Why is Houston seeing more trucks hitting bridges this year?
- good economy means more truck traffic
- the Port of Houston traffic is up 11% since 2016
What transportation options are available?
- TXDOT points to improving roads outside the Loop to keep trucks out of the city core
- Researchers at Texas A&M are working on laser warning systems to keep overheigth trucks from hitting bridges.
How many truck – bridge hits have occurred in 2017?
- 22
- The record, 30, was set in 2016
Houston Public Radio | Houston Poised for Record Year of Truck Collisions with Bridges