Overturned truck shuts down northbound I-895

BALTIMORE, MD—A crash in northeast Baltimore has shut down northbound I-895. The crash involves and overturned truck and was reported at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Northbound I-895 has been shut down just past the Route 40 exit near Moravia Road, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists […]

Maryland awarded $13.2 million for enhanced crash data reporting

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland State Police, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) have received a $13.2 million grant to improve the state’s crash reporting system. The five-year grant, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) State Electronic Data Collection (SEDC) program, will standardize interagency crash data and streamline its exchange across local, […]

Crash reported on I-695 in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday night crash on I-695 in the Parkville area. The crash was reported at just before 10:30 p.m. on January 16, 2025 along the inner loop at Harford Road (Exit 31). Three vehicles were involved in the collision and multiple inner loop lanes have been shut down. There has been no word […]

Baltimore County crews pre-treating roads, preparing for significant winter storm

TOWSON, MD—With the first significant winter storm of 2025 expected to impact Baltimore County on Sunday night and into Monday, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is prepared to ensure the safety of residents. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until to 1 a.m. Tuesday for much […]

MDOT MVA offers year-end safety reminders

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is reminding residents about important safety reminders and service updates as the new year approaches. These reminders aim to ensure the safety of all road users, whether they are driving, biking, or walking. One major change taking effect on January 1, 2025, is a new tiered fine system for work […]

Maryland drivers to face increased fines for work zone speeding as of January 1

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland drivers will face increased fines for work zone speed violations starting January 1, 2025. The new tiered fine system, based on the speed a vehicle exceeds the posted limit, doubles fines when workers are present. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) says the new system is part of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act, […]