#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.

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

Waymo's research highlights the urgent need to improve safety for vulnerable road users as autonomous vehicles become mainstream.

Four out of seven road fatalities over Christmas occurred within sight of victims' homes, emphasizing increased risks for vulnerable road users.

Garda RPU numbers have dropped to 620 at a time when road deaths are rising, signaling a public safety crisis.

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

The tragic death of Andrea Vallebueno highlights the critical failures in road safety infrastructure and the importance of accountability from local officials.

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 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.

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.

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

Pedestrian safety remains a significant issue in San Jose, with increasing fatalities this year, including the recent death of an elderly woman.

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.

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.

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

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

Traffic fatalities in Los Angeles have been increasing, with more deaths from traffic collisions than from murders.

In 2023, 337 people were killed by cars on L.A. streets, an 8% increase compared to the previous year.

San Francisco's efforts to achieve Vision Zero have not been successful, with an increase in traffic deaths in recent years.

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

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

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.

Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State increased by 25.8% from 2019-2022, with the highest number of fatalities in a decade reported in 2022.

Many school districts struggle to retain crossing guards, leaving families and teachers to manage busy intersections alone.

A woman died in an alcohol-related driving incident in San Jose, emphasizing the dangers of reckless driving stunts.

San Jose mayor claims lowest homicides per capita in 2023 compared to Oakland and San Francisco.

Community leaders argue that other factors, such as traffic fatalities and economic hardship, should be considered when determining safety.

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.