14 results

• Driver-Side Blind Spots Linked to Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths: Report

  December 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research shows that driver-side blind spots covering more than 30% of a vehicle’s view are linked to a 70% increase in left-turn pedestrian crash risk.

• 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.

• Auto Accident Risks Significantly Increase Following Concussion Injury: Study

  November 11, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests people face the highest risk of auto accidents within the first month after a concussion, with elevated crash risks lasting for up to a decade after the initial injury.

• Auto Accident Risks Dramatically Increased by Urban Advertising: Study

  June 27, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study links bright, dynamic roadside advertising displays to increased crash risks at night, prompting researchers to call for stronger regulations to improve driver safety.

• 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.

• Honda Brake Pedal Recall Issued for Certain Acura, Pilot Vehicles: NHTSA

  June 20, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal officials have recalled more than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles due to brake pedal defects that violate safety standards and increase the risk of a crash.

• 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.

• Crash Reduction Can Be Increased by Use of Sidewalks, Crosswalks and Lighting: Study

  May 22, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research indicates that improving roadway lighting and adding crosswalks may enhance pedestrian and driver safety more effectively than altering the road’s physical layout.

• Motorcycle Deaths Nearly 28 Times Higher Than Car Occupant Fatalities: NHTSA

  May 19, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials are highlighting new data during this May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, revealing that motorcycle fatalities made up 15% of all traffic deaths in 2023.

• Safer Driving Habits Could Be Encouraged with Smartphone Apps, Similar to Usage-Based Insurance Programs: AAA

  April 10, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A recent AAA study suggests that insurance apps designed to monitor driving behaviors and offer incentives and feedback might also enhance overall driving habits.