What are the most dangerous roads in Louisiana? These are consider the deadliest in state

Louisiana is known for its unfavorable driving conditions, but which roadways in the state are the most dangerous? These 20 ...

New Orleans ranked No. 1, Baton Rouge No. 3 among most dangerous U.S. cities in 2025

New Orleans and Baton Rouge rank among the most dangerous cities in the United States, according to a WalletHub study.
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Louisiana DOTD Launches "Buckle Up, Phone Down" Campaign to Curb Distracted Driving and Boost Seat Belt Use

Louisiana's DOTD launched a "Buckle Up, Phone Down" campaign to reduce distracted driving and promote seat belt use.
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New Orleans police step up traffic enforcement after student struck by driver

NEW ORLEANS — Police in New Orleans are increasing traffic enforcement after a 14-year-old girl was struck in Gentilly last month while walking to school. NOPD traffic enforcement officers were on ...

NOPD: One killed, another hurt in Uptown New Orleans hit-and-run crash

Police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed one person and seriously injured another late Thursday night at the ...

New Orleans police officer suffers medical emergency, hitting utility pole

New Orleans police said preliminary information indicated the officer suffered a medical emergency while driving, striking a utility pole in the 800 block of Homestead Ave.