Safety leaders are searching for solutions when it comes to how to stem the surge in pedestrian traffic deaths in our state. It turns out the best solution might just be a simple one: more sidewalks.

According to UConn’s crash data dashboard, through Nov. 4, we’ve had at least 53 fatal crashes involving pedestrians in 2024, and at least four in October alone – a near record year. Safety leaders are searching for solutions when it comes to how to stem the surge in pedestrian traffic deaths in our state. It turns out the best solution…

Connecticut is on a near-record pace of pedestrian traffic deaths, according to the state’s transportation institute.

If you’ve ever been hit by a vehicle, you’ll never forget it — if you survive. Loida Toledo’s daughter Michelle Trausch did not. She died from her injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run in Waterbury this summer. Police found the driver, who is now facing charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. He’s awaiting arraignment. Toledo said, “We need to go to...

You knew it had to happen at some point.  The spike in reckless driving in our state has started to hit people in their wallet when it comes to car insurance. In fact, rate comparison website Insurify predicted our state may see an average premium increase approaching 35% by the end of the year. This seemingly never-ending stretch of poor,…

Our state is on track to surpass the deadliest year on record when it comes to motorcycles.

Our state is on track to surpass the deadliest year on record when it comes to motorcycles. More than 36 riders have died since January according to an expert from UConn’s Transportation Safety Research Center. Eric Jackson, who studies traffic accident statistics with the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center at UConn, told NBC Connecticut Investigates that several factors are contributing…

In our continuing series, “Reckless on Our Roads,” NBC Connecticut Investigates has tracked the increase in dangerous driving in our state, and the search for solutions. One idea getting adopted in some towns and cities is automated traffic light enforcement with cameras – that means tickets and fines for red light runners.

In our continuing series, “Reckless on Our Roads,” NBC Connecticut Investigates has tracked the increase in dangerous driving in our state, and the search for solutions. One idea getting adopted in some Connecticut towns and cities is automated traffic light enforcement with cameras – that means tickets and fines for red light runners. But while this might prevent one kind…