MassDOT Safety

Official X account of the Traffic Safety Team at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Another heat wave is here! 🥵🌡️

Extreme heat can affect everything from your passengers to your tires, battery and more. A little preparation saves lives and prevents breakdowns! ⤵️

[Mass. Public Health @MassDPH]

Do things to remind yourself that a child or animal is in the vehicle, such as placing your purse or briefcase in the back seat so you will check there when you leave the vehicle. More summer safety tips: https://t.co/tWIiOXjn91

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Day 2 in Extreme Heat Warning...

Protect the ones you love! Never leave a child👶or pet 🐶alone in a parked car, even for a few minutes. The heat inside the car can be lethal in a very short time. #HeatStrokeKills

#LookBeforeYouLock, it can save a life!

[Massachusetts RMV @MassRMV]

Every click, swipe, and notification can wait. Drive distraction-free by putting your phone on ‘Do Not Disturb’. 📵 #massdonotdisturb

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Extreme Heat Warning in #MA this Wed to Sat!

A parked car can become dangerously hot in minutes.

🚫 NEVER leave children, pets, or older adults alone in a vehicle, even for a short time!

✅ Look before you lock. Take everyone with you.
Stay cool and look out for each other!

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Game day reminder⚽️: Avoid the double threat.

When a car stops at a crosswalk, a pedestrian may be crossing out of your view.🚶‍♀️

Don’t pass. Wait. Let them cross safely.
#WorldCup2026

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Norway 🇳🇴 vs France 🇫🇷 kicks off in Boston today! Whether you’re heading to the match or watching nearby, make safety part of your game plan!

🚗 Stay patient in busy areas and watch for changing traffic patterns.
🚶 Look out for walking fans.
🚌 Plan your safe ride home.

[FIFA World Cup™️ Boston 2026 @FWC26Boston]

It's matchday Boston — Norway vs. France, KO 3PM! 🇳🇴🇫🇷 Arrive early, tickets ready & check our Fan Travel Guide. https://t.co/gTYbHhOV0J #WeAre26 #WeAreBoston #FIFAWorldCup @cityofboston @fifaworldcup @BOS311 @massgov @massdot @mbta @mbta_cr @visitma @meetbostonusa

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Attention parents! 🚨

The summer months are known as the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers, when crash risks increase.

Before your teen grabs the keys, have the conversation:

☑️ Buckle up every trip
☑️ No phones behind the wheel
☑️ Slow down
☑️ Never drive impaired

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

31% of fatal or serious injury crashes involving people bicycling in Massachusetts happen when vehicles are turning. ⚠️

Remember to look twice, check your mirrors, and check your blind spots. 🚴‍♀️

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Every ride is a chance to practice awareness. 🚲

A quick scan, a helmet check, and riding defensively helps build confidence on the road.

Whether you are driving, walking or bicycling, remember to scan the street for wheels and feet.

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

The world is watching Boston again! As fans head to the match tonight, remember the most important rule: get home safely. ⚽️

🚗 Plan ahead, expect traffic, stay patient, and never drive distracted or impaired.
🚶 Watch for pedestrians.
🚌 Plan a safe ride home.

[Mass. Transportation @MassDOT]

⚠️#MassDOT Travel Advisory⚠️

Plan ahead and expect regional delays and the vicinity of #BostonStadium ahead of the #WorldCup2026 match on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00PM.
ℹ️https://t.co/yE6ockiJhv and https://t.co/qi9NsMpaDE for real-time travel info.

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Last week we kicked off the Community Voices Series campaign in Leominster, focused on speeding.

The community came up with a very creative message that is uniquely Leominster: “Hey Neighbor, Slow Down. It’s not Johnny AppleSPEED.”

Keep an eye out for the campaign!🍎

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Hot cars kill.🚗☀️

Temps across Massachusetts are soaring today and into the weekend. Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable adults in a parked vehicle. Even 10 minutes can be deadly. If you see a child alone in a hot car, call 911 immediately. #LookBeforeYouLock

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Get mad when you peek at the driver next to you and see them on their phone? So do we.😤

Be better, don't be that guy.

Put your phone on your 'Do Not Disturb', and enjoy the drive! #massDoNotDisturb #HandsFreeLaw

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

During the month of May, there were 7 lives lost in motorcycle crashes.

Drivers: please take an extra second to #LookTwice for motorcyclists before turning. That second could save a life.🏍️

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

How much space does a truck need to stop at 65 MPH?

🏈 Up to two football fields to come to a complete stop.

Give trucks plenty of space, avoid abruptly cutting in front of them, and remember: extra distance can save lives.

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

Wind Advisory is in effect across most of #MA today, which may result in power outages.

Drivers, when you see a 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥 on the road from a power outage, treat it as an 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏!🛑

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

It’s too hot to leave anyone in the car.
Not a child.
Not a senior.
Not a pet.
Not for “just a minute.”

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

It's scorching outside! We cannot repeat this heat safety message enough:

#LookBeforeYouLock, never leave a child or a pet in a vehicle unattended!⚠️

When it's 80°F outside, it only takes 10 mins for the inside of a vehicle to reach 99°F.🥵

[NWS Boston @NWSBoston]

5/19/26 11 AM:
Current temps are already well into the 80s with a few 90s🥵.

🌡️We are expecting temps in the 90s in many areas today, potentially upper 90s in spots.

This is our first big heat of the season, be sure to use caution today (see tips below).
#MAwx #CTwx #RIwx