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Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon

Portland had an 'Unusual and Tragic' Year for Traffic Deaths

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's annual traffic crash report highlights the city's slow progress towards its Vision Zero goal.

March 4, 2021 - Bike Portland

Deaths of Seven Motorcyclists Results in Resignation of Motor Vehicle Registry Chief

A pickup truck driver towing a trailer on a two-lane rural road in New Hampshire on June 21 is charged with seven counts of vehicular homicide after colliding with a group of motorcycle riders. Attention has turned to his commercial driver's license.

June 28, 2019 - USA Today

Text and Drive

Parents Setting Poor Example for Teen Drivers

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, and while parents often instruct teens not to text and drive, they admit to texting and driving at about the same rates as teenage drivers.

August 9, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

New Pedestrian Bridge in Miami Collapses on Thursday, Killing at Least Six

A span built to remove the danger of crossing a busy eight-lane roadway to Florida International University became the danger itself when it collapsed five days after being dropped into place using innovative bridge-building techniques.

March 17, 2018 - Miami Herald

Pedestrians

Unwalkable U.S.A.

The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance gave the United States an F for walkability because of its lack of pedestrian infrastructure.

October 6, 2017 - Fast Company

Sand, Surf, Traffic, Fatalities

Unlike at other beach resorts, the New Smyrna Beach traffic accidents happen on the beach itself. Sea turtles receive protection from the traffic allowed on the beach, but not children. On Sept. 5, a 4-year was run over fatally, the 2nd this year.

September 12, 2010 - The New York Times - U.S.

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