Arrest Mercedes Driver Suspected In Fatal SoMa Hit-and-Run, With Baby In Car

A Mercedes driver, not a pickup truck driver, was arrested for fatally striking a man in San Francisco.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 days 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
#nypd
New York City
fromGothamist
6 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.
fromIndependent
2 days 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
fromPadailypost
5 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
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

One person killed after a police chase on the 5 Freeway in East L.A.

A police officer-involved shooting occurred after a pursuit on the 5 Freeway, resulting in one person being killed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The complaints relate to concerns about the standard of the investigation, including its management and direction, the conduct of the investigation team, and their engagement with the victims.
London politics
#hit-and-run
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Pedestrian killed in Roxbury hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Roxbury, and the driver fled the scene.
fromAdirondack Almanack
1 day ago

NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects

"This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and 'can-do' spirit of the professional staff on the NYS Department of Transportation's team," Commissioner Dominguez said. "From bridge strikes in the capital region to catastrophic flooding in the Adirondacks, our team members work tirelessly to restore traffic and critical infrastructure-safely and quickly-with modern and resilient structures along these vital corridors within New York State."
Brooklyn
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days 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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Eastbound bore of Caldecott Tunnel closed due to crash, car fire, CHP says

Bore #2 of the Caldecott Tunnel is closed due to a crash, impacting Bore #3 as emergency crews respond.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Scarlett Faulkner (29) dies in hospital weeks after roadside attack

Scarlett Faulkner, 29, died after being on life support for three weeks following a roadside attack in Co Tipperary.
Boston
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 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.
Canada news
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

LaGuardia Airport closed after plane, rescue vehicle collide, 2 pilots dead: officials

Two pilots were killed in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
#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.
Boston
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Tractor-trailer plows into Clifton, New Jersey building

A tractor-trailer crashed into a building in Clifton, New Jersey, injuring the driver and causing significant structural damage.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
fromwww.amny.com
5 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
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Brooklyn woman, 76, killed when SUV crashes into building at Floyd Bennett Field

Pearle Davis was riding in the back of a 2022 Toyota RAV4 when the 33-year-old woman behind the wheel lost control about 6:10 p.m. Wednesday.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

BREAKING: Police shoot stabbing suspect at Grand Central Station | amNewYork

The stabbing occurred just before 10 a.m. on April 11 on the 4/5/6 line, within the confines of NYPD Transit District 4.
New York City
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Man dies after falling into path of Muni bus, SFMTA says

A Muni bus struck and killed a pedestrian who fell into its path on Geary Boulevard.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 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.
#traffic-safety
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.
#traffic-collision
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Pedestrian dead after 2 cars crash in northwest Toronto, 1 knocks down pole, police say | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Pedestrian dead after 2 cars crash in northwest Toronto, 1 knocks down pole, police say | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Person killed by Tube was blocked from safe spot

A London Underground passenger died after falling onto tracks at Ickenham station because communication cables blocked their escape route to a safe under-platform recess.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man lying on Oakland street dies after being hit by car

A 46-year-old unhoused man died after being struck by a car while lying in a westbound traffic lane on San Leandro Street in East Oakland Tuesday night.
#pedestrian-fatality
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Driver hits, kills pedestrian in San Mateo

The collision happened around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of South El Camino Real and 17th Avenue, according to the San Mateo Police Department. Officers arrived to find the pedestrian, described only as a woman, suffering from critical injuries. Police said the woman was taken to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity was not released Friday. The driver stopped at the scene
US news
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

1 dead, 10 injured after multi-vehicle collision involving an FDNY truck in Brooklyn

A vehicle operated by the FDNY was traveling on Avenue S when it was struck by a van heading north on West 11th Street in the Gravesend section of the borough. As a result, the FDNY truck then collided with an Access-A-Ride van, which ended up hitting a Lexus SUV, according to the NYPD.
Brooklyn
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Arrest after e-biker dies in horse and cart crash

A 46-year-old e-bike rider died after colliding with a horse and cart in Chingford; a 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wanton and furious driving.
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
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.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Woman killed, child injured in crash in Hayward crosswalk

A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 6-year-old boy injured when a driver struck them at a Hayward crosswalk; driver cooperative, no drugs or alcohol.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Woman struck and killed by hit-and-run NYC school bus full of students

A woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run school bus full of students while she was crossing a Brooklyn street Thursday afternoon, according to cops and sources. The female pedestrian was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue in Gravesend just after 3 p.m. when the school bus driver failed to navigate the roadway properly and careened into her, the NYPD said.
Brooklyn
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bicyclist dies from injuries suffered in December Oakland collision with car

A bicyclist hit by a turning Toyota Prius in Oakland's Chinatown on Dec. 27 died Jan. 11; investigation continues and authorities seek witnesses and video.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Four dead in fiery car crash in Long Beach

A single-vehicle crash near Long Beach Airport killed four people early Saturday; investigators have not yet determined the cause.
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