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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is using its Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign to promote work zone safety and help prevent these crashes and fatalities.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says drivers need to change their mindset to avoid distractions. Giannoulias announced the One Road, One Focus public safety campaign ...

Many smartphones now include a driving focus mode to silence text and calls while on the road. Some vehicles also offer voice ...

The housing market is starting to cool off across the country, with 4 Texas cities among the ones where prices are falling ...

According to the study, California is home to cities like Riverside, San Diego, Anaheim, and Los Angeles—all ranking among ...

Common distractions include texting, eating, and filming videos while driving - according to the study. WWII dive bomber ...

TxDOT’s “Talk. Text. Crash.” campaign reminds Texans that distracted driving caused 370 deaths in 2024. A Houston mom shares ...

TxDOT is spreading awareness about work zone safety to help prevent these crashes and protect drivers and road-side workers.

Wichita Falls Texas Department of Transportation highlights work zone dangers during National Work Zone Awareness week ...

Distracted driving deaths shouldn’t be such a common occurrence. Texas should join other states and end the use of hand-held ...

Learn about the tragic story of Katrina Bond, a young woman killed in a work zone by a distracted driver, prompting TxDOT to ...