I see it happen pretty frequently. A train stops just shy of the crossing or only partially in it and, eventually, impatient drivers start going around it.
Texting and driving is illegal in Texas, but that doesn't mean people aren't still doing it. In fact, distracted driving in Texas continues to be a major problem plaguing our streets. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020 nearly 1 in 5 crashes were due to a driver being distracted...
Despite less traffic on the roads last year and a 2 percent reduction in motorcycle crashes, officials say there was a 17 percent increase in fatalities.