#vehicle-accidents

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Bicycling
fromThe Verge
10 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.
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.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromFuturism
2 days ago
Toronto startup

Self-Driving Car Runs Down Mother Duck Taking Care of Her Eggs, Flees Scene

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in Mueller Lake arose after a duck was killed by an Avride vehicle, prompting community outrage and safety evaluations.
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago
DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 hours ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Self-Driving Car Runs Down Mother Duck Taking Care of Her Eggs, Flees Scene

An autonomous vehicle from Avride killed a mother duck in Austin, raising concerns about self-driving technology and its impact on local wildlife.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
12 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.
#traffic-accident
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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

1 killed, a dozen injured in Brooklyn chain-reaction crash involving FDNY firetruck

An FDNY firetruck collided with a van in Brooklyn, triggering a chain-reaction crash that killed one person and injured a dozen others.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
#brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Brooklyn

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

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
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
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
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days 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
#waymo
Roam Research
fromFast Company
5 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.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 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
5 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.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Police Officer Helplessly Waves Arms at Waymo That Careened Wrong Way Through Whataburger Drive-Thru

Waymo's self-driving taxis are causing traffic disruptions and requiring police intervention in urban areas.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
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
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
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
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.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
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.
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
#tesla
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade

Tesla has deployed an over-the-air update to improve the Auto Wipers feature across its fleet, addressing long-standing complaints from drivers.
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago
Cars

Tesla Cabin Camera gets an incredible new feature for added driver safety

Tesla's in-cabin camera now tracks driver age with Software Update 2026.8.6, enhancing safety and monitoring capabilities.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla's troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade

Tesla has deployed an over-the-air update to improve the Auto Wipers feature across its fleet, addressing long-standing complaints from drivers.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla Cabin Camera gets an incredible new feature for added driver safety

Tesla's in-cabin camera now tracks driver age with Software Update 2026.8.6, enhancing safety and monitoring capabilities.
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.
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.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Naked Man Bursts Into Tesla Service Center With a Shotgun

The man, later identified as 35-year-old Ed Teece, was reportedly 'running down the street smashing windows' before he made his way into the Tesla location.
Toronto startup
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 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.
#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
6 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
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.
#delivery-robots
London startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
Chicago
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Allegedly Smashes Through Bus Stop Window, Keeps Driving Covered in Broken Glass

Delivery robots in Chicago are causing controversy due to incidents like vandalism and competition with human drivers.
London startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
Chicago
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Allegedly Smashes Through Bus Stop Window, Keeps Driving Covered in Broken Glass

Delivery robots in Chicago are causing controversy due to incidents like vandalism and competition with human drivers.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
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
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.
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Every accident at high speed is a shock': F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

Nikolas Tombazis states, 'The noise around the new regulations is overstated. It's not like we're discussing a complete rewrite... The patient needs to just eat a couple of apples per day, not to have an open-heart surgery.' This reflects his belief that while adjustments are necessary, the situation is not critical.
Cars
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 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.
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.
#traffic-safety
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.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Harbinger's next product will be hybrid emergency vehicles | TechCrunch

Harbinger's flexible electric vehicle platform is expanding into emergency vehicles, partnering with Frazer to build ambulances and mobile healthcare units.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Moment two-tonne Land Rover reverses onto Met police car as officers cheat death'

Two police officers survived a dangerous ramming incident when a Land Rover Defender reversed at high speed into their patrol car, flipping the vehicle onto its side, after they attempted to stop it in a residential area.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Why fully self-driving cars are almost impossible

Despite significant investments and technological advancements, the reality is that no vehicle currently operating on public roads can be classified as fully autonomous. The complexities of real-world driving conditions present insurmountable challenges.
Cars
San Francisco
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Emergency Responders Say They're Now Unpaid "Roadside Assistance" for Confused Waymos

San Francisco emergency responders are increasingly forced to provide roadside assistance for malfunctioning Waymo robotaxis, diverting critical resources from actual public safety emergencies.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

CHP arrests San Jose driver after violent crash splits car in half

A San Jose woman was arrested after her vehicle split in half crashing into a tree on Interstate 280, with both occupants surviving but one severely injured.
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
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
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six people injured after car crashes inside Detroit airport

A car crashed through the entrance of Detroit's Wayne County airport, striking a ticket counter and injuring six people; driver detained and airport police investigating.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months 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.
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
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

One dead and five injured in early Sunday morning crash near Griffith Park

A 25-year-old man died and five others were injured in a five-car crash on northbound I-5 near Los Feliz Boulevard; investigation is ongoing.
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
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Dump truck plunges off Boston overpass after colliding with car

A dump truck crashed through a guardrail and plunged off a Boston overpass after colliding with a car; both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man laying outside Oakland firehouse struck by fire department vehicle responding to blaze

A man believed to be unhoused and possibly sleeping outside East Oakland Fire Station 20 was struck by a responding fire department pickup and hospitalized.
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.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Staten Island man dies of head injury sustained from getting hit by SUV driver: cops amNewYork

A 66-year-old man died on Sunday after getting hit by an SUV driver on Staten Island a week earlier, the NYPD announced on Wednesday. Cops say they responded to a 911 call of the man whom they identified as Staten Island resident Jean Victorin getting struck on South Avenue near Forest Avenue within the NYPD's 121st Precinct at 1:54 p.m. on Jan. 4.
New York City
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