Texarkana, Texas, is undergoing significant changes on Interstate 30 as part of an $88.9 million highway widening project initiated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in August 2020. The latest phase introduces new traffic patterns for westbound drivers, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety through the area. Understanding the New Traffic Layout Starting…
On Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2025, a semi-trailer crash on Joe Battle Boulevard at Montwood Drive in Far East El Paso caused significant traffic disruptions. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the incident occurred around 2:47 p.m., leading to the closure of all northbound lanes on Joe Battle and the left two lanes…
Texas has long been known for its vast highways and bustling traffic, but recent statistics reveal a grim reality: distracted driving is claiming more lives than ever before. In 2022 alone, the state recorded 4,408 traffic fatalities, making it second only to California in the number of deadly crashes nationwide. Alarmingly, distracted driving was identified…
Texas is known for its wide-open highways, sprawling cities, and unfortunately, its increasingly dangerous roadways. According to a recent article from Fort Worth Magazine, Texas has seen a disturbing rise in road rage incidents, with aggressive driving behavior becoming more common and, in some cases, deadly. For Texans, these encounters can escalate quickly, turning an…
A recent report ranks Texas as the 10th worst state to drive in, citing factors like traffic congestion, transportation costs, safety, road infrastructure, and weather. As the analysis shows, drivers in Texas face numerous challenges that can lead to frustrating and dangerous experiences on the road. At Ben Bronston and Associates, we understand that these conditions…
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. A recent incident in Southeast Houston involving an overturned 18-wheeler that burst into flames is a stark reminder of the dangers these massive vehicles can pose. The crash, which took place on Mykawa Road, resulted in at least one injury, according to reports from…
A tragic accident occurred in northeast Houston last Tuesday involving a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The crash happened on McCarty Street at Portwall Street, near the I-610 North Loop. A white tractor-trailer truck was making a left turn when a blue Ford F-150 collided with its rear. The F-150 caught fire, and despite efforts…
A familiar scene unfolded earlier this week as another big rig struck the Houston Avenue bridge over the Katy Freeway, blocking several lanes on I-10 during a busy Monday morning commute. There were no reports of injuries, but the incident underscores the repeated problem of trucks slamming into the Katy Freeway/Houston Avenue bridge from failing…
A truck carrying ethanol crashed earlier last week near the Hardy Toll Road exit, causing an inferno that killed the driver inside. The accident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. and witnesses have said speed may have been a factor. The wreck occurred on the feeder road lanes where firefighters were dispatched and had to use…
As American industries evolve, so do the laws regulating how they operate. When new variables come into play, the agencies responsible for regulating affected industries must enact new policies to account for these variables. The commercial trucking industry, though, appears to be backsliding when it comes to safety, and there doesn’t seem to be anything…
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