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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.
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.
#parking-enforcement
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.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago
New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
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

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
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.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
15 hours ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
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.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
9 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.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
11 hours ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
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.
fromArchDaily
15 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
#motorcycle-crash
#dui
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

Family, friends react after teen dies in Novato crash that injured 4 others; driver suspected of DUI

A weekend crash in Novato resulted in one teen's death and four injuries, with the 17-year-old driver suspected of DUI.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Teen Dies In Suspected DUI Crash In Novato, Four In Critical Condition

One teen died and four others were injured in a suspected DUI crash in Novato involving a 17-year-old driver.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

Family, friends react after teen dies in Novato crash that injured 4 others; driver suspected of DUI

A weekend crash in Novato resulted in one teen's death and four injuries, with the 17-year-old driver suspected of DUI.
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Teen Dies In Suspected DUI Crash In Novato, Four In Critical Condition

One teen died and four others were injured in a suspected DUI crash in Novato involving a 17-year-old driver.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
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
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
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Woman charged with impaired operation following collision in Mississauga: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police reported that the two-vehicle collision involved a red Ford Explorer SUV and a Volkswagen SUV, each carrying two people. All four individuals were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious, but none were life-threatening.
Toronto startup
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.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Good Morning, News: Mercury Transportation Issue Drops and Broadway Bridge Reopens? In the Same Week? Curious. - Portland Mercury

A Northeast Portland drug treatment facility closed, affecting nearly 50 women, while local news covers transportation issues and a lawsuit against PacifiCorp.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai launch probe as driver (20s) narrowly escapes serious injury when concrete post smashes through front windscreen

The incident, which took place on Good Friday at around 2pm on the outskirts of Killashee, resulted in a concrete post crashing through the motorist's front windscreen.
London food
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
13 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.
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
#hit-and-run
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day 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.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Driver arrested 9 months after fatal Brooklyn hit-run crash, family still mourning

An arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case has not alleviated the family's grief over their loss.
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.
#philadelphia
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.
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.
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.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Driver Bolts After Hitting 11-Year-Old In Brooklyn Crash: NYPD

Police are searching for a BMW driver who injured an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Driver Bolts After Hitting 11-Year-Old In Brooklyn Crash: NYPD

Police are searching for a BMW driver who injured an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn.
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
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.
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

Key New York City DAs Back Hochul on 'Stop Super Speeders' - Streetsblog Empire State

District attorneys in New York support speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers to enhance public safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting - Streetsblog USA

U.S. traffic deaths dropped nearly 12 percent between 2024 and 2025, marking the largest single-year decline since at least 1999, though 37,810 deaths still occurred.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Advocates claim at least seven traffic fatalities in the past week across NYC

Seven people were killed by cars in New York City in one week, with advocates attributing preventable deaths to lack of protected bike lanes, inadequate speed enforcement, and insufficient traffic calming measures.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 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
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.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Teen Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries In Mission District Shooting Following Fight

A teenager was shot in a violent incident shortly after a citywide call for a ceasefire against street violence.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
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.
#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.
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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 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.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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.
#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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 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.
fromwww.amny.com
4 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
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Thursday Headlines: Preventable Death Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Slow-walked safety improvements in Nassau County contributed to a cyclist's death on Beech Street.
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.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 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.
#curb-management
fromCurbed
5 days ago
New York City

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Taming the streets: Mamadani establishes Office of Curb Management to calm chaotic public streets

A new Office of Curb Management will organize NYC's streets and curbside parking to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
New York City
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Taming the streets: Mamadani establishes Office of Curb Management to calm chaotic public streets

A new Office of Curb Management will organize NYC's streets and curbside parking to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Texas Roads See Fewer Deaths but Rising Injuries, New Study Finds - Social Media Explorer

Texas saw a modest decline in roadway deaths in 2024, but injuries rose and dangerous driving behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving persist.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How to Use Data to Fight For Safe Streets and Stop Super Speeders - Streetsblog New York City

Speeding is a leading, preventable cause of traffic deaths in New York; targeted technological interventions can slow repeat super speeders and save lives.
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.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Man walking in Oakland roadway dies after being hit by a vehicle

OAKLAND - A 72-year-old man police said was walking in a traffic lane in North Oakland died Sunday evening after he was struck by a vehicle. The coroner's bureau identified the man Monday as Billy Grant, who lived in another part of Oakland. The fatal collision happened about 6:29 p.m. Sunday in the 6000 block of Claremont Avenue. Police said Grant for unknown reasons was walking in the southbound lane of traffic when a car driving southbound struck him. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
California
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