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fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Racing toward safety: The U.S. journey to safer roads through innovation and collaboration | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Racing toward safety: The U.S. journey to safer roads through innovation and collaboration | Fortune

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World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Uganda: Dozens killed in highway bus collision DW 10/22/2025

At least 46 people died in a multi-vehicle collision on the highway linking Kampala and Gulu after two buses attempted simultaneous overtaking.
#hit-and-run
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

One Killed, Two Critically Injured In Separate Hit-and-Run Collisions In San Francisco

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

One Killed, Two Critically Injured In Separate Hit-and-Run Collisions In San Francisco

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New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

2 men killed in Belt Parkway hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, NYPD says

A Mercedes and motorcycle collided on the Belt Parkway in Sheepshead Bay late Sunday; two men died and the car's driver fled the scene.
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Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

More Transit Means Safer Streets - Streetsblog USA

Public transit must be treated as core safety infrastructure to reduce traffic deaths, because driving poses far higher crash and violent-risk rates.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Opinion: Jim McGreevey Plots Comeback, But NJ Voters Have Better Options - Streetsblog New York City

Jersey City's street safety crisis demands candidates embrace pedestrian-, cyclist-, and transit-friendly policies while some political figures avoid addressing traffic violence.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Want Safer Vehicles? Amid Federal Inaction, Look to the States - Streetsblog USA

Federal vehicle safety regulations lag behind needed technologies and fail to address increasing vehicle size and weight that raise crash severity and fatalities.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland police are disbanding the traffic enforcement unit

Oakland Police Department is reassigning six motorcycle traffic-enforcement officers to patrol beats to cover staffing vacancies, reducing dedicated traffic enforcement capacity.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Live from MARS To Change the 'Crash First, Fix Later' Mentality - Streetsblog USA

Move from reactive to proactive roadway safety using predictive analytics and technology to prevent crashes instead of only funding fixes after incidents.
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fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose Shines as America's Safest Major City in 2025

San Jose has claimed the top spot as the safest major city in the United States, according to a 2025 SmartAsset study analyzing 50 of the nation's largest cities. This ranking highlights the city's exceptional performance across multiple safety metrics, making it a standout choice for residents, businesses, and visitors. From low crime rates to minimal traffic fatalities, San Jose's commitment to safety enhances its appeal as a vibrant, thriving urban hub in the heart of Silicon Valley.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Six people killed, two injured in solo-vehicle crash in Napa County, officials say

A minivan struck a tree on Pope Valley Road in Napa County, killing six people and injuring two others who were airlifted to trauma centers.
Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Top 5 States for Pedestrian Deaths in 2023 - California, Texas, and Florida Lead the List - Social Media Explorer

More than 4,000 pedestrians died in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and New York in 2023, driven largely by distracted walking and unsafe roadway design.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Hit-and-run crash leaves 52-year-old man dead near JFK Airport: cops

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Queens, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Killer Train: U.S. transportation chief commits to reducing Brightline deaths

Brightline trains have killed 182 people since 2017, necessitating urgent safety improvements.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

No Parking: NYC DOT to redesign intersections to limit vehicle parking and improve cyclist safety

NYC DOT announces redesign of high-crash intersections to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians using a hardened daylighting approach.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago

Good Morning, News: Schmidt Show to Become Podcast, Vision Zero Double Down, and Kristi Noem Wants to Make a Hunger Games?

Portland is struggling to achieve its Vision Zero goal of ending traffic fatalities by 2025 as deaths hit a 30-year high.
Mike Schmidt, former district attorney, launches a podcast named The Schmidt Show after a political loss.
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