CTRMA toll rates increase by 8 percent Jan. 1
The rate increases will impact drivers who use US 183, US 290, SH 71, SH 45, and MoPac express toll lanes.
The rate increases will impact drivers who use US 183, US 290, SH 71, SH 45, and MoPac express toll lanes.
Police identify pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle in Northwest Austin
ATCEMS says the pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on Hwy 183 and Balcones Club Drive was 53-year-old Roman Ferretiz Cervantes.
ATCEMS says the pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on Hwy 183 and Balcones Club Drive was 53-year-old Roman Ferretiz Cervantes.
ATCEMS warns against distracted driving citing alarming statistics
Austin-Travis County EMS says distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes in the U.S., and much of that distraction is caused by texting while driving.
Austin-Travis County EMS says distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes in the U.S., and much of that distraction is caused by texting while driving.
Motorists survive after guardrail impales car on Connecticut highway
Connecticut first responders posted footage of the scene showing the guardrail stuck between the passenger seats.
Connecticut first responders posted footage of the scene showing the guardrail stuck between the passenger seats.
Family of off-duty officer killed in wreck sues alleged drunk driver, Austin bar
The wife, children, and parents of an off-duty officer killed in a wreck in North Austin announce a wrongful death lawsuit against an alleged drunk driver and bar in The Domain.
The wife, children, and parents of an off-duty officer killed in a wreck in North Austin announce a wrongful death lawsuit against an alleged drunk driver and bar in The Domain.
2 injured, traffic diverted after 18-wheeler, SUV crash in East Travis County
Officials say traffic is being diverted on southbound SH 130 near FM 973 after an 18-wheeler and an SUV collided.
Officials say traffic is being diverted on southbound SH 130 near FM 973 after an 18-wheeler and an SUV collided.
18-wheeler on its side blocking traffic in Northeast Austin
All eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane are shut down near the Samsung plant in East Austin due to an 18-wheeler on its side.
All eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane are shut down near the Samsung plant in East Austin due to an 18-wheeler on its side.
Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
Driver leads police on high-speed chase on 101 Freeway in Hollywood
A driver led officers with the Los Angeles Police Department on a dangerous high-speed chase in Hollywood Thursday afternoon.
A driver led officers with the Los Angeles Police Department on a dangerous high-speed chase in Hollywood Thursday afternoon.
8 people killed in crashes around Austin area this past weekend
Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.
Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.
Man arrested, charged for killing 2 people in South Austin crash: APD
Police arrested the driver and charged him with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Police arrested the driver and charged him with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
One dead in wreck on Cesar Chavez
One person is dead after a single-vehicle wreck near Downtown Austin just before 11 p.m. on Dec. 15.
One person is dead after a single-vehicle wreck near Downtown Austin just before 11 p.m. on Dec. 15.
Georgetown police investigate deadly crash on I-35
Georgetown police are investigating a deadly wreck on I-35 near Leander Road.
Georgetown police are investigating a deadly wreck on I-35 near Leander Road.
Pedestrian killed in South Austin hit-and-run
Austin police say a pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in South Austin.
Austin police say a pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in South Austin.
Study: More than half of US car crash victims had drugs in system
The study's authors say the results can’t be used to gauge drug use on the roads nationwide, but they say the high number of drivers, passengers and other road users with drugs in their systems is concerning.
The study's authors say the results can’t be used to gauge drug use on the roads nationwide, but they say the high number of drivers, passengers and other road users with drugs in their systems is concerning.
Cedar Park police shut down traffic at Arrow Point and FM 1421 due to gas leak in area
Due to a gas leak in the area, Cedar Park police closed down traffic at Arrow Point and FM 1421.
Due to a gas leak in the area, Cedar Park police closed down traffic at Arrow Point and FM 1421.
Small church bus crashes, flips over with 13 children onboard
We're told there were a total of 16 passengers onboard, 13 children and 3 adults, who were taken to the hospital and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
We're told there were a total of 16 passengers onboard, 13 children and 3 adults, who were taken to the hospital and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Car crashes into Round Rock restaurant, injures 8
Round Rock police say the adult male driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation and that intoxicated driving is not suspected at this time.
Round Rock police say the adult male driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation and that intoxicated driving is not suspected at this time.
Zilker Park Vision Plan draws concerns from community members
Community members can provide feedback online for the Zilker Park Vision Plan through January 8, 2023.
Community members can provide feedback online for the Zilker Park Vision Plan through January 8, 2023.
The Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety release its annual state report card
42,915 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, an increase of 10.5% over 2020
42,915 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, an increase of 10.5% over 2020