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Traffic Safety

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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.

Public comments (2)

ConcernedMatthew AlexanderApr 14, 2026

A citizen expressed concern about the rise in unsafe driving behaviors and accidents, suggesting a lack of deterrence. He hopes his observations will lead to improved road safety.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 14, 2026 · 39:32 →
ConcernedMike FisherApr 14, 2026

Mr. Fisher passionately discussed traffic safety, citing recent fatal accidents and advocating for adjustments to traffic signal timings. He requested the council to put traffic safety on the agenda for further discussion.

City Council (Regular) - Apr 14, 2026 · 53:43 →

News & external sources (10)

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Sep 4, 2026

Texas DPS increasing patrols for Labor Day Weekend

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports it will be increasing enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 23, 2026

2 elderly men died from separate rollover wrecks on Friday

DONLEY COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Department of Public Safety released information regarding a wreck that happened near the Hall County Line on US 287, killing an elderly man. According to Texas DPS, at around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, 76-year...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 21, 2026

Amarillo man dead after Friday three-vehicle wreck near Hedley on US 287

The Texas Department of Public Safety released information on an early Friday morning wreck on US 287, two miles west of Hedley, which killed one Amarillo man after a near head-on collision.

Amarillo TribuneAug 17, 2026

Don’t Miss: Back-to-school safety reminders

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Amarillo TribuneAug 17, 2026

In Brief: Aug. 17, 2026

Amarillo Police are asking for help finding the driver of a semi-truck involved in a deadly wreck on Thursday. The post In Brief: Aug. 17, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 17, 2026

Back-to-school safety tips with TxDOT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Jason Britsch, Public Information Officer from TxDOT's Amarillo District, joined Today In Amarillo to provide some back-to-school safe driving tips. TxDOT's Amarillo office can be found at 5715 Canyon Drive Building H, c...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 15, 2026

TxDOT urges Texans to drive sober ahead of Labor Day weekend

AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) -- The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid driving impaired as law enforcement agencies increase enforcement efforts ahead of Labor Day weekend. According to TxDOT, 35% of all traffic deaths in Texas last ...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 14, 2026

Clovis Police investigating fatal dirt bike wreck Friday

The Clovis Police Department reported that officers are investigating a fatal wreck involving a dirt bike Friday.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 14, 2026

One dead, two injured in wreck on I-40 near Arnot Road

POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that a wreck killed a 76-year-old man from Logan, New Mexico, and injured two others Wednesday in a three-vehicle wreck on I-40 near Arnot Road. According to Texas DPS, ...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 14, 2026

One person dead after crash on Fritch Highway

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the Amarillo Police Department, on Thursday around 3:08 pm officers were sent to the area of the 3000 block of Fritch Highway (SH 136) for a major traffic crash involving one deceased person. APD added that ...