Houston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.

On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Parents in the Elyson community say they have been warning for months that something like this would happen. Two children riding their bikes to McElwain Elementary were hit by a car at a crosswalk many families use every morning.

New I-10 lane closures will test Houston drivers’ patience (again).

A deadly crash that killed five people in Austin this March wasn’t an isolated incident. It was part of a pattern that prompted federal officials to crack down on commercial truck licensing, particularly focusing on non-U.S. citizen drivers.

With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Houston-area law enforcement agencies are teaming up once again to keep impaired drivers off the roads.

By urging Texans to follow speed limits and increasing law enforcement’s focus on speeding as a public issue, the TxDOT (and Conroe native, Parker McCollum!) hopes to decrease car-crash-related fatalities in Houston and Texas.

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

A new Texas law mandates significant operational changes for the Texas motor vehicle industry effective July 1, 2025.

Summer is in full effect, and with travel plans underway, a recent survey revealed you might not have to travel too far!

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

Investigators said the man had to be extricated from his Dodge Challenger after hitting a puddle of water, causing him to lose control and smash into a tree.

”You will not get compassion, you won’t get a second chance if you commit this crime, because I have been on too many scenes where people lose their lives because of this," DA Sean Teare said during a news conference.

Regardless of where you live or how much rain you get, it’s always important to stay safe, especially while on the roads.

A new Texas law mandates significant operational changes for the Texas motor vehicle industry effective July 1, 2025.

After a deadly crash on Interstate 45 in the Woodlands area Monday morning, KPRC 2 looked into the dangers of the highway over the years.

Drivers are asked to plan for extra time in their morning commutes; slow it down, and use low beams. Serious accidents can happen on these foggy mornings and nights!

A winter storm has left Houston's roads extremely hazardous with snow and ice, prompting officials to advise residents to avoid driving if possible.

If you’re driving in Texas and winter weather hits, you might wonder about the rules for using tire chains. Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can stay safe and legal on the road.

Driving in the fog on the way into work this week looks like a scene from a scary movie - take a look at this video that our KPRC Insider - Weather Warrior sent us of his morning commute.

After more than a month of dry weather, we finally have some rainfall in Southeast Texas! We have a lot of moisture in our atmosphere (thanks, SE winds) so when it rains, it POURS!

After more than a month of dry weather, we finally have some rainfall in Southeast Texas! We have a lot of moisture in our atmosphere (thanks, SE winds) so when it rains, it POURS!

The $13 billion I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project has sparked significant debate in Houston, as community groups like Stop TxDOT I-45 raise alarms about the potential loss of 1,235 homes and 331 businesses.

One multiyear study, analyzed the data of 125,012 deadly crashes over 6 years, found that 34% of those accidents happened during "active rain"

We have the potential for thunderstorms, downpours, hail, and damaging winds. And while models are tracking the storms to hit right before our morning rush hour - it made us think about the weather, you, and your morning commute.

Winter driving can make your car filthy!

The holidays are here, and according to a new study by the car insurance savings app Jerry, there has been an increase in traffic fatalities in Texas -- especially in Houston.

The driver who allegedly drove his SUV into a Denny’s in Rosenberg earlier this week has been cited, according to a police report.

The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run desperately wants to know who was behind the wheel on that night.Everett Gilbert, 38, was the victim of that crash earlier this week on the 610 West Loop near Brookhaven.

We take a test drive into the world of electric vehicles -- uncovering the practicality, infrastructure challenges and the future.

Three of Harris County’s top law-enforcement officials will pass on a warning this Thursday to those that are planning street and parking lot “takeovers” in Harris County.

Some might know it, but there is a rideshare for long distances that exists.

Over the last several years, road fatalities have reached unacceptable rates, and behind each accident is a life tragically lost and grieving family members. Joining us to discuss the crisis on our roads and some resources that can help is the executive vice president of government solutions at Verra Mobility, Jon Baldwin, and the executive director of safe, Damian Kevitt.

Roadside crews and emergency responders risk their livers every day to help drivers in need.

Numbers show, that more and more people are buying trucks and SUVs. A recent survey says in 2021, close to 80% of the new car sales in the United States were SUVs and trucks, compared to almost 53% 10 years ago.

Have you ever been driving along, enjoying your day, and had something unexpected happen to your vehicle?

Have you ever been driving along, enjoying your day, and had something unexpected happen to your vehicle? Maybe you ran out of gas. Perhaps you got a flat tire, or your car overheated.

The systems are also evidence used to levy $300 plus fines issued to the owners of the vehicles.

For $30 a year, Texas motorists with a social conscience -- or simply a desire to decorate their vehicles with adorable critters -- can do away with the state’s plain black-and-white plates.

Winter weather is expected to impact many areas of the Lone Star State these next few days.

Texting while driving is a serious problem.

If you fill up your car with contaminated gas it can cause major, costly problems. If you can prove the issues are a result of the bad fuel, the gas station owner who sold it to you should pay for your repairs. The KPRC 2 Investigative team is on the case of a Houston businessman who’s sticking it to his customers by dodging the bills and their calls for help.

Houston police are investigating a shooting that happened on the Eastex Freeway near Jensen late Wednesday night.

At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.

HOUSTON – Congestion in Houston is a good indicator of things going back to normal, more people going back to work and students returning to school. Though we’re not 100% back to pre-pandemic traffic congestion, we’re certainly getting close. Here’s a look a the numbers:Traffic VolumesTraffic VolumesIt’s worth noting, even though congestion is slowly making a comeback, a recent report says: fewer Houstonians are driving into work. In 2019 nearly 85% of workers drove into the office, compared to nearly 90% in 2010.

The confusion comes when the crossover is not striped - people aren’t sure which side of the crossover they should use. If the crossover is at an intersection and the median is *less than 30 feet wide, both ends of the crossover are part of the same intersection. If the crossover is not at an intersection with another highway, the vehicle is not considered to be turning “at an intersection”. When they turn into the crossover, they are simply entering another roadway that is part of the same highway. The crossover is essentially a short roadway that traverses the median.

HOUSTON – At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things HoustonQuestion: When can you drive through, if ever, at a red traffic light? Answer: I contacted Sergeant Stephen Woodard with the Texas Department of Public Safety. He told me, the only time it is legal to travel through a red light is when directed by a police officer or flagger. The only legal option, in this case, is to make a legal right turn and go around the light.

DETROIT – The number of people killed on the nation’s highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 28,190 people died in traffic crashes from January through September of last year, up from 26,941 in the same period of 2019. Authorities blamed the increase on risky driving behavior that developed when there were few vehicles on the road early in the pandemic. Traffic deaths rose 0.6% during the first-quarter of 2020, but they fell 1.1% in the second quarter as coronavirus lockdowns restricted movement. Early in the pandemic, drivers found open roads and drove faster.

Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes breaks down AAA’s numbers for the average annual driving costs for 2020. Bottom lineThe average annual driving cost is the highest on record since AAA began tracking expenses in 1950 at $9,561. Since 1950, AAA has published it’s annual Your Driving Costs study that breaks down the cost of owning a new car, including depreciation, finance, fuel, insurance, license/registration/taxes and maintenance/repair. Texans love their pickup trucks – but they have the highest overall driving costs-- 75.39¢/mile. These are then combined and averaged to determine the overall cost to own a new car in 2020.

According to a study conducted by Texas-based insurance comparison site The Zebra, 95% of all holiday travel is done by automobile. After surveying at least 100 people in each of 25 major cities across the U.S., The Zebra found these to be the best and worst cities to drive in during the holidays:Cities with the best driver safetyMiami-Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.Atlanta, Ga.Phoenix. Ariz.Las Vegas, Nev.Los Angeles, Calif.Cities with the worst driver safetyDetroit, Mich.Pittsburgh, Pa.Boston, Mass. Cities with the best driver skillsNew Orleans, La. Ariz.San Francisco, Calif.Cities with the worst driver skillsPittsburgh, Pa.Charlotte, N.C.Cleveland-Akron, OhioPhiladelphia, Pa.Atlanta, Ga.

TEXAS CITY, Texas – Interstate 45 and FM 1764 in Texas City is a headache to drive through right now. Much of the highway is closed off in the area and drivers must rely on other ways to get around. Here’s a look at what exactly is being done and when drivers will finally get to drive on the main lanes of the Gulf Freeway near Texas City.

As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What do police consider to be aggressive driving? Answer: Operating a vehicle in a way that endangers people or property is aggressive driving. If you get caught you can be fined up to $200 for each violation, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Don’t yell obscenities or make inappropriate hand gestures, and don’t respond to drivers who do.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Can I turn right on a red signal if I am on the second lane from the right that allows right turns? According to Thelma Rasmus, driving instructor for Broussard Driving School in Houston, in order to legally turn right on red, you must be on the farther right lane. It is illegal to turn right on the second lane if the traffic signal is red. Rasmus said drivers must adhere to traffic signs that prohibit turning on a red traffic light.

At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Is it illegal to cross a parking lot to avoid a traffic light? Section 545.423 of the Texas Transportation Code stated that drivers “may not cross a sidewalk or drive through a driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance without stopping the vehicle.”Drivers also cannot cross or drive in or on a sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or residence at an intersection to turn from one highway to another, especially when avoiding a traffic light. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.

AUSTIN, Texas Whether youre just driving around town or traveling this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety encourages all drivers to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday through Monday, the Texas Highway Patrol will increase its enforcement on Texas roads. DPS reminds all travelers to be responsible and practice safe driving habits this Labor Day, said DPS Director Steven McCraw. DPS enforcement efforts also resulted in 489 DWI arrests, 358 fugitive arrests and 354 felony arrests. Drivers are encouraged to follow these safety tips during the Labor Day weekend:

HOUSTON This week, Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes sat down with the City of Houston's first Chief Transportation Planner, David Fields. So he said, before I got here, the Vision Zero Committee, to figure out how do we make this stop. How do we make our city streets safer? He also shared how hes is working on rolling out a Vision Zero Action plan in September. In Houston 60% of fatal and serious injury crashes happen on just 6% of Houston streets.