Study reveals SUVs, pickups more likely to hit pedestrians than cars
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.
School bus and NY State Police vehicle collide killing aide
A NY State Police vehicle collided with a school bus in upstate New York killing an aide aboard the bus, said police.
A NY State Police vehicle collided with a school bus in upstate New York killing an aide aboard the bus, said police.
23 NYC traffic deaths in February, most since 2008
There have already been 42 traffic-related deaths so far in 2022, 58% more than the same period in 2021.
There have already been 42 traffic-related deaths so far in 2022, 58% more than the same period in 2021.
2 women killed, driver arrested in FDR Drive crash
Two women were killed and the driver injured after their vehicle crashed on the FDR Drive Friday morning and burst into flames.
Two women were killed and the driver injured after their vehicle crashed on the FDR Drive Friday morning and burst into flames.
Poor weather conditions present in more than 10% of nation's fatal crashes in 2020
Unfavorable weather conditions were present in more than one-tenth of the nation’s fatal crashes in 2020, federal officials report.
Unfavorable weather conditions were present in more than one-tenth of the nation’s fatal crashes in 2020, federal officials report.
Car plunges from Henry Hudson Parkway, 2 dead, says NYPD
Two people were dead after a car plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway early Monday morning and burst into flames, said police.
Two people were dead after a car plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway early Monday morning and burst into flames, said police.
NYC focused on pedestrian safety with 'Stop, Let Them Cross' campaign
After 122 pedestrians were killed in New York City last year, the new campaign will enforce traffic rules and improve traffic signals.
After 122 pedestrians were killed in New York City last year, the new campaign will enforce traffic rules and improve traffic signals.
Brooklyn girl killed by bus
A 15-year-old girl was killed by a bus as she walked in Brooklyn on Monday morning.
A 15-year-old girl was killed by a bus as she walked in Brooklyn on Monday morning.
Suspect leads police on morning pursuit in stolen Cadillac in South LA
A suspect who officials say was driving a stolen red Cadillac was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit through South Los Angeles Friday morning.
A suspect who officials say was driving a stolen red Cadillac was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit through South Los Angeles Friday morning.
NYC to tackle double-parking on the Upper East Side
The Department of Transportation is considering two plans to stop double and even triple parking on the Upper East Side.
The Department of Transportation is considering two plans to stop double and even triple parking on the Upper East Side.
WINTER STORM: New York City area snowfall ends; cold remains
A fast-moving and intense low-pressure system brought moderate to heavy snow to the New York City metropolitan area Friday morning. The cold temperatures are expected to cause freezing on the roads and prevent the snow from melting anytime soon.
A fast-moving and intense low-pressure system brought moderate to heavy snow to the New York City metropolitan area Friday morning. The cold temperatures are expected to cause freezing on the roads and prevent the snow from melting anytime soon.
I-95 Shutdown: Vehicles turn around, drive wrong way to avoid getting stuck in I-95 traffic
SKYFOX captured images that appeared to show drivers turning around on parts of Interstate 95 in Virginia to escape traffic that kept some motorists trapped on the highway overnight.
SKYFOX captured images that appeared to show drivers turning around on parts of Interstate 95 in Virginia to escape traffic that kept some motorists trapped on the highway overnight.
De Blasio's 'Vision Zero' traffic plan sees increased fatalities in final year
The Vision Zero Program promised zero deaths by 2024, but trends have been going in the opposite direction.
The Vision Zero Program promised zero deaths by 2024, but trends have been going in the opposite direction.
Transit advocates want end to Gridlock Alert Days for HOV restrictions, higher parking fees
Transit advocates want the city to scrap those so-called Gridlock Alert Days, which they claim do nothing to stem the holiday traffic nightmare.
Transit advocates want the city to scrap those so-called Gridlock Alert Days, which they claim do nothing to stem the holiday traffic nightmare.
No toll hikes on DRPA bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Commissioners with DRPA voted this week to postpone a previously scheduled toll increase for the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges until at least 2023.
Commissioners with DRPA voted this week to postpone a previously scheduled toll increase for the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges until at least 2023.
Box truck slams into police car; NY state trooper survives
A truck drifted out of its lane and crushed a New York State Police patrol car on the New York Thruway Tuesday morning. Thankfully, a state trooper inside the car survived with minor injuries.
A truck drifted out of its lane and crushed a New York State Police patrol car on the New York Thruway Tuesday morning. Thankfully, a state trooper inside the car survived with minor injuries.
NY state trooper struck by car in officer-involved shooting on RFK Bridge
Authorities say a suspect drove off during a traffic stop on the bridge, hitting another car that struck a State Trooper.
Authorities say a suspect drove off during a traffic stop on the bridge, hitting another car that struck a State Trooper.
Thanksgiving Day Parade Manhattan street closures
A number of streets in Manhattan will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. because of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A number of streets in Manhattan will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. because of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
City Council approves new measures to cut down congestion caused by online delivery
New York City Council members have approved a slew of new measures designed to cut back on traffic caused by trucks making online deliveries.
New York City Council members have approved a slew of new measures designed to cut back on traffic caused by trucks making online deliveries.
Drunk driving prevention technology to be required in new cars
The $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act includes a burst of new spending aimed at improving auto safety. Congress has mandated that automakers install technology to keep drunken people from driving cars.
The $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act includes a burst of new spending aimed at improving auto safety. Congress has mandated that automakers install technology to keep drunken people from driving cars.