Transportation
Freeway Crash Highlights Dangers Of Flying Debris
Posted on · Police are still investigating Tuesday morning’s fatal crash near downtown Houston in which a driver was killed by a tire that came off a truck.
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News
Midwest, South Recovering After Deadly Weekend Storms
Posted on · Parts of the Midwest and the South were recovering Monday after a weekend round of storms, winds, hail and isolated tornadoes killed at least 14 people.
Transportation
It’s Been Years Since Texas Has Had A Day Without A Traffic Fatality
Posted on · TxDOT is starting a new awareness campaign as the state marks a somber milestone, using the hashtag #EndTheStreakTX.
Houston Matters
Looking for Creative Ways to Curb Drunk Driving
Posted on · Many Texans will travel and party on Independence Day Friday, and through the weekend. So, naturally, law enforcement will also be active, stepping up efforts to crack down on drunk driving. Officials here in Harris County — where we routinely lead the nation in fatal accidents involving intoxicated drivers, and just in the last two weeks saw […]
Houston Matters
Why Are Pedestrian Fatalities Down Everywhere — Except Texas?
Posted on · A new report indicates pedestrian fatalities have decreased nationwide after a three-year spike. But not here in Texas. On this edition of Houston Matters, weâll talk with the reportâs author, transportation researcher Dr. Allan Williams, the former chief scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about the particulars of what he found. Then weâll discuss the implications of […]