Traffic Accidents

Stats Show Israel's Roads Getting Safer, for Those Inside Cars

It was safer to drive on Israel's roads in 2014, but more dangerous to cross them on foot.

Breaking News

Woman and Three Children Killed in Bus-Car Collision

Route 784 in the Galilee was closed off following crash between a bus and a private car carrying woman, her two kids and nephew.

Driver Gets 8 Years for Killing 24

Driver convicted in fatal 2008 bus crash will serve 8 years in prison.

Police Shocked to Find 25 Children Crammed in Eight-Seater

Police make shocking discovery after pulling over dangerous driver in Rahat; driver, daycare worker flee the scene.

Car Crash Rescuers Hail Family's 'Miraculous' Escape

Horrendous accident as cars trapped between two buses, victims were returning from family wedding.

Popular Rabbi Killed in Tel Aviv Tractor Accident

Victim identified as Rabbi Elkana Eliasi of Tel Aviv, a popular teacher and father of seven. Tractor driver held for questioning.

‘My Daughter Died, Maybe Others Can Live’

Bereaved parents join protest at dangerous intersection that claimed teenager’s life.

Teen Who Was Critically Injured in Accident Passes Away

Nofar-Hodaya Shimon, who was injured after being hit by an Arab truck opposite Elazar in Gush Etzion, passed away over the Sabbath.

Protesters’ Angry as Teen Critically Hurt in Traffic Accident

Israelis from Gush Etzion outraged as teenage girl is hit by truck. ‘We warned this could happen.’

From Today: Headlights Must be Lit on Highways - Even in Daytime

Traffic police to give a "grace period" this week whereby drivers won't be ticketed for forgetting to turn on headlights.

Grandmother Killed in Netanya Car Accident; Grandson Injured

Pedestrian, 60, was killed by a motorist while out for a walk with her infant grandson in Netanya; baby reportedly moderately injured.

Bus Overturns in Gush Etzion, 26 Hurt

One person moderately injured and dozens lightly hurt as bus flips on its side south of Jerusalem.

Man, Child Killed in Crash near Dead Sea

Two killed and several injured in head-on car crash in the Dead Sea area.

Police Volunteers Save 3 Lives on Highway

Police volunteers spot stranded youths on highway, and prevent tragic ending.

Truck Driver Killed While Changing Flat Tire

Paramedics declared the driver of a truck dead at the scene on Route 6, after a second truck struck him as he changed a tire.

Father Killed, Four Children Hurt in Car Crash

Thousands attend funeral for hassidic rabbi killed in car crash. “Go to heaven and ask G-d to forgive His people.”

Video: Truck Crashed into Tel Aviv Bridge

Extensive damage caused to vehicles and to the bridge itself - but miraculously, no one was hurt.

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Highway 6 Accident

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in Sunday’s accident on Highway 6. The names of two other victims have yet to be released.

Tragedy on Highway 6: 4 Killed, 30 Hurt in Bus Crash

Four people killed and 30 injured as bus, truck collide near Sorek junction.

Israel: PA Leader's Driver Wanted over Crash

Driver of PA prime minister crossed dividing line and crashed into a car from Tekoa, badly injuring two parents

Israeli Killed in Massachusetts: Amnon Bogomolsky

Bogomolsky was accompanying his on his Bar Mitzva trip. The son was injured in the hit-and-run.

Driver Who Killed 7 to be Charged with Manslaughter

Truck driver will face seven counts of manslaughter for deadly crash in Nesher. Company owners to be charged too.

PA Officers Swerve, Hit Israeli Family

Palestinian Authority security agents guarding the newly-appointed prime minister cross a double line, hit an Israeli family.

Feiglin: Solve Road Culture by Making Bad Drivers Pay

MK Feiglin proposes law that would make bad drivers pay – literally – for the accidents they cause.

Walkway Collapses in Kfar Saba, One Killed

A truck driver was killed when a pedestrian walkway collapsed in Kfar Saba.

Young Mother Killed in Modiin Crash

30-year-old mother of young children dies in car crash near Modiin.

Commission to Investigate Causes of Haifa Accident

A commission will investigate the direct and indirect causes of the accident in Nesher, near Haifa.

Traffic Deaths Down to 50-Year Low

Better roads, more enforcement, and a network of speed traps all contributed to a significant on crowded Israeli roads