Men Face Higher Risk of Injury from Pedestrian Car Accidents: Study
Findings come amid growing concerns about the increasing rates of pedestrian car accident injuries and deaths worldwide, including in the U.S.
Tag Archives: Auto Accidents
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Maryland Implementing Measures to Prevent Work Zone Accidents and Protect Highway Construction Workers
As part of an effort to keep roadside construction workers safe and reduce the risk of accidents, Maryland motorists will see increased law enforcement and higher speeding fines in work zones, which may provide guidance for other states considering similar measures.
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Raising Posted Speed Limits Significantly Increases Fatal Accident Risk: AAA Study
The findings come as some states are raising speed limits as part of an effort to reduce commute times, which may put more motorists' lives in danger.
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Traffic Fatalities Decreased in First Quarter of 2023: NHTSA Reports
Some states saw traffic fatalities soar in the first quarter of 2023, despite an overall national decrease compared to last year’s early projections.
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Study Indicates Half of Serious Auto Accidents Linked to Drug, Alcohol Use
NHTSA researchers report 55.8% of roadway users injured or killed in auto accidents tested positive for one or more drugs or alcohol
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NHTSA Issues New Rules To Prevent Truck Underride Accidents
The new rules to prevent truck underride accidents calls for new rear bumper guard designs meant to prevent passenger compartment intrusion, which can result in decapitations and other severe and potentially deadly injuries.
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Rising Roadway Accident Deaths Prompt Calls For New Safety Initiatives To Protect Pedestrians
Pedestrian crash avoidance systems are the focus of new roadway safety recommendations
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Pedestrian Accidents on U.S. Roadways Are Target of National Safety Month
Rising rates of pedestrian deaths from auto accidents in the U.S. continue to be a major focus of federal safety officials.
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NHTSA Estimates 8,730 Deaths From Car Crashes in First 3 Mo. of 2021, Despite Dips in Traffic
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Tesla Autopilot Accidents With Stopped Emergency Vehicles Lead to NHTSA Investigation
