#on-track-incidents

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New York City
fromInsideHook
1 hour 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.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 day 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
#brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago
Brooklyn

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

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
13 hours 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
3 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
3 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
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Police hunt for driver who mowed into cop during Brooklyn traffic stop | amNewYork

Police are searching for a driver who injured an officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn by reversing into him.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Woman Fatally Struck By Ambulance In NYC Hit-And-Run ID'd As Mom Of 2

A mother and nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was killed by a hit-and-run ambulance in Brooklyn while crossing the street.
#waymo
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Waymo partners with WAZE on pothole-mapping in Bay Area to help city crews prioritize repairs

Waymo partners with Waze to share pothole data with Bay Area cities, aiding municipalities with limited resources.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Waymo and Waze are teaming up to save your car tires from potholes

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to use robotaxi data to identify and report potholes, enhancing road safety and infrastructure awareness.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Waymo partners with WAZE on pothole-mapping in Bay Area to help city crews prioritize repairs

Waymo partners with Waze to share pothole data with Bay Area cities, aiding municipalities with limited resources.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Waymo and Waze are teaming up to save your car tires from potholes

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to use robotaxi data to identify and report potholes, enhancing road safety and infrastructure awareness.
fromPadailypost
2 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
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Waymo and Waze Are Mapping SF's Potholes

BART experienced significant service delays due to an equipment problem near San Bruno affecting train users heading to SFO.
#urban-logistics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Frontier Airlines plane and 2 two trucks nearly collide at LAX

"We just had two trucks just cut us off, we had to slam on the brakes not to hit 'em,' the pilot is heard in shocking audio detailing the close call on Wednesday night."
Los Angeles
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days 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.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK to spend 15M on AI mapping in knife crime crackdown

The British government is investing £15 million to enhance crime mapping for targeted policing of knife crime in England and Wales.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days 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.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 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.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I'm a construction manager who vibe coded a paperwork tracker. My workers loved it until I accidentally broke it.

I got a degree from Douglas College in programming and business management. I understood the business side more and was better at that than at being a coder.
Web frameworks
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

France: High-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

A high-speed train collision in northern France resulted in the driver's death and injuries to several passengers.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
5 days ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
5 days ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Huge paper warehouse burns in Ontario, collapsing roof, forcing firefighters to retreat

A massive fire at a Kimberly Clark facility in Ontario led to a roof collapse and an operational retreat by firefighters.
Agile
fromMedium
4 days ago

The Leap from Technical Project Management to AI Project Management: How to Make the Leap

Tech project managers must adapt to AI initiatives by embracing iterative science, prioritizing data quality, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Women in technology
fromBusline News
5 days ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Man dies after crash in Cork; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

Multiple fatal and serious traffic incidents occurred in Ireland, involving pedestrians and vehicles, prompting appeals for witnesses and technical investigations.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Man left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after horror crash between two cars and a pedestrian in Barking

A man in his 50s sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian in Barking.
US news
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
#autonomous-vehicles
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
New York City
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day 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.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
California
fromABC7 New York
3 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.
#traffic-incident
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

One dead after train collides with truck in northern France

A high-speed train collided with a truck in northern France, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
#traffic-accident
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
fromBoston.com
6 days 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
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours 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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Motorcyclist dead after striking parked vehicle in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a parked vehicle in Toronto's east end.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
fromwww.amny.com
2 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
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

San Francisco fire truck crashes with historic Muni streetcar on The Embarcadero

A San Francisco fire truck collided with a historic Muni streetcar, causing delays on the F Market line but no reported injuries.
#nypd
New York City
fromGothamist
3 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
3 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.
fromBusline News
5 days ago

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

"We're watching action, reaction, and counterreaction almost daily, and the policy environment is moving incredibly fast," noted Glenn Every, emphasizing the urgency of staying informed.
Alternative transportation
#curb-management
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 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
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates 'Curb Management' Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration will establish an Office of Curb Management to optimize New York City's curbside space for public use.
New York City
fromCurbed
3 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
4 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
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates 'Curb Management' Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration will establish an Office of Curb Management to optimize New York City's curbside space for public use.
#hit-and-run
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Girl, 11, injured by BMW driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, cops release photo of suspect

An 11-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn involving a dark-colored BMW.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Soundview, Bronx

A man died in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx, with police investigating the incident and no arrests made yet.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Girl, 11, injured by BMW driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, cops release photo of suspect

An 11-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn involving a dark-colored BMW.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Soundview, Bronx

A man died in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx, with police investigating the incident and no arrests made yet.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
New York City
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

MTA bus driver recovering in hospital after being attacked on the job

An MTA bus driver was attacked after a minor collision, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns among transit workers.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Beverly Road Subway Assault Leaves Man Hospitalized

A 30-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station, leaving him hospitalized, while police seek the unprovoked attacker.
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
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by Locomotive

Footage of the incident, which took place January 15, shows the robot sitting motionless on the tracks, seemingly making no attempt to get out of the way as the unmistakable blare of the train horn gets louder and louder. "Oh it's gonna crush it!" the onlooker taking the video can be heard saying moments before the train, operated by Brightline, flattens the unfortunate bot into the tracks. Sparks can be seen flying from beneath the train before the video cuts off.
Startup companies
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Training And Education

AI enables individualized transportation training by evaluating trainee performance, tailoring instruction, simulating real scenarios, and measuring performance for targeted improvement.
Public health
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Community urges council to close train crossing after deaths

Close the Churchill Avenue Caltrain crossing to prevent further student suicides near Palo Alto High School.
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.
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.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Watch: Cambridge police rescue injured person on MBTA tracks in the nick of time

Two Cambridge police officers jumped onto MBTA Red Line tracks and pulled an injured person to safety seconds before an oncoming train.
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