Traffic
Highest Death Toll Predicted on the Roads Over Thanksgiving in 10 Years
"If this estimate holds true, Thanksgiving 2021 will experience the most deaths since 2007," said the National Safety Council.
WHO Sets Decade-long Plan Into Action to Decrease Traffic Fatalities
The World Health Organization has added roadway safety to its list of sustainable development goals in an effort to decrease preventable deaths and injuries.
10 Cities Whose Citizens Have the Worst Road Rage
Everyone experiences road rage, but some cities are angrier on their daily commute then others and surprisingly it's not the cities with the worst traffic.
Traffic Lights Built Into the Floor for Smartphone Users Divides Internet
The innovative traffic lights were trialed in South Korea in 2019 as a way to combat rising rates of distracted pedestrians who forget to look away from their cell phones before crossing.
Cop Who Shot Man After Traffic Stop Had Previous Complaint for Similar Stop
The state trooper's personnel file shows he previously pulled over a driver for a cracked windshield, and made "unprofessional and inappropriate" comments.
National Goal of Zero Traffic Death in U.S. Makes Its Way to Congress
The goal of zero traffic death by 2050 has gained traction around the country prompting the introduction of a Vision Zero resolution into Congress.
Truckers Shut Down Highways in 15 Brazilian States in Support of Bolsonaro
"We can't try to resolve a problem by creating another, particularly hurting the most vulnerable people," Infrastructure Minister Tarcisio Gomes de Freitas said.
Cargo Ship Briefly Blocks Suez Canal, Less than 6 Months After Ever Given
Admiral Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez Canal, described the incident involving the Coral Crystal as a "very brief grounding."
10 Best and 10 Worst US Cities to Drive In
Despite less overall travel during the pandemic, car sales have increased 9 percent. WalletHub has compiled a list of the best and worst cities to drive in.
Cars Abandoned on Flooded Highways as States Try to Clean Up After Ida
Road cleanup continues after the northeast was slammed by Tropical Storm Ida. The storm led to flash floods, power outages and road closures.
Overturned Truck Spills Over 5,000 pounds of Ammonium Nitrate in California
It is currently unclear how the truck overturned and spilled the chemicals, according to the public information officer.
Tesla Autopilot Failing to Notice Parked Emergency Vehicles: Investigation
The NHTSA was sent to investigate 31 crashes involving automated driver assist programs since mid-2016, 25 of which involved Tesla.
CA to Spend Millions on Wildlife-Only Freeway 'Overpass'
The project aims to restore the region's vulnerable wildlife populations and reduce collisions between vehicles and animals.
Site of Fatal Alabama Wreck 'Notorious' for Hydroplaning Cars, Road Traffic
Interstate 65 was inspected after a car crash killed 10 people. Investigators cite possible hydroplaning as the cause.
2016 Photos Believed to Show Large Crack That Led to Closure of I-40 Bridge
The Interstate 40 bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas was shut down indefinitely on May 11 after inspectors found a crack in one of two 900-foot horizontal beams critical for the structural integrity of the bridge, thanks to photos taken by a kayaker.
Man Poses in Front of Moving Bus for 'Death Wish' TikTok Video
One TikToker has proved that the need for content knows no bounds, after he posed in front of a traveling bus for a video on the app.
Alligator Stops Traffic as it Casually Crosses Street
A viral video caught an alligator holding up traffic on a leisurely stroll as it crossed a busy street.
Lounging Alligator Causes Major Traffic Jam for Lunchtime Commuters
Wednesday turned out to be a bizarre day for commuters on Fred Hartman Bridge as an alligator decided to use the highway shoulder to take a nap.
Kentucky Motorists Completely Bamboozled by Roundabout in Hilarious Video
Ever since the roundabout was introduced earlier this month, video of motorists attempting to navigate their way around the new structure has been gaining attention.
Suez Canal Update as Stuck Ship Seen in Satellite Images
Dredgers are working to clear sand and mud from around the Ever Given, while at least 150 ships wait for the blockage to be cleared.
Suez Canal Map Shows How Stuck Container Ship Has Blocked Sea Traffic
"There is currently no indication of when the canal will be clear," according to port agent GAC.
Ex-marine Motorcycle Deputy, 41, Killed During Traffic Stop in L.A
Thomas J. Albanese was killed in a collision at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard in the City of Lakewood.
Driver Caught Using Lifelike Mannequin to Dodge Traffic in Carpool Lane
An officer noticed the unusually rigid passenger traveling in a Toyota Tacoma in the carpool lane in Los Angeles on Friday.
Free Backpack Giveaway Causes Massive Traffic Jam in South Philadelphia
Each child in the car would receive a free backpack and pair of Converse sneakers, while supplies lasted. The giveaway began at 9 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 1 p.m.
Why Police Should See the 'Defund' Movement as a Golden Opportunity
Many police chiefs have long called attention to the need to restructure police departments.
Lincoln Tunnel Flooding Video is Every New Yorker's Nightmare Come True
Like a scene from action movie "Daylight," one driver captured water spilling into a New York tunnel under the Hudson River on Tuesday evening.
'I Have a Black Husband': Man Sells T-Shirts off Woman's Plea in Video
The man who accused the woman of calling him a racial slur advertised "Karen" T-shirts quoting the video within hours.
Crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike Leaves Five People Dead, 60 Injured
The 60 injured people were transported to three hospitals in the area, according to a spokesperson for the turnpike.
What Time Is Trump in Pittsburgh? Road Closures, Traffic Ahead of Visit
People were encouraged to avoid downtown if they could and Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert said the sooner Trump is out of the city, the faster it will be for other people to leave.
Is I10 Closed? Louisiana, Texas Road Closures Caused By Flooding
If preliminary rainfall totals are accurate, Imelda would be the 7th wettest tropical cyclone in United States history.