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• Wrong-Way Highway Crashes Resulted in Nearly 6,000 Deaths Over the Past Decade: AAA

  March 26, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A new report finds that fatal wrong-way crashes on U.S. highways have nearly doubled over the past decade, leading to nearly 6,000 deaths.

• Distracted Driving Behaviors Affect More Than One-Third of All Drivers: AAA

  December 29, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  An annual AAA survey found that roughly one-third of U.S. drivers still admit to engaging in distracted driving behaviors, such as texting or using social media, despite widespread public disapproval.

• Road Debris Accidents Account for More Than 50,000 Car Crashes Annually: AAA

  December 1, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study finds that road debris contributes to thousands of crashes and injuries each year, including at least 433 deaths from 2018 to 2023.

• Pedestrian Braking Systems Do Not Always Register Nighttime Reflective Clothing: AAA

  October 27, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study warns that the reliability of pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems can vary considerably during nighttime driving, putting roadside workers and pedestrians at risk.