Boca Post tracks traffic accidents, crashes, and road closures affecting Boca Raton and nearby communities, including major highways and commuter routes. This page serves as a rolling index of traffic-related incidents that may impact travel, based on official reports from law enforcement and transportation agencies.
Coverage includes serious crashes, fatal accidents, lane closures, and major traffic disruptions across southern Palm Beach County and adjacent Broward corridors.
Latest Traffic Accidents
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Woman Dies After Crash At Okeechobee Blvd, Turnpike Entrance
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at Okeechobee Boulevard and the Florida Turnpike entrance, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Boca Raton Semi-Truck Crash
A Palm Beach County lawsuit alleges a commercial truck driver and his employer are responsible for a fatal rear-end crash on North Federal Highway that killed a Boca-area motorist in August 2025.
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Hit-and-run suspect arrested after fatal Tamarac crash
Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives arrested a 23-year-old man they say was driving a silver Toyota Camry that struck a pedestrian on SR 7 in Tamarac before leaving the scene.
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UPDATE: Bicyclist Dies After Hit-and-Run on Davis Road
A bicyclist critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Davis Road in Lake Worth has died, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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ALL LANES OPEN: Crash Closes Dixie Highway Lanes Near Palmetto Park Road
A crash shut down several lanes on Dixie Highway near Palmetto Park Road on Monday afternoon, causing delays in both directions.
Fatal and Serious Traffic Crashes
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Motorcyclist Killed in Christmas Day Crash
A high-speed collision between a dirt bike and a sedan at a Pahokee intersection left a 39-year-old man dead on Christmas Day, according to sheriff’s investigators.
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Motorcyclist Crashes Into West Palm Beach Yard, Dies
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died days after a late-night crash that sent his vehicle onto a sidewalk and into a West Palm Beach front yard, deputies said.
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Woman Dies After Crash At Okeechobee Blvd, Turnpike Entrance
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at Okeechobee Boulevard and the Florida Turnpike entrance, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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HIT-AND-RUN: Boca Teen Struck, Killed By Pickup After Confrontation
Boca Raton Police say a 17-year-old boy died after being struck by a pickup that drove off during a confrontation early Sunday.
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Teen Killed in Corbett Crash; Several Others Critically Injured
A teen passenger died and several others were injured after a pickup left Stumpers Grade Road and struck a tree inside the JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area.
Road Closures and Traffic Alerts
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ALL LANES OPEN: Crash Closes Dixie Highway Lanes Near Palmetto Park Road
A crash shut down several lanes on Dixie Highway near Palmetto Park Road on Monday afternoon, causing delays in both directions.
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TIS THE SEASON: Delray Tree Lighting Tonight, Boca Parade Tomorrow, More Events Ahead
Delray Beach and Boca Raton are switching on the holidays this week with a 100-foot tree lighting, a downtown street parade, and a full slate of December events for families.
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Delray Beach 100-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting to Shut Down Atlantic Avenue Tuesday Night
Delray Beach will close key stretches of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenue on Tuesday night as thousands head downtown for the 100-foot Christmas tree lighting and Yuletide street festival at Old School Square.
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Garlic Fest Returning to Delray Beach in 2026
Delray Beach commissioners have unanimously cleared the 27th Garlic Fest to return to Old School Square next February with a scaled-down layout and no road closures.
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WHAT TO KNOW: Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park on Saturday
Boca Raton will launch the holiday season Nov. 22 with a free tree-lighting celebration at Mizner Park featuring live music, food vendors, and a visit from Santa.
About This Page
This page is part of Boca Post’s Public Safety coverage and tracks traffic accidents and roadway disruptions affecting Boca Raton and nearby communities. Information is updated as incidents are reported and may change as conditions develop.
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