Traffic
Houston’s Vision Zero report for 2022 shows traffic fatalities were down, but not by much
Posted on · More than 320 people died on Houston streets last year, and nearly 1,600 more were seriously injured.
Tag: traffic fatalities
Traffic
Man dies after dancing atop 18-wheeler, colliding with bridge on Houston highway
Posted on · The man who died had gotten on top of the cargo portion of the truck without the knowledge of the driver, according to Houston police.
Court
Family of Houston man killed in crash with police weighing options after officer’s acquittal
Posted on · Walter Cooper's children said they are considering a civil lawsuit against former HPD officer Matthew Valdez as well as the department.
Houston Matters
Solutions to end traffic fatalities (Feb. 18, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We discuss what efforts and measures could successfully reduce the number of traffic fatalies on Texas roads.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Reducing Traffic Deaths, And A School Dress Code For Parents (April 26, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Reducing traffic deaths in Texas, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and Houston's Dutch community.
News
TxDOT Appeals To Drivers To Help End Long Streak Of Deadly Crashes
Posted on · It’s been 18 years since Texas has had a day without a traffic fatality somewhere in the state.
Transportation
It’s Been Years Since Texas Had A Day Without A Fatal Traffic Crash
Posted on · TxDOT is hoping drivers can help end the deadly streak by just following the rules of the road.
Transportation
Police Gauge Effectiveness Of Holiday DWI Patrols
Posted on · Authorities are still tallying up the numbers from their enforcement efforts over Christmas and New Year's. Meanwhile, Houston police are looking into whether alcohol was a factor in four fatal crashes this past weekend.