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Graphic details of Pax Jolie-Pitt's E-Bike accident revealed

A witness who called 9-1-1 for the son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt described the bloody scene.

By Sophie Hessekiel On 8/7/24 at 6:10 PM EDT

AI warning issued to millions of drivers

AI warning issued to millions of drivers

New AI-driven technology that is set to be launched in the UK could lead to stricter penalties for traffic violations.

By Marni Rose McFall On 7/11/24 at 6:57 AM EDT

Solar eclipse warning over "fatal" accidents

Solar eclipse warning over "fatal" accidents

There was a 31 percent spike in traffic fatalities in the three days surrounding the 2017 total solar eclipse in the U.S.

By Jess Thomson On 3/26/24 at 1:15 PM EDT

Police condemned for labeling BMW plowing into people "traffic accident"

Police condemned for labeling BMW plowing into people "traffic accident"

Authorities said they are still investigating the motives of the 22-year-old suspect.

By John Feng On 1/16/23 at 7:56 AM EST

Mother, 5 Children Among Dead After Wrong-Way Interstate Crash

Mother, 5 Children Among Dead After Wrong-Way Interstate Crash

"Losing your family in a split-second like that is not going to be easy for anybody," a neighbor told WLS news in Chicago.

By Matthew Impelli On 8/1/22 at 4:27 PM EDT

Mom Making Teen Son Pay Motorcycle Medical Bills with College Fund Praised

Mom Making Teen Son Pay Motorcycle Medical Bills with College Fund Praised

"Lucky they aren't both dead."

By Sophie Lloyd On 7/28/22 at 12:21 PM EDT

Semi-Truck Crashes Into Hotel Pool After Hitting Car, Pedestrian: Police

Semi-Truck Crashes Into Hotel Pool After Hitting Car, Pedestrian: Police

The 18-wheeler crashed through a concrete wall of a San Antonio hotel, which suffered damaged windows as well.

By Fatma Khaled On 6/11/22 at 2:09 PM EDT

Internet Amused by Woman Who Drove on Road Shoulder Directly Into Cop Car

Internet Amused by Woman Who Drove on Road Shoulder Directly Into Cop Car

"If I'm suffering in a traffic jam, everyone should too as well," said the driver of a semi who tried to prevent illegal passing.

By Nick Mordowanec On 5/5/22 at 6:01 PM EDT

States Encouraged to Implement Speed Cameras as Road Fatalities Keep Rising

States Encouraged to Implement Speed Cameras as Road Fatalities Keep Rising

While the Department of Transportation has promoted the use of speed cameras, several states and cities have had problems with them.

By Lora Korpar On 2/2/22 at 1:33 PM EST

Nine Killed in 'Chaotic' Six-Vehicle Traffic Accident, Including Child

Nine Killed in 'Chaotic' Six-Vehicle Traffic Accident, Including Child

"We have not seen a mass casualty traffic collision like this before," a police spokesperson said this weekend.

By Thomas Kika On 1/30/22 at 4:43 PM EST

Pete Buttigieg Outlines Plan to Tackle Traffic Deaths as Increase Expected

Pete Buttigieg Outlines Plan to Tackle Traffic Deaths as Increase Expected

The Transportation Department announced a National Roadway Safety Strategy to help curb an increase in traffic deaths since the pandemic started.

By Lora Korpar On 1/27/22 at 4:25 PM EST

Two-Thirds of Missouri's 2021 Traffic Deaths Involved Lack of Seat Belts

Two-Thirds of Missouri's 2021 Traffic Deaths Involved Lack of Seat Belts

"These fatalities are unacceptable, alarming and preventable," said the director of the state's Department of Transportation.

By Erin Brady On 1/4/22 at 6:27 PM EST

Road Signs Telling People Not To Be 'A Grinch' at Xmas Met With Confusion

Road Signs Telling People Not To Be 'A Grinch' at Xmas Met With Confusion

With Christmas less than a week away, the roads could be dangerous as the NHTSA warned alcohol-related deaths are "more prevalent during the holidays."

By Rebecca Flood On 12/20/21 at 12:59 PM EST

Idaho State Trooper Narrowly Dodges Potentially Fatal Crash of 6 Vehicles

Idaho State Trooper Narrowly Dodges Potentially Fatal Crash of 6 Vehicles

Video captured the trooper and a motorist barely escaping the violent crash by less than a second.

By Daniel Villarreal On 12/2/21 at 11:16 PM EST

Waukesha Suspect Misinformation Spreads as Fake Photo of SUV Driver Shared

Waukesha Suspect Misinformation Spreads as Fake Photo of SUV Driver Shared

Anonymous social media accounts resurfaced a long-running hoax after an SUV sped through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin, killing several people.

By Khaleda Rahman On 11/22/21 at 7:36 AM EST

Traffic Deaths Worst in 15 Years as Unsafe Driving Spikes After Lockdown

Traffic Deaths Worst in 15 Years as Unsafe Driving Spikes After Lockdown

Law enforcement agencies began reporting major upticks in speeding and impaired driving almost immediately after the pandemic began.

By Thomas Kika On 10/29/21 at 12:44 PM EDT

Video Captures Altercation Between New York Traffic Agents and Driver

Video Captures Altercation Between New York Traffic Agents and Driver

A spokesperson for the NYPD told Newsweek that three "on-duty Traffic Enforcement Agents" reported that they were assaulted by two individuals.

By Matthew Impelli On 10/8/21 at 3:33 PM EDT

9,000 Gallons of Fuel Spilled on Highway After Tanker Crash, 3 Hospitalized

9,000 Gallons of Fuel Spilled on Highway After Tanker Crash, 3 Hospitalized

Although there appeared to be no damage to the road, both northbound and southbound lanes of North Carolina Highway 87 were closed down after the crash.

By Cammy Pedroja On 9/13/21 at 2:10 PM EDT

TikTok Star Timbo the Redneck Dies in Tragic Accident, Mother Reveals

TikTok Star Timbo the Redneck Dies in Tragic Accident, Mother Reveals

"My son was in a bad accident and didn't make it. My heart is just so broken," said his mother, Tassie, in a posting on his Instagram.

By Ryan Smith On 8/3/21 at 10:30 AM EDT

Tractor Trailer With No Driver Crashes Into Side of Massachusetts Home

Tractor Trailer With No Driver Crashes Into Side of Massachusetts Home

Two dogs were found in the cab of the vehicle after it smashed into the side of the house in Braintree on Saturday.

By Ewan Palmer On 7/26/21 at 6:25 AM EDT

Mom Dies in Motorcycle Crash During Memorial Ride for Her Son

Mom Dies in Motorcycle Crash During Memorial Ride for Her Son

Diane Everett was killed after losing control of her 2012 Honda CBR motorcycle, while taking part in a memorial ride for her son Michael Jr.

By Anders Anglesey On 5/18/21 at 4:41 AM EDT

Man Gets Third DWI After Being Pulled Over With a Chicken on His Shoulder

Man Gets Third DWI After Being Pulled Over With a Chicken on His Shoulder

A Wisconsin man was pulled over by police after reports of erratic driving. Officers found empty beer cans in his vehicle and a chicken that had been riding on his shoulder.

By K Thor Jensen On 11/8/19 at 12:05 PM EST

Melting Road Stops Traffic in Australia, Angers Drivers

Melting Road Stops Traffic in Australia, Angers Drivers

The Malanda Millaa Millaa Road was only recently repaired, but it did not hold up well in the sun.

By Damien Sharkov On 7/5/18 at 8:35 AM EDT

13 Children Killed As Train Hits School Bus in India

13 Children Killed As Train Hits School Bus in India

All of those killed were under 10 years of age.

By David Brennan On 4/26/18 at 6:08 AM EDT

July 4 Travel on U.S. Roads Can Be Deadly

July 4 Travel on U.S. Roads Can Be Deadly

The National Safety Council estimates that nearly 600 people will die in car crashes from Friday evening to Tuesday at midnight.

By Stav Ziv On 7/3/17 at 2:33 PM EDT

Pigs Hold Up Traffic on British Freeway

Pigs Hold Up Traffic on British Freeway

Police warned drivers on the M5 in Devon to "proceed with care."

By Lucy Clarke-Billings On 3/29/16 at 1:44 PM EDT

U.S. Traffic Deaths: Biggest Percent Jump in 50 Years

U.S. Traffic Deaths: Biggest Percent Jump in 50 Years

The National Safety Council estimates 38,300 people were killed and 4.4 million injured on U.S. roads in 2015.

By Stav Ziv On 2/17/16 at 3:47 PM EST

U.S. Traffic Deaths, Injuries and Related Costs Up in 2015

U.S. Traffic Deaths, Injuries and Related Costs Up in 2015

Improving economy, lower gas prices among reasons suspected for increase in traffic deaths.

By Stav Ziv On 8/17/15 at 2:40 PM EDT