AI Is Increasingly Being Deployed to Make Roads Safer in the US
Cities and transport agencies across the U.S. are testing a wave of AI tools as they confront aging roads and a long backlog of repairs. From the Pacific Islands to large mainland states, officials are seeking faster, more accurate ways to track hazards and determine which issues require immediate attention. In Hawaii, for instance, officials are giving drivers free dashboard cameras to curb a recent rise in deadly crashes. Traffic deaths in the state rose this year, reaching 106 by October, already surpassing 2024. The state’s new campaign, dubbed “Eyes on the Road,” will allow a thousand drivers to register…