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• Pedestrian Deaths Are Rising Faster Than Overall Traffic Fatalities: Report

  July 30, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have surged nearly 20% since 2016, increasing at a faster rate than overall traffic fatalities, according to a new GHSA report.

• Teen Driving Deaths in the U.S. Average 11.57 Lives for Every 100,000 Drivers: Report

  June 25, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study highlights how teen traffic fatalities are rising nationwide, despite overall declines in U.S. crash deaths.

• Teen Crash Risks May Be Increased by Driving Older Vehicles Without ADAS Technology: Study

  June 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Teen drivers may face significantly lower crash and injury risks when driving vehicles less than five years old equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems, according to new research.

• Impaired Driving Causes More Than Half of All Driver-Related Injuries: Study

  May 1, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests that more than half of all driver-related injuries involve individuals who test positive for alcohol, cannabis or other mind altering substances, with more than one-fifth of injured drivers testing positive for two or more mood-altering substances.

• Daylight Saving Time Changes Could Affect Drivers’ Safety: IIHS

  April 23, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study has found that biannual daylight saving time shifts do not necessarily improve roadway safety, with researchers urging policymakers to prioritize proven solutions.

• Annual Traffic Fatalities Fall Below 40,000 for First Time Since 2020: NHTSA

  April 21, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal highway safety officials report that traffic fatalities declined during the final quarter of 2024, marking the 11th consecutive quarterly drop since early 2022.

• Top Vehicle Safety Picks for 2025 Will Be Required To Have Better Back Seat Protections: IIHS

  March 31, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Each year, vehicles can be awarded either the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or its more stringent TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, but new criteria now aim to incorporate safety ratings for back seat passengers as well.

• Pedestrian Deaths in U.S. Have Risen Nearly 50% Over the Past Decade: GHSA

  March 17, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New report finds that the rate of pedestrian deaths in the U.S. rose 48% in the first half of 2024 when compared to a decade earlier, which is nearly seven times faster than America’s population growth.

• Road Deaths in U.S. Could Be Reduced Up To 30% by 2030: IIHS

  March 3, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Highway safety nonprofit is advocating for the implementation of a "30x30" strategy aimed at reducing traffic fatalities by 13,000, advancing the U.S. towards its objective of achieving zero deaths on American roads.

• Holiday Sober Driving Campaign Launched by NHTSA To Combat Alcohol-Related Crashes

  December 17, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Following more than 1,000 deaths related to drunk driving throughout December 2022, federal safety officials have launched a nationwide campaign this month to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.