Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows a 12% decrease in the number of U.S. traffic deaths in 2025, compared to the previous year, and that the…
Read more National Safety Council estimates 12% fewer traffic deaths in 2025, larger reductions in DC and Maryland – WTOP NewsVehicle crashes in the D.C. region remain below prepandemic levels but have been rising since 2020, and crash-related deaths have grown almost continuously since 2015. Vehicle crashes in…
Read more New study shows fatal vehicle crashes are rising across the DC region – WTOP NewsSALISBURY — A state trooper was seriously injured when his cruiser was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95, state police said. Josue Levi Cuevas Santana of Lawrence…
Read more State police: Man hits cruiser in Salisbury, injures trooperSALISBURY — A state trooper was seriously injured when his cruiser was struck by a vehicle driven by a Lawrence man, state police said. Josue Levi Cuevas Santana…
Read more State police: Lawrence man hits cruiser, injures trooperBOSTON — Massachusetts is among a minority of states where you can lose your driver’s license for unpaid parking tickets, tolls and other minor violations. But advocates want…
Read more Advocates seek to ease license suspension rulesToyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety Source…
Read more Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screensHARARE, Zimbabwe — When Tafara Muvhevhi, a Zimbabwean driving instructor, began work 16 years ago, his job was simple: teach the highway code and prepare learners to ace…
Read more Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roadsMontgomery County police charged 147 people with driving under the influence during the first six weeks of their annual holiday alcohol task force initiative. Montgomery County police charged…
Read more Montgomery Co. police charge 147 with DUI during holiday initiative, with more planned – WTOP NewsTODAY WE ARE STARTING A NEW YEAR AND WE HAVE SOME NEW LAWS IN CALIFORNIA. HERE’S A LIVE LOOK AT I-5 IN SACRAMENTO TONIGHT WHERE WE HAVE SOME…
Read more New California laws aim to improve road safetyWESTWOOD — As 2025 comes to a close, AAA Northeast urges those who plan to take part in year-end holiday celebrations to designate a sober driver. In December…
Read more AAA: Ring in the New Year responsiblyIn news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: Essex × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to…
Read more Police/FireTo mark National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week from Dec. 1-5, AAA Northeast is spotlighting the rising number of fatal traffic crashes involving older drivers across the United…
Read more Deadly crashes involving older drivers on the riseA trek by state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, and local leaders over the bridge to Connecticut recently may make Bay State highways safer from wrong-way drivers.…
Read more Tech curbing wrong-way drivingWASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.…
Read more Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failureROCKPORT — A New Hampshire man is being held without bail, accused of attempting to trying to a Rockport resident’s vehicle by force. Todd Andrew Wilbur, 42, of…
Read more Police/Fire: Man charged in Rockport carjacking attemptVictims of road traffic crashes, their loved ones and community advocates gathered Sunday outside The George Washington University Hospital ahead of a walk to the Lincoln Memorial in…
Read more Local advocates push for safer streets in honor of lost loved ones – WTOP NewsAs America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should…
Read more Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safetyAs America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should…
Read more From guardrails to potholes, AI is becoming the new eyes on America’s roadsIn news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: Rockport × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to…
Read more Police/FireWASHINGTON — Anthony Taylor will never forget the look of horror on the student’s face. The school crossing guard was walking into the crosswalk in front of Washington…
Read more Crossing guards face life-threatening dangers on the job