70 Crashes Every Single Day: What's Really Happening on Palm Beach County's Deadly Streets
A beloved pastor lost his life in seconds – and it could happen to anyone
Palm Beach County’s roads grow deadlier each year as traffic surges. In late November, tragedy struck when Pastor Joshua R. Rene - just 39 years old, a husband, and father of four - was killed on his motorcycle on Congress Avenue in Lantana. The driver who hit him claimed to not have seen him.
Pastor Josh’s death devastated his Journey Church congregation and the broader community, forcing everyone to confront a harsh reality: our roads are dangerous. The statistics are staggering - over 14,550 crashes in just the first six months of 2025. That equates to nearly 70 every single day! Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists bear the brunt of this crisis. From January to July alone there were 425 pedestrian strikes (20 fatal), 455 bike crashes (13 fatal), and 266 motorcycle crashes (10 fatal).
Beyond the nearly 100 total fatalities, survivors face life-altering injuries, crushing medical bills, and permanent disabilities that no settlement can undo. More traffic means more risk for everyone traveling through Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County. And traffic will be increasing in 2026 and beyond in our beloved city of Boynton. Only through attentive, distraction-free driving and respectful road-sharing can we hope to reverse these grim trends.
18 Cameras, 3 Million Cars, One Big Surprise in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach’s red-light camera network is showing results. After expanding to 18 cameras this year—including new ones at Congress Avenue and Miner Road—crashes at monitored intersections dropped from 143 to 117, with zero fatalities. Serious-injury crashes also declined despite traffic volume increasing by roughly three million vehicles.
Most violators aren’t locals; 69% live outside Boynton Beach. Fines start at $158 but jump to $264 if unpaid after 60 days. While some residents criticize the expansion as excessive, officials say the data justifies the cameras and hope the trend continues through 2026.
🎉This Week’s Featured Events
For anyone looking for jobs, the Palm Beach County Career Fair will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Majestic Ballroom in the Hilton Hotel located at 130 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach. The Fair focuses on available jobs in Palm Beach County. Go to pbc.gov for more info.
The West Palm Beach Career Fair is also happening the following day, December 11th, at the Hilton Hotel, at the same address as above. From 11:00 am - 2:00 pm the Fair will feature 120 companies open to networking and accepting job applications. Visit 10times.com for more details.
The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will be held on Fri, December 12th, starting at 6:00 pm at the Boynton Harbor Marina at 735 Casa Loma Blvd. For details on viewing areas, and additional activities go to boyntonbeachcra.com
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Sad. We all have to drive more carefully and pay attention to the road!