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NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
#urban-logistics
fromCity Limits
3 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Opinion: How Last-Mile Delivery Can Reduce NYC's Congestion

Accelerating the transition to sustainable urban logistics can reduce transportation emissions and congestion in New York City.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 hours ago
Alternative transportation

The 2026 urban logistics challenge: Managing delivery hubs in the city - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cities are becoming critical for delivery management due to e-commerce growth, requiring innovative logistics solutions to meet consumer expectations.
#traffic-incident
California
fromABC7 New York
5 hours ago

Philadelphia parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing

A parking garage under construction partially collapsed in Philadelphia, resulting in one death and two individuals unaccounted for.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Police investigating suspected arson at Toronto waste facility | CBC News

Firefighters responded around 1 a.m. near Unwin Avenue and Cherry Street. Toronto Fire said crews found some rail cars and materials that are sorted at the site on fire.
Canada news
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 hours ago

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

A three-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Brooklyn while running into the street.
Boston
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Woman Fatally Struck By Ambulance In NYC Hit-And-Run ID'd As Mom Of 2

A mother and nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was killed by a hit-and-run ambulance in Brooklyn while crossing the street.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

France: High-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

A high-speed train collision in northern France resulted in the driver's death and injuries to several passengers.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
2 days ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
2 days ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs

Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged to record levels in 2025, raising safety concerns over lithium batteries and unregulated sales.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Man's death from battling ebike lithium-ion battery fire prompts warning from San Jose Fire Dept.

Lithium battery fires from e-bikes pose significant dangers, leading to toxic smoke and potential fatalities, as highlighted by a recent incident in San Jose.
#fuel-protest
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Fuel protest: Long delays on major routes across the country as convoys head towards Dublin

A nationwide fuel protest is expected to cause major traffic disruptions in Ireland due to rising fuel prices.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Gardai warn of traffic disruption after calls for nationwide fuel protest on major routes to Dublin this morning

Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Fuel protest: Long delays on major routes across the country as convoys head towards Dublin

A nationwide fuel protest is expected to cause major traffic disruptions in Ireland due to rising fuel prices.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Gardai warn of traffic disruption after calls for nationwide fuel protest on major routes to Dublin this morning

London
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
#traffic-accident
fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago
New York City

Chain-reaction crash involving FDNY truck in Brooklyn leaves 1 person dead, several injured

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago
New York City

Chain-reaction crash involving FDNY truck in Brooklyn leaves 1 person dead, several injured

Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Family of man killed in Brooklyn crash involving firetruck planning to take legal action

Family of 78-year-old killed in Brooklyn crash involving FDNY truck and Access-A-Ride bus plans legal action against multiple parties involved in the incident.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

1 Dead, 10 Injured In NYC Crash Involving FDNY Fire Truck

An FDNY fire truck collision in Brooklyn killed a 78-year-old passenger and injured at least 10 others in a multi-vehicle chain-reaction crash.
US news
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Cars
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
5 hours ago

Exclusive | NYC tows auto shop's adorable 'monster truck' memorial and turns it to scrap metal

The monster truck became the community's living memorial to her husband, who was struck and killed by three cars in front of his business in 2019.
Brooklyn
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

One dead after train collides with truck in northern France

A high-speed train collided with a truck in northern France, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
#fire
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
23 hours ago

Three-Alarm Fire Disrupts Brooklyn Near Fort Hamilton Parkway

A three-alarm fire in Brooklyn caused significant smoke and traffic disruptions, prompting officials to advise residents to avoid the area.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Caltrans to fully close 'last SF exit' on 80 this weekend

The last San Francisco exit before the Bay Bridge is closing for weekend maintenance, affecting eastbound I-80 access to SoMa.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Francisco fire truck crashes with historic Muni streetcar on The Embarcadero

A San Francisco fire truck collided with a historic Muni streetcar, causing delays on the F Market line but no reported injuries.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Caltrans to fully close 'last SF exit' on 80 this weekend

The last San Francisco exit before the Bay Bridge is closing for weekend maintenance, affecting eastbound I-80 access to SoMa.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Francisco fire truck crashes with historic Muni streetcar on The Embarcadero

A San Francisco fire truck collided with a historic Muni streetcar, causing delays on the F Market line but no reported injuries.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man dies after crash in Cork; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

Multiple fatal and serious traffic incidents occurred in Ireland, involving pedestrians and vehicles, prompting appeals for witnesses and technical investigations.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.
California
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
#accident
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

A registered nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was fatally struck by an ambulance while crossing the street in Brooklyn.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Train accident in northern France sees TGV colliding with heavy truck

A truck and train accident in Pas-de-Calais resulted in the train driver's death and minor injuries to seven passengers.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

A registered nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was fatally struck by an ambulance while crossing the street in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

MTA bus driver recovering in hospital after being attacked on the job

An MTA bus driver was attacked after a minor collision, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns among transit workers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Seen a tow truck zone expansion sign? Here's what it means | CBC News

The province is expanding its tow truck zones starting April 1 to restrict more sections of Ontario's highways to contracted companies approved by the Ministry of Transportation. This change aims to improve safety and streamline the towing process.
Toronto startup
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 days ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
#traffic-collision
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know | CBC News

New drivers report difficulty seeing due to bright headlights, prompting Transport Canada to survey Canadians about headlight glare experiences.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Overturned Big Rig Blocks I-880

Burlingame removes 400 eucalyptus trees from El Camino Real due to safety hazards, with 80 already felled despite community opposition.
#air-canada
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Two people dead after an Air Canada jet struck a firetruck on the LaGuardia Airport runway | Fortune

Two pilots died and several others were injured when an Air Canada jet struck a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Canada news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

LaGuardia Airport closed after plane, rescue vehicle collide, 2 pilots dead: officials

Two pilots were killed in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Two people dead after an Air Canada jet struck a firetruck on the LaGuardia Airport runway | Fortune

Two pilots died and several others were injured when an Air Canada jet struck a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Canada news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

LaGuardia Airport closed after plane, rescue vehicle collide, 2 pilots dead: officials

Two pilots were killed in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Motorcyclist dead after striking parked vehicle in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a parked vehicle in Toronto's east end.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Trucking industry presses Albany to lower skyrocketing insurance costs | amNewYork

The Trucking Association of New York is urging lawmakers to address the auto insurance affordability crisis affecting drivers and trucking companies.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Truck catches fire on Mass. Pike during early-morning commute, causing lane shutdowns

A truck fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Westborough was extinguished by 8:30 a.m., with westbound lanes reopened by 1:30 p.m. and no injuries reported.
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromNew York Daily News
4 weeks ago

Woman fatally struck in Queens by NYC Transportation Department dump truck

We are deeply saddened by this tragic crash, and our hearts are with the victim's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The circumstances of the collision are under investigation, and we are committed to fully understanding what happened and if additional steps can be taken to prevent future crashes.
New York City
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Bucket truck overturns into oncoming traffic; worker seriously injured

At around 9 a.m., troopers responded to a report that a bucket truck had been knocked onto its side and into oncoming traffic on Memorial Drive, according to a statement from Massachusetts State Police. The worker - who was in the bucket at the time of the incident, Boston 25 News reports - was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, police said.
US news
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 month ago

Congress is about to chase rail freight onto American roads. It risks thousands of deaths | Fortune

The Railway Safety Act would divert freight from safer rail to riskier trucks despite rail safety improving 44% since 2000, making inclusion in surface transportation reauthorization counterproductive.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Semitruck 'fully engulfed' in flames on San Francisco highway

A semitruck became "fully engulfed" in flames near the Third Street off-ramp, Mark Andrews, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol, told SFGATE. According to the CHP incident log, the fire was first reported at 10:46 a.m. Crews on the scene reported difficulties putting the fire out and needed to remove "scrap metal" in order to put out the fire.
San Francisco
fromNBC New York
4 weeks ago

1 dead, 10 injured after multi-vehicle collision involving an FDNY truck in Brooklyn

A vehicle operated by the FDNY was traveling on Avenue S when it was struck by a van heading north on West 11th Street in the Gravesend section of the borough. As a result, the FDNY truck then collided with an Access-A-Ride van, which ended up hitting a Lexus SUV, according to the NYPD.
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Man lying in Van Nuys parking lot killed by semi truck, authorities say

A 55-year-old man lying in a Van Nuys shopping center parking lot was killed after being struck by a westbound semi truck.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Photos show driver's escape after collision with semitruck

A diesel tanker nearly flattened a pickup in dense Fresno-area fog; reduced speed likely prevented serious injuries and drivers are urged to exercise caution.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Snow plow rams Amazon cargo bike in Brooklyn, sending driver to hospital

A salt-spreader truck with a snow plow collided with an Amazon cargo e-bike on Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, injuring the operator who was hospitalized.
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