Category: Auto Accidents

According to a study from the University of Chicago and Rice University, popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are directly linked to growing rates of annual traffic deaths and injuries. Overall, ridesharing services have caused as many as 1,100 additional crash fatalities each year. Data shows that higher levels of traffic congestion and reduced[…]

Winter officially begins on December 21, but certain parts of the country are already experiencing freezing temperatures, as well as snow, ice, and freezing rain. Driving during these extreme weather conditions can be treacherous, particularly if a motorist has not taken the necessary steps to prepare their vehicle for winter. Drivers who have not already[…]

Although drunk and impaired driving is a national problem year-round, it becomes even more commonplace during the holidays. To combat this problematic trend, each holiday season, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a month long awareness campaign entitled “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” aimed at reducing drunk and impaired driving rates in[…]

Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Millions of Americans travel near and far to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. However, making holiday plans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be difficult, confusing, and stressful. COVID-19 cases are starting to climb again in certain parts of the[…]

Did you know that it is illegal to be on or near train tracks in a vehicle unless you are at a designated crossing? This is because train accidents can cause deadly injuries. In fact, people are injured or killed at train crossings in the United States every day. According to the National Highway Transportation[…]