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
Police identify motorcyclist who died in East Austin wreck
Austin police say 56-year-old Ernest Costilla died in a wreck on Tuesday, December 6 in East Austin.
Austin police say 56-year-old Ernest Costilla died in a wreck on Tuesday, December 6 in East Austin.
Manor community, city leaders voice concerns about dangerous intersection following deadly crash
Police said on Dec. 7, just before 10:30 p.m., the crash happened on Hwy 290 and FM 973.
Police said on Dec. 7, just before 10:30 p.m., the crash happened on Hwy 290 and FM 973.
Woman dead, teen injured in wreck on Hwy 290
A 20-year-old woman is dead, and a 17-year-old girl was airflighted to the hospital after a crash in Manor Wednesday night.
A 20-year-old woman is dead, and a 17-year-old girl was airflighted to the hospital after a crash in Manor Wednesday night.
Body found in ditch in Southeast Travis County
Austin Travis County EMS says a man was found dead in a ditch on North FM 973.
Austin Travis County EMS says a man was found dead in a ditch on North FM 973.
Snow plow driver shortage to create headaches in Oregon, other Western states
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
Driver dies after wreck in South Austin
Austin police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left the driver dead in South Austin.
Austin police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left the driver dead in South Austin.
Driver barricades herself inside stolen car on I-35
The northbound lanes of I-35 were shut down near IKEA this morning, after police say a female driver barricaded herself inside a stolen vehicle.
The northbound lanes of I-35 were shut down near IKEA this morning, after police say a female driver barricaded herself inside a stolen vehicle.
Thousands of drivers overcharged on Austin-area toll roads
The Central Texas Regional Mobility authority is taking responsibility for a glitch that resulted in about 1,200 TxTag and CTRMA customers being charged late fees, even though they paid their bill on time.
The Central Texas Regional Mobility authority is taking responsibility for a glitch that resulted in about 1,200 TxTag and CTRMA customers being charged late fees, even though they paid their bill on time.
1 adult, 1 child transported to hospital after rollover crash in Manchaca
The adult was transported to South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries. STAR Flight transported the child to Dell Children's Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.
The adult was transported to South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries. STAR Flight transported the child to Dell Children's Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.
1 dead, another injured after car collides with fence in East Austin
One person was declared dead at the scene and the other was declared a trauma alert and transported to Dell Seton Medical Center.
One person was declared dead at the scene and the other was declared a trauma alert and transported to Dell Seton Medical Center.
TxDOT to repair big bump on SH 45 in Round Rock
The problem area is where the road connects to the CR 172 overpass, which started buckling a few years ago but started getting larger during the summer.
The problem area is where the road connects to the CR 172 overpass, which started buckling a few years ago but started getting larger during the summer.
Mother, four children hospitalized after Brooklyn hit-and-run
Authorities say a school bus was dropping the children off when they were struck by a Mercedes that was speeding off from police.
Authorities say a school bus was dropping the children off when they were struck by a Mercedes that was speeding off from police.
Woman dies after being ejected from pick-up truck in North Austin, police say
Investigators say on Friday, Nov. 25, officers responded to a wreck and found a woman who had been ejected from a pick-up truck. She died at the scene.
Investigators say on Friday, Nov. 25, officers responded to a wreck and found a woman who had been ejected from a pick-up truck. She died at the scene.
FedEx truck rolls over on I-35 NB in Buda
Buda police said all lanes are now open on I-35 northbound after a FedEx truck crash.
Buda police said all lanes are now open on I-35 northbound after a FedEx truck crash.