What You Need to Know About Traffic Collisions in the United States
Safer America recently published its article on traffic accident statistics for 2022. Just how safe is it (or not) to drive in the United States? Read on to find out! Are Collisions a Leading Cause of Death? What would you guess is the leading cause of death in the United States? It’s not car accidents. […]
Study Suggests Ridesharing Increases Traffic Fatalities
Using Uber and Lyft may increase your chances of being in a fatal traffic accident, study suggests. How can you protect yourself? Does simply using a rideshare, even with a driver with an exceptional rating, put you at greater risk of dying in a car accident? Yes… or at least that’s what one new study suggests. […]
36% of Survey Takers Drove While “Blackout Drunk” Says 2019 Study
Texas roads are dangerous. But you can certainly minimize your chance of being injured or killed by a drunk driver by following simple steps. Have you ever been blackout drunk? A lot of us have been at some point in our lives. But most of us did this back in our younger years with friends […]
Distracted Driving Fatalities Don’t Always Result From Cell Phone Use
Believe it or not, cell phones may not be the leading cause of accidents and fatalities resulting from distracted driving accidents. You’ve heard about the dangers of using your phone while driving. But while it’s the leading cause of accidents and fatalities as far as driving distracted goes, it’s far from the only cause. Other […]
How Can You Overcome Your Teen’s Objections to Wearing a Seatbelt?
Those stubborn teens… Here’s a post about how to get through to them about wearing a seatbelt. Remember what you were like when you were a teen? Did you smile and say “yes” and do exactly what your parents said every single time, realizing that they’ve walked your path before and might know a little […]
How Can You Stay Safe When Driving Alone?
Most fatal collisions happen while driving alone. Here are ways to stay safe and make sure you don’t end up in a serious, or even fatal, wreck. Did you know 58% of police-reported fatal accidents involve only one vehicle? To add to that, 40% of fatal accidents are caused by automobile collisions with fixed objects […]
Why Are Male Drivers More Vulnerable to Accidents?
Motor vehicle crash fatality rates are higher among males in every age group (according to NHTSA data). What can you do about it? You’ve probably heard it said that men are more likely than women to get involved in car crashes. But those stats give you perspective! And it explains why car insurance rates are […]
How Can You Reduce or Eliminate Cell Phone Use While Driving?
Cell phone use while driving remains a leading cause of collisions. Learn how to stop yourself, or someone you love, from doing it. I’m not going to preach to you about the dangers of using your phone while driving. You know them. You’ve heard the stats so many times you can’t stand them anymore. Besides, […]
African-American Kids Ages 4-7 Account for 47% of Pedestrian Fatalities
Why do racial minorities’ children, including African-Americans, account for a disproportionately larger share of pedestrian fatalities? A study published at the National Institute of Mental Health found that in the 4-7 age group, 47% of all car-pedestrian fatalities happened to African-American children. They also accounted for 37% of pedestrian fatalities in the 8-15 year-old group. […]
A Quick Guide to Accidents in Texas Road Work Zones
What happens when you get into an accident in a road work zone in Texas? You never want to get into a car accident, but if there’s any place you really don’t want to be involved in an accident, it’s in a work zone. That’s because fines double in work zones. However, work zones must […]