Pedestrians, bicyclists account for 20% of Texas traffic deaths: TxDOT

TxDOT is reminding all Texans through its "Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign to know and follow the laws for safe driving, walking and biking.

US traffic deaths continue to rise, hitting 20-year high in early 2022

Before 2020, U.S. traffic deaths had fallen for three consecutive years. But they began climbing after pandemic lockdowns eased and are continuing to in 2022.

‘Plain, straightforward’ cellphone laws reduce crash rates, study finds

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.

Pedestrian hit on Westheimer in Houston; police say driver left, returned later

Houston police say a pedestrian was crossing Westheimer Road, not in a crosswalk, when he was hit by a driver who then left the scene but came back later.

Family member seeking justice for brother killed in Christmas eve road rage incident
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The latest road rage incident in Houston, where two people were arrested serves as a stark reminder for Anthony Hipp's relative, who says months after losing him, his killer remains at large. FOX 26's Gabby Hart has the story.

HCSO: Road-rage shooting caught on camera leaves two in custody

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed with FOX 26, the man and woman in the video are Nazly Ortiz and Benjamin Greene. Greene has been charged with assault and Ortiz with aggravated assault.

Deputy constable’s vehicle catches fire after crash; 3 injured

Authorities say three people, including a deputy constable, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital after a fiery crash in southeast Harris County.

1 dead, 2 injured after SUV crashes into bridge, bayou in SE Houston

One man died and two others were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed under a bridge and went into a bayou in southeast Houston on Sunday evening, police say.

Major roadway closure this weekend may cause traffic headaches for Houston drivers

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, all northbound mainlanes of I-610 West Loop at I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday until Monday, July 18 at 5 a.m.

Driver shot after crashing into parked car in NW Harris County, shooter arrested

Officials say it all started after a driver crashed his car into a parked vehicle with people inside. The occupants of the parked car then got out, investigators say, and an argument ensued with the driver.