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Five people were killed in a crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Last year, an 18-wheeler plowed into slowed traffic on Interstate 95 near Wilson, North ...

The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...

Phones can help with navigation on roadtrips, but they can also be dangerous distractions. A new study shows just how big that distraction is among teen drivers, and the number one reason the phones ...

Nearly 460 school zone violations last school year have sparked concerns along a busy stretch of road on San Antonio’s far north side, where local advocates are pushing for stricter distracted driving ...

Sen. Erin Grall proposes a ban on all handheld device use while driving, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce distracted driving incidents.

In April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its 2023 traffic safety report, revealing that while distracted driving deaths dropped by just 1% from the previous year, a total ...