Crashes
Texas AI study links disparate data sets to identify dangerous road segments
A new study combines multiple data sources to assess roadway risks.
Video: Why are US roads so dangerous?
The CityNerd YouTube channel highlights key statistics from the 2026 Dangerous by Design report.
Memphis is the nation's most dangerous city for pedestrians
Memphis had the highest rate of traffic deaths for people walking in the US for two years in a row.
Nearly 4,000 people died in parking lot and other 'non-traffic' crashes in 2021
Crashes that occur in parking lots, driveways, and other non-roadway locations kill a significant number of Americans — including dozens of children — each year.
Arizona emerges as national leader in wildlife crossings
Arizona has been building bridges to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions at various hotspots throughout the state.
Federal road safety plan focuses on enforcement, driver behavior
A new initiative from the NHTSA calls for the increased use of tech to combat risky driving.
Buses are very safe. The walk to and from stations, not so much.
A disproportionate number of crashes involving pedestrians happen near transit stops.
San Francisco Cut Traffic Deaths Almost in Half in 2025
The city credits its Vision Zero strategy and new traffic cameras for reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries on its roads.
After 30% Spike in 2024, New Jersey Traffic Deaths Drop by 15% in 2025
New Jersey launched the nation’s first statewide Vision Zero plan last year.
Dallas Cut Traffic Deaths Nearly in Half in 2025
The city saw 107 fatal crashes this year, down from 208 in 2024.
Austin ‘Turn Calming’ Cut Pedestrian-Involved Left Turn Crashes by Nearly Half
A pilot program at 16 intersections led to a dramatic reduction in injury crashes and is saving residents roughly $3 million in emergency response and medical expenses.
San Diego’s Car-centered Planning is Killing Children
Like most American cities, San Diego’s planning choices hold a gruesome legacy. Why are we okay with that?
The Nation’s Deadliest Roads, Ranked
Cities with the most dangerous roads are concentrated in the South and Southwest.
Virginia Study Catches Near-Miss Hotspots Before Pedestrians Die
Analyzing reported ‘near-misses’ can reveal road safety gaps and prevent more serious crashes and injuries.
Tesla Found Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash
The Miami ruling is the first to find the company partly responsible in a crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another.
How Understanding Near-Misses Can Improve Road Safety
Most road safety efforts are based on data about crashes that have already occurred. But important information can be gleaned from incidents when something almost went wrong, but didn’t.
Has Progress on Travel Safety Run Off the Road?
Changing technology and rebuilding infrastructure to improve road safety are long-term strategies. How can enforcement and interventions that influence driver behavior make a difference in reducing traffic deaths sooner?
Boston Ordinance Would Regulate Delivery Drivers
A proposed law would require delivery companies to acquire insurance, permits, and submit monthly reports to the city.
NYC Congestion Pricing May Be Saving Lives
According to preliminary data, crashes and injuries dropped dramatically within the city’s new congestion relief zone.
Save Lives on Our Roads Using the Safe System Approach
Prioritizing safety and committing to the SSA framework can make a big impact in the effort to reduce traffic fatalities.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
