Pedestrian Killed in Sulphur Springs
January 20, 2026 – A 71-year old man from Mena, Arkansas was struck and killed on a service road to Interstate 30 on Monday January 19, 2026 at approximately 6:45pm. Michael Wayne King was crossing the south service road while carrying a spare tire when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling westbound on the frontage road. King was attempting to reach a car on Interstate 30 which had a flat tire near the 118-mile marker....
Keep Holidays Happy by Getting a Sober Ride
December 4, 2025 – December has highest number of drunk driving crashes in Texas PARIS – The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays. There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes. As Texans gather to celebrate this time of year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is urging Texans to extend their well-known kindness and courtesy to...
TxDOT Approves Nearly $285 Million for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
November 23, 2025 – Projects include sidewalks, bike lanes and safety improvements PARIS – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved more than $284.8 million for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that will help improve safety, mobility, access and quality of life for people across the state. These federal Transportation Alternative funds will go toward 73 projects statewide that will build sidewalks, shared use paths,...
Texas Streak Reaches Tragic 25 Years of Daily Deaths
November 9, 2025 – DPS to hand out tip cards to help #EndTheStreakTX PARIS – Every single day for the past quarter century, a mother, father, son or daughter has died in a crash in Texas. There are many wonderful things Texas is known for, but the 25-year streak of daily deaths is one thing we need to change – and we can’t do it alone. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roads, and since then the...
Headed North? New Oklahoma Laws Target Drunk Drivers
New Oklahoma Law Expands Felony DUI Criteria Starting November 1 October 22, 2025 – A new Oklahoma law taking effect November 1 will significantly toughen penalties for driving under the influence, expanding the criteria for what qualifies as a felony DUI offense. Oklahoma casinos say 80% of their patrons are from the Lone Star State. Under the revised statute, individuals can now face felony charges even for a first-time DUI,...
Tips to Keep Aging Drivers Safe
October 19, 2025 -Older motorists are encouraged to consider how changes in vision, strength and reflexes can affect driving Oct. 16, 2025 PARIS – Older motorists can teach the rest of us a lot about driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. However, there comes a time when it’s important to assess whether they can drive safely. The population of Texans age 65 and older is growing faster than any other age group in the...
Shorter Days Bring Deadly Risks for Walkers in Texas
October 3, 2025 – TxDOT urges vigilance during deadliest month for pedestrians PARIS – On a Sunday afternoon last fall, Brenna Cole-Pickrel laced up her shoes and headed out for a jog with her dog Daisy. Brenna never made it home. A recently married major in the U.S. Air Force, 31-year-old Cole-Pickrel was serving as a security expert at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland when she was struck in a San Antonio crosswalk. She...
Car Seats Save Lives
September 16, 2025 – TxDOT is urging parents to correctly restrain child passengers amid rise in unrestrained deaths PARIS – Texas parents will do anything to protect their child – like checking under the bed for monsters at night or researching all the ingredients in baby food. But one of the most effective ways to protect children is often overlooked: properly securing them in a car seat every time they ride. We...
The psychology of safety: how road design drives behavior
Aug. 28, 2025 – By Ryan LaFontaine – AUSTIN — In the complex world of traffic safety, subtle design choices can make the difference between a safe commute and a fatal crash. While enforcement and education are an important part of traffic safety, the psychological power of design can also shape driver behavior. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has long championed a set of Proven Safety Countermeasures , a toolbox...
Real Lives, Real Losses of Drunk Driving
June 17, 2025 – One quarter of the total traffic fatalities in Texas in 2024 were DUI-alcohol related PARIS – Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light. Kelsey suffered brain injuries and died two days later. The Texas...
