Traffic Accident

Dan Risik, 73, was among those traveling on a chartered North Texas bus that crashed on Highway 161 in Irving. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Bus Crash Victim: “People Were On Top Of People”

Some North Texans are still shaken after a bus, chartered to take passengers to an Oklahoma casino, crashed on State Highway 161. Of the more than 40 people on the bus at least 36 were injured and two were killed.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/11

The badge and uniform of a Texas State trooper. (FILE) (credit: Getty Images/Chris Hondros)

TxDOT Holiday P.A.S.S. Encourages Sober Driving

Law enforcement officials across the state want you to treat yourself to a Holiday P.A.S.S. TxDOT is encouraging that everyone have a Person Appointed to Stay Sober this holiday season.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/12/21

TxDOT Signs To Regularly Display Traffic Death Numbers

The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping that a sobering new message on highway digital message boards will help save lives in the state. The advisory flashing on the boards lets drivers know that 1,785 people have died on Texas roads this year.

2012/08/21

Officer Dustin Dodson died Saturday night after a traffic accident earlier in the day. (Photo credit: Lancaster Police Department).

Officer In Critical Condition

A Lancaster police officer is in critical condition after an off-duty car accident Saturday morning.

2012/07/21

Two Dead In I-20 Crash

Two people died Friday after an overnight accident in Duncanville. It happened just after 1:30 on westbound Interstate 20 just west of Duncanville Road.

2012/03/30

Arlington Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By 2 Cars

A man was killed after being struck by two cars in Arlington. Henry Makaye, 49, was trying to cross South Cooper shortly after dark on Thursday night, when he was run over by two cars.

2012/03/16

An accident on an interstate. (credit: AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Rescuers: Number Of Children Hit By Cars On The Rise

North Texas emergency responders are concerned about the number of children hit by cars in recent weeks and they are urging parents and motorists to take precautions.

2012/03/12