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Could AI Make New Jersey Roadways Safer? Rekor Systems Thinks So

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Ridgewood NJ,  with congested highways and the daily toll of commuting, roadway safety is an ongoing concern in the Garden State. Now, a cutting-edge technology firm is offering a game-changing, AI-powered solution to help New Jersey improve traffic flow and reduce accidents.

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High-Speed Crash Sends SUV Into Wooded Area Off Route 4 in Fair Lawn

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — The driver of a Buick Enclave SUV miraculously avoided serious injury after a late-night crash on Tuesday, July 1, that sent the vehicle careening off Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road and into a heavily wooded area along the Saddle River.

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Closes Broadway in Elmwood Park: Jaws of Life Used to Free Occupant

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Elmwood Park NJ, a serious multi-vehicle collision on westbound Broadway in Elmwood Park late Sunday afternoon, June 29, temporarily shut down a portion of the roadway and required emergency crews to use the Jaws of Life to extricate a trapped occupant.

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Fatal Dump Truck Crash in Hawthorne Shuts Down Streets, Sparks HAZMAT Response

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Hawthorne NJ, a devastating collision between a fully loaded tri-axle dump truck and an SUV claimed one life late Wednesday morning in Hawthorne, prompting a massive emergency response and widespread traffic detours.

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Flooding Shuts Down Route 208 Southbound at Morlot Avenue in Fair Lawn

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — Heavy flooding brought traffic to a standstill along Route 208 southbound at Morlot Avenue on the morning of Tuesday, June 10, as torrential rain overwhelmed storm drains and submerged both travel lanes and shoulders.

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Double Crash on Route 208 in Glen Rock Linked to Poor Drainage and Rain-Induced Hydroplaning

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Two Drivers Hit Same Utility Pole 14 Hours Apart During Nor’easter

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Glen Rock NJ, a stretch of Route 208 in Glen Rock became a danger zone last month when two separate drivers crashed into the same utility pole just 14 hours apart. According to Glen Rock Police, the crashes were no coincidence—they were the direct result of hydroplaning caused by heavy rain and poor drainage during a spring nor’easter.

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78-Year-Old Man Dies After Two-Car Crash in Tenafly

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Tenafly NJ,  a 78-year-old man from Cresskill has died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash in Tenafly, local police confirmed.

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Glen Rock Driver Survives Scare After Live Power Line Falls on Windshield

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Glen Rock NJ, a driver narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a high-voltage power line struck her vehicle’s windshield late Thursday morning on Cornwall Road in Glen Rock. The dramatic incident occurred after a fallen tree dislodged the power line, sending it crashing onto the car just seconds later.

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Noontime Crash at Erie & Franklin in Midland Park Causes Major Vehicle Damage, No Injuries Reported

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Midland Park NJ, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Erie Avenue and Franklin Avenue on Friday around noon resulted in significant damage to both vehicles but no injuries were reported.

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Live Stream the Sheraton Crossroads Implosion in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ,  a massive implosion is scheduled for the Sheraton Crossroads hotel on the morning of Saturday, May 10, and drivers are strongly advised to avoid the intersection of Routes 17, 287, and 202 during this major demolition event.

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T-Bone Crash on Route 208 in Hawthorne Sends Three to Hospital

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Hawthorne NJ,  three people were transported to The Valley Hospital following a serious T-bone collision at the intersection of Route 208 Northbound and Goffle Road on Friday afternoon, April 18, according to local authorities.

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Emergency Services Unit Reopens Route 17 in Paramus After Rollover Crash

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Paramus NJ,  quick action by the Paramus Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) helped restore traffic flow after a serious rollover crash closed all southbound lanes of Route 17 near Route 4 on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17.

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Glen Rock Crash Flips SUV, Sends Driver to Hospital with Non-Life Threatening Injuries

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota SUV and a Mercedes SUV in the 300 block of South Maple Avenue sent one driver to the hospital on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16.

The crash caused the Toyota SUV to roll onto its roof, trapping the driver inside. Fortunately, the woman behind the wheel sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported by Glen Rock EMS to The Valley Hospital for treatment.

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