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At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the South Texas region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Huntsville and across Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties. Huntsville is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Huntsville region.
Get information here on Huntsville motorcycle crashes and laws.
Buffalo, New York - the historical industrial capital of the early 20th Century
Buffalo is located on the shores of Lake Erie in upstate New York. Its fine neoclassical, beaux arts and art deco architecture speak to its history as an industrial capital in the early 20th Century. Its landmarks include the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed open-plan Darwin D. Martin House and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, a Greek Revival museum with works by Picasso and Warhol.
As of 2014, Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state, after New York City, and the metropolitan area is the 53rd largest in the United States.
Buffalo experienced significant growth in the 19th and 20th centuries as a direct result of the Erie Canal, railroads and Lake Erie, supporting its economy for the grain, steel and automobile industries during the 20th century. Since experiencing an economic downturn in the latter half of the 20th century, Buffalo's economy has transitioned to sectors that include financial services, technology, biomedical and education.
Other Transportation in Buffalo
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority operates Buffalo Niagara International Airport, reconstructed in 1997 and located in the nearby suburb of Cheektowaga.
The Buffalo Metro Rail, also operated by the NFTA, is a 6.4 miles single line light rail system that extends from Erie Canal Harbor in downtown Buffalo to the University Heights district in the northeastern part of the city. The downtown section of the line runs above ground and is free of charge to passengers. North of Theater Station, at the northern end of downtown, the line moves underground, remaining underground until it reaches the northern terminus of the line at University Heights.
Two train stations, Buffalo-Depew and Buffalo-Exchange Street serve the city, and are operated by Amtrak.
Major Hospitals and Medical Centers
If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Buffalo, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment.
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo;
- Buffalo General Medical Center;
- Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
Go here to read about recent accidents in Buffalo:
Where to find legal assistance after a Buffalo injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a New York injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is injured or killed in a collision, a New York accident lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery.
Elmira, New York - The Queen City, established in 1808
Elmira is the county seat of Chemung County. It is the principal city of the Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 29,200 at the 2010 census.
The City of Elmira is located in the south-central part of the county, surrounded on three sides by the Town of Elmira. It is in the Southern Tier of New York a short distance north of the Pennsylvania state line.
Major Roadways in the Elmira area
Interstate 86 is an Interstate Highway that extends for 207 miles through northwestern Pennsylvania and southern New York.
New York State Route 13 is a state highway that runs mainly north–south for 152.30 miles between NY 14 in Horseheads and NY 3 west of Pulaski in Central New York.
New York State Route 14 is a state highway located in western New York. Along with NY 19, it is one of two routes to transect the state in a north–south fashion between the Pennsylvania border and Lake Ontario.
New York State Route 17 is an east-west state highway that extends for 397 miles through the Southern Tier and Downstate regions of New York. It begins at the Pennsylvania state line in Mina and follows the Southern Tier Expressway and Quickway east through Corning and Binghamton to Woodbury, where it turns south to follow the Orange Turnpike to the New Jersey state line near Suffern, where it connects to that state's Route 17.
Other Transportation in Elmira
The Chemung County Transit System operates regularly scheduled fixed route service within the City of Elmira and Village of Horseheads. Another route links Elmira with Corning Community College, also linking passengers with the Steuben County Transit System and Corning Erwin Area Transit System.
Major Hospitals and Medical Centers in Elmira
If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Elmira, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment:
Go here to read about recent accidents in Elmira:
Where to find legal assistance after an Elmira injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a New York injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is injured or killed in a collision, a New York accident lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery.
Rochester, New York - 'The Gateway to the Northeast, Heaven's Outpost'
Rochester is a city on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the western portion of New York, and the seat of Monroe County.
The population of the city itself (210,565) was the third largest in the state — after New York City and Buffalo — at the time of the 2010 census. Rochester is at the center of a larger metropolitan area that encompasses and extends beyond Monroe County, and comprises Genesee County, Livingston County, Ontario County, Orleans County and Wayne County. This area, which is part of the Western New York region, had a population of 1,082,284 as of the 2012 census.
Rochester was one of America's first "boomtowns." It rose to prominence initially as the site of many flour mills along the Genesee River, and then as a major hub of manufacturing. Rochester has become an international center of higher education, as well as medical and technological development.
Major Roadways in Rochester
Three Interstate Highways run through the City of Rochester:
Interstate 390 (Genesee Expressway) - I-390 runs south-north, crossing I-90 and routing north through Rochester's western suburbs. Its northern end is at I-490, however it continues north as NY-390 until it merges into the Lake Ontario State Parkway.
Interstate 490 (Western/Eastern Expressway) - I-490 runs west-east through Rochester, starting at Le Roy, New York and ending in Victor, New York. It interchanges with the two other Interstates in Rochester: I-390 at the western city limit and I-590 at the eastern limit, as well as connecting at both ends with the Thruway, I-90 (exits 47 and 45).
Interstate 590 - I-590 runs south-north through Rochester's eastern suburbs. Its southern end is at I-390, while the northern end is at I-490; the highway continues north to the shore of Lake Ontario as NY-590.
Other Transportation in Rochester
Rochester is served by the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA). Local bus service in Rochester and its county suburbs is provided by the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) via its Regional Transit Service (RTS) subsidiary. RTS also provides suburban service outside the immediate Rochester area and runs smaller transportation systems in outlying counties, such as WATS (Wayne Area Transportation System).
Major Hospitals and Medical Centers in Rochester
If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Rochester, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment.
Go here to read about recent accidents in Rochester, including:
Rochester motorcycle accidents.
Where to find legal assistance after a Rochester injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a New York injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is injured or killed in a collision, a New York accident lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.
Binghamton, New York - A long-held center of education and industry
Home to the University of Binghamton and the birthplace of IBM and the Link Flight Simulator, the city of Binghamton has long been a center of education and industry. The Kopernik Observatory is one of the largest public observatories in the world. The Greater Binghamton area also features 9,000 acres of State Forest Land, making it an ideal destination for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.
Binghamton is the county seat of Broome County. It lies in the state's Southern Tier region near the Pennsylvania border, in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. Binghamton is the principal city and cultural center of the Binghamton metropolitan area, home to a quarter million people.The population of the city itself, according to the 2010 census, is 47,376.
Major Roadways in Binghamton
Binghamton is a major junction in the Interstate Highway System, much as it was during the days of the railroad. Interstate 81, a major north-south route, connects the city to Syracuse and Ontario, as well as to Pennsylvania and Appalachia. Binghamton also serves as the western terminus of Interstate 88, which gives a direct route to Albany. New York State Route 17, the Southern Tier Expressway, is in the process of being upgraded to Interstate 86, and spans the southern border of New York, providing access to New York City, as well as to the western Southern Tier and Erie, Pennsylvania.
Transportation in Binghamton
Public transportation in Binghamton and outlying areas is served by B.C. Transit, a daily bus service provided by Broome County. Binghamton University students are also served by Off-Campus College Transport. Intercity buses originate from the Greater Binghamton Transportation Center, which was opened in 2010 and also serves as the B.C. Transit hub. Greyhound Lines provides direct routes to Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Scranton, Toronto, and New York City. Short Line Buses offer service to Olean, Ithaca, Utica, Albany, New York City, and Long Island. Trailways of New York also has direct service to Albany and Rochester.
The Greater Binghamton Airport is a medium-size regional airport, and the only area airport that offers scheduled airline service. Located 10 miles north of downtown, the airport has non-stop flights to Philadelphia on American Airlines, Newark Airport serving the New York City metro area on United Airlines, and Detroit on Delta Air Lines. The region also has a general aviation airport, Tri-Cities Airport, which is 10.5 miles to the west.
Binghamton is served by three freight railroads. Norfolk Southern Railway serves Binghamton with its Southern Tier Main Line and on the main line between Albany and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway maintains lines from Binghamton to Syracuse and Utica, and the Central New York Railroad offers freight service to Port Jervis. Binghamton currently has no railroad passenger service.
Major Hospitals and Medical Centers in Binghamton
If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Binghamton, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment.
Go here to read about recent accidents in Binghamton:
Binghamton motorcycle accidents;
Binghamton pedestrian accidents.
Where to find legal assistance after a Binghamton injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Binghamton injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is injured or killed in a collision, a Binghamton accident lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery.
While rare compared to other types of motor-vehicle crashes, aircraft accidents do happen regularly, usually with devastating results. Despite significant safety improvements over the past decades, many people each year experience the pain of losing someone in an airplane crash.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Charleston region. And with this increase in popularity comes an increase in Charleston bicycle accidents.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Montgomery and Selma. These regions popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the areas of Montgomery and Selma.
Austin
Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and the second largest state capital after Phoenix, Arizona. The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,883,051 as of July 1, 2013. Austin is known for being a center for live music, as well as a center for government and education in Texas.
Major Roadways in Austin
- Interstate 35 is a major north-south highway that passes through Austin. It enters the state and passes through Dallas, travels south through Austin and San Antonio, and ends at Laredo near the Mexican border.
- U.S. Route 183 travels from Refugio, Texas to Presho, South Dakota. Austin is the largest city it passes through.
- U.S. Route 290 is an east-west highway that travels from Harper to the northwest side of Houston.
- Texas State Highway 71 / Ben White Boulevard runs 253 miles from Brady to Blessing, passing through Austin on the way.
- Texas State Highway 130 / Pickle Parkway is a highway from Interstate 35 in San Antonio along Interstate 410 and Interstate 10 to east of Seguin, and then travels north as tollway from there to Interstate 35 north of Georgetown.
- Texas State Highway 45 forms a loop around Austin, existing in two open segments.
Other Transportation
- There are two airports in the city: the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and the Austin Executive Airport.
- Austin is considered the most bike friendly city in Texas, and has over 80 miles of bike lanes. Visit BikeAustin.org, an organization dedicated to improving quality of life for all of Austin and Central Texas by growing bicycling as a form of transportation, exercise, and recreation.
- Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides public transit in the city, offering many bus routes as well as a commuter rail system.
- There are several intercity bus lines available. Greyhound Lines and Megabus offer routes to many major cities, and Turimex Internacional offers transportation from Austin to many cities in Mexico.
Resources and outreach organizations:
Go here to learn more about recent Austin accidents:
- Austin car accidents;
- Austin aircraft accidents;
- Austin pedestrian accidents;
- Austin bicycle accidents;
- Austin motorcycle accidents.
Major hospitals in the Austin area:
Grief support groups in Austin:
My Healing Place is a non-profit organization focused on grief and trauma with the mission to assist children and adults as they move from loss to a full life through therapy, support, education, training and consultation. The Christi Center offers hope after the death of a loved one by providing support networks, community education and therapeutic activities that are free, peer-based, and ongoing. It was founded by Susan and Don Cox in 1987 after their daughter, Christi, was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Directory of Austin grief support organizations.
Where to find legal assistance after an Austin injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from an Austin personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Austin wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Austin accident lawyer can do to help.