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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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.
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Lawsuit: Uber Ride Ends in Collision, Permanent Injuries for Palm Beach County Woman
A Palm Beach County woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was injured while riding as an Uber passenger during an April 2025 crash. The complaint outlines negligence and hiring allegations against the driver, Uber Technologies, Inc., and its subsidiary.
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Lawsuit Claims Off-Duty Deputy Caused Wellington Crash That Left Driver Injured
A Palm Beach County woman has filed an auto negligence lawsuit against Deputy Michael Barbusio and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, alleging she suffered permanent injuries after a January 2025 crash at Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Boulevard.
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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.
Fatal and Serious Traffic Crashes
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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.
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DEADLY CRASH: Teen Dies After SUV Overturns Into A Lake Worth Canal
A 19-year-old driver died after her SUV left Custer Avenue and overturned into a canal in the Palm Beach Ranchettes area of unincorporated Lake Worth, according to PBSO.
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Journey Church Mourns Loss of Executive Pastor Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A motorcyclist died Tuesday evening after deputies say a pickup truck turned into his path on S. Congress Avenue in Lantana.
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24-Year-Old Rider Killed After Dirt Bike Hits Truck In West Park
A 24-year-old West Park man died after investigators say he ran a stop sign and struck a pickup at a neighborhood intersection.
Road Closures and Traffic Alerts
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Glades Rd Railroad Crossing
Florida East Coast Railway crews will close the Glades Road crossing this weekend as part of ongoing rail maintenance across Boca Raton.
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Delray Beach’s 100-Foot Christmas Tree Takes Shape Ahead of December Lighting
Delray Beach’s 100-foot Christmas Tree starts rising in mid-October — a massive, months-long effort that transforms the heart of downtown into a holiday village. The city will celebrate 32 years of this beloved tradition during the lighting and Yuletide Street Fair on December 2.
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Emergency Sewer Main Repair to Impact Traffic Near In Delray Beach
A weeklong sewer main repair near the intersection of Linton Boulevard and South Ocean Boulevard in Delray Beach will cause lane closures and traffic delays beginning October 27, 2025.
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BREAKING: FBI Investigation Closes Southern Boulevard Near PBI as Trump Visits Palm Beach
An active FBI investigation has shut down both directions of Southern Boulevard near Palm Beach International Airport, causing major delays as President Donald Trump visits Palm Beach.
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RAMP CLOSURE: Palmetto Park Offramp Closed
Drivers heading southbound on I-95 through Boca Raton will face overnight detours as FDOT temporarily closes the Palmetto Park Rd exit for resurfacing work on May 18 and 20.
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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