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These US cities are the most car-crash prone

Drivers in or visiting northeastern US cities should pay extra attention while behind the wheel
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Oaklandside
· Jun 23, 2026
Oakland’s roads are slowly getting safer
Oakland’s roads are slowly getting safer Deadly crashes in 2025 were down to 23 from the high of 36 in 2022 and 2020, according to new data from Safe Oakland Streets.
KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy
· Jul 2, 2026
10 Most Dangerous Missouri Places Based on Most Recent Data
10 Most Dangerous Missouri Places Based on Most Recent Data
The Independent
· Jun 22, 2026
Pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% as American cars get bigger, report finds
Large vehicles have bigger hoods and blind spots, making them more lethal to pedestrians
India TV News
· Jul 1, 2026
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many parts, IMD predicts heavy rains till July 4
Heavy monsoon showers lashed Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra, triggering widespread civic chaos, traffic disruptions, and a tragic casualty in the suburbs. The heavy downpour led to multiple tree-falling incidents across the western suburbs, severely choking key arterial roads. An uprooted tree near the DN Nagar Metro Station damaged a transit bus and crushed nearby objects, halting local traffic. Visuals showed heavily compromised visibility and slow-moving traffic as rain lashed the corridor. A two-vehicle collision was reported on the freeway, causing further delays; detailed reports on injuries from the crash are awaited. The intensification of the southwest monsoon resulted in rapid waterlogging in several critical commercial and residential hubs. The upscale business district of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) witnessed severe flooding, slowing down vehicular movement during peak hours. Heavy waterlogging was also reported in the Wadala area, where commuters had to wade through knee-deep water.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
Jumlah kemalangan motosikal di Smart Lane rendah
KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 36 kemalangan direkodkan di 12 lokasi Smart Lane yang diaktifkan pada hari bekerja dari Januari hingga Mei 2026, membabitkan penunggang motosikal. Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata, jumlah tersebut adalah rendah dan menunjukkan tahap keselamatan di laluan berkenaan masih terkawal berbanding laluan biasa tanpa pelaksanaan Smart Lane. Beliau berkata, ... Read more The post Jumlah kemalangan motosikal di Smart Lane rendah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "These US cities are the most car-crash prone": Oaklandside — Oakland’s roads are slowly getting safer. KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy — 10 Most Dangerous Missouri Places Based on Most Recent Data. The Independent — Pedestrian deaths have risen by 75% as American cars get bigger, report finds. India TV News — Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many parts, IMD predicts heavy rains till July 4. Utusan Malaysia — Jumlah kemalangan motosikal di Smart Lane rendah. NL Times — More motorists falling victim to dodgy roadside assistance providers