Study Indicates Half of Serious Auto Accidents Linked to Drug, Alcohol Use
The findings of a new study show a very high rate of alcohol and drug use among drivers, vehicle occupants and pedestrians injured or killed in auto accidents.
Tag Archives: Auto Accidents
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NHTSA Issues New Rules To Prevent Truck Underride Accidents
The NHTSA has promulgated new rules seeking to prevent truck underride accidents by improving the rear bumper guards.
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Rising Roadway Accident Deaths Prompt Calls For New Safety Initiatives To Protect Pedestrians
Traffic safety officials have designated several areas where improvements in vehicle safety features, traffic signals and road designs could decrease auto accident fatalities, which have risen in recent years.
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Pedestrian Accidents on U.S. Roadways Are Target of National Safety Month
Federal safety officials are focusing on a pedestrian traffic safety campaign this month amid rising numbers of fatal pedestrian auto accidents in recent years.
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NHTSA Estimates 8,730 Deaths From Car Crashes in First 3 Mo. of 2021, Despite Dips in Traffic
A new government report reveals this year appears to be experiencing yet another increase in traffic accidents and deaths, despite fewer vehicles on the road due to the pandemic.
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Tesla Autopilot Accidents With Stopped Emergency Vehicles Lead to NHTSA Investigation
The NHTSA has launched an investigation into Tesla autopilot systems, which seem to be having a problem recognizing first responder vehicles parked on the side of the road.
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Auto Accident Deaths and Injuries Dropped After Hands-Free Cellphone Laws Enacted: Study
The findings of a new study indicate states with full bans on handheld cellphone use while driving have lower rates of crash fatalities among drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
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Uber, Lyft and Similar Services Are Decreasing Alcohol-Related Vehicle Injuries Among Young People: Study
A new study confirms that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft appear to be decreasing the rate of drunk driving injuries and arrests; particularly among younger people.
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Study Finds Vision Problems Often Cause of Elderly At-Fault Accidents and “Near Crashes”
A new study reveals common vision problems are a primary factor in elderly driver auto accidents.
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Fatal Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents Rose 20% As COVID-19 Pandemic Emerged Last Year
A new study warns 2020 may have seen the highest rise in fatal pedestrian auto accidents ever recorded, despite fewer miles being traveled due to the pandemic.
