Monks 'Walk for Peace' DC road closures and traffic advisories

Large crowds are expected to greet the monks during their two‑day visit to Washington following their "Walk for Peace.". D.C. police issued a traffic advisory warning of rolling road closures along the route to keep the monks and spectators safe.

DC street section closed amid collapse concerns

A stretch of 14th Street NW between L Street and Thomas Circle is closed Monday after an inspection revealed the roadway is at risk of collapsing.

Snow-blocked lanes continue to make commutes difficult across DC area

Nearly two weeks after D.C.’s big winter snowstorm, many streets are still hard to navigate and the "snowcrete" is causing frustration. 

Maryland lawmakers consider bills targeting speeding, reckless drivers

Maryland lawmakers are considering new bills to crack down on speeding and reckless driving, and a Montgomery County police sergeant who lost both lower legs in a high‑speed crash will be in Annapolis on Thursday to support the effort.

Woman sentenced in deadly crash that killed NFL player Khyree Jackson, friends

A woman has been sentenced in the drunk‑driving crash that killed three people in Prince George’s County two years ago, including rookie NFL player Khyree Jackson.

Falling ice from truck shatters couple’s windshield

A man and his wife are thankful to be alive after snow and ice from another truck flew off and shattered their windshield while driving in Northern Virginia.

VDOT crews to prioritize interstates, primary roads as storm moves in

Virginia Department of Transportation officials say crews are prepared for the winter storm targeting the Washington, D.C., region and will begin plowing once two inches of snow have fallen.

Sewage spill causes trouble for commuters in Montgomery County
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A sewage spill is continuing to impact commuters in Montgomery County. Crews have been working on the issue for over a week, but it’s continuing to cause a headache for commuters — and a stink. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports. 

Trooper, K9 hurt after suspect rams cruiser on American Legion Bridge: police

A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.

1 dead after dump truck, tractor-trailer collide on I-95 in Maryland

Authorities say one person is dead after a dump truck and a tractor-trailer collided early Monday morning on a busy Maryland highway.

Driver accused of topping 100 mph in Christmas double fatal I-495 crash in Virginia, police say

Investigators say the driver accused of causing a crash that killed a woman and a teenager on Christmas night along Interstate 495 in Fairfax County was traveling at more than 100 mph.

DOT proposal seeks to eliminate DC traffic cameras, sparking safety debate: Report

A federal proposal to ban automated traffic enforcement cameras in Washington, D.C. has triggered sharp criticism from local officials and safety advocates, who argue the plan would strip the city of a key tool used to reduce crashes and reckless driving.

Pedestrian killed in multi-vehicle crash in Northwest DC

A man was struck and killed by a speeding car just blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and it seems that the driver may have been trying to get away from police. 

George Washington Parkway construction continues into 2026

Drivers were told the major rebuild of the George Washington Parkway would wrap up by the end of 2025, but a week into the new year, work is still underway.

Man dies following hit-and-run crash in Annandale

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County, police say.

18-wheeler catches fire, shuts down 3rd Street Tunnel in Northwest DC

A tractor-trailer caught fire inside the northbound 3rd Street Tunnel in Northwest Washington, forcing a closure Tuesday morning.