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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Royal Palm Beach Woman Files Negligence Suit Against Sheriff’s Office Over Rear-End Crash
A Royal Palm Beach woman filed a civil negligence lawsuit seeking damages against the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office over an alleged April 2024 rear-end crash.
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Lawsuit Claims Landscaping Truck Blocked Glades Road Lane, Causing Rear-End Crash
A Palm Beach County man has filed a negligence lawsuit against Southern Gardeners Inc., alleging a landscaping truck was parked in the left lane of Glades Road without proper traffic control, leading to a crash and serious injuries.
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Okeechobee Boulevard.
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Crestwood Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach
A 33-year-old driver died after a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Crestwood Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach, according to investigators.
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E-Moto Crash Leaves Juvenile With Life-Threatening Injuries In Coral Springs
A juvenile riding an Ultra Bee e-moto suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after a collision with a Toyota Corolla at the entrance to Atlantic Crossings Plaza on University Drive, Coral Springs police said.
Fatal and Serious Traffic Crashes
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Okeechobee Boulevard.
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Missing Fort Lauderdale Man Found Dead Inside Submerged Vehicle
A 35-year-old Fort Lauderdale boxer reported missing over the weekend was found dead inside a submerged vehicle Sunday afternoon, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at Jog Road and Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian was killed late Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at the intersection of Jog Road and Okeechobee Boulevard, according to investigators.
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Woman Dies After Being Struck by SUV on North Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach
An adult woman was killed late Saturday after being struck by a southbound SUV while crossing North Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach, according to investigators.
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Fatal Single-Vehicle E-Bike Crash Under Investigation in Dania Beach
Investigators say a man died after an e-bike left the roadway near Taylor Road and Northeast Seventh Avenue in Dania Beach.
Road Closures and Traffic Alerts
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Boca Raton MLK Day to Feature Unity March, Mizner Park Events and Free Tree Giveaway
The City of Boca Raton will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, with a morning breakfast, a unity march and a full-day public celebration at Mizner Park, including a rolling road closure along parts of Federal Highway.
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Multiple Fatalities Reported In Crash That Shut Down N. Federal Highway In Pompano Beach
BSO detectives say multiple people died in a Monday night crash on North Federal Highway, and the roadway remains closed as the investigation continues.
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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.
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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